In this live group training, we learned how to design custom Halloween candy trays. We also looked at how to create toolpath templates with variables to easily make new tray designs without having to re-create the toolpaths. The techniques from this lesson can be used for many different project designs.

In this live group training, we finished up our 3 part series on making an electric guitar in Vectric. This lesson focused on how to make the fretboard in VCarve or Aspire.

In this live group training, we looked at how to create custom contours along the edge of the guitar body made in last week's lesson. We also looked at how to import an electric guitar neck 3d model and how to create the double-sided toolpaths for the neck.

In this live group training, we looked at how to import an electric guitar design and how to create the double-sided toolpaths for the design.

In this live group training, we looked at how to create custom 2D signs and how to add a level of uniqueness to them. Lots of great tips and techniques shared in this lesson.

In this live group training, we looked at how to draw a custom shaped baseball bat and make toolpaths for it to be cut on a rotary CNC. We also looked out how you can easily manipulate the shape of the baseball bat and how you can customize it with engraved text.

In this live group training, we looked at how to import a 3D SketchUp cabinet file, organize the layers, nest multiple copies of the parts on different thickness sheets, label the parts, and tips on how to automate the toolpaths with layers, templates, and variables.

In this live group training, we looked at how to create 2D geometric patterns, how to customize them with text, and also different ways to make toolpaths for them.

In this live group training, we explored some of the new features available in version 11 of Vectric software. We covered how the new multiple sheet option works, the difference between sheets and layers, how to use the new spell check feature, some tips about project notes, lots of tips for making a double sided project, how to set up your CNC machine and post processor in the new tool database, how to more accurately estimate machine times, and much more. This was a very information packed lesson!

In this live group training, we continued our lesson from last week on how to trace an image with poor resolution quality. This poor quality makes us have to manually trace the image to get a super clean carving. Lots of great drawing and node editing tips shared in this lesson.

In this live group training, we learned how to trace an image with poor resolution quality. This poor quality makes us have to manually trace the image. Lots of great drawing and node editing tips shared in this lesson.

In this live group training, we finished our jigsaw project from last week by learning a few different methods to create the toolpaths for these puzzle pieces.

In this live group training, we looked at how to trace a scroll saw jigsaw pattern and create the puzzle pieces into CNC friendly parts. Next week we will cover how to create the toolpaths for these puzzle pieces.

In this live group training, we looked at how to create a Lithophane in Aspire. We also looked at a technique to create a lithophane in VCarve which is not usually possible with the standard tools.

In this live group training, we looked at how to create a clay pigeon in VCarve Pro without doing any 3D modeling. Next week we will show how to do this by 3D modeling with Aspire.

In this live group training, we looked at how to design and set up toolpaths for custom CNC frame joints. The techniques learned in this lesson can be applied to almost any type of custom joints that you would like to make with your CNC.

In this live group training, we looked at how to design and set up toolpaths for custom CNC box joints. The techniques learned in this lesson can be applied to almost any type of custom joints that you would like to make with your CNC.

In this live group training, we designed a custom address sign with dogs for a student. We also looked at lots of tips on node editing and vector manipulation.

In this live group training, we designed cabinet parts in VCarve Pro for a student's project. We also took a look at different cabinet joints and how to make a finger joint drawer box with the box creator gadget.

In this live group training, we looked at how to cleanup a messy SVG file. We also answered many great questions from students including inputting a form tool, recovering tool databases, feed & speed setting, and much more.