Joining Problem Vectors using Layers in VCarve and Aspire

[@bobt4272]

Mark, I am a retired teacher (Tech Ed.). Your willingness to explain at a gentle pace and repeat important moves during the video make you an outstanding teacher in the cnc world. Thank you, Bob T

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you, Bob. Other than for my own kids and grandkids, I've never been a teacher. None of my videos are scripted. I just sit down, start recording, and talk as if there was someone sitting next to me. I try to anticipate questions that I know I would have and try to remember to answer them along the way. That's how I learn, so I try to convey that in a tutorial.

[@Mtbeaver9]

Great video my friend. I’m from Michigan on the other side of the State though. Love the way you explain things in such a calm manner. God bless and keep up the great teaching.

[@LyonsArcade]

I learned like 20 things from this 1 video, thank you Mark for your teaching style, you're very good at this. Thanks man!

[@benjaminl3084]

Like others have said this video went above and beyond what I was hoping to learn. It was very very informative and the way you explain everything makes it so easy to understand. You got a new sub. Thank you!

[@prasanthgn]

Very informative and very patient teaching..learned a lot. Thank you

[@Free_Spirit7]

Thank you Mark. These problem resolution videos are gold for “scrapper newbies” like me. You are so thorough and patient with your explanations!

[@gunnarnorum4348]

Mark, as usual, your excellent videos saved the day for me. So annoyed with Illustrator, or rather not knowing my way around the thing, and ended up cleaning everything up in VCarve, thanks to your video.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you! Heh - you'd be surprised at what I end up drawing in VCarve because I know the tools better than any graphics program. (I designed my logo and t-shirts in VCarve - shhhhhhhhh...)

[@aseeker2109]

Brilliant, exactly what i needed to progress my project, thank you...

[@lloydsnyder2738]

Mark, this answered soooo many questions and solved some recurring problems I've been chasing. Very complete explanation of everything you did. Big help!

[@jw4321]

Fantastic. Just what I needed.

[@bkp100]

Mark, I've been going through your Vectric beginner series tutorial, and (as others have noted) it's the best I've seen. Additionally, your videos of problem resolution, such as this, are priceless. Kudos for an excellent, and patient, teaching style. I know how difficult it is to keep it paced for beginners, at your advanced level. I've been creating files in parallel with your tutorials, in V-Carve, and looking forward to seeing them produced when my Onefinity CNC arrives in a couple of months. Keep up the great work!

[@henryraymond2414]

It’s fascinating how much “other” things you learn when watching a video about your search topic. Thanks Mark for all your time and effort

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thanks for checking out the video, Henry!

[@screwywoodworking2829]

This has been extremely useful! I've been struggling to get a vector on a complex cutout to close so I could profile it and this solved that problem with just a few clicks. Luckily, I didn't pull ALL my hair out before finding this vid.

[@fislee]

Thank you so much for your excellent tutorials, I've just acquired a small desktop CNC and didn't know where to start, until watching your videos. They are well paced, fully explained and greatly presented. You've helped me get started on my path to CNC working and I've learnt so much. All the best from "sunny" Wales (UK)

[@mocarver]

Great help. Just subscribed.

[@danboyboo]

I really learned a lot on this one Mark. Thank you.

[@alancady9059]

Watched all seven up to this point. I plan on watching all 19. Very well done. Thank you.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you for checking them out, Alan! I hope they're helping you out!

[@luckettg]

I learned some methods from this video that should save me both time and effort. Excellent presentation and the explanations are exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@michaelroy8002]

Thank you very much. You make things very clear.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you very much! I hope it's helpful!

[@supermazingerz72]

Sr I have no words to express how amazing you are, I have learned a lot with only two videos. Thank you so much for your interest in helping others. God Bless You

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you very much for your kind words. I really do appreciate it. I'm glad you found the videos helpful.

[@Stigas80]

Very good video. And as always very explanatory. I mostly use the weld vectors instead of the scissors, it is faster, but gives less control than the scissors tool. In some cases it is very useful but sometimes it welds things you don't want to weld and leaves unwelded what you want to weld. Keep up the good work.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you Mitsos. I'll be doing a video on Welding Vectors very soon. I agree with you that they both have their place.

[@andregignac2443]

Great explanation Mark! Thank you so much!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you for checking it out, Andre!

[@andregignac2443]

I am trying to superimpose a provincial flag over province for a project I'd like to make but am struggling with exactly the problems you mention in your video. It's my hope to solve this problem asap so I can make chips n sawdust!

[@artgehr7178]

Thanks for the timely video. I was having issues with an imported graphic and engraving text. Helpful pointers.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you, Art! Glad to hear it helped you!

[@andreww6738]

Great teaching once again Mark, Really appreciatte the time you take to show these little, maybe big issues. I'm a foot closer to get my Sidewinder up and running. So these videos are great, just gotta remember them. Thanks again. Andrew

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

They'll be here if you need 'em again, Andrew. Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching!

[@ryanbates7037]

What a great video. Learned a ton just watching this. never knew what the last pass was for. Now I do. Thanks!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thanks for watching! I'm going to demonstrate that Separate Last Pass in an upcoming video.

[@leroyscncwoodworx841]

Thanks Mark, great job. This answers the question i ask you earlier. I think i will have to watch it again before i grasp it all. LeRoy

[@dptp9lf]

Another excellent video Mark! I was working with this same problem about 12 hours ago... i will now go back in and do it properly using what i just learned from you... this is awesome!:) Cheers, Lyle

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Hope it helps you out, Lyle. Thanks for watching!

[@MegaTopdogs]

Great video Mark !!! (I do not know why, but it reminds me of the storyteller)

[@steveh5014]

Great video Mark. Learned a few things.

[@rickmccaskill7888]

Another great video. I always learn new thing watching your video’s. Thanks

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you, Rick!

[@luckettg]

Another excellent video from which I have learned several things, including some better ways for using Aspire. Thankyou.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you for checking it out! I hope you found something useful!

[@lancemaughan2046]

Great video, I like your tips on every thing in this video. Using layers now makes since. Thank you

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you for watching! Hope it helps you out.

[@coreyperez13]

I wish Vectric would hire you to do their videos! Amazing! I had no idea of the capabilities of VCarve Pro. Even the simple suggestion to get the Z to plunge through @21:20. Awesome!! Just subscribed!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you, Corey. I hope it helps you out.

[@coreyperez13]

Mr. Lindsay, I know you are always running your own projects, but I've stumbled into a scenario that I can't completely figure out how to solve. Two issues: 1. I'm running 5 different "toolpaths", on my 4th path, doing a finishing cut on a detailed object, I cannot adjust the depth. Its is running deeper than I would like it. I figure this is based on my material setup being at .75, which is also the depth it is cutting to. I'd prefer it to be no deeper than .625. And #2. I am making a reducing a cut, leaving raised letters. My first cut is the initial depth that I want the top of the letters. The second cut brings the entire project to the final layer/depth I wanted (.625) and jumping ahead to the last cut, it is "cleaning up" the letters in the project. I'm finding that with a previous cut, I had used an off-set, but the final cut will not clean-up some of the spaces between the letters. Is there a way I can run another cut to just go in and remove the scraps? I'll be happy to send my file for you to view. THANKS! ~Corey

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Shoot me an email through the Contact page on my website. marklindsaycnc.com It's easier to have a discussion there. Hope to chat with you soon! And call me Mark, please.

[@Stigas80]

I stopped watching the Vcarve videos when I saw Mark's channel. Mark seems to have an in depth knowledge of the software but also is a cnc operator so he knows what trouble you might run into. But most importantly he shares this knowledge.

[@JohnSmith-bm8xb]

Great Video again. I had these types of problems, so I gaveup. But now I will try again. Thanks

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

No need to give up. Feel free to ask me anything you'd like. That's my number one source!

[@JohnSmith-bm8xb]

I just don't want to keep asking for help. You have done so much already.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

This is fun for me. Seriously. Ask away - I'll happily do what I can.

[@mikefuson176]

Great video! I’m new to vcarve and this has helped me.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you very much! I hope it helps you out!

[@charlessteed6000]

Thanks Mark, another excellent video.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you for watching, Charles!

[@arronsersion5954]

Another great video Mark

[@ednyegaard9514]

Nice job Mark!!

[@dalewilliamson1125]

Great info Mark, that helps out a lot.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Glad to hear that it helps! Thanks very much for watching, Dale!

[@resorter66]

Mark I just watched this video and will be watching all of them . Jeff

[@mikerainwater528]

Mark, as I’m beginning to learn this more and more, I’m wondering if it’s a best practice to normally just use layers in my design thinking. As I’m practicing, I find I often have intersections and open vectors and it would seem using the layers would certainly help. Since I’m new, I don’t have any bad habits YET, so wondering if this is a good habit to use. I find your videos very useful, so thank you.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

I think it's a good habit to get into on complex designs that may possible have vectors that overlap or cross one another. For more simple designs, it's not 100% necessary. Still, it's a good habit to get into, like you're saying.

[@yadvendrasinghgill2601]

Good Job. Mark

[@jonhallewell4997]

Superb.

[@jerryabney4944]

Very informative Video,

[@PLINKER]

Is it possible to take only the .010 cut only without taking the last bottom cut with it? we used to do that on CNC milling machines when cutting metal. That relieves any bottom pressure and leaves a great smooth cut on the profile only.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

It's just not needed with wood, Tom. I routinely cut all the way through the material in 2, 3, or 4 passes, and it comes out just fine. Wood is a whole 'nuther critter from metal.

[@PLINKER]

Thank you!

[@saighusa]

Many thanks for teaching, very informative. During the profile node editing I noticed the curves had hundreds of nodes. For machining, should this curves have been smoothed?

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thanks Kevin. You're right, I should have applied curves to those vectors to reduce the number of nodes (points.) I talked about that in another video, because I needed to hurry this project up for the person asking the question. He was told to reduce the number of nodes, and he did.

[@rob338lapua]

That was cool,thanks

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you, Robert! I hope it helps!

[@ldwoodworkcreationsluisdel4738]

Great information Mark, I do have a question about changing bits, how do you change bits with out loosing your z clearance I’ve try it and since my bits vary in height I always have issues?? Can you help

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

You have perfect timing, Luis. I posted a video today, where I demonstrated just that. The video is about a 3D carving, but the process I use is the same whether I'm v-carving or doing something else that requires a tool change. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nom1oWefnL-Ia9U

[@fournierluc2205]

Very informative video, I hope I will remember all these steps when I encounter this issue. Just a small critique, you did not explain how to create layers at the onset as the file already came with layers then you added one.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Those layers were created by the person who designed the file. I just added the layers you saw me add in the video. This file was sent to me for help with the problem, and the man who created it let me use it for the video.

[@ccfox-wecanmakeit9523]

👍

[@cameronsnyder9042]

Is there anyone on here I can send a very challenging file to and I will pay to show steps like he does

[@richardsmedley8536]

Great video Mark