Hi Andrew - thanks for watching! I actually started in Inkscape to get the vector processed and minimized, then pulled it into Fusion/Easel. I have other videos showing how to do that if you are interested: ua-cam.com/video/sSSAtopSyI0/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/x7ZbGt8TcoY/v-deo.html Hope this helps!
@@cyberreefguru thanks. I like the cad capability of fusion 360 but the cam settings of easel. Do you know if I can take a fusion model and pull it into easel to do the cam side of things?
@@andrewdunbar Hi Andrew - you cannot move the Fusion design file directly into Easel. Looks like you need to export your design (i.e., sketch) as a DXF, then convert the DXF into SVG (you can use Inkscape to do that or any number of apps or web sites), and then import it into Easel. Fairly complicated I'd say - easier to learn Fusion CAM ;)
The X-carve looks like a great bit of kit. I think something like that may be my next toy to compliment my printer. assuming the wife lets me, that is. Enjoy your Holiday, Man.
Hi Christopher - they were not. I spent a lot of time ensuring the machine was dialed in before I started using it. Lessons learned after a few years with the Shapeoko 2. If you are using Easel, the inlays will have a bit of play, but not terrible. With Fusion 360, you need to use a negative stock to leave to ensure proper fit, otherwise you won't be able to get your inlays into the pockets as they will be the "exact" same size. Hope this helps - thanks for watching!
Hi @cyberreefguru, good video. Thanks for doing this video.
So did you do the design in fusion and then upload to easel?
Hi Andrew - thanks for watching! I actually started in Inkscape to get the vector processed and minimized, then pulled it into Fusion/Easel. I have other videos showing how to do that if you are interested: ua-cam.com/video/sSSAtopSyI0/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/x7ZbGt8TcoY/v-deo.html Hope this helps!
@@cyberreefguru thanks. I like the cad capability of fusion 360 but the cam settings of easel. Do you know if I can take a fusion model and pull it into easel to do the cam side of things?
@@andrewdunbar Hi Andrew - you cannot move the Fusion design file directly into Easel. Looks like you need to export your design (i.e., sketch) as a DXF, then convert the DXF into SVG (you can use Inkscape to do that or any number of apps or web sites), and then import it into Easel. Fairly complicated I'd say - easier to learn Fusion CAM ;)
The X-carve looks like a great bit of kit. I think something like that may be my next toy to compliment my printer. assuming the wife lets me, that is. Enjoy your Holiday, Man.
When you first assembled your xcarve did you notice that your inlays were loose?
Hi Christopher - they were not. I spent a lot of time ensuring the machine was dialed in before I started using it. Lessons learned after a few years with the Shapeoko 2. If you are using Easel, the inlays will have a bit of play, but not terrible. With Fusion 360, you need to use a negative stock to leave to ensure proper fit, otherwise you won't be able to get your inlays into the pockets as they will be the "exact" same size. Hope this helps - thanks for watching!
cyberreefguru thank you!