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Hi, I'm Mark Lindsay, a woodworker and CNC YouTube creator. I share CNC projects, tutorials, and downloadable files to help you learn to use your Vectric software and CNC router.

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner Part – 7

    August 26, 2018 /

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Part 7 – Offsetting and Increment & Save [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] WHAT’S IT ABOUT? This article accompanies the seventh video in a series on my YouTube channel. If you’re not subscribed to my channel, here’s a link. Come on by and check it out. Hopefully you’ll find something you like. While this series might seem like going back to the basics to the seasoned veteran, people who are new to CNC in general, and CAD/CAM software in specific, are joining Facebook groups and message forums every day. I frequent a lot of those forums, administrate a few Facebook groups, and am a member of several others. As a result, I’m seeing…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 5

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 6

    August 24, 2018 /

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Part 6 – Resizing and Copying Objects [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This article accompanies the sixth video in a series on my YouTube channel. If you’re not subscribed to my channel, here’s a link. Come on by and check it out. Hopefully you’ll find something you like. While this series might seem like going back to the basics to the seasoned veteran, people who are new to CNC in general, and CAD/CAM software in specific, are joining Facebook groups and message forums every day. I frequent a lot of those forums, administrate a few Facebook groups, and am a member of several others. As a result, I’m seeing a lot of posts…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 14

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 18

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 8

    October 14, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 5

    August 7, 2018 /

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Part 5 – Importing DXF Files [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This article accompanies the fifth video in a series on my YouTube channel. If you’re not subscribed to my channel, here’s a link. Come on by and check it out. Hopefully you’ll find something you like. FIRST THINGS FIRST While this series might seem like going back to the basics to the seasoned veteran, people who are new to CNC in general, and CAD/CAM software in specific, are joining Facebook groups and message forums every day. I frequent a lot of those forums, administrate a few Facebook groups, and am a member of several others. As a result, I’m seeing a lot of…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 37

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 14

    January 27, 2019
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    Gatton CNC Build Part 10 – Router Mount and Tramming Plates

    September 26, 2017
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 4

    July 31, 2018 /

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Part 4 – Separate Last Pass, Tabs, Post Processor, and G-Code [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This article accompanies the fourth video in a series on my YouTube channel. If you’re not subscribed to my channel, here’s a link. Come on by and check it out. Hopefully you’ll find something you like. FIRST THINGS FIRST While this series might seem like going back to the basics to the seasoned veteran, people who are new to CNC in general, and CAD/CAM software in specific, are joining Facebook groups and message forums every day. I frequent a lot of those forums, administrate a few Facebook groups, and am a member of several others. As a result,…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 3

    July 22, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 22

    May 19, 2019

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    July 8, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 3

    July 22, 2018 /

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Part 3 – VECTORS, CIRCULAR ARRAY, AND THE POCKET TOOLPATH [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This article accompanies the third video in a series on my YouTube channel. If you’re not subscribed to my channel, here’s a link. Come on by and check it out. Hopefully you’ll find something you like. While this series might seem like going back to the basics to the seasoned veteran, people who are new to CNC in general, and CAD/CAM software in specific, are joining Facebook groups and message forums every day. I frequent a lot of those forums, administrate a few Facebook groups, and am a member of several others. As a result, I’m seeing a lot…

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    The Mount and First Run of the Rotary Axis on My Gatton CNC

    May 6, 2018
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    X and Y Axis Identification and Rotation

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    Vectric Software For the Absolute Beginner – Part 21

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 2

    July 15, 2018 /

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Part 2 – Zoom, Material Setup, and The Profile Toolpath [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This article accompanies the second video in a new series I’m creating on my YouTube channel. If you’re not subscribed to my channel, here’s a link. Come on by and check it out. Hopefully you’ll find something you like. THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER SERIES While this series might seem like going back to the basics to the seasoned veteran, people who are new to CNC in general, and CAD/CAM software in specific, are joining Facebook groups and message forums every day. I frequent a lot of those forums, administrate a few Facebook groups, and am a member of several others.…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 16

    February 17, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 8

    October 14, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 1

    July 8, 2018 /

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Part 1 – Job Setup, Vector Selection, and Basic Navigation [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This article accompanies the first video in a new series I’m creating on my YouTube channel. If you’re not subscribed to my channel, here’s a link. Come on by and check it out. Hopefully you’ll find something you like. A NEW VIDEO SERIES STARTS TODAY While it might seem like a silly topic to the seasoned veteran, people who are new to CNC in general, and CAD/CAM software in specific, are joining Facebook groups and message forums every day. I frequent a lot of those forums, administrate a few Facebook groups, and am a member of a lot…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 22

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