This video explains the VCarve technique for making wooden inlays! This method is demonstrated by making a walnut coaster with a maple butterfly inlay from start to finish!
Sections of the video:
1:02 - VCarve Overview / Theory
9:30 - Drawing/CAD/CAM tutorial (VCarve or Aspire)
22:40 - Machining the coaster
29:38 - Making a coaster holder
Example File:
https://www.gano.name/shawn/CNC/VCarve_Inlay_train_example_files.zip
Router bit I used: PreciseBits 60 deg V-bit (M2E4-2500-60VC):
http://www.precisebits.com/products/carbidebits/2500_scoreengrave.asp
Custom 3D printed parts that appear in the video:
Laser Sight/Guide : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2782511
Sanding Jig: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2782458
Some of the Music from: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Other good VCarve Inlay Videos or resources:
- Dave Van Antwerp's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYnO8kSHQ1c
- Written overview by Paul Zank and Damien Durrant: http://www.vectric.org/video/aspire4-vcp7/2d-25d-techniques/D07/VCarve_Inlay_Description_and_Procedure.pdf
Files for the clamps and the low profile knobs (and 3D printable knob files):
https://www.gano.name/temp/CNC_Clamps_Knobs-VCarve.zip
Artwork: Many of the designs are from ShutterStock.com. The image IDs are: Butterfly (546040198), Rocket (252853276), frog (195952694), cat (537296575), hummingbird (537347419).
Music by: Bensound
License code: AC1J5ZYWLV1GPT4Y