#274: Stackable Heart Tray

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❤️ Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and in this lesson, we’re designing a project that’s perfect for a last-minute gift! Inspired by a creative design from "Designs by Donny," we walk through the process of creating stackable, swiveling trays using a simple dowel and some basic vector shapes.

You’ll learn how to take a standard heart shape from the Vectric clipart library and transform it into a functional tray using the offset and weld tools.   We also cover how to customize each tray with personalized engravings like "I Love You" to make it extra special for a spouse or family member. Whether you are using Cut2D, VCarve, or Aspire, this is a beginner-friendly project that focuses on efficient toolpathing, including how to safely pocket out dowel holes and add clean chamfered edges for a professional finish.

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