Thanks. This video helped me figure out why my pocket cut was not working. The “remove” bit button helped me understand why the tool path was trying to use multiple bit.
Thanks again Garrett for another short but informative video on the difference between pocket/profile cuts. You’re making it easier for my “bee-in-a-boxcar” brain to understand the Vcarve program. Although I’m familiar with Mach 3, it would be nice if you would do a few short videos on Mach 3 (i.e., tips/tricks).
Hey Roger. how's it going? I would have to purchase that software but I think it's important to start training others on it as well. So looks like it goes on my purchase list. Please give me a bit of time (hope you'll forgive me for the delay)
Garrett, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Continuing to enjoy the VCarve learning. I have downloaded the VCarve Trial software to apply what I am learning even though I have not purchased a CNC yet.
Keith, of course! VCarve can be a little tricky at first, but keep practicing with the trial software and by the time you order your CNC you'll be a pro and can hit the ground running!
Hey Bounty Hunter. Yeah, I think I need to mention that one more often. when I discovered that, it was an ah-ha moment. What kind of projects are you working on?
Thanks Garrett. I love your video’s. I tried reloading my program and still can’t get tool section to pick a tool. I so appreciate your help. God bless.
Charles, of course I'm happy to help! Send me an email with a picture of your screen, maybe I can see a weird setting! Sometimes two sets of eyes can see things better my friend!
omsingharjit, Yes, in profile cutting, the router follows the outside line of the design. Engraving is a different process as it involves cutting into the material to create designs or text, so it's not considered a profile cut. Hope that helps clear some things up for you my friend.
I am a beginner and I’m trying to cut a 24 mm circle. I used the profile cut because I wanted to remove the inner material as a “disc” instead of the pocket method. I figured it was less mess and wear on my bit. The hole is what I wanted to be 24 mm not the disc. I set it to run inside the line, then on the line. No matter where I ran the tool path, I couldn’t get a 24 mm hole. It was 2 mm off . Do I have to use the pocket cut to creat a hole in order to get the inside diameter that I want? Thank you for the videos, They are helpful
Hi Country boy! 2mm is pretty significant. You may want to look into the stepper motor settings. Unfortunately, I can't help with that (yet). However, you are not out of luck for being able to solve this right now. Check out these 2 videos. They answer how to fix this problem. ua-cam.com/video/G0N7Nm3wbfU/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/e7xMpL-0F_A/v-deo.html
Good afternoon oh masterful one!! Question - Why does my VCarve Pro keep adding Toolpaths when I preview a given tool path?? Got one project now with 8 tool paths and if I select preview all, it tells me that 5 or 6 of the paths are blank. Got me frustrated!
Hi JP. That's likely because you altered the drawing after the toolpaths were made. what was once drawn was deleted but the toolpath still exists. Go into each toolpath and make sure there are selected vectors for that toolpath.
Hello Garret thankyou for the lesson, can i ask a question. Why everytime i used profile the size object decrease. I used ON always alert if i choose out
On the pocket cut, assuming you wanted a small circle centered inside the larger circle that wouldn't be cut out, how would I do that? In essence you'd have a raised (uncut) "island" inside the larger circle.
Thank you! So, the profile always cuts out side the line, never centered on it? If a larger bit is used to make the pocket faster, like cutting several circles of the same, could you just finish off the cycle with a small end mill and use the opposite operation? In a square or any cut with a sharp angle, the bit will always leave a small ‘rounded’ area at the vector intercept in a pocket cut, so do you always go back and do a finish cut with a very small end mill to ‘clean up’ that rounded intercept? Do it manually with a knife or chisel? 😬. I’ll buy you a coffee for this answer!
hi Paul. Profile will follow a line...on it, beside it or any distance from it. It will still follow a line. You just tell the software where to follow. The bit follows a slight arc on the corners but it will leave a sharp corner on the cut. It's the way the software moves the bit that is misleading you on this.
I just made a video to answer both questions. To answer them here...vcarve is stand-alone. You buy it and it's yours. No internet required or attachment to the software owner. The second is you can create and export/import SVG, PDF and DXF. I'll post the video tomorrow
When I try drawing a square then cutting it with the pocket tool path, it seems like it just follows the outer lines like the profile tool path. What am I doing wrong?
Brian, be sure to have a closed vector and a deep enough depth of cut for your pocket toolpath. If you are still having issues, send me a screenshot to garrett@idcwoodcraft.com
Brandy, try out this video and follow along. Here is a link: ua-cam.com/video/C46zguYGM-o/v-deo.html I this project video I go over every detail on how to create toolpaths.
Short but very useful.
Thank you
Thanks again Jonbo
thank you Garrett just getting started your videos are very helpful
Glad they've been helpful so far my friend!
Thank you, you make it so easy to understans.
Judy, you are so welcome. Im glad to hear this video helped you.
Thanks. This video helped me figure out why my pocket cut was not working. The “remove” bit button helped me understand why the tool path was trying to use multiple bit.
Woodentraveler, you are so welcome my friend.
Ill try to remember,thanks.man I love learning this.
Ah, buddy, stick with me and you'll become a master. This stuff took me years tyo learn. I'll get it in your head in 1
Thanks again Garrett for another short but informative video on the difference between pocket/profile cuts. You’re making it easier for my “bee-in-a-boxcar” brain to understand the Vcarve program.
Although I’m familiar with Mach 3, it would be nice if you would do a few short videos on Mach 3 (i.e., tips/tricks).
Hey Roger. how's it going? I would have to purchase that software but I think it's important to start training others on it as well. So looks like it goes on my purchase list. Please give me a bit of time (hope you'll forgive me for the delay)
Have seen this message and was wondering what was wrong. You answered the question with this video! Thanks so much!
Ron, that is great news brother! Happy to help.
Hey Garrett, just received my starter bits from you. Thanks haven't had a chance to try them but looking forward to it
Hey Allen. thanks for letting me know you got them. Remember to send pictures of your first projects!!!
Very helpful!!
Hi Kate. I'm glad. Were you stuck on something that this helped you with specificially?
Garrett, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Continuing to enjoy the VCarve learning. I have downloaded the VCarve Trial software to apply what I am learning even though I have not purchased a CNC yet.
Keith, of course! VCarve can be a little tricky at first, but keep practicing with the trial software and by the time you order your CNC you'll be a pro and can hit the ground running!
Rastor along the grain. That was a great tip. Thanks!
Hey Bounty Hunter. Yeah, I think I need to mention that one more often. when I discovered that, it was an ah-ha moment. What kind of projects are you working on?
@@IDCWoodcraft I’m a newbie at this. Just got a Shark HD520 last week and trying to learn as much as possible. Thanks for your videos.
@@alienbountyhunter9628 I keep looking at that unit. PLEEEEZE...let me know when it arrives. Super excited about this!
Wow this was so helpfull excellent job explaining the basics. I would love to talk asap thanks
Andrew, you are so welcome brother! Feel free to shoot me an email anytime my friend.
very helpful, thank you!
Ingo.01, you are so welcome my friend.
Thanks- great job
Bob, thanks brother!
Thanks so much helped me lots
TheMaeruk, you are so welcome my friend.
Thanks Garrett. I love your video’s. I tried reloading my program and still can’t get tool section to pick a tool. I so appreciate your help. God bless.
Charles, of course I'm happy to help! Send me an email with a picture of your screen, maybe I can see a weird setting! Sometimes two sets of eyes can see things better my friend!
Can we say that profile cut is just router following ( cutting ) outside line .
Engraving test is also profile cut or not ?
omsingharjit, Yes, in profile cutting, the router follows the outside line of the design. Engraving is a different process as it involves cutting into the material to create designs or text, so it's not considered a profile cut. Hope that helps clear some things up for you my friend.
Cool information. I am completely new to VCARVE. What are some examples the you would use profile cuts and pocket cuts?
Hi HV. To your question, a huge chunk of videos in this channel addresses that question. Keep watching...you'll get it.
I am a beginner and I’m trying to cut a 24 mm circle. I used the profile cut because I wanted to remove the inner material as a “disc” instead of the pocket method. I figured it was less mess and wear on my bit. The hole is what I wanted to be 24 mm not the disc. I set it to run inside the line, then on the line. No matter where I ran the tool path, I couldn’t get a 24 mm hole. It was 2 mm off . Do I have to use the pocket cut to creat a hole in order to get the inside diameter that I want? Thank you for the videos, They are helpful
Hi Country boy! 2mm is pretty significant. You may want to look into the stepper motor settings. Unfortunately, I can't help with that (yet).
However, you are not out of luck for being able to solve this right now. Check out these 2 videos. They answer how to fix this problem.
ua-cam.com/video/G0N7Nm3wbfU/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/e7xMpL-0F_A/v-deo.html
So, how about raster for speed, then offset for nice finish/second pass at the final pocket edge? 😬
Yes, you can definitely do that. I raster all the time and talk about it in several videos for the reason you stated.
Good afternoon oh masterful one!! Question - Why does my VCarve Pro keep adding Toolpaths when I preview a given tool path?? Got one project now with 8 tool paths and if I select preview all, it tells me that 5 or 6 of the paths are blank. Got me frustrated!
Hi JP. That's likely because you altered the drawing after the toolpaths were made. what was once drawn was deleted but the toolpath still exists. Go into each toolpath and make sure there are selected vectors for that toolpath.
Hello Garret thankyou for the lesson, can i ask a question. Why everytime i used profile the size object decrease. I used ON always alert if i choose out
Virwitch, make sure that you are cutting outside of the line in the toolpath settings brother!
@@IDCWoodcraft thankyou for advice 😊🙏
On the pocket cut, assuming you wanted a small circle centered inside the larger circle that wouldn't be cut out, how would I do that? In essence you'd have a raised (uncut) "island" inside the larger circle.
Hi Marty. Just create a second toolpath with a different depth. That'll get what you want
Thank you! So, the profile always cuts out side the line, never centered on it? If a larger bit is used to make the pocket faster, like cutting several circles of the same, could you just finish off the cycle with a small end mill and use the opposite operation? In a square or any cut with a sharp angle, the bit will always leave a small ‘rounded’ area at the vector intercept in a pocket cut, so do you always go back and do a finish cut with a very small end mill to ‘clean up’ that rounded intercept? Do it manually with a knife or chisel? 😬. I’ll buy you a coffee for this answer!
hi Paul. Profile will follow a line...on it, beside it or any distance from it. It will still follow a line. You just tell the software where to follow.
The bit follows a slight arc on the corners but it will leave a sharp corner on the cut. It's the way the software moves the bit that is misleading you on this.
Watch for deep dive videos explaining pocket and profile toolpaths
More videos are coming
Great video again Garrett. Do you happen to know if vcrave has a offline program? For practice purposes and file transfers?
I just made a video to answer both questions. To answer them here...vcarve is stand-alone. You buy it and it's yours. No internet required or attachment to the software owner. The second is you can create and export/import SVG, PDF and DXF. I'll post the video tomorrow
@@IDCWoodcraft Will the vcrave software work on a tablet?
@@YHS51 I don't know but looks like it can forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?t=34978
@@IDCWoodcraft Thank you for this information. It's was very useful.
When I try drawing a square then cutting it with the pocket tool path, it seems like it just follows the outer lines like the profile tool path. What am I doing wrong?
Brian, be sure to have a closed vector and a deep enough depth of cut for your pocket toolpath. If you are still having issues, send me a screenshot to garrett@idcwoodcraft.com
I have created projects on vcarve I am just trying to figure out at this point how to run the vcarve to make the cuts…..
Brandy, try out this video and follow along. Here is a link: ua-cam.com/video/C46zguYGM-o/v-deo.html
I this project video I go over every detail on how to create toolpaths.
profile cuts centered on the line and pocket cuts inside the line.
TresLongwell, I don't have a video on that exactly but I added it to the video to do list. Thanks for pointing that out!