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I can save the file from my version 9 and BobCad 19 opens it just fine but my CorelDraw 11 and X3 saved dxf come up blank and when I do a select all Bobcad shows no objects selected.

Bobcad...

Brian,

Send me your photo. pbrock1@msn.com

I am trying to convert a .cdr to .dxf for version 19 BobCad.

The same .dxf shows up in ShopBot but doesn't import into BobCad. It opens up but there is nothing there. No layers, invisible...

On my Trotec 60w Speedy I had a similar incident. The ribbon cable itself had to be replaced. It seems that all the flexing can crack the wires inside and you will get unwanted activity that will...

This one needs a little smoothing with the shape tool but maybe it will work for you. Adjust the slot widths to your material thickness and maybe experiment with wing design and weighting the nose.

Do any Shopbot or other CNC router owners have advice on a good vacuum table capable of holding down small parts as well as full sheet materials.

I have a Shopbot Alpha with the metal frame and...

You could type each letter then hit "Enter". I have used this method in the past.

He built a vacuum table that utilizes his dust collector but he has problems holding smaller pieces. He mostly blocks out cabinet panels from 4 x 8 sheets but does some sign work.

I play with it...

He bought his last year. I assembled it for him and the carriage rollers for the Alpha are V shaped and travel in metal angle welded on 45 degrees. Other than dealing with that I don't see why a...

Steve,

I have a friend who built the ShopBot table then they told him his Alpha model would only work with their metal table. You might want to check that out before investing the labor and...

I think you both missed my point.

Depending on how thick the individual letters made from brass are going to be and how thick the coat of arms plus the amount of protrusion your customer wants...

I have lasered limestone quite a bit. It rasters well but with no contrast. It is also possible to get good depth but it takes numerous passes at high (100%) power and low speed (30%) on my 60w...

Have you considered a thin birch plywood? It is already close to the color you want and the darkened edge from vectoring the cutout might add to the effect. Maybe use a clear spray sealer like Krylon...

Thanks guys. Many perspectives are better than one.

Thanks for your advice. I like to use Devcon 5 Minute epoxy. It's a 1 to 1 ratio 2 part with both parts of the same viscosity and both crystal clear.

I am not sure of the base formulation but...

I saw a post about coloring epoxy somewhere in the archives but don't remember where.

I need some information on adding color to epoxy. What do I use that won't inhibit hardening ? Any info will...

Marble, granite, glass etc. are pulverized by the laser and while they don't make smoke they do make fine powders and abrasive particles inside you machine.

I have cleaned my laser after lasering...

Mike,

Thanks for the idea. I was able to do what I wanted by
(1) Converting Text to curves
(2) Break Text Apart- this fills the centers with white and the inside cutout dissapears.
(3)...

I am making name puzzles for children to help them learn to spell their full names.

These puzzles consist of vector cut block letters. My issue is the cutout centers of those letters such as...

I would look into a local insurance source. The ones working with leasing companies are usually a good bit higher than a source you find yourself.

As another resort you might want to do an...

If you are still interested in having the wooden tool boxes fabricated and lasering your logo on them you can PM me and we can discuss materials and prices.

Thanks,

Perry Brock

Hi Eugene,

I have owned Trotec lasers from the start. (6 years)

You won't have any problem getting your scratch problem resolved. Their tech support and service people are a good bunch to...

They really look good. I have a 60 watt Trotec and plan to try your settings. What DPI did you use?

Thanks Nancy. That works better for me than switching back and forth to Firefox.

Thanks Wil,
I will give it a try but I usually use MSN Explorer but also have Firefox. Next time I log in it will be from there if that's the best way.

PLB