Does anyone know or have experience using this machine to make and cut jigsaw puzzles?
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Yes. You can use this cutter to create puzzles. You'll have to either find and purchase a puzzle file or have patience and create your own. It will cut through chipboard (light weight) with a few passes without issue.
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This machine is not made for cutting metal. It can cut shapes out but with different software. The motor is 15000 rpm. It would require very very shallow cuts with alot of passes and the right bit. The other issue would be the software I-Picture. You can purchase other software (like: v-carve pro) or use a free g-code software.
1999012
I used a jigsaw with a fine tooth blade similar to a blade used to cut metal. This can be purchased at any hardware store. After cutting use a fine grit 120 sandpaper to smooth the cut edges. I would also recommend a rubber mallet to interlock the tiles together. Makes a very nice job when installed.
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No. The software that comes with this machine requires a Windows operating system. Furthermore - in order to get this machine to do any type of path routering (other than a simple back and forth on the x-axis) you would have to purchase third party software to design your images and lay out the routes for cutting. If I had it to do over again ... I would buy a different CNC machine.
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Most of the work I have done is with small parts.Makerbot. works well at this.most parts have micro lines thst do not effect machines,but Jewelry would have to be sanded and finidhed to your likes.
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Good machine for the money. It will vibrate more than a high end machine. My saw cuts well. I made several puzzles for Christmas gifts and I was surprised to get as good and clean cut as I did. My light broke the first week.
659671
Yes, I've used it by brushing multiple thin layers on the face of the puzzle, and it works great!
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I returned my Oliver machine I had nothing but problems with it (they shipped 3 different machines and the all had electrical error problems) tech support was horrible. So, I ordered a General CNC Router (almost identical machine) from Wood Craft, still had some problems with electrical errors, but the tech support was awesome in resolving any issues I was having. To answer your question, I have only carved on wood and cast acrylic so far no metals that is on the to do list, there is lots to learn when designing projects. I do not believe that this machine is capable of cutting out shapes on carving, I would think by changing the depth of carving and placing a wood platform under the piece of metal you are cutting, so the bit does not touch the bed of the machine (it will error out if you try to carve to deep it will not allow it to touch the bed).
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Hi Elizabeth,I'm sorry, I really don't know. I actually bought it to seal puzzles, and it does not do a good job with that.Good luck!
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Building the kit itself isn't really very tough. Make sure you look at what is NOT included, in the product description. Doing the research and getting the rest to all work together is tougher (IMHO) than putting this kit together. After that, it's tough to find/make GCode to actually make the machine do something useful. By the nature of this question, I'd say you need to do much more research. Also, on the ZEN website is a PDF for assembling the kit that you can look at for free before every making the plunge.
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No. The software that comes with this machine requires a Windows operating system.Furthermore - in order to get this machine to do any type of path routering (other than a simple back and forth on the x-axis) you would have to purchase third party software to design your images and lay out the routes for cutting. If I had it to do over again ... I would buy a different CNC machine.
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Yes mine broke the first time I used it. The little knob that you push to reverse went flying across the living room never to be found {probably accidentally vacuumed it up}. This thing was a piece of junk and I got my money back right away. I would steer clear of this product if you are a potential buyer...even for light use it does no better than a flimsy handheld unit. Spend a little more and get a REAL sewing machine.
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I have used a cricket cutter and the eclips, I like the eclips better. I have a friend who uses a cameo I occasionally cut items for her.
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Yes this JIGSAW Puzzle of 1000 pieces was in a box and I enjoyed putting it together, you should try it.
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Actually if you are good with jig saw puzzles it will be easy. There is a picture and all you have to find the corresponding piece. Really it is a piece of cake.
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Yes. The program Jigsaw Galore gold is very easy to use. Windows 7 compatible.
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yes it will cut them and do so as well as machines in the $1200 variety! sometimes you have a little trouble cutting just an inch or so. but I fabbed a little table extension pretty easily. that helped but it was hardly necessary 95 percent of the time.