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How To Surface CNC Projects and Flatten Slabs BEFORE Carving, CNC Router Surfacing
This video tutorial explains how to flatten, or surface, your CNC router projects before you start carving, and how to set them up properly in your design software using your surfacing bits. In this video, we will be surfacing a slab with a surfacing bit.
The process described in this video can be used in all CNC router design software, including Vectric Vcarve, Fusion 360, Carbide Create and Carveco. We will be using a pocket toolpath to flatten the CNC project.
If you are wondering what CA glue is, this video explains what it is and how to use it with your CNC router projects.
You will learn how to set the project up on your CNC router so the entire project is surfaced and ready for a good finished CNC project. We also discuss the proper use of surfacing bits, a bit about feeds and speeds when surfacing your CNC router projects and the types of surfacing bits to use.
If you want to learn how to make a spoilboard for your CNC router, watch this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbxtLQY26Cw&t=601s
ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO (LINKS)
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IDC Woodcraft Surfacing Bits (Ultra-Smooth Cutting Series)
1.5" (1/4 shank) → https://bit.ly/3HxUTTn
1" (1/4 shank) → https://bit.ly/3nuVYnZ
3/4" (1/8 shank) → https://bit.ly/44jsUAJ
Complete CNC router bit starter set → https://bit.ly/3HzdC0X
1" Bowl Bit → https://bit.ly/44lJdg9
150 deg V-bit (good for pizza peel taper) → https://bit.ly/3APbdv7
Logitech mouse for your computer (recommended) → https://amzn.to/3oYqTJL
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FREE Router Bit Database Downloads from IDC Woodcraft
https://idcwoodcraft.com/pages/database-downloads
(For Vectric, Fusion 360, Carveco, Carbide Create)
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FREE CNC Router Bit App For Your Phone (feeds, speeds and more)
Apple → https://apple.co/3Vu7XyT
Android → https://bit.ly/40ZMoaz
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Videos Mentioned To Watch
How To Make A Pizza Peel (you get the file FREE) → https://youtu.be/XKmOEATrkWA
Longmill MK2 CNC Router Review video → https://youtu.be/DiepghuxBro
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Longmill MK2 CNC Router
Review video → https://youtu.be/DiepghuxBro
Website → https://sienci.com/product/longmill-mk2/?ref=IDCWOODCRAFT
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CA Glue Hold-down Products
Starbond Website (use code IDCWOODCRAFT for 10% off → https://bit.ly/3g81RRU
→ You need clear thin CA glue and the accelerator spray
Painters tape (Amazon) → https://amzn.to/3AN6vy0
Plastic Scraper Set(Amazon) → https://amzn.to/41YNRPL
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#cnc #cncrouters #cncforbeginners #vcarvetutorials #vectric
Phantom CNC Systems → https://www.phantomcncsystems.com/
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OTHER ‘MUST HAVES’ FOR CNC ROUTERS
→ Calipers: https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/0zaqo3
→ Hearing protection (plugs don't work): https://amzn.to/2Hs1RgW
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Recommended Design Software
→ Vcarve Pro (RECOMMENDED)→ https://bit.ly/3d4WrEU
→ Vcarve Desktop → https://bit.ly/3D4CwjH
→ Vectric Aspire → https://shrsl.com/37pw9
→ Cut2D Desktop → https://shrsl.com/36xfm
→ Carveco (budget) → https://bit.ly/37rhVbY
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MAKING MONEY WITH A CNC
Words are the top-selling items of all time with CNC products. Get the free WORDS THAT SELL list: https://idcwoodcraft.com/cnc-lp-1/
Join CNC ENTREPRENEURS Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncentrepreneurs
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CNC FREE STUFF AND MORE
CNC Insiders sign up (free files and more): https://idcwoodcraft.com/cnc-lp2-free-files/
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NEW TO CNC OR STUCK IN A PROJECT?
Schedule one-on-one time with me: https://idcwoodcraft.com/for-beginners/
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If you currently own a CNC router, please take a moment to take this survey to share your experience with it: https://bit.ly/3r5XzNh
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Cool vector files for CNC router & CNC laser: https://etsy.me/3oxX79l
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CNC FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/cnc-for-beginners
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Garrett Fromme
Facebook: https://fb.me/IDCWoodcraft
Website: www.idcwoodcraft.com
Email: [email protected]
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