This is a test ****. It looks ok, but I used a 1/8" ball nose endmill. I think if I use a smaller one it will look a lot better. So today I ordered 1/32" and 1/16" ball nose. Let me know what you think bcassette and 01GTBlown.

 

I really dont know much about CNC, but i assume that the smaller bits = more detail. also was it too hard to get the "racing" part just like the logo? with the R and the G connected by a line under the rest of the letters, or will the smaller bits help with that? but overall its a good starting point, but if you think something is not possible because of mechanical limitations just let me know.

 

It may sound crazy, but I can't do that line. The program I use limits you to text only when writing on a sphere. I can do it on a flat surface.

Yeah using a smaller cutter will have more detail.

 

well, you need to show that program who's the boss here and make it do it...j/k.
anywho, Im sure it'll still look good. one suggestion, is it possible to make the font on the racing part slanted, like this...racing? it just looks a little blocky if know what i mean.

 

I can slant the text. I can use plan texted if you don't like block letters.

 

do you have an example of some plain text? the ford logo looks good, but the racing part doesn't look like it fits. im not trying to be sh1tty it or anything, but it just doesn't flow well.

 

You really can't tell by looking at the texted on the screen. I'll slant the text and cut it with the new cutters when they get here.

Do you think the RACING needs to be bigger?

 

i dont think a little bigger would hurt, just do what you feel comfortable with doing. and just remember, once we get thing lookin real good you could have a small market of buyers willing to spend some $ for one...me included. I had another idea, im sure it takes time to lathe the half circle out. is it possble to try the design on a flat piece to save you time, taking into account that the said design would be able to be transfered to the **** and a later time?

 

www.aim.com

 

Are we not allowed to talk on the message board? Why even post if you don't have anything to say. :loser:


It's not the same. You can cut something on a flat surface and it will look good, but when you change to a sphere it will totally change the look.

 

here's another.

 

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