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Beginner, Software, Tutorials

Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 11

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November 18, 2018
Beginner, CNC Router

X and Y Axis Identification and Rotation

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January 19, 2020
Beginner, Software, Tutorials

Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 24

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June 9, 2019
  • Beginner,  Tutorials

    Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 3 – Simple Clock Face, and the Pocket Toolpath

    August 11, 2024 /

    This is the third in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into creating a simple design by Drawing Vectors, Creating a Circular Array, and introducing the Pocket toolpath, for the absolute beginner. I’ll show you some of the steps involved in drawing circles and rectangles, we’ll go through creating several copies of and object into a circular pattern, and I’ll highlight resizing selected objects. Then we’ll get into the Toolpath Tab, and I’ll demonstrate the Pocket toolpath and Preview Window. As usual, if you have any comments or questions, please put ‘em in…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 8

    October 14, 2018
  • Beginner,  Tutorials

    Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 2 – Zoom, Toolbars, and the Profile Toolpath

    August 4, 2024 /

    This is the second in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into Zooming, some of the Toolbars, and the Profile toolpath, for the absolute beginner. I’ll show you more navigation in the Vectric CAD/CAM software family, we’ll go through a few ways to zoom in and out of a file, and I’ll highlight some of the other toolbars in the 2D view. Then we’ll get into the Toolpath Tab, and I’ll demonstrate the Profile toolpath. As usual, if you have any comments or questions, please put ‘em in the comment section below. Thanks…

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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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    April 22, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 23

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    Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 1 – Job Setup and Vector Selection

    July 28, 2024 /

    This is the first in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we start at the absolute beginning, for the absolute beginner. I’ll show you the layout of Version 12 and newer of the Vectric CAD/CAM software family. First, we’ll go through the Job Setup screen when we create a new file, and I’ll demonstrate basic navigation, and selecting vectors and objects. As usual, if you have any comments or questions, please put ‘em in the comment section below. Thanks for watching! On Sunday, July 28th, I’ll be hosting a LIVE Q&A session, where you can…

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    Making My CNC Table Alignment Jig

    May 12, 2019
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #244 – Featuring Maurice Erickson of Erickson Design and Woodworking

    May 26, 2024 /

    Live Q&A #244 – Featuring Maurice Erickson of Erickson Design and Woodworking More down here ↓↓↓ Click MORE! In this live stream I’ll be interviewing Maurice Erickson of Erickson Design and Woodworking. We’re going to discuss the creative design process, inspiration, and aesthetics, as well as the how-to side of creating some of his fantastic projects. Links to Maurice’s website and YouTube channel are posted below. Link to Erickson Design and Woodworking’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EricksonWood… Link to Erickson Design and Woodworking website: https://edesignandwoodworking.com/

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 18

    March 17, 2019
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #243 – Avid CNC Rotary Axis Assembly and Installation – Open Q&A

    May 19, 2024 /

    In this live stream I’ll be talking about assembling and mounting an Avid CNC Rotary Axis to my Avid CNC 4848 Pro CNC router. I’ll let you know where the project currently stands, and tell you about my plans for the future. This will be in addition to our regular Open Live Q&A, where I’ll answer your general CNC or Vectric Software questions.

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 4

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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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    November 6, 2017
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 40

    February 23, 2020
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #241 – Vectric V12 Toolpath Tips – Open Q&A

    May 5, 2024 /

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 22

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  • CNC Router

    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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    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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    Introducing the Rotary Axis for my Gatton CNC

    April 15, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 42

    March 8, 2020 /

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 26

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