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Beginner, CNC Router, Software, Techniques, Tutorials

Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 22

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May 19, 2019
Beginner, Software, Techniques

Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 18

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March 17, 2019
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
  • Live Q & A

    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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    3D Carving for the Absolute Beginner – Part 9

    February 16, 2020
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 17

    March 3, 2019
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    Adding a Spoilboard to my Gatton CNC

    November 15, 2017
  • 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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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 12

    January 13, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 9

    November 6, 2018

    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 1

    July 8, 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 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 – 7

    August 26, 2018
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    Introducing the Rotary Axis for my Gatton CNC

    April 15, 2018
  • 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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    March 17, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 13

    January 23, 2019
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #298 – Special Guest – Michael Bernasconi

    July 13, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be talking with Michael Bernasconi from Envision Create. Michael is a Mark Lindsay CNC Bigtime Supporter, and a fantastic 3D modeler. Michael not only works in Vectric Aspire, he also does fantastic 3D illusion laser work with Lightburn. Add to that his work using AI to create images to turn into laser engravings as well as 3D models. In this live stream, Michael is going to introduce us to a powerful new program for Windows that could turn the CNC world on its collective head. I mean it – this program is a total game changer. Link to Michael’s Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/michael.bern… Michael Bernasconi’s email address: mike@envision-create.com…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 25

    June 16, 2019
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #297 – Special Guest – Liberty from IDC Woodcraft

    July 6, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be talking with Liberty from IDC Woodcraft. Liberty is a regular presence on IDC Woodcraft’s Wednesday evening CNC Hangouts. Often working behind the scenes with Juliann, but coming from behind the scenes a lot more often lately. Liberty is relatively new to CNC, and I wanted to get her perspective on a number of topics, as she’s not yet jaded like myself and some of the “older” faces of the CNC community. We’ll talk about her CNC journey, her design ideas, and how she plans to move forward in her journey into CNC and content creation. Link to IDC Woodcraft: https://idcwoodcraft.com/ Link to IDC Woodcraft…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 6

    August 24, 2018
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #296 – Open Q&A

    June 22, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Link to the poll question:    • Post   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

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    Live Q&A #295 – Open Q&A

    June 15, 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 41

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    Live Q&A #294 – Open Q&A

    June 8, 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 6

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