11-14-2023 Q&A: Double-Sided Projects, Design an Egg Holder, Resize with Precision, Police Baton Crafting, Carve a Doll Head, Lettering Tips, Chess Piece Woes, Enhance Grid Visibility and More!
Nov 14, 2023
In our recent Q&A Meetup, we tackled a wide array of CNC projects and challenges, offering solutions and tips for double-sided machining, designing unique pieces like challenge coin displays and egg holders, resizing models, and crafting specialized items such as police batons and doll heads. The session also covered essential tips for successful carving, tool selection for intricate lettering, troubleshooting cutting issues with chess pieces, and enhancing software usability like grid point visibility. This recap is perfect for CNC enthusiasts looking to expand their skill set with practical advice and innovative techniques.
Questions Answered in this Q&A:
- 00:02:50 - Double sided projects question.
- 00:05:27 - Challenge coin display piece project.
- 00:25:48 - Interested in the process required to design this image of an egg holder.
- 00:29:39 - Lesson number 84 for the double sided bowl, how to resize the project without changing the model too much
- 00:44:09 - How to make a double sided police baton?
- 00:45:01 - Could you do a lesson on things to check for a successful carve?
- 00:46:13 - Rotary project making a doll head.
- 00:48:32 - What is the better way to determine best tools numbers for letters?
- 00:59:25 - Chess piece not cutting out correctly.
- 01:07:07 - When are you going to add more to the masterclass?
- 01:09:33 - Grid points are hard to see, How do I darken the points?
Links Mentioned:
- 3D scanning resource: https://www.ibild.com/
Keywords:
fourth axis CNC, toolpath issues, spindle locking, 3D view settings, photo box design, rotary chuck, 3D model isolation, Vectric VCarve, Aspire, project setup, troubleshooting, CNC techniques, double-sided projects, challenge coin display, egg holder design, resizing projects, police baton, successful carving checklist, rotary doll head, tool number selection, chess piece cutting, masterclass updates, grid visibility.
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