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  • Rotary Axis

    Avid CNC Rotary Axis – Assembly and Installation

    May 19, 2024 /

    In this video, I’m documenting the assembly, installation, and alignment of an Avid CNC Rotary Axis for my Avid 4848 Pro CNC Router. I’ll first show you the assembly of the rotary axis. Then I’ll show you how I removed my old spoilboard, mounted the axis to my machine frame, then walk you through the process for aligning the axis with the machine frame step by step.

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    Mach3 Settings for the Rotary Axis

    April 22, 2018
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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 12, 2019
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    March 10, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 5

    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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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 2

    July 15, 2018
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    X and Y Axis Identification and Rotation

    January 19, 2020 /

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    November 11, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 26

    July 21, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 22

    May 19, 2019 /

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    November 6, 2017
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    Making My CNC Table Alignment Jig

    May 12, 2019 /

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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 20

    March 29, 2019 /

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 41

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    Adding a Touch Plate and Modifying the Tailstock Mount for the Rotary Axis on My Gatton CNC

    May 13, 2018 /

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 37

    January 26, 2020
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    The Mount and First Run of the Rotary Axis on My Gatton CNC

    May 6, 2018 /

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 12

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    Mach3 Settings for the Rotary Axis

    April 22, 2018 /

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