When I setup my toolpaths and am cutting wood, is it better to align the tool paths with the grain or against the grain for cleaner cuts?
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Toolpath: Wood: Cut against or with grain better?
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Re: Toolpath: Wood: Cut against or with grain better?
I generally do the finish path with the grain. A few woods cut better cross grain (bamboo?)
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Re: Toolpath: Wood: Cut against or with grain better?
Same here, generally with the grain for pocketing and 3D rastering.
Re: Toolpath: Wood: Cut against or with grain better?
Me as well I always 3d finish with the grain shows less