WhatKnot Podcast Appearances

WhatKnot Podcast Episode 15.1 - 8/25/2021

Some topics we discussed in this podcast:

How Chris & myself got into CNCs & Vectric Software
Things to look for when buying a CNC
Belts vs. Rack & Pinon vs. Ball Screws
Stepper motors vs. servo motors
Learn Your CNC Courses
And much more!

WhatKnot Podcast Episode 15.2 - 9/1/2021

Some topics we discussed in this podcast:

CNC Bits(end mills, v-bits, ball nose, diamond drag, etc.)
Upcut vs. Downcut vs. Compression Bits
Ball Nose vs. Tapered Ball Nose vs. Ball End vs. Core Box
CNC accessories(4-axis rotary, laser, pen tool, drag knife, etc.)
Learn Your CNC Courses
And much more!

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WhatKnot Podcast Episode 32 - 3/9/2022

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Some topics we discussed in this podcast:

Kyle’s first Workbench Con experience
Changes and Updates to Learn Your CNC
Learn Your CNC Courses
And much more!

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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.

WhatKnot Podcast Appearances

WhatKnot Podcast Episode 15.1 - 8/25/2021

WhatKnot Podcast Episode 15.2 - 9/1/2021

WhatKnot Podcast Episode 32 - 3/9/2022

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