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    Tiling Toolpaths Part 2 – Mounting and Cutting the Project

    April 28, 2024 /

    In this video, I’ll finish the Tiling Toolpaths project we designed using Vectric Aspire Version 11.5. I’ll first show you the project materials, and describe the finish I’ve applied off-camera. Then I’ll show you how I’m mounting the material to my spoilboard, then walk you through my process for carving the project step by step. I’ll then wrap things up by showing you the finished project, and discuss what I’ve learned along the way. As usual, if you have any comments or questions about anything I covered in this video, please join me for the Live Q&A, or put ‘em in the comment section below. On Sunday, April 28th, I’ll…

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    May 13, 2018
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    August 7, 2018
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    Tiling Toolpaths Part 1 – Design, Toolpath, and Save G-Code

    June 25, 2023 /

    In this video, I’ll introduce the subject of Tiling Toolpaths, using Vectric Aspire Version 11.5. I’ll first discuss what toolpaths actually is, and describe the reasons for tiling toolpaths. Then I’ll show you some things that need to be taken into consideration before tiling, such as mounting the material. I’ll then show you how I intend to mount my project, and discuss the complications that introduced to my overall design. I’ll show you the entire toolpath tiling process, step by step, and discuss important considerations along the way. I’ll then wrap things up by showing you the finished project, and save the G-code for each toolpath. As usual, if you…

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