Vcarve Inlay Issue

[Kle777levi]

Hello! I've done quite a few VCARVE inlays in the past that have turned out pretty nice. I had to take a break from vcarve inlay for a while and now that I've come back to it I can't seem to get it right. I've looked over may tutorials and such in the last few days and nothing is helping. I even went back to the original tutorial I learned the technique from( and this was unsuccessful.

My inlays used to be tight and have gluegap and a blade gap. now they have none of these things. I'm confused.

[mtylerfl]

Can you post your files so we can see if you made any mistakes in the layout and/or toolpaths?

[Kle777levi]

I apologize for posting this and then leaving for the weekend. Thought I would be able to mine a few ideas for Monday, and forgot to upload the files. Tomorrow morning bright and early I'll post the file Thanks.

[Paul Z]

From your brief description, I'd suggest checking that the angle of your v bit is correct. As was mentioned before, an image of the problem would be most useful.

Paul Z

[Kle777levi]

Ok, here is my CRV file I'm working with.

[Kle777levi]

From your brief description, I'd suggest checking that the angle of your v bit is correct. As was mentioned before, an image of the problem would be most useful.

Paul Z

Meaning I'm telling Vcarve I'm using one angle, but a totally different one is in the machine?

[FixitMike]

In my personal opinion, the start depth of the male should be closer to the flat depth of the female. The difference is the empty space under the inlay when they are together. If the female flat depth is .2, I prefer a male start depth closer to .16 or .17. Here's my picture that shows how it works.

[Lowell Sundermann]

I am having a similar problem with v-carving inlay. I am very new at this so I may make some mistakes with terminology. I am doing the flower clock project. For the pockets I have set the start depth at D=0 and the flat depth at F=.2. For the plugs I have set the start depth at D=.1 and the flat depth at F=.1. However the parts do not interfere as I expect they should. The pockets are larger than the design dimensions which does not seem right. The base of the plug looks correct being ~.050" larger than the design dimension. I am using a 60deg v-bit. Depth of pockets and height of plug are correct at .200" Any suggestions of what I need to do differently. Lowell

[Bill_L]

Your last post indicates that you are using a 60 degree V-bit. Your file however is toolpathed using a 30 degree bit. This might be causing your problem.

Bill

[Lowell Sundermann]

Bill,
You may have two apprentices confused. I have not sent my file and I know I am using a 60deg v-bit and that is what is called out in my toolpath. Also, my plug looks to be okay. The pocket is not.
Just to keep the record "straight".
keep thinking,
thanks,
Lowell

[Bill_L]

Sorry about that. I did get the posts confused.

Bill