Easy Inlays with Carbide Create -- MIND BLOWN!

[@AcrylicMemories]

Im new to CNC but this video helped me soo much Please do more like this

[@cyberreefguru]

Thanks -- just finished a 3 video series on Fusion vs Easel vs Carbide Create -- hope you enjoy them. Thanks for watching!

[@AcrylicMemories]

@@cyberreefguru Cant wait to watch them

[@Woodworkings_Great]

Thank you so much. Definitely helps me get started on my projects and helps me decide what software program I would like to invest in👍🏾

[@cyberreefguru]

You are welcome -- happy to answer any questions; thanks for watching!

[@SmokeyTheBrisket]

It would’ve been great to see this theory put into practice. Actually seeing how the two pieces fit together would really let me know if your advice is actionable. Thanks for the info anyways

[@cyberreefguru]

I plan on that video so stay tuned. Thanks for watching!

[@EricAyers]

Thanks for your video. I completed my first inlay on a Shapeoko today!

[@cyberreefguru]

Excellent news Eric -- looking forward to seeing more projects!

[@eric3927]

Great video! For the max depth t+.005 (replace .005 for the cut through depth you want) works well. t="Design" stock thickness and +.0 adds the amount of cut below stock.

[@cyberreefguru]

Thanks for the feedback -- and thanks for watching!

[@manziman]

I just got a Shapeoko 3 xxl and am a little overwhelmed with all the intricacies. This definitely helped a lot for my cutting board business. Thanks for the great video.

[@cyberreefguru]

Thanks Sean - my digital manufacturing series might be helpful as well (kzbin.info/aero/PLCVvx3PnAfyf-YXNFPpK-_xpc3OTPB8nz). Let me know if you have any questions!

[@odbo_One]

In the first part where you said you didn't like the apply button, it's a feature to where you can see your changes before you click done. This is good for people like me that makes adjustments to be perfect fit. Hitting done and then go back to make changes is a hassle. I hope this makes sense.

[@cyberreefguru]

Thanks - I will reconsider the use. Thanks for watching!

[@BrendaGodwin-l5f]

Thanks so much for this! Is there a rule of thumb for the pocket offset based on the bit size such as 1/16 ball nose?

[@cyberreefguru]

I'm not sure what you mean by pocket offset? You mean step over or depth of cut? For finishing pass, something like 8% step over seems to be a good compromise between time and detail. For DOC, 50% of the diameter, so 1/32" (0.03125). Hope that helps - thanks for watching!

[@cncpaul]

carbide create does have a center function. its called aligne vectors. also advanced v carve is part of the free program.

[@cyberreefguru]

Thanks Paul - I will check those features out. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelmoss-c2r]

Hi, really useful video. I am really just getting started. I watched a maker video (can't remember who's) of a really nice multi inlay cutting board. In that video rather than cut all the way through the material to create the inlay piece, they cut around it leaving a thin layer of stock material (kind of as a relief carving). Is there a way to do in this in Carbide create? I am a teacher and i think it could be a good project.

[@cyberreefguru]

Hi Michael -- I believe you are describing the typical end grain inlay process that was first popularized by Vectric. That works very well and you can get some amazing results with it. I think you can get the same outcome with CC, but I'm not sure on the exact process. Certainly I would recommend starting with "simple" inlays first and then moving on to more complicated inlays like those used with Vectric. I will do some research on using CC though. Thanks for watching -- let me know how I can help with your classes. Thanks.

[@michaelmoss-c2r]

@@cyberreefguru Hi, i will definately start simple. In my head it might be a pocket function if the software could see the space between an outer profile and the actual inlay profile required. I need to spend some quality time with CC as well to develop potential projects that will engage my pupils. Thank you so much for replying.

[@cyberreefguru]

@@michaelmoss-c2r no problem - let me know how I can help!

[@michaelmoss-c2r]

Hi again, I think i have figured it out.... in CC, if you select the outer profile that represents the material size and the profile that becomes the insert. The Pocket function will then remove the space inbetween them. It even works if there are multiple internal profiles. Thanks again for your support and all the videos.

[@cyberreefguru]

Thanks Micheal -- glad you figured it out!

[@815design_backup]

I use Carbide Create and instead of creating two different files I just disable the toolpaths as needed and save different gcode files. Seems excessive to save the workspace file twice.

[@cyberreefguru]

Hi Alex - perhaps I was not clear in the video; you don't need two separate CC files - you need to save two separate gcode files if you have different bits. I'll have to re-check the video. Thanks for watching and pointing this out!

[@sandralewis1162]

I do the same thing, different versions etc within same file saves me from having to save multiple. You can just drag one off of the workspace to the background and disable toolpath.

[@cyberreefguru]

@@sandralewis1162 Thanks!

[@Chris-vc1dh]

Can I do text inlay same way?

[@cyberreefguru]

Hi Chris -- you can do any vector inlay this way. If you add the text from within CC, you shouldn't have any problem.. To bring text in from an SVG, you should vectorize the text first to ensure it will import properly. Hope this helps -- thanks for watching!

[@bellatamarr8942]

How do you turn off grid snapping

[@cyberreefguru]

Hello Bella - View -> Snap to Grid. Thanks for watching!

[@bellatamarr8942]

@@cyberreefguru thank you

[@sandralewis1162]

You can place your work wherever you like within the work space by using the last icon with the square within a square .

[@cyberreefguru]

Thanks Sandra!

[@rupen1585]

how to connect with CNC?. it is not mentioned in the video

[@cyberreefguru]

Hello Rupendra - I didn't cover the process because it is completely machine dependent and software dependent. For something like the Onefinity, it's super simple. For something like a Shapeoko or X-Carve, it's a little more complicated. For something like a Genmitsu, it's a lot more complicated. If you have a specific machine in mind, I might be able to do a follow up video. Thanks for watching!

[@ClintonCaraway-CNC]

Why not do a v-carve inlay so you can have all the details? Just a suggestion.

[@cyberreefguru]

Excellent suggestion - that would be optimal, but generally those capabilities require paid software or the pro version of the free packages, which was beyond the scope of what I was trying to do with the video. I am planning on a more advanced video when I get the chance, but I have some experimenting to do first :) Thanks for watching.

[@JohnColgan.]

​@@cyberreefguru there's no Pro requirement in Carbide Create for V-Carve inlay!

[@cyberreefguru]

@@JohnColgan. Thanks John - I will check it out!

[@BillYovino]

You can use different layers in CC V 7

[@cyberreefguru]

Thanks Bill. Yes, but you cannot export gcode anymore, which is a major disappointment and a very poor choice on behalf of C3D IMHO. Thanks for watching!

[@BillYovino]

@@cyberreefguru The pro version of version 7 allows saving gcode files.

[@cyberreefguru]

@@BillYovino Yes, the paid pro version does. Are layers limited to the paid version as well? I've not upgraded since I don't want to lose the save gcode option I have today with the free version.

[@BillYovino]

@@cyberreefguru I don't know if layers are restricted to pro, but I've found it to be a useful feature. You can keep your Version 6 and still run Version 7, so you don't have to worry about losing the ability to save gcode. They can coexist without issue. Save a copy of the V6 installation file if you're worried.

[@JohnColgan.]

instead of just describing the process with a pig image on screen. Actually seeing the carves & matching the plug to the pocket snugly would have inspired more learning confidence in the process!

[@cyberreefguru]

Hi John - that was my plan but I ran out of time. I do plan on doing an update with the full process. Thanks for watching!

[@camwoolley]

The Pro version has an inlay tool. Great videa though.

[@cyberreefguru]

Thanks - I might have to check it out! Thanks for watching.

[@nanoswithabackbone232]

Awhhh you didnt show the end result?

[@cyberreefguru]

Sadly, I did not - sorry -- I'm planning on another with some new features so I will be sure to do so in that video -- stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@ClintonCaraway-CNC]

Carveco Maker.... 100% easier and much more control over your toolpaths.

[@cyberreefguru]

Unfortunately, they do not seem to offer an evaluation version, so I am unable to test it or compare it. Perhaps I will reach to them and see if they will work with me. Thanks for watching!

[@matslundberg1289]

result?

[@cyberreefguru]

Hello Mats - I have not yet had a chance to make anything using this technique (swamped with orders that don't allow experimenting). I hope to get some results in the coming weeks. Thanks for watching!

[@FirstLast-we8cb]

You used my likeness. I'm going to sue.

[@cyberreefguru]

Super curious which part was your likeness?? 😀

[@FirstLast-we8cb]

@@cyberreefguru The pig part.

[@bermchasin]

the new carbide create is horrible as it doesnt let you export gcode... it has some good features, but it makes it worthless to me.

[@cyberreefguru]

Yes, I made a video about that. Sad, but true. Thanks for watching!

[@charlesminney8481]

The paid version of carbide create can export and save the g code and if you do inlay it has the feature in advanced v carve for inlay the paid version is well worth it most paid software is online based carbide create pro is yours after you buy it and you don't have to design online. And you can save and share the gcode as u wish . But the free version will not let you save g code. I use it for designing drone frames and odds and ends wood work for friends and family. But is a great option to some of the subscription softwares out there. Personally I like it. Takes a while to get the hang of. But have fun making cool things.

[@cyberreefguru]

@@charlesminney8481 Well, not entirely. CC is offered in both subscription and perpetual license format. The perpetual license is 3x the cost of a subscription, but more importantly, a perpetual license only gets you 1 year of updates. By that mark, it is way less expensive to get the subscription if CC is updated more than once in 3 years (you don't have to buy every update though). Something to consider, eventually the version of your perpetually licensed SW will stop working properly, and then all your designs will be locked out unless you pay for an upgrade at some point. If the software continues to work properly for 2 years after maintenance ends with no blocking defects, the break even point is 3 years. After that, perpetual license is less expensive; before that, subscription is the way to go. It completely comes down to how many updates the SW gets in 3 years and if any new features are "must haves" for you that requires an update. If you are like me, and keep software for 5-10 years praying it will continue to work, then perpetual is a much better deal. But if you want all the new features as they are released, then subscription is your friend. Thanks for watching!

[@Juancho7]

To long to complicated

[@cyberreefguru]

Hi. Thanks for watching. How so? What’s was too complicated to understand? Thanks.

[@PiercesPerfectPieces]

@@cyberreefguru Don’t listen, it was great & I learned a lot. Thank You! 🙏

[@cyberreefguru]

@@PiercesPerfectPieces Thanks for the reinforcement and comment -- I'll take their 2 years worth of silence as a positive sign :)

[@PiercesPerfectPieces]

@@cyberreefguru 💯

[@htom4809]

I disliked this video because your not a good communicator like most of the people on KZbin. But, it was good at explaining the different software. I do thank you. Do you let someone else review your videos before you post.

[@cyberreefguru]

Hi 'h tom', I am not entirely sure what you mean by 'not a good communicator'. If you can be a little more specific, perhaps I can address your concerns in future videos. And I do thank you as well.

[@ryanmccarthy2693]

I disagree and think you're one of the better communicators to listen to. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@cyberreefguru]

@@ryanmccarthy2693 Thanks Ryan - I appreciate the feedback (and the confirmation :) )

[@h.waynemcconnell1364]

You need to stop making videos on Carbide Create. I actually got stupider watching this video.

[@cyberreefguru]

Hi Wayne. Thanks for the feedback. Perhaps you can provide specific examples of how this video made you stupider?

[@notasleanstillasmean3593]

😂😂😂

[@PiercesPerfectPieces]

That’s cause you were aIready 🥴😵‍💫🫠 to begin with!! 🎤💥