mtylerfl
08-04-2012, 11:45 AM
Hello,
Here is the July 2012 project I created for owners of Aspire 3.5 (and future higher versions). It is a FREE download, courtesy of Vectric!
http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/projects/2012/08-jul-seahorse-corbels/seahorse-corbel.html
This project features a Seahorse and Coral motif with a pierced-carve background. Each corbel consists of two halves that are glued together, then glued to an L frame to complete the assembly.
The corbels can be glued or fastened to a shelf for mounting on a wall (they will accommodate shelf depths of 8 to 12 inches), or used as a decorative accent for upright posts and the like. The method of mounting the corbels can vary - I used a metal key hole/screw fixture recessed in a mortise on the backside of each of the samples you see here. Feel free to make modifications to suit your particular mounting preferences and requirements.
Each corbel measures about 8" deep x 11" tall x 2Ύ" wide.
Special thanks to ShopBot and Vectric for making this project possible!
I created the design/layout using Vectric's Aspire 3.5 software.
I used a ShopBot PRSAlpha BT48 to run this project and the toolpath settings were specifically for that machine and bits I used. You can make changes to suit your particular machine, bits, etc.
I used the following bits...
Roughing, Pockets, and Profiles
1/4" down-spiral End Mill
Pierced Pockets
1/8" End Mill
Finishing
1/8" Ball Nose
Apply your choice of finish. I had originally planned to apply an antique metallic finish to my corbel samples, but decided to wait a few days before my final verdict!
Heres what I used (so far) on the Seahorse Corbels made from Select Pine:
Two coats of thinned Zinnser Bulls Eye Seal Coat
(50% denatured alcohol and 50% Seal Coat), sanding after each coat
Two coats full-strength Zinnser Bulls Eye Seal Coat
Several coats of Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic gloss
Here is the July 2012 project I created for owners of Aspire 3.5 (and future higher versions). It is a FREE download, courtesy of Vectric!
http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/projects/2012/08-jul-seahorse-corbels/seahorse-corbel.html
This project features a Seahorse and Coral motif with a pierced-carve background. Each corbel consists of two halves that are glued together, then glued to an L frame to complete the assembly.
The corbels can be glued or fastened to a shelf for mounting on a wall (they will accommodate shelf depths of 8 to 12 inches), or used as a decorative accent for upright posts and the like. The method of mounting the corbels can vary - I used a metal key hole/screw fixture recessed in a mortise on the backside of each of the samples you see here. Feel free to make modifications to suit your particular mounting preferences and requirements.
Each corbel measures about 8" deep x 11" tall x 2Ύ" wide.
Special thanks to ShopBot and Vectric for making this project possible!
I created the design/layout using Vectric's Aspire 3.5 software.
I used a ShopBot PRSAlpha BT48 to run this project and the toolpath settings were specifically for that machine and bits I used. You can make changes to suit your particular machine, bits, etc.
I used the following bits...
Roughing, Pockets, and Profiles
1/4" down-spiral End Mill
Pierced Pockets
1/8" End Mill
Finishing
1/8" Ball Nose
Apply your choice of finish. I had originally planned to apply an antique metallic finish to my corbel samples, but decided to wait a few days before my final verdict!
Heres what I used (so far) on the Seahorse Corbels made from Select Pine:
Two coats of thinned Zinnser Bulls Eye Seal Coat
(50% denatured alcohol and 50% Seal Coat), sanding after each coat
Two coats full-strength Zinnser Bulls Eye Seal Coat
Several coats of Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic gloss