#97: Making a Wooden Vent Grille

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🌬️ Master the art of creating custom wooden vents with this comprehensive lesson! Designed specifically for Kevin from the group, Kyle walks you through the entire process, from initial design in Vectric to final machining. Learn how to accurately size your project for a custom fit , efficiently lay out rectangular slots with precise spacing , and strategically add angled tops using the powerful Molding Toolpath. Kyle emphasizes critical considerations like organizing layers for complex designs , calculating exact dimensions , and selecting the right tools (end mills and ball nose bits) for different operations. The lesson also delves into essential machining practices, such as preventing material vibration with "onion skin" or tabs , optimizing toolpath order , and utilizing the "Tiling Toolpaths" feature for projects larger than your machine's bed. Discover practical tips for indexing your material with drilled holes or alignment lines, ensuring perfect alignment across multiple tiles.

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