#94: Texture Toolpath Projects

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🎨 Elevate your CNC projects with dynamic backgrounds and unique surface finishes using the Texturing Toolpath! Kyle dives into this versatile 2.5D toolpath, demonstrating how it can add artistic flair and reduce post-machining work like sanding. Discover how to create a textured background for a sign, starting with a pocketed area to raise your primary design elements. Learn the subjective art of setting texture parameters, including max cut depth, length, overlap percentage, and stepover, along with how to incorporate variations for organic looks. Kyle emphasizes the importance of using a "boundary offset" to prevent unwanted carving into your main design. Explore advanced techniques like using custom vectors (e.g., spirals or text) as texture patterns. This lesson also highlights how the Texturing Toolpath offers a quicker alternative to full 3D carving while still achieving a captivating dimensional effect.

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