Thank you for such an invaluable, incredibly executed series. You’re amazing. I’ve looked but was wondering if you have a video on doing an inlay? I’d really like to see your explanation over any others.
Thanks, Mark. I have wondered if it would be possible to create a textured tool path that could be used to simulate cedar shake shingles that could be used on a birdhouse or feeder roof for example.
in your demo if you pocket the background to create raised text then texture the background that's when the diameter of the bit becomes a problem as the texture toolpath meets up to the text border....cuts into the edges of the text....create an offset around the text then texture to the offset and not to the text vector itself.
I really enjoy your amazing collection of tutorials. I have an interest in 3d animation and woodworking which I suspect is similar to your interests. I sense that there may be an advantage to lying to v carve or your cnc in order to achieve certain goals. Say you want to v carve with a 60 degree bit that ends up too deep to achieve your goals. Perhaps you could set your zero at a higher level. Maybe there are other examples of work arounds that you have discovered. Anyway thanks for making a complicated subject a little easier.
A note for the texture toolpath: When a tool moves in Z as well as X and Y, the effective speed will be the least of the feed speed or plunge feed settings for the too. So if the feed is 100 ipm and the plunge is 20 ipm, the tool will only move at 20 ipm even though you believe you have set the feed for 100 ipm.
Hey Mark, how about some feeds & speeds, etc. Go out to the shop and show us whats you talk about when you say 'chatter, etc". Also how about some stuff about material (and bit?) selection. aka some are stringy, some are brittle.
A soon as the temp drops down enough to get into the shop and work, I plan on doing some of what you're talking about. With shop temps sitting at slightly over 120°F (48°C,) it's not going to happen anytime soon. Computers don't like those temps, and neither do I.
This is a transcript I just wrote up, taken directly from the video: "The Vector Texture Tool itself is available in Cut2D, both Desktop and Pro, VCarve Desktop and Pro, and Aspire. This portion of this video applies to all three. However, when we get over here to the Texturing Toolpath itself, that is not available in Cut2D Desktop or Pro." If you took that to mean it's not available in VCarve, I'm sorry for the confusion. I did clearly say that it IS available in VCarve Desktop and VCarve Pro. Thanks for keeping me on my toes! This is how I work harder to make sure I get it right!
Hey "Stash", I've watched the 49 previous tutorials, "THANK YOU"!!!!!
I've owned Aspire since version 8 and I don't think I've ever used this feature... Thanks for the demo!
Thanks Mark you just chalenge me to get into new projects! your explanations are so clear, can't wait to try it. See you this afternoon..
Very informative video, Mark, thanks a lot
Thank you for such an invaluable, incredibly executed series. You’re amazing. I’ve looked but was wondering if you have a video on doing an inlay? I’d really like to see your explanation over any others.
Thank you very much, Jonathan! I don't have any videos on inlays yet, but they're coming later in 2021!
Thanks!! Can’t wait
Thanks, Mark. I have wondered if it would be possible to create a textured tool path that could be used to simulate cedar shake shingles that could be used on a birdhouse or feeder roof for example.
in your demo if you pocket the background to create raised text then texture the background that's when the diameter of the bit becomes a problem as the texture toolpath meets up to the text border....cuts into the edges of the text....create an offset around the text then texture to the offset and not to the text vector itself.
Excellent point! That's what I should have done for the demo. I just ran out of time.
Thx mark, I would like to see how folks make a wave flag.
I second that request
check out SpindleTV. Think I saw a recent thumbnail. Nice, short and to the point :-)
I really enjoy your amazing collection of tutorials. I have an interest in 3d animation and woodworking which I suspect is similar to your interests. I sense that there may be an advantage to lying to v carve or your cnc in order to achieve certain goals. Say you want to v carve with a 60 degree bit that ends up too deep to achieve your goals. Perhaps you could set your zero at a higher level. Maybe there are other examples of work arounds that you have discovered. Anyway thanks for making a complicated subject a little easier.
A note for the texture toolpath: When a tool moves in Z as well as X and Y, the effective speed will be the least of the feed speed or plunge feed settings for the too. So if the feed is 100 ipm and the plunge is 20 ipm, the tool will only move at 20 ipm even though you believe you have set the feed for 100 ipm.
Excellent point, Michael! I've mentioned that many times in the past, but I did forget to mention it in this video. Thanks for checking it out!
Hey Mark, how about some feeds & speeds, etc. Go out to the shop and show us whats you talk about when you say 'chatter, etc". Also how about some stuff about material (and bit?) selection. aka some are stringy, some are brittle.
A soon as the temp drops down enough to get into the shop and work, I plan on doing some of what you're talking about. With shop temps sitting at slightly over 120°F (48°C,) it's not going to happen anytime soon. Computers don't like those temps, and neither do I.
@@MarkLindsayCNC Neither do I. Use those extra amps in the new shop for a little AC. Us fat retired guys need / deserve it.
That's the plan, brother - and one of the reasons for those extra amps.
Just FYI, it sounds like this isn't available in Vcarve Pro, but it is. Just the way it was presented in the beginning.
This is a transcript I just wrote up, taken directly from the video:
"The Vector Texture Tool itself is available in Cut2D, both Desktop and Pro, VCarve Desktop and Pro, and Aspire.
This portion of this video applies to all three. However, when we get over here to the Texturing Toolpath itself, that is not available in Cut2D Desktop or Pro."
If you took that to mean it's not available in VCarve, I'm sorry for the confusion. I did clearly say that it IS available in VCarve Desktop and VCarve Pro. Thanks for keeping me on my toes! This is how I work harder to make sure I get it right!