Thank you Garrett! Your videos are the only ones that really teach and show me the how to’s in vectric! You’ve nudged me to being almost able to design and carve without following along and pausing! I’m carving simple 2.5 D designs on my Axiom because of you!!!😊
Thanks GF for the time you put into your videos. I’m wanting to jump back in to 3D carving after an absence and this just got my juices/imagination flowing. So many things I want to create for family, friends and customers.
HI ADRIAN! Welcome. I’m so glad you feel this channel will give you the right stuff. It has been my focus to really listen to what people need. So please, don’t be afraid to ask. Your question may lead to a video!
Thank you Garrett, I seen other people brought it up about the modeling resolution. Please make sure you let others know, It makes a big difference. There is no way I could do a video of this quality, MAJOR THUMBS UP!
Such a pleasure to watch you. I’m learning alot from you. I wish I had a machine to practice on. Very cool projects. My stepson is a marine and my neighbor too. Whoaw. Thank you again. God Bless!!!!
just a thought but worth mentioning. i always set my plunge speed the same as my travel speed with no ill effects that i can see. the job moves quite a bit faster.
theyachtshop, That's an interesting approach! It's great to hear that you've found a method that works well for you and boosts your efficiency. Everyone has their own techniques, and it's always fun to experiment and see what delivers the best results.
Just received VCarve Pro and I am super excited to carve some of this stuff. Clearing out some noise issues with machine and then its full throttle!! Imagination is the only thing holding you back!! Keep up these vids
Micheal here that was a great video. I'm new to cnc and I was setting up to do a wealth with golf ball on a tee in the middle along with top and bottom banners with text on a arc
Garrett Heres a good one for you. I had the video full screen working along with you and I seen there was things open in the task bar and I kept trying to close them. that was your computers task bar not mine 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Great video, but you keep costing me money on STL models!! ;) I think the biggest stall I hit was not understanding the "bottom up" methodology of CAD rendering. Your initial explanation and illustration of how the components being brought in out of sequence went a good distance to explain that. More importantly, how to fix it via "move to" and the outside "click" to enable it (MS Powerpoint/ Visio, etc just does it the instant it's selected) Knowing the sequence of processing for the component stack is super important. Btw, I think those dust devils you saw on the surface in that one toolpath generation were simply video card artifacts, hence they disappeared on subsequent runs. Appreciate the tip on shortening the calc time, I have a monster CPU and memory originally built for 3D terrain mapping. It generally shrugs off these calc paths but after about 3-4 3D inclusions into a design, it starts taking a minute. Being able to speed it up enables me to make learning mistakes quicker (joke).
My friend, learning mistakes is how we get better. Sorry for costing you money. Vectric should love me for this one. I wish they'd call and make an offer for something) Looks like I'll have to start buzzing them. I figured the little bugs were just CPU harrassments.
Thanks, Garrett. Although I'm not much for your choice of flag and bird (hey, I'm a Canadian, LoL), but aside from that it was an excellent learning vehicle. I especially appreciated the time-saving tricks you covered. Excellent!
@@IDCWoodcraft Just learning. I am waiting for the sale of a house and will use part of my portion to purchase the CNC etc. Just gathering knowledge and prepping. I used to build custom fiberglass waterfalls and hot tubs. One of my goals is to get back to that, only modular. I hope to use CNC to build the forms. I will be starting out doing 3-D sea and ocean compilation art for the tourist/vacationers at the nearby Gulf of Mexico. I have been a graphic artist for years using CorelDraw since the first issue and a Photoshopper. This looks like an opportunity to bring all that into a new dimension of expression. The Vectric software is a thrill to watch. Car pool tunnel syndrome Good one.
@@TheJonboix that is a very interesting thing you used to do. Getting back into it sounds very good. I'd love to see pictures of what you used to make.
@@IDCWoodcraft This is one of the last small waterfalls I made before retiring from that scene ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Jvc0q-maWug.html
@@IDCWoodcraft Here is a hot tub my wife and I made. We had just installed so there are no plants in the planter. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R09QgIF6gKI.html
Love your videos. Learning a lot about how things work and hopefully will be turning on the cnc for the first time soon! Thanks for all the time you put into your videos. Now I need to order another bit lol!
@@IDCWoodcraft The tapered ball-nose bit you used for this hack of the week video is the one I am looking to buy but I see its out of stock in your store.
@@IDCWoodcraft Well, I have done 3 3D carves so far. I was just looking for a comparison between Bit size, relative to feed rate, relative to carve time. My carves are taking too long. The only tapered bit I have so far is a .5mm. I have been cranking up the feed rate little by little, not wanting to break a bit. Just getting to know my new LongMill... Thanks
Hey again Garrett! So I know you did this video quit sometime ago now and I’m only commenting because I’m actually watching them regardless of age because they do help a bunch. So before I comment I’ll say this is strictly to help out hopefully, a suggestion or helpful tip rather “if needed” that is. Again love the videos I’ve seen QUIT a few lol👍👍! So for Thai video specifically and I believe there was one or two others I believe where you had an extended period of time where you and I say this as a guess and I could be wrong, where you were waiting for the carve time to calculate. So I don’t know if you know or not but you can speed these clips in your videos up significantly just in those parts “if you wanted” I do a lot of video editing myself and so just wanted to share this with you. Again I still watch them regardless. Just trying to give a little help or return the favor rather. Thanks again for the videos👍👍
amsteelleoverland8381, thank you! I hadn't thought of doing this before so I appreciate the input brother! It would definitely cut down on some time in the videos.
When I saw you were making this video with a model from Design and Make I got super excited. I bought several models/hack from D&M. The most fustrainting part is try to download the actual model and for it to appear on in VCarve under the model tab. I go to the email link that D&M sent me which opens the unzip application (NCH Software) but have no luck in extracting the files. On the D&M help site it talks about an installer but I have yet to find it. I do have a few hacks that made it into the correct folder/tab in VCare…but don’t ask me how I did it …lol. One more thing I’ve watch the video several times and pick up bits here-and-there. While you were waiting to VCare to calculate a toolpath and you said that joke about carpal-tunnel I LMSO cause I had just had carpal-tunnel surgery the week before lol. - love it
I know this is an older video, so hopefully you see this. Towards the end where you changed to bit to a 1/8ballnose in order to speed up the cut time, is there a way to do a ruff pass with the 1/8bn and then a final pass with the 6 degree? Maybe by adding another toolpath with different parameters? I'm new to cnc so maybe I'm completely off...
@CNC Routers, Beginners & Beyond - Garrett Fromme thank you for the reply. Your videos have been a wealth of knowledge and have helped make the look of jumping into the cnc world from my current shaper origin look not so impossible.... thank you again and keep them coming.. do you have anything specifically on toolpath and bit changes as far as the process of the machine stopping then changing bits the ztouch? If those are even the proper steps?
Design & Make is owned by Vectric and the same people making the models for D&M ( Todd Bailey ) also made most of the models that are in the VCarve and Aspire software. They are of very high quality. Your model resolution when you first setup the job should have been set to very high for better results, not standard.
Hi Michael. I figured D&M was vectric. And I forgot to adjust the resolution and tell the veiwers about that. Thanks again for the tips. It seems no matter how hard I try, I can't get perfect down pat.
Hi Garrett; nice video. I was excited to carve this, however when I use the .125 ball nose end mill as a finishing bit (with no roughing bit), I can not set a pass depth on the finishing bit. My bit buried itself in the material. Am I doing something wrong? I just ordered a bit from you and don't want to screw up that one. Thank you.
The information you present is priceless. I have been subscribed since the first video I have seen from you. I am wondering if you have made, or could put together a video of the benefits and downsides of using MDF. It doesn’t look good enough for anything except a spoil board. Also, best various wood to use and best sources to acquire. I am currently looking at OneFinity Journeyman; but, have your LongMill videos in my RU-vid “watch later”. Am currently watching “How to do 3-D Projects”.
Hi Jonbo. I might do that a little later on MDF. Just know that MDF is good for many things. Go to the CNC Facebook groups and you'll see many amazing projects with it. The Onefinity is a good machine for sure. You might like this...a list of all the videos I've made and sorted. I might have already sent this to you. Don't remember → bit.ly/3mLHGfI
Hi Garrett, I learned some new tricks here. Thank you. In the three D work I have done I always ran a roughing tool path first. I did not see you do this. I always thought that this extra step was to take a load off of the finer finishing tool. Do you ever run a roughing tool path using a 1/4" ball or em? My tapered fine bit has some time on it. I will be getting your stouter 6.2 bit.
Too speed up your cutting time change your plunge rate to the same as your feed rate. The reason for this change is that in 3D cutting your machine can only go as fast as the slowest axis, which in your example is the Plunge or Z Axis...I would suggest using 60 feed and 60 plunge. Also, it is a known fact that the clock is not correct in estimating the cutting time. You first need to correctly set your rapid rate in the clock estimate. The rapid rate is not the same as the feed rate.
60/60 would be good. I will move to that when my more robust machine comes in. Yeah, I found out about the clock estimate. It is usually understated. Please share how you set the clock for more accurate time.
@@IDCWoodcraft It's a guessing game with the clock,,at best. For some it works great for others it's way off...Trial and error is the best answer. Try running your machine with 30/30 for 3D work
I’m new to CBC but have been doing projects that end up with 19 hour cut times. I didn’t know I could run my little compact router at 100 imp and plunge rates so high.
Great video per usual Garrett. I am confused though because you are using VC-Desktop, but you are able to use multiple files - which appear to be STLs. I get an error if I try to use more than 1 STL file so am curious how you get around that.
Bill, this one is a little tricky to answer over comment. I recommend joining Kate and I for our weekly live sessions we host every Wednesday at 8PM EST and we should be able to help explain it in a little more detail!
Not sure if the software will be compatible/useful with the beginner device I decided on - was going to get a Snapmaker but expensive so went with EcubMaker still not cheap ($500) but much less than the price of the Snapmaker. Expect it to arrive in a week or so. I will have to post setup and first use review when I get it. Note: it is a 3-in-one device, small format: 180mm cube. They say 4-in-1, with two color 3D print, laser cut/engrave and CNC. Hopefully I don't start any fires in the workspace 😲
@@IDCWoodcraft First round will be text and a few pictures. A few short video clips may be posted to my website just to test operation (video capture, post, and response by those that know link).
Bill whitworth This is my first time talking but my question is when cutting say a 3d job can you lay bitmap wire frame down the 3d job and it follows the flow of the 3d surface
Thanks for that very informative video. AS am brand spanking new CNCer and do not know anything, I have a question: Can a 2D image be converted into a 3D carving?
Went to your store to get the ultra high def bit, but it is out of stock, is there a waiting list I can be added to? I'd even go ahead a pay and you can ship when it comes in. By the way i"m this video ( 31 ) so far, I'll watch the rest of them, then start again while i'm waiting for my Longmill to get here. I've rewatched a few, It is amazing how much I missed the first go around. Thanks for all you do Jeff
Jeff, I don't have a wait list set up yet. They should be back in stock within the next couple of days. Check back on the website towards the end of the week my friend!
I have ordered my cnc machine but don't have it yet. I've been watching your vids. I'm ready to download the free version of the software you spoke of in one of your videos. I'm still a bit confused on which one I need.
@@IDCWoodcraft I ordered an Arclight cnc 4 x 8 plasma table. I ordered all the extra goodies including the cnc router. I'm gonna primarily doing metal wall art. But I'm get more interested in the wood stuff. Especially after watching your videos. So I'm gonna need software for the metal art as well if you have any recommendations
@@roweve you don't want the carb desktop. VCarve pro will do any size job what it lacks is 3D modeling. If you want to create 3D models you want aspire
I just upgraded to 11.5 . I see you are running on 10.5 . Is the 3d modeling better on this or the same. Can you tell me if there are many changes in versions. I am a beginner and your videos are great. I plan to watch them all
DannyNickels, I think you will be very happy with 11.5 brother! They have made quite a few changes since 10.5 and I think you will enjoy using all of them.
Great I do not have a CNC and very poor in computer work. But, I want to learn. I am missing your website in the description below. Will try to go to your You Tube videos. Where are you located? Thank you.
When you opened the V carve Toolpath (Always a Marine Text), why is the cutting depth starting point set at .01? would it be wrong if I started .00. As long as I select Project toolpath onto a 3d model. The text will be going into a dish. Thank you Garrett!
That is a tricky one to answer over comments brother. Try setting the start depth to the setting you would like to try and see how it turns out! That is your best bet.
Thanks for such a detailed video. Im looking at purchasing Vcarve Desktop and thought they limited you to 1 outside STL file to be used. Ive been using Fusion360 for a few years for 3d printing and just a recently got a CNC router. While I can manage the CAD side with Fusion it looks like Vcarve is better suited for the design layout and toolpath. Did Vectric change the STL limit or did I miss something??
your modeling resolution is set to standard...thats why the model looks pixelated its set too low....set the modelling resolution to very high so the models all look as intended from the creator.... if you shift click create new job you will have even higher model resolution available...
Do you have a video explaining the difference between vectric pro and aspire? Are you using aspire in this video? Can pro do this kind of work. Yes Garrett I am behind trying to get up to speed. But I believe that pro was the wrong choice.
SteveSpears-xg6ze, Vectric Pro and Aspire have different features and capabilities. Aspire is more advanced and can handle more complex designs than Pro. In the video, I am using Aspire, but Pro can still do similar work, just with some limitations. Don't worry about being behind, you can still create great projects with Pro once you get the hang of it!
Great video. so I am kind of new at cnc world I have an AXIOM 8 pro running Vcarve Pro, how do you find your z zero after you change bits, I can't find any help online
To get the detail where you need it, I have been playing with creating multiple vector boundaries and running different tools for each one. e.g. Create a boundary around the eagle and use the 1 mm tool there and use 1/8 on the rest. Unfortunately, the 1/8 toolpath still seems to run into the eagle as well - not sure how to avoid that...
question, could you run an extra tool path in the beginning to cut a bulk of the wood, like a clearing path, and then keep the detail ball nose bit. Would that save some time, roughing it in, and then allowing the fine bit to come in and finish the 3d part of the project?
@@IDCWoodcraft thank you, was not sure if rough cutting would shave time off or not. would you use a quarter inch ball nose or a different bit for that?
@@IDCWoodcraft Have never been able to do much 3D stuff at the day job, but when we did this video helped very much!!. Just finished carving a custom foam toe rail for a li e of boats the company is making and a set of HDPE shaped wedges for a kayak motor mount setup. Thanks to the video it helped dial in the process for each project with good feeds and speeds.
Nice video Garrett. Answered lots of questions. I do have another question. I understood that at one time, you could only import one outside file into a vcarve pro project and if you wanted to import more than one into a project you had to use aspire. Is that no longer true, or was it never true? Thanks in advance for your help.
user-pk1um4oo7c, Yes, you can program the CNC machine to cut the stars separately from the rest of the design by using different toolpaths for each element. This way, you can control the cutting depth and accuracy of each part individually.
Hey, I hope you are well. May I ask , how do you put waves on a flag with the desktop version. I have been practicing on different projects following your videos. I made a flag which looks good , but I would love to add the waves like in this model
Alan, that's just a bit too much to answer in a comment. I'd consider scheduling a one on on with me. Gather all these types of questions and we can answer them all. You can schedule that one on one at -> calendly.com/garrettfromme/60-min
Raised lettering...create the text you want, then create a box or shape around the etters. when you do a 3d carve with that boundary also sellected, you will be able to accomplish what you want.
Hi Garrett, Is there a way to determine the depth of that ribbon in the 2D model so you can determine the VCarve depth? If you can do this can I assume you start the vcarve at the highest point?
Hi Todd. Vectric will figure out the depth when you check the 3d toolpath in the vcarve toolpath you while you are setting it up. Go into a vcarve toolpath and look at the bottom. You'll see it ther
I am new to CNC and would like to start compiling interesting files when I see them (such as what you show in this video!). If you mentioned it, sorry but I must have missed it. What file type did you download from Design and Make? I notice they have four different file types you can download. Would it be the same file type for all CNC projects. Thanks.
Kevin, a good place to start would be this video then brother. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zXNNgGe2qcY.html I show you how to import and carve simple pictures.
Hi Garrett have got a video to turn a 2D clipart to 3D using VCARVE Desktop v11 I cannot seem to find anything anywhere on how to do that or could you do one please.
Paul, great question. Unfortunately, you can't create 3D designs using Vcarve Desktop. You can download pre-made 3D files from other sources, but you are not able to create your own 3D files. To do this, you'll have to upgrade to Aspire.
Thank you for the great content. Where can I get the flag, eagle and ribbon. I am new to CNC carving and Vcarv pro. I'm looking for a place to get me pictures to work on my designs.
hi, im struggling to understand base height, i did a project i had 20mm thick wood and basically it was a badge inside a boarder, but as the job went on i noticed the tape showing through from where its stuck down so i had to stop the job, i was running a roughing pass and didnt even get to the finishing path do you have any thing really explaining if doing a job that is say 200 x 200mm with a boarder and then a 2.5d job in middle the difference of base height, hope you understand lol
dafyddgould9485, this one is a little too complex to answer over comments my friend. I recommend joining Kate and I for our weekly live session and we should be able to walk you through it and clear up any confusion you may have!
Hi Jamie. When you say small projects, please be more specific. I suggest yuo watch this video to give guidance when buying a CNC: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R8u4RGPPz-8.html Also, I typically recommend this machine: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yh94V35neSU.html
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