Making Serving Board Using VCarve Inlay | In the Labs with Vectric | Vectric FREE CNC Projects
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 พ.ค. 2024
- In this video Todd will show you how you can use brand new VCarve inlay toolpath feature available in V12 (VCarve Pro and Aspire) to create a serving board fit for presenting a tasty spread of cheese, crackers or meats at your next dinner party!
Using a live edge piece of beech, with some walnut and purple heart cutoffs, Todd explores the new toolpath strategy. Using a single color AI generated bitmap for the initial design, he quickly and easily breaks the design up into a two color inlay. If this is your first time creating a VCarve inlay, you’re in luck as Todd also takes a few minutes to share some of his “best practices” and “top tips” that will help you to achieve the perfect inlays in no time at all. We can’t wait to see what you make!
Have fun making, and make fun stuff!
You can download the Serving Tray file to cut with your Vectric software today!
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VCarve Inlay Toolpath tutorial video: www.vectric.com/support/tutor...
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That’s an indefensibly clean workshop.
We do a bit of a tidy before each video... but if the camera was to turn around... look out... LOL.
Another nice video Todd. I heard you were frustrated by chipping but that is to be expected when carving into face or edge grain. That is why high cost inlays are typically done use end grain glue-ups - but you probably already knew that. Maybe others don't so thought I would mention it.
Rob... thanks for that, and "No" I did not know that. I will give that a try next time. Thanks for sharing!
@@vectric Glad I shared the information then. I am looking at doing one of my videos on inlay toolpath - pros and cons of the new toolpath the way many of us have been doing this for years. I just have to find time to get it done. Looking forward to seeing you folks in Austin.
I mean thats not the main reason.
The main reason "high cost" inlays are end grain, is because "high end" butcher blocks and cutting boards are going to be end grain typically, due to their longevity and less damaging nature to knives. - and obviously you want the inlay oriented in the same direction as the overall block, otherwise it will likely split over time.
So while yes, end grain may be easier for doing inlays, but that isn't the main reason end grain is done.
You are correct that is not the main reason. But, this video was about inlays and my comment was about understanding chip-out is highly probable in face and edge grain boards.
The harder the wood, the more likely to get chip out. Purple Heart is hard, tight grained and brittle. Try using a 3-flute v bit. Cut the v bit first, there is more material to support the wood, then clear out as usual.
Super nice and instructive video.
I'm so eager to use this new feature, having seen your cutting board I'm even more eager
My next video will be about some V carve inlay I did, I cut them a week before the release of V12... I even say in my video that I'm excited about this new feature.
Thanks again Todd
Thanks for that!!! The new feature really makes it easy for a new to V-Inlay user. Knowing how to do it from scratch has its benefits too. I'll be watching your video!!!
Hi Todd, I have never done any inlay work before but this video has inspired me to do so. Super stuff.
Thanks for that!!! Go for it... it is a lot of fun!!!
Chipping is always an issue when trying to inlay long grain pieces. If you take the time to create end grain blanks, you will virtually eliminate this issue.
Thanks for that!!! I have never given that a go... but it is now on my list!!!
Hi Todd, another well done video on this new V12 option! You and the team are systematic & well organized, can't wait to try this out. Take care.
Thanks Kevin!!!
Hi Tod, thank you so much for this video! You answered sooo many questions I had. I totally love Vectric!
Thanks Chris!!!
Hi Todd, excelent video and great new vcarve feature. I have been doing inlays for a couple of years and have a tip re flattening the plug. Chipping is a big concern and I have tried several methods. What I find now that works best is to create a straight line moving from right to left, in climb direction. I use a 1/4 inch bit and as the bit moves from right to left in climb, the cut is moving into the wood. I then simply cut and paste or do an array and move the line up and make enough lines until I clear the plug. I have tried having a path do a pocket, and I also have tried straight lines going both directions, right to left and then left to right. I find the left to right tends to tear the material and the cut is pulling away from the plug stock. A single line, moving from right to left with the cut pushing into the stock really did the trick for me. FYI - Bill
WOW... GREAT tip!!!! Thanks for taking the time to write that all up!!! I'll keep that in mind next time, and I'm sure this will be very helpful for others.
Fantastic video. Answered a ton of questions
Thank you!
Hi Tod, I'm waiting, and always hungry to learn new tip and tricks. How about a double sided modeling video, thanks for your continued support.
So good to hear!!!!
Well hosted and produced! The process is compelling
Thanks for that!!!!
V12 is a good update, I am happy to have make the upgrade. The automation for inlay vcarve is very good.
Thanks for that!!!
Thank you Sir. great stuff
Your Welcome!
Thanks for the video Todd well done. I have done two different inlays with the new inlay toolpath the only problem i have had is a little chipping i had to fix but the software definitely does its job well. I have not done the end grain technique yet but looks like that would be a better way to do it.
Hey Rodney! Thanks for that... the end grain idea is on my list!!!!
I used the Zank method in earlier versions of Aspire with great results. I do inlays regularly.
Excellent!!!!
Nice video, thanks! Suggestion for anyone doing this: Purple Heart always looks great when it's first cut, but turns brown after a while, due to UV exposure. Cherry does the same. Just something to keep in mind when designing inlays, as they can "disappear" into darker woods.
Hello and thanks for leaving that!!! This sort of stuff is always good to know. Thanks again for sharing!
If the inlay is not in a cutting board, consider using finishes that have a high UV inhibitor, poly finishes first instance.
Looks like a great improvement.
Thank you!
1) great update, I've wanted No Go Zones for a while
2)what tape do you use?
Hello and thanks for the comment!!! Keep-Out Zones are GREAT!!! The tape is called - "EVERBUILD DOUBLE-SIDED CLOTH CARPET TAPE MESH CLEAR 25M X 50MM"
Great video - thanks! Would this work with the tapered ball nose bits that are seen with the higher detailed inlays? Like Broin woods boards? He uses the tapered ball nose verses v bits. Thanks!
The new VCarve tool path does not allow you to use a tapered ball nose… I tried. You have to do it the old way to use a tapered ball nose
Hello and thanks for the question. You can do inlays with a tapered ballnose, but you won't be able to use the new VCarve Inlay toolpath.
Hi Todd, I enjoyed the video. I primarily make end grain cutting boards, just wondering if you could show how this works with an end grain cutting board. Looking forward to more videos.
Be sure to use an end grain board you make to cut the plug, otherwise the process is the same. 38:23
Hello... yeah... I think the next inlay I do will be that.
@unclebob8746 Good stuff I sorta felt that was what I should do!
Thanks for the video, I think I spotted an error in your calculations, please correct me if I'm wrong. When you were setting up the depth to remove the top of the plug you increased the 0.66 to 0.7. Didn't that take the bit into the serving board and that was why you had to resurface it later?
Hey Tom... I believe I also changed the material thickness of the plug material to .7, so that I would not go too deep. I'm not sure what happened... it may have been some dust under my zero plate, or the material shifted a bit.
What double-sided tape do you recommend, and what v bite did you use? Can you add a link to watch the other video?
Hello we use "Everbuild DOUBLE-SIDED CLOTH CARPET TAPE MESH CLEAR 25M X 50MM", it was a 60 degree vbit and the link to the other video is - th-cam.com/video/zui8vL_SmVk/w-d-xo.html Hope that helps...
Any reason not to use a 1 inch surfacing bit instead of the 1/4" end mill to remove the plugs?
Hello and thanks for the question. Short answer... I could have :) I was just not all that confident in using the surfacing bit, and was worried it might cause more chipping... but I could be wrong. If I had more then on kick at making this I probably would have given it a try to save time.
Sweet! I have tried the old way with mixed success. This new tool is amazing. My first test using the parameters you noted here, seems a little loose, like its not seated all the way?? Is there a way to make the pocket deeper or the plug shallower? I must be missing something simple or obvious.. But the nI am missing it 🙂 🙂Now I need to work with the sheets function, which I have not done before.
Tanks again, Doug.
Hello Doug... Hummm... the loose fit seems odd. I wonder if you have a fuzzy plug, or not enough of a glue gap with an uneven surface. It is hard to troubleshoot in a coment here. As for your other question... bu ajusting your glue gap and surface gap you can control how deep your plug will go in. Definitaly mess around with the numbers and a few test pieces, untill you find the right setting for your set-up, materials, and CNC.
@@vectric Thanks. Is it safe to assume that making the clue gap larger gives the plug more room to sit deeper?
@@vectric Success! Tried different setting and a 60 degree bit. Still need to play with the glue gap.. but all in all happy. How do i send a picture of the successful project?
I really like vcarve pro abd also your developpement from year to year!
There is unfortunately only one downside:
No macOS support
That is very sad
Otherwise cool video!
Started inlays in 2019 but now it is easier, cool
Hello and thanks for the coment. We have heard from some users that a Mac version would be nice... so you never know where the future might take us, but for now we do have some users that run our software under Parallels. Thanks or the lovely comment, and I will pass it onto the Development team!
@@vectric big thx for your answer.
Yes I am using it with vmware fusion already for a few yesrs but it isn‘t that elegant ;-)
@@vectric I run the software using Parallels. However, a Mac native version would be a great improvement.
Hi, do you have any recommendations for double sided tape in the US?
Hello... sorry I don't... what we use here in the UK is... "EVERBUILD DOUBLE-SIDED CLOTH CARPET TAPE MESH CLEAR 25M X 50MM"
Good Morning
Welcome... hope you find this helpful!!
A little off topic but how do I get one of those Vectric hoodies ? That would be awesome if I could somehow get one?
Hello... sorry we don't have a store where you can purchase Vectric merch.
@vectric my birthday is coming up... I wouldn't turn down it as a early present 😉
You should consider setting up a store to sell Vectric merch….
Great video but there is still no instruction on how to fix error message cheers.
Thanks for the coment. I did mention why the error happens and if so you have the chance to "Cancel" and ajust the pocket depth. In really detailed inlays you may not be able to not get the error, seeing as there my not be any flat tops of the plug to allow for a glue gap. Also some useres really are not fussed about the lack of glue gap. We just show a warning so you have an opertunity to make a change befor you calculate all the tooling. Hope that helps...
Every video I watch and follow along with, always puts my plug and pocket on top of each other on the same board. Nobody shows how to create separate boards for each one and mine always creates 2 toolpaths, one on top of the other. Never works and I can't figure it out.
Hello... I do point out that you should create the 2 sheets you need for the pocket and plug. If you do this ahead of time you will see in the VCarve Inlay Toolpah and option to pick the "Plug Destination Sheet", choose the sheet you would like your "Plug" vectors to be placed.
Your shop is too clean
LOL... thanks... that is not always the way!