2-28-2023 Q&A: Round Over on Dowel, Molding Toolpath Issues, Creating Cylinders on 4th Axis, Dual Tool Cutting, Importing Photos, Inlay Lessons, Resizing Designs, Thread Milling
Feb 28, 2023
Unlock the secrets of CNC craftsmanship in our February 28th Q&A Meetup. From mastering the art of adding a round over to dowels, tackling molding toolpath intricacies, to creating complex cylinders on a rotary axis, this session dives deep into the capabilities of Vectric software. Discover how to leverage multiple tools for efficient and detailed cuts, seamlessly import photos for engraving, and resize intricate projects like round bookcases to fit your CNC's capacity. Whether you're exploring inlay techniques or thread milling, this replay is packed with expert advice, practical solutions, and innovative strategies to elevate your woodworking projects. Join us for a treasure trove of insights that will transform the way you approach your CNC machine.
Questions Answered in this Q&A:
- 00:01:40 - How to put a round over on the end of a dowel?
- 00:09:16 - Molding toolpath issues with cutting on the correct side of the line, and also issues with the radius in the rectangles.
- 00:23:38 - How to create a cylinder with 6 or 8 sides on a 4th axis?
- 00:43:48 - Can you cut with two different tools, a larger tool to cut a little quicker, and then the smaller tool to cut the corners?
- 01:07:20 - How to get a photo from a phone or email into VCarve?
- 01:21:31 - Do you have any lessons on inlays?
- 01:23:22 - How to resize the round bookcase so the parts could fit on the CNC?
- 01:28:46 - Is there a lesson on thread milling for the Master course?
Keywords:
round over on dowel, molding toolpath issues, creating cylinders with sides on rotary axis, using multiple tools for detail and speed, importing photos into VCarve, inlay lessons, resizing round bookcases for CNC compatibility, thread milling tutorials, Vectric software, CNC techniques, photo enhancement, clip art creation, double tool usage, project importing, 3D modeling from images, dowel shaping, detailed engraving, Kaizen foam pockets, tool database customization, rotary machining tips, adjusting project sizes, CNC troubleshooting, creative project solutions, interactive learning, educational content, woodworking projects
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