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2020

In this live group training, we covered how to make a layered sign and how to create the toolpaths for the file. We also discuss some toolpath questions from students. You can download the project files for this one in the course.

August 2020
- Aug 20, 2020 #1: Fixing an Imported File - 8/20/2020 Aug 20, 2020
- Aug 27, 2020 #2: Making a Layered Sign - 8/27/2020 Aug 27, 2020
September 2020
- Sep 3, 2020 #3: Tracing and Vectorizing Images - 9/3/2020 Sep 3, 2020
- Sep 10, 2020 #4: Array Copy, Nesting, & Vector Selection - 9/10/2020 Sep 10, 2020
- Sep 17, 2020 #5: How to Make Monograms - 9/17/2020 Sep 17, 2020
- Sep 24, 2020 #6: Help w/ Student Project & Stacked Text Signs - 9/24/2020 Sep 24, 2020
October 2020
- Oct 1, 2020 #7: Customizing American Flags - 10/1/2020 Oct 1, 2020
- Oct 8, 2020 #8: Halloween Signs - 10/8/2020 Oct 8, 2020
- Oct 15, 2020 #9: CAD Practice Projects - 10/15/2020 Oct 15, 2020
- Oct 22, 2020 #10: Baseball Sign - 10/22/2020 Oct 22, 2020
November 2020
- Nov 5, 2020 #12: Lake Map Sign - 11/5/2020 Nov 5, 2020
- Nov 12, 2020 #13: Donkey Maltese Cross - 11/12/2020 Nov 12, 2020
- Nov 19, 2020 #14: 3D Model Importing & Toolpaths - 11/19/2020 Nov 19, 2020
- Nov 25, 2020 #15: Double Sided Turkey Trivet - 11/25/2020 Nov 25, 2020
December 2020
- Dec 3, 2020 #16: Mickey Mouse Shelf - 12/3/2020 Dec 3, 2020
- Dec 10, 2020 #17: 3D Book With Text - 12/10/2020 Dec 10, 2020
- Dec 17, 2020 #18: 3D Vs. 2D Haircut Sign - 12/17/2020 Dec 17, 2020
- Dec 24, 2020 #19: Plate Production Christmas Ornaments - 12/24/2020 Dec 24, 2020
- Dec 31, 2020 #20: Tracing a Complex Drawing (Part 1 of 2) - 12/31/2020 Dec 31, 2020
January 2021
- Jan 7, 2021 #21: Tracing a Complex Drawing (Part 2 of 2) - 1/7/2021 Jan 7, 2021
- Jan 14, 2021 #22: Drawer Pull Front & Cabinet Door - 1/14/2021 Jan 14, 2021
- Jan 21, 2021 #23: Sliding Board Sides - 1/21/2021 Jan 21, 2021
- Jan 28, 2021 #24: Cutting Board With Juice Grooves - 1/28/2021 Jan 28, 2021
February 2021
- Feb 4, 2021 #25: Standing Computer Desk - 2/4/2021 Feb 4, 2021
- Feb 11, 2021 #26: Valentines Day Love Sign - 2/11/2021 Feb 11, 2021
- Feb 18, 2021 #27: Port of Newcastle Sign (Part 1 of 2) - 2/18/2021 Feb 18, 2021
- Feb 25, 2021 #28: Port of Newcastle Sign (Part 2 of 2) - 2/25/2021 Feb 25, 2021
March 2021
- Mar 4, 2021 #29: 3D Clipart Cribbage Board - 3/4/2021 Mar 4, 2021
- Mar 11, 2021 #30: Custom 4 Leaf Clover Cribbage Board - 3/11/2021 Mar 11, 2021
- Mar 18, 2021 #31: Tile Toolpath Boat Project - 3/18/2021 Mar 18, 2021
- Mar 25, 2021 #32: Chair Seat Imprint with Flutes - 3/25/2021 Mar 25, 2021
April 2021
- Apr 1, 2021 #33: SVG Cleanup and Student Q & A - 4/1/2021 Apr 1, 2021
- Apr 8, 2021 #34: Making a Base Cabinet - 4/8/2021 Apr 8, 2021
- Apr 15, 2021 #35: Custom Dog Address Sign - 4/15/2021 Apr 15, 2021
- Apr 22, 2021 #36: 3D Modeling a Logo (Part 1 of 3) - 4/22/2021 Apr 22, 2021
- Apr 29, 2021 #37: 3D Modeling a Logo (Part 2 of 3) - 4/29/2021 Apr 29, 2021
May 2021
- May 6, 2021 #38: 3D Modeling a Logo (Part 3 of 3) - 5/6/2021 May 6, 2021
- May 13, 2021 #39: Custom CNC Box Joinery - 5/13/2021 May 13, 2021
- May 20, 2021 #40: Custom CNC Frame Joinery - 5/20/2021 May 20, 2021
- May 27, 2021 #41: 3D Machining Tips - 5/27/2021 May 27, 2021
June 2021
- Jun 3, 2021 #42: Making a 2.5D Clay Pigeon with VCarve - 6/3/2021 Jun 3, 2021
- Jun 10, 2021 #43: Making a 3D Clay Pigeon with Aspire - 6/10/2021 Jun 10, 2021
- Jun 17, 2021 #44: Making a Lithophane with Aspire and Vcarve - 6/17/2021 Jun 17, 2021
- Jun 24, 2021 #45: Making a CNC Jigsaw Puzzle (Part 1 of 2 - Vectors) - 6/24/2021 Jun 24, 2021
July 2021
- Jul 1, 2021 #46: Making a CNC Jigsaw Puzzle (Part 2 of 2 - Toolpaths) - 7/1/2021 Jul 1, 2021
- Jul 8, 2021 #47: Tracing a Poor Quality Image (Part 1 of 2) - 7/8/2021 Jul 8, 2021
- Jul 15, 2021 #48: Tracing a Poor Quality Image (Part 2 of 2) - 7/15/2021 Jul 15, 2021
- Jul 22, 2021 #49: Creating a 3D Stacked Text Sign in VCarve - 7/22/2021 Jul 22, 2021
- Jul 29, 2021 #50: Exploring Vectric Version 11 - Multiple Sheets, Double Sided Tips, Machine Database Setup, & More- 7/29/2021 Jul 29, 2021
August 2021
- Aug 5, 2021 #51: Exploring Vectric Version 11 - Scaling Items Individually, New 3D Importing Features, New 3D Modeling Features, 3D Rest Machining, & More - 8/5/2021 Aug 5, 2021
- Aug 12, 2021 #52: Creating Geometric 2D Patterns - 8/12/2021 Aug 12, 2021
- Aug 19, 2021 #53: Creating Geometric 3D Patterns - 8/19/2021 Aug 19, 2021
- Aug 26, 2021 #54: Double Sided 3D Kitchen Spoon - 8/26/2021 Aug 26, 2021
September 2021
- Sep 2, 2021 #55: Cabinet Part Nesting & Workflow Automation - 9/2/2021 Sep 2, 2021
- Sep 9, 2021 #56: Custom Rotary Baseball Bat - 9/9/2021 Sep 9, 2021
- Sep 16, 2021 #57: Custom 2D Signs - 9/16/2021 Sep 16, 2021
- Sep 23, 2021 #58: Electric Guitar Part 1: Body - 9/23/2021 Sep 23, 2021
- Sep 30, 2021 #59: Electric Guitar Part 2: Body Contours & Neck - 9/30/2021 Sep 30, 2021
October 2021
- Oct 7, 2021 #60: Electric Guitar Part 3: Fret Board- 10/7/2021 Oct 7, 2021
- Oct 14, 2021 #61: Halloween Candy Trays- 10/14/2021 Oct 14, 2021
- Oct 21, 2021 #62: 3D Modeling a Ship Wheel in Aspire - 10/21/2021 Oct 21, 2021
- Oct 28, 2021 #63: 3D Modeling Pumpkins & Witch Hat in Aspire - 10/28/2021 Oct 28, 2021
November 2021
- Nov 4, 2021 #64: Acrylic Edge Lit Signs - 11/4/2021 Nov 4, 2021
- Nov 11, 2021 #65: 3D Topographical Maps - 11/11/2021 Nov 11, 2021
- Nov 18, 2021 #66: Using Vectric for Diode Lasers - 11/18/2021 Nov 18, 2021
- Nov 24, 2021 #67: Multi-Layered Turkey - 11/24/2021 Nov 24, 2021
December 2021
- Dec 2, 2021 #68: Modeling a 3D Snowman - VCarve vs. Aspire - 12/2/2021 Dec 2, 2021
- Dec 9, 2021 #69: Job Template Setup - 3D Police Badge - 12/9/2021 Dec 9, 2021
- Dec 16, 2021 #70: Node Editing 101 - 12/16/2021 Dec 16, 2021
- Dec 23, 2021 #71: 3D Modeling a Christmas Tree (Part 1) - 12/23/2021 Dec 23, 2021
- Dec 30, 2021 #72: 3D Modeling a Christmas Tree (Part 2) - 12/30/2021 Dec 30, 2021
January 2022
- Jan 13, 2022 #73: 2D Horse Racing Game - Array Copy, Overlapping Vectors, & Alignment Tips - 1/6/2022 Jan 13, 2022
- Jan 18, 2022 #74: Spoilboard and Slab Flattening Tips & Tricks - 1/13/2022 Jan 18, 2022
- Jan 24, 2022 #75: Photo VCarve Tips & Tricks - 1/20/2022 Jan 24, 2022
- Jan 27, 2022 #76: Double Sided 3D Sword in Aspire - 1/27/2022 Jan 27, 2022
February 2022
- Feb 3, 2022 #77: Double Sided 3D Sword in VCarve - 2/3/2022 Feb 3, 2022
- Feb 10, 2022 #78: Salt & Pepper Cellar - 2/10/2022 Feb 10, 2022
- Feb 22, 2022 #79: Wavy Flags 2D & 3D (Part 1) - 2/17/2022 Feb 22, 2022
- Feb 24, 2022 #80: Wavy Flags 2D & 3D (Part 2) - 2/22/2022 Feb 24, 2022
March 2022
- Mar 4, 2022 #81: Custom Sign with Backlight - 3/3/2022 Mar 4, 2022
- Mar 11, 2022 #82: Importing a 3D Rotary Project - 3/10/2022 Mar 11, 2022
- Mar 18, 2022 #83: Custom 3D Rotary Beer Tap Handle - 3/17/2022 Mar 18, 2022
- Mar 25, 2022 #84: Double Sided Bowl in VCarve - 3/24/2022 Mar 25, 2022
April 2022
- Apr 1, 2022 #85: Double Sided Bowl in Aspire - 3/31/2022 Apr 1, 2022
- Apr 8, 2022 #86: CNC Raised Panel Doors - 4/7/2022 Apr 8, 2022
- Apr 15, 2022 #87: 3D Modeling a Coast Guard Emblem - 4/14/2022 Apr 15, 2022
- Apr 21, 2022 #88: Using Gadgets with Projects - 4/21/2022 Apr 21, 2022
- Apr 28, 2022 #89: Exploring User Made Gadgets - 4/28/2022 Apr 28, 2022
May 2022
- May 5, 2022 #90: Adirondack Chair - Importing a SketchUp Model - 5/6/2022 May 5, 2022
- May 13, 2022 #91: Optical Illusions - 5/12/2022 May 13, 2022
- May 20, 2022 #92: Fluting Toolpath Projects - 5/19/2022 May 20, 2022

May 3, 2023

Print your designs (EVEN FULL SCALE!)

Have you ever needed to print your 2D or 3D designs in Vectric software? Or what about printing them in full-scale? This video will show you how to do all of that with some very simple tricks! This lesson applies to Vectric VCarve, Aspire, and Cut2D.

Apr 18, 2023

Trick to Easily Copy Toolpaths

Have you ever needed to copy toolpaths to different sheets in Vectric software? This video will show you how to do that with a very simple trick and it will allow you to save hours of time recreating toolpaths for every sheet! This lesson applies to Vectric VCarve, Aspire, and Cut2D.

Apr 3, 2023

3 Steps to Making Perfect Curves

Have you ever needed to make a perfectly curved shape? This video will show you how to do that in 3 simple steps and a bonus tip at the end to resize the vectors without distorting shape! This lesson applies to Vectric VCarve, Aspire, and Cut2D.

Mar 18, 2023

How to Curve & Distort 3D Components

This tutorial is a comprehensive guide to teach Aspire users how to curve a 3D component to fit onto any shape and distort it to create unique designs. The tutorial explains how to use the distort tool in Aspire to place a 3D component on a curve between two open vectors. The tutorial also includes tips on how to mirror the component for all four corners using the mirror mode. If you want to learn how to use the distort tool to create eye-catching designs with 3D components in Aspire, this tutorial is perfect for you. This lesson only applies to Vectric Aspire because VCarve does not allow you to distort 3D components.

Mar 10, 2023

How to make radius corners w/ Moulding Toolpath

Have you ever tried to use the moulding toolpath make a carving with round corners and it not work out? This video will show you the secret on how to fix that! This lesson applies to Vectric VCarve and Aspire.

Mar 4, 2023

How to resize sheets to fit parts

Have you ever needed to resize a sheet and fit all the parts back into the sheet? This video will show you how to do that! This lesson applies to Vectric VCarve, Aspire, and Cut2D.

Feb 28, 2023

How to make 3d rotary objects(even in VCarve)

Have you ever wanted to make a custom 3D rotary project? This video will show you how with VCarve or Aspire!

Feb 23, 2023

How to make 3D text with VCarve Pro or Desktop

How to remove 3D text or objects from an imported 3D model and then add custom text back into the 3D model with VCarve Pro or VCarve Desktop. This lesson also applies to Vectric Aspire.

Feb 15, 2023

How to change 3D text (even in VCarve)

Answering student questions on how to remove 3D text or objects from an imported 3D model and then add text back into the 3D model. This lesson applies to Vectric VCarve and Aspire.

Feb 9, 2023

Make AMAZING designs with these tips!

Answering student questions on how to copy shapes along a textured pattern and then also how to make toolpaths and 3D model the shapes in Vectric software. This lesson applies to Vectric VCarve, Aspire, and Cut2D.

#2: Making a Layered Sign - 8/27/2020

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