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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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    Beginner,  Software,  Tutorials

    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 39

    February 9, 2020
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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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    Gatton CNC Build Part 10 – Router Mount and Tramming Plates

    September 26, 2017
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 2

    July 15, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 39

    February 9, 2020
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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 15

    February 3, 2019
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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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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 9

    November 6, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 37

    January 26, 2020
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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 13

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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 23

    June 2, 2019
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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 6

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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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    Creating a Spoilboard Surfacing Toolpath in VCarve

    November 19, 2017 /

    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 to remember a couple of things. [expand title=”Read More”] Why Surface a Spoilboard? The simple answer is that we surface the spoilboard to make sure that it’s flat and smooth. Material to be cut on the CNC is mounted to the spoilboard. We want that material to be as flat as possible to ensure smooth cuts of equal depth along every part of its surface. This is especially important when it comes to v-carving or engraving. If the work piece…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 25

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