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CNCRT 07: How To Make Two Sided CNC Projects That Actually Line Up. Aug 28, 2015

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CNC router tips podcast episode 07:
How To Make Two Sided CNC Projects That Actually Line Up.
Q: Dylan asks: How do you make a two sided project that actually lines up?
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How we do it:
We use Dowels aligned along the center line of the part. We drill two alignment holes along the vertical centerline of the part, one on the top and one on the bottom of the line. Next we extend those drilled holes into a sacrificial board clamped to the router table.
Insert dowels into the work piece and down into the sacrificial board. Clamp the work piece down and machine the first side. Flip the part over and use the dowels to align it. Clamp back down and machine the second side.
Videos:
Milling a two sided soap dish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLD4dFoXC7o
Preview for Two Sided Machining https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIZOmDCtoT8
Software:
If you would like to download a demo copy of Vectric Aspire, VCarve Pro or Cut2D, I made a video to show you how to do it, step by step. Go to http://cncroutertips.com/demo

CNCRT 06: How to add Draft to a 3D Model For Molding. Aug 24, 2015

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CNC router tips podcast episode 06:
How To Add Draft To A 3D Part For Molding
This is the CNC Router Tips podcast, a show which answers one question from you, the listener about cnc router tables, cnc software, hardware, web hosting and business.
I'll help you get started in your CNC hobby or business and help you CUT THROUGH THE CONFUSION.
Q: Dylan asks: How do you add a taper between two vectors for molding.
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How we do it:
Use the Add Draft icon in the Modeling Tab of Vectric Aspire to set the number of degrees of taper.
If you would like to download a demo copy of Vectric Aspire, VCarve Pro or Cut2D, I made a video to show you how to do it, step by step. Go to http://cncroutertips.com/demo.
Dylan will receive a free ebook because his question was answered on the air.
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CNCRT 05: Triple Edge Finder Touch Off Plate Aug 20, 2015

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In this episode Phil asks: How do use the Triple Edge Finder to set XY&Z. How would it benefit me?
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How we used to do it.
How we do it now.
Top.
Bottom
Side
If you would like to get a Triple Edge finder go to http://themakersguide.com
Videos:
Using tapered Bits- CNC Touch Off
https://youtu.be/7W-d5fH9XrQ
Using The Makers Guide Triple Edge Finder
https://youtu.be/dhmfnea0vVA
CNC Edge Finding with The Makers Guide Triple Edge Finder
https://youtu.be/wi87xAkoEj0
Jeff Mueller Feb 15, 2014
https://youtu.be/XE4cI7IoSd8

CNCRT 04: Air Cutting and how to avoid it. Aug 14, 2015

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Dan May asks: When cutting a pocket cut how do you get the second tool bit to start cutting at the same depth as the first tool left off without cutting air.
Steps
Create a new file
Define the job setup (material size, datum, units).
Create text
Create vectors
Adjust alignment
Choose toolpath types to use.
Create tool paths.
Choose post processor
Convert tool paths to Gcode
Save the files.
Cut the sign
Apply Finish to the sign.
If you would like to download a demo copy of Vectric Aspire, VCarve Pro or Cut2D, I made a video to show you how to do it, step by step.
http://www.cncroutertips.com/demo
http://www.makermasters.com/cnc-sign-project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JeV_x7DysM
https://youtu.be/5JeV_x7DysM

CNCRT 03: How to make CNC Signs in Cut2D Aug 12, 2015

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http://cncroutertips.com In this episode our listener John ask how to make CNC Signs in Vectric Cut2D software. This is a step by step description of the process.

CNCRT 02: Import 3D Models in Aspire Aug 11, 2015

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CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 02:
In this episode our listener Phil asks: How do you import a 3D model in Aspire and change the size to match your material.
Videos:
Import 3D models in Aspire
http://www.cncroutertips.com/3dscale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz1ZGvQMyvU
Importing Flower Model
http://support.vectric.com/tutorials/V8/Import3D/Import3D_GS.html
How to install Aspire
If you would like to download a demo copy of Vectric Aspire, VCarve Pro or Cut2D, I made a video to show you how to do it, step by step.
http://www.cncroutertips.com/demo
If you have a question for the show you can leave a voice message at http://www.cncroutertips.com/ask-me. Or on speakpipe at
https://www.speakpipe.com/CNCROUTERTIPS

CNCRT 01: Where to Start Aug 08, 2015

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Jeff asks Where To Start learning about CNC Router Tables. We provide him a variety of resources and websites to help him cut through the confusion.
Resources mentions in the show.
http://cnczone.com
http://routerforums.com
http://themakersguide.com
http://makermasters.com
http://vectric.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/bgriggstwcny/channels
http://www.cncroutertips.com/start-here/
If you have a question for the show you can leave a voice message at http://www.cncroutertips.com/ask-me/. Or on speakpipe at
https://www.speakpipe.com/CNCROUTERTIPS.

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