Purchased an HS1

[Purchased an HS1]

Good Morning Everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself to the group as I just purchased an HS-1 and expect delivery early next year...the 3 week wait is killing me but I know it will be well worth it.

I am brand new to the CNC world but have been wood working for many many years. I got interested in CNC with the CarveWright hype and after doing research decided to go with the HS-1 for reliability and such as well as the flexibility it gives. I have to admit that I am a bit nervous with the learning curve involved in CNC and if anyone has tips that helped them to get up and running faster I would welcome the advice.

I will be running a PC892, and either VCarvePro or Aspire, haven't completely decided but have been playing with both demo versions for a while now. Thanks for everyone that posts on here as this forum has been a very valuable resource in helping me to choose Romaxx over other brands.

Also thanks to Ron who has been a great help in answering my questions quickly. I am very impressed with the support thus far and based upon the other posts looks like that will continue.

Trent

[mattgatten]

Trent,

No doubt. If you're getting into a CNC router, the HS-1 is a good way to go! You're right, Ron is a great guy who runs a great shop. I've been impressed with the machine and service for the whole year I've had my HS-1.

You got lucky with the 3 week wait. When I ordered mine, I think it was a 4-6 week lead time. It was killing me. By the time I got it, it was really too cold in my area to get out in the shop and play with it much. ha

Either of those softwares will get the job done but I know a lot of guys here are using VCarve and it sounds like the easiest way for a beginner to get up and running. I am using a copy of ArtCam that was given to me. It must have a really steep learning curve because I spent a lot of time being frustrated at my results. Once I got the hang of it, it's been a blast. I still haven't made much stuff, other than fixtures and additions to the router. (Seems like that's a hobby in itself!).

Welcome aboard, and congratulations. You might want to go ahead and register on the forum. I'm sure you'll be back. Most of us do!

Matt

[trentfysty]

I thought I was logged in when I posted this but I wasn't. Thanks for the feedback Matt, I am really looking forward to trying this machine out and hopefully helping me to add some nice touches to my work.

Anyone that has feedback on Aspire vs VCarvePro I would welcome it. I know that Vectric has their own forums but I would like specific feedback on using the software with the Romaxx machines. Thanks for the warm welcome and I will be back here many times I am sure.

[georgemyers]

Welcome Trent

IMO you have bought one of the two top quality CNC routers on the market. The other starts with the letters WD.

While you wait for your router you might want to start gathering accessories. If you did not buy the dust boot from Ron you might want to thank about making it your first project. Gather a few bits. If you do 2.5 work (3D) you will need ball nose, V carving- V bits, you will also need a few end mills. I do most of my work with .250 and .125 bits. There are a few posts here and on the Mach3 and CNCZone forums about an Auto Z setting tool, very easy to make out of scrap aluminum. Once you use one you will know why they are so popular.

Since you are using the PC router consider the collet set from here, www.precisebits.com/products/equipment/pc_collets_nuts.asp

Very nice set and if you use .125 size bits it will be money well spent.

I use VcarvePro and very happy with it.