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Beginner, CNC Router

X and Y Axis Identification and Rotation

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January 19, 2020
CNC Router, Gatton CNC, Software

Creating a Spoilboard Surfacing Toolpath in VCarve

Surfacing a spoilboard is the final necessary step, after laying one down on the CNC table. Creating the surfacing toolpath sounds intimidating, but it’s actually pretty simple. You just have…

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November 19, 2017
Beginner, CNC Router, Software, Techniques, Tutorials

Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 22

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May 19, 2019
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #308 – Join Open Vectors and Open Q&A

    October 5, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll talk about the joining open vectors suing the tools in the Edit Objects section of the Design tab. I’ll also be answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 39

    February 9, 2020
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    Introducing the Rotary Axis for my Gatton CNC

    April 15, 2018
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    Gatton CNC Build Part 10 – Router Mount and Tramming Plates

    September 26, 2017
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #307 – Boundary Offset and Open Q&A

    September 21, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll talk about the Boundary Offset in the 3D Roughing and 3D Finishing toolpaths, as well as answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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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 15

    February 3, 2019
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    The Mount and First Run of the Rotary Axis on My Gatton CNC

    May 6, 2018
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #306 – Open Q&A

    September 14, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date Thanks for watching!

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    May 13, 2018
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    Introducing the Rotary Axis for my Gatton CNC

    April 15, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 25

    June 16, 2019
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #305 – Open Q&A

    August 31, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 36

    January 12, 2020
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 11

    November 18, 2018

    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 1

    July 8, 2018
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #304 – Open Q&A

    August 24, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    Vectric for the Absolute Beginner – Part 19

    March 28, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 3

    July 22, 2018
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    Making My CNC Table Alignment Jig

    May 12, 2019
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    Live Q&A #303 – Special Guest – Nick French

    August 17, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be talking with Nick French from Big Nick’s Designs. Nick has spent the last several years developing his technique for creating Photo V-Carve portraits, as well as Negative Space V-Carvings. Often working with Reclaimed, Repurposed, or Recycled materials, Nick has put in the leg work needed to figure out the best methods, materials, and supplies, along with the techniques needed to make drool-worthy portraits. We’ll also talk about his background, his CNC journey, his design ideas, and how he plans to move forward in his journey with CNC and content creation. Link to Big Nick’s Designs on Instagram:   / big_nicks_designs   Link to Big Nick’s Designs on…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 38

    February 2, 2020
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    Vectric Software For the Absolute Beginner – Part 21

    April 14, 2019
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    March 10, 2019
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #302 – Open Q&A and V-Carving Basics

    August 10, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be going over the Edit Passes option in various toolpaths found within the Vectric software. It appears that most folks don’t even know these options exist. I’ll demonstrate a few, and we’ll discuss some others. This is in addition to answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    Introducing the Rotary Axis for my Gatton CNC

    April 15, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner Part – 7

    August 26, 2018
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #301 – Open Q&A

    August 3, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 14

    January 27, 2019
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    K40 Laser Unboxing

    March 10, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 3

    July 22, 2018
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #300 – A Milestone

    July 27, 2025 /

    By semi-popular demand, in this live stream I’ll talk about my CNC journey, my YouTube journey, my inspiration, my motivation, and my mission. I’ll also be answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 22

    May 19, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 13

    January 23, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 40

    February 23, 2020
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #299 – Open Q&A

    July 20, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 20

    March 29, 2019
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    Tramming the Router on my Gatton CNC

    November 8, 2017
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    Painting and Finishing a V-Carved Project

    May 26, 2019
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