How To CNC a Bowl in Vectric VCarve - Two Sided Bowl with Tabs!

Hey CNC Woodworkers! In my last video I showed how to machine a bowl using a special jig in Fusion 360 (    • How to CNC a Bowl - Two Sided CNC Machinin...   ). I know a lot of people tend to use Vectric VCarve, so I spent quite a bit of time recreating this project in VCarve so other people can make this bowl. I wanted it to be easier to make, so I did the typical approach of using "tabs" instead of a jig. The jig is actually difficult to create in VCarve due to how it works, so the tabs are a good alternative for a project like this when you don't know how to use Fusion 360. I also wanted to compare the two pieces of CNC software and discuss some of the pros and cons of each.

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I wrote up a complete set of directions (PDF) along with the Vectric VCarve 11.5 file and made it available:

Corbin's Workshop VCarve Version: https://www.corbinsworkshop.com/shop/...
Esty Vectric VCarve Version: https://www.etsy.com/CorbinsWorkshopS...

Buying the file helps support my videos and work, but I'm also happy to freely send the plain STL file to people who request it and want to do their own toolpaths for it. Just send me an email!

Bits / Materials:
1/4" spiral up cut (regular and ball nose) - from 2L
https://www.2linc.com/product/square-...
Part # PWE2-250-1C1.25
and Part # PWB2-250-1C1.125
Finish: https://amzn.to/3X5hTPY
Stock side: 9.5" x 9.5" x 2"

I'll have a few bowls available for sale on https://www.corbinsworkshop.com

Machine: Avid CNC Pro 4'x8' with an ATC / Automatic Tool Changer

Thanks everyone!
Corbin Dunn
https://www.corbinstreehouse.com // blog
https://www.corbinsworkshop.com // Products, CNC files (many are free)

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:34 2-Sided Machining Concepts
0:50 Problems
1:55 Review of Fusion 360 Version
2:16 VCarve Solutions
3:00 Step 1: Stock Prep & Setup
3:39 Step 2: Machining Top/Inside
4:18 Step 2b: Machining the Bottom/Outside
5:06 Step 3: Finishing
5:56 Fusion 360 vs VCarve
7:58 What Do I Do?
8:21 What Should You Do?
8:52 Conclusion
9:12 Finished Shots



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