8/29/2023 Replay: - Bit Selection, Material Cutting, Toolpath Optimization, and More!


Question Timestamps in this Q&A:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro
  • 00:01:32 - Do we just use the spiral ramp with a Makita trim router for boring bits?
  • 00:03:24 - Cutting American red oak.
  • 00:09:26 - After watching the inlay videos, I gave it a try two times, but I had no success because of tearout with the 30 degree v bit. I believe it's the depth of cut and how small the detail is. I'm wondering if I can change the start depth to half the depth and try two passes?
  • 00:12:22- Is a spiral bit the same as a normal end mill?
  • 00:13:06 - I have downloaded Egyptian chess pieces, STL files. I'm getting a 6 hour runtime on the roughing toolpath. How in the world can I cut down that to at least 3 hours, This is a rotary project?
  • 00:18:59 - How do you set the estimated time on a 3D project to get the closest time it will take to cut out?
  • 00:21:07 - In VCarve Pro 11.5 how could I make the freehand drawing tool follow the bitmap?
  • 00:25:58 - Saving files in VCarve 11.5 with multiply files when using a post processor without a automatic tool changer.
  • 00:30:55 - I would like to see a laser course in the master library.
  • 00:32:17 - Can you recommend other bits for fluting toolpaths besides ballnose?
  • 00:33:56 - Can you put a search bar into the meetup replays?
  • 00:36:06 - Do you know if American red oak is harder to cut pockets?
  • 00:52:05 - Can any STL file be cut with VCarve Pro?
  • 00:52:42 - Doing a project with different heights, want to make sure to raise the bit to travel safely over the highest part of the material. How to set a safe Z to make this happen on a job?
  • 00:55:04 - He's making these pieces here, it's a button, but he's trying to avoid this sharp edge here, he wants it more of a rounded edge.

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