Thank you Garrett! Your videos are the only ones that really teach and show me the how to’s in vectric! You’ve nudged me to being almost able to design and carve without following along and pausing! I’m carving simple 2.5 D designs on my Axiom because of you!!!😊

@IDCWoodcraft

4 ай бұрын

davidhittenberger1651, you are so welcome my friend. Keep working hard and learning everything you can.

Such a pleasure to watch you. I’m learning a lot

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jessica!!!

GREAT JOB on this video. THANK you sooo much, for educating the willing, for producing such high quality content videos.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Crep. You are welcome. I hope your CNC journey is going well with few bumps.

Garrett, another outstanding video. I just placed my order for your CNC bits. Keep up the good work!

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Darren. I saw your order come through. It'll ship Monday!

Thank you for this wonderful project. It makes entry into the world of CNC bearable.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Roger, you will get into this in amazing ways. You'll see!

Another awesome video Garrett!! Thank you!

@IDCWoodcraft

4 ай бұрын

51rclewis, you are so welcome my friend.

Great video. Learned some great tips that will definitely improve my projects!

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian. Every tip adds to the last and makes our life easier.

Such a pleasure to watch you. I’m learning alot from you. I wish I had a machine to practice on. Very cool projects. My stepson is a marine and my neighbor too. Whoaw. Thank you again. God Bless!!!!

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charles. So when are you going to get that machine so you CAN practice and get some awesome projects created?

Good stuff, Garrett. Just what I was looking for.

@IDCWoodcraft

11 ай бұрын

Norman, I'm glad to help my friend! Happy cutting!

I'm a beginner and your tutorials are exactly what i've been looking for ... you just got yourself another happy subscriber 👍

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

HI ADRIAN! Welcome. I’m so glad you feel this channel will give you the right stuff. It has been my focus to really listen to what people need. So please, don’t be afraid to ask. Your question may lead to a video!

As always great information !!! 👍

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

James, right on brother! Glad to hear you enjoyed this video.

This addresses my upcoming memorial plaque perfectly 🥰

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

Thanks GF for the time you put into your videos. I’m wanting to jump back in to 3D carving after an absence and this just got my juices/imagination flowing. So many things I want to create for family, friends and customers.

@IDCWoodcraft

9 ай бұрын

Grant, you're so welcome brother! I'm glad it was helpful! Happy cutting!

This was fantastic Garrett, many thanks 👏👏

@IDCWoodcraft

4 ай бұрын

robmaguire6689. you are so welcome my friend.

Just received VCarve Pro and I am super excited to carve some of this stuff. Clearing out some noise issues with machine and then its full throttle!! Imagination is the only thing holding you back!! Keep up these vids

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Todd, I am doing the happy dance for you. Yes, imagination is the key! I can't wait to see what you create!

Amazing, you blow my mind. Thanks

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dale. That is a first in compliments. Thank you!

Love your videos. Learning a lot about how things work and hopefully will be turning on the cnc for the first time soon! Thanks for all the time you put into your videos. Now I need to order another bit lol!

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dawn. You are welcome about the videos! What are you working on now? What bit do you need? I'll make sure to have it in the IDC store.

@dawnbigwarfe6871

2 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft The tapered ball-nose bit you used for this hack of the week video is the one I am looking to buy but I see its out of stock in your store.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

@@dawnbigwarfe6871 I have more coming. I expect them to be here at the middle next week

Nice video with clear explanation. Aspire has a lot of options. Great product for the money.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Armondo. Yes, it is definitely an excellent software

As always I always pick something up from your projects to include your presentation, particularly the reduction in cut time.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Stephen, right on brother! I'm happy to help!

Great video thanks Garret

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Al, thanks!

Amazing job and your attention to detail is awesome....thanks for another very well done instructional lesson..

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks OKI!

Thanks for explaining the different below Shape height and base. I get those two confuse when working with 3d model..

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely wlecome!

Thank you Garrett, I seen other people brought it up about the modeling resolution. Please make sure you let others know, It makes a big difference. There is no way I could do a video of this quality, MAJOR THUMBS UP!

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

hi Chevy (Mark). If I could do the video again...

Thanks Garrett brilliant.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Paul, you are so welcome brother!

Great instructions Garrett , I hope to reach this level !

@IDCWoodcraft

6 ай бұрын

Louis, you will get there my friend! You got this!

Thanks for these videos

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Wally, you are so welcome my friend.

thanks garrett the aspire software tutorial was very helpful!

@IDCWoodcraft

5 ай бұрын

Carl, you're so welcome brother!

Excellent, thanks

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Dennis, you're welcome!

THANK YOU! I a new to this. I am a teacher and we have a CNC router. I will be able to pass learning on to the students. You are helping many!

@IDCWoodcraft

7 ай бұрын

AaronHooks, you are so welcome my friend.

God bless your soul man! thank you so much for such a wonderful video. very very helful

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Fredi, my pleasure brother. Thanks for the kind words!

Awesome thank you

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Eric

Thank you awesome video

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert. Thank you!

Informative video...tk you. I just discovered your channel and am looking forward to viewing more.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi TB. Welcome to the community. Super glad you joined. And I never call it 'my channel'. I always call it your channel.

THIS WAS VERY GOOD THANKS

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Daryl, glad you liked this one brother!

This is the video I was looking for

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jack. Wow, that is nice to hear. In what way did it help? I guess you're trying to do a 3d project. What is it?

@JackInTheShop

2 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft Well, I have done 3 3D carves so far. I was just looking for a comparison between Bit size, relative to feed rate, relative to carve time. My carves are taking too long. The only tapered bit I have so far is a .5mm. I have been cranking up the feed rate little by little, not wanting to break a bit. Just getting to know my new LongMill... Thanks

Thanks for the M&Ms!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Fred, you are so welcome brother!

Thanks I always learn something

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Jim, glad to help my friend!

Awesome

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

thank you my friend!

always learn something new

@IDCWoodcraft

6 ай бұрын

Jim, you're so welcome brother!

Thanks, Garrett. Although I'm not much for your choice of flag and bird (hey, I'm a Canadian, LoL), but aside from that it was an excellent learning vehicle. I especially appreciated the time-saving tricks you covered. Excellent!

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Marty, fair enough brother! I'm glad you enjoyed the extra little tips regardless Lol!

I a.m. end too cbc hand use your videos fro my help too understand thank you

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Danny, glad I could be helpful!

Micheal here that was a great video. I'm new to cnc and I was setting up to do a wealth with golf ball on a tee in the middle along with top and bottom banners with text on a arc

@IDCWoodcraft

10 ай бұрын

Michael, glad to hear it brother! Keep up the hard work.

@user-kv1xo8rw4t

10 ай бұрын

I'll watching your videos and possibly contacting for different project I have in mind . Thank you so much for your in depth videos

Garrett Heres a good one for you. I had the video full screen working along with you and I seen there was things open in the task bar and I kept trying to close them. that was your computers task bar not mine 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Don't you hate that LMAO

Just learning right now. Will definitely buy my bits from you. Thank you for such excellent training.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonbo. you're welcome. What are you working on now?

@TheJonboix

2 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft Just learning. I am waiting for the sale of a house and will use part of my portion to purchase the CNC etc. Just gathering knowledge and prepping. I used to build custom fiberglass waterfalls and hot tubs. One of my goals is to get back to that, only modular. I hope to use CNC to build the forms. I will be starting out doing 3-D sea and ocean compilation art for the tourist/vacationers at the nearby Gulf of Mexico. I have been a graphic artist for years using CorelDraw since the first issue and a Photoshopper. This looks like an opportunity to bring all that into a new dimension of expression. The Vectric software is a thrill to watch. Car pool tunnel syndrome Good one.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheJonboix that is a very interesting thing you used to do. Getting back into it sounds very good. I'd love to see pictures of what you used to make.

@TheJonboix

2 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft This is one of the last small waterfalls I made before retiring from that scene kzread.info/dash/bejne/fKqXktNmncS9pco.html

@TheJonboix

2 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft Here is a hot tub my wife and I made. We had just installed so there are no plants in the planter. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGRts8mCdpnNe6w.html

Thank you

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Ben!

Great video, but you keep costing me money on STL models!! ;) I think the biggest stall I hit was not understanding the "bottom up" methodology of CAD rendering. Your initial explanation and illustration of how the components being brought in out of sequence went a good distance to explain that. More importantly, how to fix it via "move to" and the outside "click" to enable it (MS Powerpoint/ Visio, etc just does it the instant it's selected) Knowing the sequence of processing for the component stack is super important. Btw, I think those dust devils you saw on the surface in that one toolpath generation were simply video card artifacts, hence they disappeared on subsequent runs. Appreciate the tip on shortening the calc time, I have a monster CPU and memory originally built for 3D terrain mapping. It generally shrugs off these calc paths but after about 3-4 3D inclusions into a design, it starts taking a minute. Being able to speed it up enables me to make learning mistakes quicker (joke).

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

My friend, learning mistakes is how we get better. Sorry for costing you money. Vectric should love me for this one. I wish they'd call and make an offer for something) Looks like I'll have to start buzzing them. I figured the little bugs were just CPU harrassments.

You should go over carvco like this. Would be awesome .Thank you for the great content.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi House. Unfortunately, I don't use Carveco. But I will tell my friend who does.

When I saw you were making this video with a model from Design and Make I got super excited. I bought several models/hack from D&M. The most fustrainting part is try to download the actual model and for it to appear on in VCarve under the model tab. I go to the email link that D&M sent me which opens the unzip application (NCH Software) but have no luck in extracting the files. On the D&M help site it talks about an installer but I have yet to find it. I do have a few hacks that made it into the correct folder/tab in VCare…but don’t ask me how I did it …lol. One more thing I’ve watch the video several times and pick up bits here-and-there. While you were waiting to VCare to calculate a toolpath and you said that joke about carpal-tunnel I LMSO cause I had just had carpal-tunnel surgery the week before lol. - love it

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi One. The install can be tedious. Regarding Capel tunnel...dumbest (and funniest) joke on the planet.

Thanks

@IDCWoodcraft

3 ай бұрын

cyber0005, you are so welcome my friend.

i love

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Nazir, glad you liked this video brother!

The information you present is priceless. I have been subscribed since the first video I have seen from you. I am wondering if you have made, or could put together a video of the benefits and downsides of using MDF. It doesn’t look good enough for anything except a spoil board. Also, best various wood to use and best sources to acquire. I am currently looking at OneFinity Journeyman; but, have your LongMill videos in my KZread “watch later”. Am currently watching “How to do 3-D Projects”.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonbo. I might do that a little later on MDF. Just know that MDF is good for many things. Go to the CNC Facebook groups and you'll see many amazing projects with it. The Onefinity is a good machine for sure. You might like this...a list of all the videos I've made and sorted. I might have already sent this to you. Don't remember → bit.ly/3mLHGfI

Above my skill level, but will return someday. But has instilled some ideas.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Duane, always good to get those creative juices flowing. Once you are ready to make this project, I am excited to see how it turns out!

Hi Garrett, I learned some new tricks here. Thank you. In the three D work I have done I always ran a roughing tool path first. I did not see you do this. I always thought that this extra step was to take a load off of the finer finishing tool. Do you ever run a roughing tool path using a 1/4" ball or em? My tapered fine bit has some time on it. I will be getting your stouter 6.2 bit.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Craig. In this case, the roughing was not needed because the projject was not deep. But yes, roughing is something to use most of the time.

Hey again Garrett! So I know you did this video quit sometime ago now and I’m only commenting because I’m actually watching them regardless of age because they do help a bunch. So before I comment I’ll say this is strictly to help out hopefully, a suggestion or helpful tip rather “if needed” that is. Again love the videos I’ve seen QUIT a few lol👍👍! So for Thai video specifically and I believe there was one or two others I believe where you had an extended period of time where you and I say this as a guess and I could be wrong, where you were waiting for the carve time to calculate. So I don’t know if you know or not but you can speed these clips in your videos up significantly just in those parts “if you wanted” I do a lot of video editing myself and so just wanted to share this with you. Again I still watch them regardless. Just trying to give a little help or return the favor rather. Thanks again for the videos👍👍

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

amsteelleoverland8381, thank you! I hadn't thought of doing this before so I appreciate the input brother! It would definitely cut down on some time in the videos.

Great video, would it not cut time by using a roughing cut with a 1/4# end mill Thanks

@IDCWoodcraft

5 ай бұрын

Eric, it sure would brother! Using a roughing bit is an excellent way to cut down time!

Hi Garrett; nice video. I was excited to carve this, however when I use the .125 ball nose end mill as a finishing bit (with no roughing bit), I can not set a pass depth on the finishing bit. My bit buried itself in the material. Am I doing something wrong? I just ordered a bit from you and don't want to screw up that one. Thank you.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Dan, I just saw your email this morning and sent you back a reply that way my friend!

Good video Garrett! Could you decrease carving time by running a roughing cut first?

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. No, it will still take the same time on the final carve. Use roughing when the project goes deep

@markc2055

2 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft What would you consider deep?

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

@@markc2055 half inch

I know this is an older video, so hopefully you see this. Towards the end where you changed to bit to a 1/8ballnose in order to speed up the cut time, is there a way to do a ruff pass with the 1/8bn and then a final pass with the 6 degree? Maybe by adding another toolpath with different parameters? I'm new to cnc so maybe I'm completely off...

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Steve, you can do exactly that. Try using the "3d roughing" toolpath with the 1/8 ballnose. That will give you exactly what you are looking for.

@HowToFromMeToYou

Жыл бұрын

@CNC Routers, Beginners & Beyond - Garrett Fromme thank you for the reply. Your videos have been a wealth of knowledge and have helped make the look of jumping into the cnc world from my current shaper origin look not so impossible.... thank you again and keep them coming.. do you have anything specifically on toolpath and bit changes as far as the process of the machine stopping then changing bits the ztouch? If those are even the proper steps?

Thanks for such a detailed video. Im looking at purchasing Vcarve Desktop and thought they limited you to 1 outside STL file to be used. Ive been using Fusion360 for a few years for 3d printing and just a recently got a CNC router. While I can manage the CAD side with Fusion it looks like Vcarve is better suited for the design layout and toolpath. Did Vectric change the STL limit or did I miss something??

@bassnaholic

3 жыл бұрын

Guess I should have read the replies better. I see that Vectric owns Design and make.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bass. I am unaware of limitations. They did recently release v10+ so that may be the difference. I never used any previous versions

Thanks for that very informative video. AS am brand spanking new CNCer and do not know anything, I have a question: Can a 2D image be converted into a 3D carving?

@IDCWoodcraft

6 ай бұрын

Leostakenburg4325, glad it was helpful brother. This is a possibility if you have the software with 3D design capabilities, such as Aspire!

Design & Make is owned by Vectric and the same people making the models for D&M ( Todd Bailey ) also made most of the models that are in the VCarve and Aspire software. They are of very high quality. Your model resolution when you first setup the job should have been set to very high for better results, not standard.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael. I figured D&M was vectric. And I forgot to adjust the resolution and tell the veiwers about that. Thanks again for the tips. It seems no matter how hard I try, I can't get perfect down pat.

To get the detail where you need it, I have been playing with creating multiple vector boundaries and running different tools for each one. e.g. Create a boundary around the eagle and use the 1 mm tool there and use 1/8 on the rest. Unfortunately, the 1/8 toolpath still seems to run into the eagle as well - not sure how to avoid that...

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Yuo'll have to experiement with that one a bit. It can be tricky doing it that way but it does work

@douglaspollock102

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe try using an offset for the Eagle. Knowing how much to offset would be the experiment.

When you opened the V carve Toolpath (Always a Marine Text), why is the cutting depth starting point set at .01? would it be wrong if I started .00. As long as I select Project toolpath onto a 3d model. The text will be going into a dish. Thank you Garrett!

@IDCWoodcraft

7 ай бұрын

That is a tricky one to answer over comments brother. Try setting the start depth to the setting you would like to try and see how it turns out! That is your best bet.

Hi Garrett, Is there a way to determine the depth of that ribbon in the 2D model so you can determine the VCarve depth? If you can do this can I assume you start the vcarve at the highest point?

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Todd. Vectric will figure out the depth when you check the 3d toolpath in the vcarve toolpath you while you are setting it up. Go into a vcarve toolpath and look at the bottom. You'll see it ther

Great video. so I am kind of new at cnc world I have an AXIOM 8 pro running Vcarve Pro, how do you find your z zero after you change bits, I can't find any help online

@IDCWoodcraft

7 ай бұрын

37scottlee, take a look at this video brother. Here is a link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c3qiprySiavbdqQ.htmlsi=dYjH4LheTKGZp_Eu

Thank you for the great content. Where can I get the flag, eagle and ribbon. I am new to CNC carving and Vcarv pro. I'm looking for a place to get me pictures to work on my designs.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Check it out in the link right here James! Im excited to hear how it works out for you store.designandmake.com/shop/product/18971

Hey, I hope you are well. May I ask , how do you put waves on a flag with the desktop version. I have been practicing on different projects following your videos. I made a flag which looks good , but I would love to add the waves like in this model

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Alan, that's just a bit too much to answer in a comment. I'd consider scheduling a one on on with me. Gather all these types of questions and we can answer them all. You can schedule that one on one at -> calendly.com/garrettfromme/60-min

question, could you run an extra tool path in the beginning to cut a bulk of the wood, like a clearing path, and then keep the detail ball nose bit. Would that save some time, roughing it in, and then allowing the fine bit to come in and finish the 3d part of the project?

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. Yes, you can do it that way. It doesn't take much time to rough the project out.

@michaelwoodard8221

2 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft thank you, was not sure if rough cutting would shave time off or not. would you use a quarter inch ball nose or a different bit for that?

Went to your store to get the ultra high def bit, but it is out of stock, is there a waiting list I can be added to? I'd even go ahead a pay and you can ship when it comes in. By the way i"m this video ( 31 ) so far, I'll watch the rest of them, then start again while i'm waiting for my Longmill to get here. I've rewatched a few, It is amazing how much I missed the first go around. Thanks for all you do Jeff

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Jeff, I don't have a wait list set up yet. They should be back in stock within the next couple of days. Check back on the website towards the end of the week my friend!

Would you be able to do raised lettering here instead of vcarved lettering? If so, any quick tip for that?

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Raised lettering...create the text you want, then create a box or shape around the etters. when you do a 3d carve with that boundary also sellected, you will be able to accomplish what you want.

Great video per usual Garrett. I am confused though because you are using VC-Desktop, but you are able to use multiple files - which appear to be STLs. I get an error if I try to use more than 1 STL file so am curious how you get around that.

@IDCWoodcraft

9 ай бұрын

Bill, this one is a little tricky to answer over comment. I recommend joining Kate and I for our weekly live sessions we host every Wednesday at 8PM EST and we should be able to help explain it in a little more detail!

I am new to CNC and would like to start compiling interesting files when I see them (such as what you show in this video!). If you mentioned it, sorry but I must have missed it. What file type did you download from Design and Make? I notice they have four different file types you can download. Would it be the same file type for all CNC projects. Thanks.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bent. It all depends on the type of file. 3d is an STL file. SVG, and others are simply vector files.

I’m new to CBC but have been doing projects that end up with 19 hour cut times. I didn’t know I could run my little compact router at 100 imp and plunge rates so high.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen. Long cut times are largely a result of bit settings, such as stepover. Play with the settings a bit. That should shorten times up a bit.

For a project like this, why isnt there a clearing cut out pass with a bigger bit and then use the smaller ball nose for the detailing work?

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

You could do it that way JC, just depends on how you want to attack a project like this.

Could you adjust the stars separately from the rest of the design?

@IDCWoodcraft

Ай бұрын

user-pk1um4oo7c, Yes, you can program the CNC machine to cut the stars separately from the rest of the design by using different toolpaths for each element. This way, you can control the cutting depth and accuracy of each part individually.

Nice video Garrett. Answered lots of questions. I do have another question. I understood that at one time, you could only import one outside file into a vcarve pro project and if you wanted to import more than one into a project you had to use aspire. Is that no longer true, or was it never true? Thanks in advance for your help.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know how it used to work. But I know that you can import multiple models into VCarve now

@james-kaygibson4437

2 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft Thanks for the response.

Not sure if the software will be compatible/useful with the beginner device I decided on - was going to get a Snapmaker but expensive so went with EcubMaker still not cheap ($500) but much less than the price of the Snapmaker. Expect it to arrive in a week or so. I will have to post setup and first use review when I get it. Note: it is a 3-in-one device, small format: 180mm cube. They say 4-in-1, with two color 3D print, laser cut/engrave and CNC. Hopefully I don't start any fires in the workspace 😲

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely do review videos on it. People love honest reviews.

@jambay4785

3 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft First round will be text and a few pictures. A few short video clips may be posted to my website just to test operation (video capture, post, and response by those that know link).

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

@@jambay4785 please let me know when you post. I like to see

For the aspire toolpath calculation. Is that hardware or aoftware limited? Does it always take a few minutes for the "real" 3d toolpath calculation?

@IDCWoodcraft

8 ай бұрын

dmanning55, its most likely software limited brother but that also depends on the complexity of your design.

😎👍

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty!

I just upgraded to 11.5 . I see you are running on 10.5 . Is the 3d modeling better on this or the same. Can you tell me if there are many changes in versions. I am a beginner and your videos are great. I plan to watch them all

@IDCWoodcraft

5 ай бұрын

DannyNickels, I think you will be very happy with 11.5 brother! They have made quite a few changes since 10.5 and I think you will enjoy using all of them.

Great I do not have a CNC and very poor in computer work. But, I want to learn. I am missing your website in the description below. Will try to go to your You Tube videos. Where are you located? Thank you.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron. I am in MAdison, Indiana

What file type did you purchase from Design & Make (V3M, STL or PNG)

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Steve, go ahead and use the V3M files. Those will work great for you.

Hi..I planning to get a cnc but I know nothing about that..wish one do you recommend for small projects??thank you in advance

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jamie. When you say small projects, please be more specific. I suggest yuo watch this video to give guidance when buying a CNC: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGyplrSAgLPgXZs.html Also, I typically recommend this machine: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5xtlrhsZdHLg7g.html

Is there a way to modify the background to have a square panel?

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marc. The easiest way to do that is insert a new panel from the clipart library.

Hi Garrett have got a video to turn a 2D clipart to 3D using VCARVE Desktop v11 I cannot seem to find anything anywhere on how to do that or could you do one please.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Paul, great question. Unfortunately, you can't create 3D designs using Vcarve Desktop. You can download pre-made 3D files from other sources, but you are not able to create your own 3D files. To do this, you'll have to upgrade to Aspire.

I have ordered my cnc machine but don't have it yet. I've been watching your vids. I'm ready to download the free version of the software you spoke of in one of your videos. I'm still a bit confused on which one I need.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Roger. What machine did you order?

@roweve

3 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft I ordered an Arclight cnc 4 x 8 plasma table. I ordered all the extra goodies including the cnc router. I'm gonna primarily doing metal wall art. But I'm get more interested in the wood stuff. Especially after watching your videos. So I'm gonna need software for the metal art as well if you have any recommendations

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

@@roweve the plasma is a little outside my experience with software. Look at vectric. It has a laser module. Not sure if that works with plasma

@roweve

3 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft I guess what I really need is some advice/education on the differences and or relationship between vcarve, aspire and vectrics

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

@@roweve you don't want the carb desktop. VCarve pro will do any size job what it lacks is 3D modeling. If you want to create 3D models you want aspire

Great video, very helpful! Still it's an awfully long setup for the Dad joke, lol.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Bor, glad that this video helped you brother. I have to put those dad jokes in there every now and then

@bordesigns1429

2 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft Have never been able to do much 3D stuff at the day job, but when we did this video helped very much!!. Just finished carving a custom foam toe rail for a li e of boats the company is making and a set of HDPE shaped wedges for a kayak motor mount setup. Thanks to the video it helped dial in the process for each project with good feeds and speeds.

hi, im struggling to understand base height, i did a project i had 20mm thick wood and basically it was a badge inside a boarder, but as the job went on i noticed the tape showing through from where its stuck down so i had to stop the job, i was running a roughing pass and didnt even get to the finishing path do you have any thing really explaining if doing a job that is say 200 x 200mm with a boarder and then a 2.5d job in middle the difference of base height, hope you understand lol

@IDCWoodcraft

7 ай бұрын

dafyddgould9485, this one is a little too complex to answer over comments my friend. I recommend joining Kate and I for our weekly live session and we should be able to walk you through it and clear up any confusion you may have!

What program do you use for g code? I have a 3018

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Robert, your 3018 is compatible with a software program called "Candle". It should have come with your machine.

How do you get the projetc from design to vectric

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

James, this video should help you brother! Here is a link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6SKlsOwfq_Kj8o.html

I noticed you didnt use a roughing pass with an end mill to clear out the large amount of waste. Is there a reason for this

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Wally, it comes down to CNCer preference brother! You could use a clearance toolpath if you found that it saves you time on your project.

Hi Garrett, can the reverse be done, remove an object from a 3D model? I have a flag and want to remove the animal on it.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi JJ. Only if they are separate STL files, or separate models

Bill whitworth This is my first time talking but my question is when cutting say a 3d job can you lay bitmap wire frame down the 3d job and it follows the flow of the 3d surface

@billwhitworth3268

Жыл бұрын

I have vcarve pro 11.5

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Bill, you can do this but you need aspire to create components from a Bitmap.

@billwhitworth3268

Жыл бұрын

So you can take text and lay it on a surface but you can't lay a wire frame logo on a surface

@billwhitworth3268

Жыл бұрын

I can't afford aspire 🤔

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

@@billwhitworth3268 get v-carve pro, not aspire

Too speed up your cutting time change your plunge rate to the same as your feed rate. The reason for this change is that in 3D cutting your machine can only go as fast as the slowest axis, which in your example is the Plunge or Z Axis...I would suggest using 60 feed and 60 plunge. Also, it is a known fact that the clock is not correct in estimating the cutting time. You first need to correctly set your rapid rate in the clock estimate. The rapid rate is not the same as the feed rate.

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

60/60 would be good. I will move to that when my more robust machine comes in. Yeah, I found out about the clock estimate. It is usually understated. Please share how you set the clock for more accurate time.

@mezalick

3 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft It's a guessing game with the clock,,at best. For some it works great for others it's way off...Trial and error is the best answer. Try running your machine with 30/30 for 3D work

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

@@mezalick thanks. I will give that a whirl. It's good to have some more experienced users around. I'm learning from you.

@mezalick

3 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft I would like to see you succeed and achieve the goals you set for yourself

@IDCWoodcraft

3 жыл бұрын

@@mezalick thank you. I have no doubt I will succeed.

When doing a project like this, will the cnc stop and tell that the bit needs to be changed and what to change it too?

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Breet. Yes. it will.

Im just getting into 3d carving and I am learning a lot from you. On this project, you didn't do a 3D roughing tool path. Why is that?

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Chad, I tried it but I didnt see the time saving on it so I skipped it for this one. You definetally could!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Chad, I tried it but I didnt see the time saving on it so I skipped it for this one. You definetally could!

hi Garrett just bought a 4x8 longmill for my son perry shaw jr he lives in Ala . hope you can help him

@IDCWoodcraft

5 ай бұрын

Perry, thanks for checking in and I'm looking forward to seeing what your son creates!

What kind of wood are you using?

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Joseph, oak or another hardwood would work great for a project like this.

Ok newbie here, I posted once and don't see it now. Can someone tell me if they saw my post or do I need to re type it.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ken. I don't see your post. Otherwise I would have responded.

Do you have a video explaining the difference between vectric pro and aspire? Are you using aspire in this video? Can pro do this kind of work. Yes Garrett I am behind trying to get up to speed. But I believe that pro was the wrong choice.

@IDCWoodcraft

18 күн бұрын

SteveSpears-xg6ze, Vectric Pro and Aspire have different features and capabilities. Aspire is more advanced and can handle more complex designs than Pro. In the video, I am using Aspire, but Pro can still do similar work, just with some limitations. Don't worry about being behind, you can still create great projects with Pro once you get the hang of it!