Nice info. I do quite a lot of work making parts fit together and find it easiest to take my 1/4 EM and create a new one from it with a diameter of .245, and save it as 1/4 offset bit. Then when I run any paths it automatically makes the pocket .005 bigger and the profile cut .005 smaller.
Hey, Garrett! Believe it or not, I have been all afternoon trying to make a puzzle for ELIJAH. I used a font that didn't have square corners, because I knew that I would run into problems there. However, when I made the letters in the pocket larger, the little triangle inside the 'A' would be too big for my cutout 'A'. So, I finally said to myself, I said "Self, you know that Garrett probably has a video for that". And, sure enough, here it is. Thanks, Buddy. once again you have come through for me. Happy CNCing, Stan
I've used that technique many times when building molds where pieces have to fit together, creating inlays or repair patches. Sometimes I dog ear the corners of a pocket to accommodate the square corners of the inlay. Yes, we can fit squares into rounds.
This is was very very very important and informative!!! Thank you!!! Just made my first sign and tried this before i saw this video and i did the pocket without the allowance and the letter didn’t fir so now im just gonna go ahead and cut another back board so the letter can fit. 😅
Try the "Toggle toolpath 2D drawing style" button to double check that the allowance offset goes in the direction you want. (I'm always forgetting if it should be + or -)
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Nice info. I do quite a lot of work making parts fit together and find it easiest to take my 1/4 EM and create a new one from it with a diameter of .245, and save it as 1/4 offset bit. Then when I run any paths it automatically makes the pocket .005 bigger and the profile cut .005 smaller.
Dean, that is a very unique approach brother! I'm happy to hear that it is working out well for your parts.
Hey, Garrett!
Believe it or not, I have been all afternoon trying to make a puzzle for ELIJAH. I used a font that didn't have square corners, because I knew that I would run into problems there. However, when I made the letters in the pocket larger, the little triangle inside the 'A' would be too big for my cutout 'A'. So, I finally said to myself, I said "Self, you know that Garrett probably has a video for that". And, sure enough, here it is.
Thanks, Buddy. once again you have come through for me.
Happy CNCing,
Stan
StanProper, right on brother! So happy to hear this video helped you so much. Happy CNCing!
I've used that technique many times when building molds where pieces have to fit together, creating inlays or repair patches. Sometimes I dog ear the corners of a pocket to accommodate the square corners of the inlay. Yes, we can fit squares into rounds.
CNC Programmer, some excellent insight my friend. Glad that this works for you too.
Thank you Garrett! This will definitely help me!!!!!
Grant, happy to help brother!
Can you use the inlay option in vectric to the same thing???
Thanks for everything you do!!!!
Chris.
Chris, you could but it depends on what one you like using more. Glad you liked this video brother!
This is was very very very important and informative!!! Thank you!!! Just made my first sign and tried this before i saw this video and i did the pocket without the allowance and the letter didn’t fir so now im just gonna go ahead and cut another back board so the letter can fit. 😅
Mr_Klassico, you are so welcome! Glad to hear this video helped you with your project.
Try the "Toggle toolpath 2D drawing style" button to double check that the allowance offset goes in the direction you want. (I'm always forgetting if it should be + or -)
Mike, thanks brother!
As a beginner, learn the basics, and go slow. Speed will come natural as you gain experience.
oziguzzi, so true brother! It will come with time.
Garrett, apologies for the question but why not use the inlay toolpath.
Rich, that could definitely work too brother! Good tip and thanks for sharing.
Or right click on the text and choose "Convert to curves"
Michael, I'll try it thanks again brother!
Try " Create Vectors" third row, 4th icon to convert text to vectors
Michael, I'll give it a shot thanks for the tips!
All you needed to do is "Right click - Convert to curves" to convert it to a vector...
maconStuff, good point brother. I like that quick tip!
Or simply use the "Inlay" toolpath option.
Oh heck. Thanks Mike!
Inlay toolpath is what have used in the past for "NAME PUZZLES" and was straight forward. This was my best selling item to date.