#45: Making a CNC Jigsaw Puzzle (Part 1 of 2 - Design)

🧩 Embark on a detailed journey into Vectric's vector editing tools! In this lesson, Kyle demonstrates how to transform a single scroll saw pattern into individual, ready-to-cut puzzle pieces. Learn essential techniques like manually tracing bitmap images for precise cuts, effectively using the "Draw Line" and "Draw Curve" tools (including new features in version 10.5), and mastering node editing to achieve perfect curves and sharp corners. Discover how to identify and fix common issues like gaps and tight corners using the fillet tool and extend tool, ensuring your CNC toolpaths will fit flawlessly. Kyle also shares valuable tips on organizing your work with layers, creating multiple copies for non-destructive editing, and grouping components for efficient manipulation. Whether you're making complex puzzles or simply need to separate interconnected vectors, this lesson provides the foundational skills for precise vector preparation and efficient CNC carving.

**Update: the files for this project were removed as I was informed of a copyright on this design. You can purchase the book that this design is in below:

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Custom Puzzle inspired by this lesson made by Marty W.:

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vectric software, puzzle pieces, vector editing, trace bitmap tool, draw line tool, draw curve tool, node editing, fillet tool, extend tool, layers, copy, group, ungroup, scissor tool, interactive trim, toolpath preview, cnc carving, closed vectors, open vectors, geometry snapping, smart snapping, tool diameter, internal corners, external corners, v-bit, scoring, nesting

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