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Creating a Model and importing into V-Carve would probably be the best option in V-Carve Pro. It could be accomplished using the Moulding Toolpath but I believe that it would require additional cleanup to accomplish a true round shape. Here are two images I have done quickly of a tapered Leg. Model ...

Posting an image or a drawing here on the Forum would definitely be a big help. Kinda hard to visualize exactly what it is you are describing. I can only imagine maybe something like a pool cue only bigger in diameter.

Sharkcutup

I have a "NEW COMB" Too and it is Clean!

Looks Clean but just one thing -- There aren't any "Teeth"!

Good Job, Randall!

Sharkcutup

Leaning on the Machine Bed/Table would tend to pull the materail away from the bit Unless of Course for the first 80% of carve the OP may have been leaning on the Bed/Table then decided to leave which returned the Bed/Table to a relaxed state thereby carving a little deeper in some places on the car...

You also can select the vector, once highlighted, mouse over the segment you want to remove and hit the shortcut "D" key to remove the segment between the nodes. This also works if you hold the mouse over any of the nodes. Use "I" to insert a node also. There is a page in the help file that shows a...

Select / Highlight Square Vector thenRight Click - Select Node edit mode Select / Highlight one corner node Right Clck Select Cut Vector do the same for the opposite corner node then select and delete the vector line not needed.

Sharkcutup

Thanks for all the replies, i was actually doing this for a friend on my old Shark. My Stinger was already tied up and so I thought i could get two things done. Still find it puzzling That most of the job cut ok but then it was a 15+ hr job running on a shark with a Dewalt trim router. John In Bold...

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Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:21 pm

I read it the same way as Jim in that the OP wanted to change the joint gaps which seems to be backed up by him saying that he sanded them in the end.

Well now the Op has the solutions for both issues!

Sharkcutup

The box creator gadget does some odd things when using the finger/square joint option that catches people out a lot. It creates two sets of vectors but only one is actually used for the toolpath but it includes "tails" to make the fillets in the corners. That makes it pretty hard to adjust the vect...

Have you considered trying the Nesting Tool/Feature to increase the clearance distance between parts? Select/Highlight Everything in Drawing Area. Select the Nesting Tool/Feature Input the amount of Clearance(C) Click Preview then if all is Satisfactory Click Ok Then you must re-calculate toolpaths ...

Now for something totally different... Is there any hope there will be simulation of undercut toolpaths (and use of undercutting bits like keyhole, threading or ball plunge bits) in a future version? If not, is it too difficult or just not worth the effort? +1 Agree Add Dovetail Bit to the List. Sh...

I glue it in place using epoxy. This lubricates it enough that I can slide the joint together, then clamp until the epoxy sets. Then LOTS of careful sanding. Furniture making is 20% cutting the parts and 80% assembling and sanding/finishing. Thank You! That is an Interesting Joint. I read your repl...

Nice! Interesting Leg Joint Style! How are they held in place? Glue, Tight Press Fit? Sharkcutup I glue it in place using epoxy. This lubricates it enough that I can slide the joint together, then clamp until the epoxy sets. Then LOTS of careful sanding. Furniture making is 20% cutting the parts an...

Nice!

Interesting Leg Joint Style! How are they held in place? Glue, Tight Press Fit?

Sharkcutup

Interesting Font Style!

Good Job, Randall!

Sharkcutup