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by Colin Creed
Thu Jun 23, 2005 1:28 pm
Forum: Show Your Work
Topic: From the P's Desk
Replies: 63
Views: 63307

Hi Pat,

Really nice work, looks great. Well done!!

The wax for the 4 claw-double bezel setting came out well, what size stone did you make it for?

regards, Colin
by Colin Creed
Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:20 pm
Forum: Show Your Work
Topic: From the P's Desk
Replies: 63
Views: 63307

Hi Pat, Another nice job on those waxes, they're looking really good. I agree with Michael about the shrinkage, it's always going to depend on what the wax is for. If I'm hand carving a wax for a Master that's to be moulded, I normally allow 10% for the shrinkage. If it's for a "One Off", I'll allow...
by Colin Creed
Wed Jun 01, 2005 5:12 am
Forum: Show Your Work
Topic: From the P's Desk
Replies: 63
Views: 63307

Hi Pat,

Nice looking job on that wax. Well done!!

regards Colin
by Colin Creed
Mon Apr 18, 2005 10:33 pm
Forum: Show Your Work
Topic: From the P's Desk
Replies: 63
Views: 63307

Renderings done

Hi Pat,

Here's the renderings for you, hope this is how you wanted them?
I did the render for them in MP4, then screen captured them with IrfanView.

Well done Pat, the designs look really good!!
Looking forward to seeing the finished pieces.

regards Colin
by Colin Creed
Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:32 pm
Forum: New Members
Topic: Hi! My name is Lou-Ann
Replies: 8
Views: 9103

Welcome Lou-Ann & Jay

Welcome to you both, Lou-Ann & Jay, I guess you've already seen that there is a lot of info' to absorb!! It can be overwhelming that there seems to be so many ways of doing the same or similar things. The best part is that if you do get stuck on something, there's always someone to help you. I look ...
by Colin Creed
Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:27 pm
Forum: Show Your Work
Topic: From the P's Desk
Replies: 63
Views: 63307

Hi Pat,

A "Happy WaxMiller Birthday" to you. :lol:
The designs & waxes you've been doing look great!

regards, Colin
by Colin Creed
Wed Mar 16, 2005 3:44 pm
Forum: New Members
Topic: Guess I'm the newest member
Replies: 5
Views: 6766

Welcome Terry

Welcome Terry, Once you have the mill, you get the "bug"! For neally every job you start, you will have the mill in mind. There's lots of info' within the forum, tips, tricks, shortcuts & lots of good advice. If you do get stuck on something, just post the problem. Look forward to seeing your work &...
by Colin Creed
Fri Mar 04, 2005 4:57 pm
Forum: New Members
Topic: Hello
Replies: 6
Views: 7864

Welcome Marty

Welcome Marty,

My advice is the same as Erric's, read & study the various posts.
This forum contains a wealth of information & in most cases, the answers to many a "newbie" question.
If you do get stuck on something, just post your problem.

regards Colin
by Colin Creed
Sun Feb 27, 2005 4:39 pm
Forum: New Members
Topic: Hello everybody
Replies: 3
Views: 5127

Welcome Thomas

Welcome aboard Thomas, Good to see that you've started down the road to be a "beast tamer". :wink: Don't worry about being a CAD/CAM beginner, most of us have started out exactly the same. If you get stuck on something, just post your problem on the forum. You'll find that everyone is more than will...
by Colin Creed
Mon Feb 21, 2005 3:48 pm
Forum: New Members
Topic: new member
Replies: 6
Views: 7205

Welcome Doug

Welcome Doug, I'd suggest that you use the Ferris wax as opposed to the Kerr. It's amazing the difference between the various brands of wax, when it comes to use in the mill. Be sure to check out the forum, there's a wealth of information that's just waiting for you. If you do get stuck, just post y...
by Colin Creed
Fri Jan 21, 2005 5:48 am
Forum: New Members
Topic: newbee in at last
Replies: 5
Views: 6916

Welcome Rocky,

With the combination of Jeff, the MDX & the Forum members, you'll be amazed at what you can do.
I look forward to seeing some of your amazing pieces.

regards Colin
by Colin Creed
Fri Jan 21, 2005 5:29 am
Forum: New Members
Topic: New Member
Replies: 5
Views: 6833

Welcome Barbara, As a wax carver, I've only just started to realise the possibilities of this machine. Added to that is the bonus of being able to scan items. I believe that just like me, you'll find the MDX a valuable asset to your carving tool kit. I look forward to seeing some of your creations. ...
by Colin Creed
Fri Jan 21, 2005 5:05 am
Forum: New Members
Topic: "new-ish" member
Replies: 4
Views: 5839

Welcome David,

You'll find that the Forum contains the answers to the majority of those first "newbie" questions.
If it doesn't, then don't hesitate to post any questions or problems you might have.

regards Colin
by Colin Creed
Fri Jan 21, 2005 4:45 am
Forum: Show Your Work
Topic: Some of my work
Replies: 11
Views: 11516

Impressive carvings

Hi Winstone,

Very impressive carvings!
I haven't done much work in this larger size/scale, but I can appreciate just how much hard work & detail went into them.
It's good to see some of your work, keep the photos coming!

regards Colin
by Colin Creed
Sun Jan 16, 2005 8:39 pm
Forum: Show Your Work
Topic: From Colin's Bench 3
Replies: 11
Views: 11688

Parrot catch Masters

Hi everyone, Thought you all might like to see how the parrot catch came out. Note: I've posted a revised 3de file for all of you, in 3D Engrave. These are Master patterns that I've assembled together, just to check their actions with 0.4mm piano wire as a spring. These will be polished then rubber ...