#133: Making a Mallet with a CNC

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🔨 Craft your own custom woodworking mallet with this in-depth guide on double-sided CNC machining! Responding to a student's request, Kyle demonstrates how to design and carve a turned-style mallet head. Learn essential techniques for 3D modeling in Aspire (or importing the provided STL file for VCarve users) by tracing an image and using the Turn tool to create the complex 3D shape. The lesson covers crucial double-sided project setup, including precise alignment using dowel pins, handling material thickness, and preparing 3D roughing and 3D finishing toolpaths. Discover tips for choosing the right ball nose end mill, optimizing stepover for smooth finishes, and using tabs for secure hold-down. Explore advanced topics like creating zero planes for overcutting and considering features like dead blow mallets or adding epoxy accents. This project is perfect for enhancing your 3D carving skills and creating a personalized woodworking tool or gift!

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