#160: 3D Double-Sided Spatula: Part 2 Toolpaths

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🥄 Continue your CNC journey with a double-sided 3D spatula project! In this lesson, Kyle demonstrates how to create toolpaths for a 3D-modeled spatula, a project started in a previous session. Learn how to export your 3D model as an STL file from Aspire for use in both VCarve and Aspire, ensuring precise double-sided machining. Discover techniques for positioning and scaling your model within the material, setting Z-zero positions, and utilizing "overcut distance" for seamless finishes. Kyle also covers adding and adjusting 3D tabs for secure cutting, aligning double-sided projects with dowel holes, and implementing roughing and finishing 3D toolpaths. Whether you're a VCarve or Aspire user, this lesson provides essential tips for mastering complex 3D carving, including considerations for tool clearance and efficient material removal.

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