Computers inherently come with a lot of fonts, but if you get into a specialized project you might find that VCarve Pro doesn’t have the font you...
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Level an Epoxy Pour on your CNC
Working with epoxy is all the rage right now, and it’s common to pour epoxy alongside a piece or two of wood. You can easily level the resulting...
Continue ReadingPlace Text on 3D Artwork
The beauty of 3D clipart is its complexity. There are few, if any, flat planes. Despite that you can easily personalize 3D clipart by adding text to...
Continue ReadingCNC: Cutting 3D Clipart
3D clipart is a wonderful way to enhance your CNC work. With the correct choice of toolpath and bits you can easily get incredibly detailed results.
Continue ReadingCreating a Lithophane with a CNC
Lithophanes are amazing! What is a lithophane? It’s an etched or carved piece that only shows an image when it’s back lit. In this case, the carving...
Continue ReadingCNC Project - Spread Some Holiday Joy
Here’s a great CNC router project you can still kick out in time for the holidays. These are great stocking stuffers, and easy to batch out.
Continue ReadingFinger Joints on your CNC Router
Did you know you can cut finger joints on your CNC router? Here’s what you need to know to make this joint.
Continue ReadingOnion Skinning for Small Parts on Your CNC
Onion skinning, leaving a paper-thin bit of material at the bottom of a profile cut, is a great way to keep small parts secure on a CNC router.
Continue ReadingCNC: Using a Point Roundover Bit
If you’ve ever used a hand-held router or router table you’re probably familiar with roundover bits. They’re great for easing the edges on your...
Continue ReadingVCarve Pro: Importing Router Bit Profiles
Are you using VCarve Pro to design and toolpath your CNC projects? Let’s look at how you can easily import and add router bits to the software’s Tool...
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