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  1. #1
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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    I have a website up, with a demo version available.

    JointCAM Home
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  2. #2
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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    I just downloaded the trial and I will give you some feedback as soon as I try it out.
    Warning: DIY CNC may cause extreme hair loss due to you pulling your hair out.

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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    Installed here and looks like a nice program, would like to give it a test run. How does one go about getting it to output the g code. Price on web is???

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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    Quote Originally Posted by Jmhx2 View Post
    How does one go about getting it to output the g code. Price on web is???
    The website has been updated.

    Purchase JointCAM
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  5. #5
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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    The demo can not output g-code at all. All the toolpath code has been removed from it.

    I can generate the g-code for you to test. Save the project, and email it to me at [email protected]
    Let me know which axis (X or Y) and the machine width settings from the configuration screen.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  6. #6
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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    I got some new bits to play with. I used a 3/16" upcut for the pins, and a 7/16 8° for the tails. Came out absolutely perfect.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  7. #7
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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    Quote Originally Posted by ger21 View Post
    I got some new bits to play with. I used a 3/16" upcut for the pins, and a 7/16 8° for the tails. Came out absolutely perfect.
    Nice! With results like that I may have to accelerate my router build.

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    User Photos

    Here are some pics of test cuts from one of the first JointCAM users.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

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  9. #9
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    Moving on to box joints

    Now that I have dovetails fully functional and mostly bug free, I can start moving on to other joints.
    First up, will be box joints. Have most of the interface and math figured out, and will be able to start on tool paths next week maybe.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Box_Test5.jpg   Box_Test3.jpg   Box_Test1.jpg  
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  10. #10

    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    That is really the coolest thing I've seen in software in quite a while! I hope you do well with it!!

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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    I will give you some feedback as soon as I try it out.

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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    Just about finished with the second box joint.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Box2_B.jpg  
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  13. #13

    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    That looks awesome!

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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    I know a few of you have had issues with the JointCAM interface, due to the use of large font settings in Windows.
    I've uploaded a new test version that now scales all of the controls to the window size, allowing you to make the window bigger to fit everything. I've only changed the Config and round box joint sections, but I'd appreciate any feedback on it.
    I'll be moving forward on redesigning the entire interface. The scaling issue will only become more common as more people move to higher resolution displays, which often require larger font sizes to make text legible.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  15. #15
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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    First test cuts of another type of box joint. Should have a new version out in a week or so.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  16. #16
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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    Looks great.

    Looks like you could do a hidden version fairly easily?
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  17. #17
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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    Not sure what you mean, or why you'd want it to be hidden?
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  18. #18
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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    I think he meant half blind or full blind.
    I look the look of all the way through.

  19. #19
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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    Actually, it is half blind. Same as a half blind dovetail.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  20. #20
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    Re: Dovetails Anyone??

    Sorry, meant full blind.

    I like the look of the joints too, but occasional projects call for hidden joints.
    7xCNC.com - CNC info for the minilathe (7x10, 7x12, 7x14, 7x16)

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