Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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If you've ever struggled with splintering, fraying, or fuzzy edges while carving thin plywood on your CNC, this video will save you hours of frustration.

Liberty puts two different preparation methods to the test—sanding sealer vs. lacquer—to see which produces the cleanest cuts when using a 1/16" IDC Woodcraft Down-Cut End Mill. Along the way, she explains why plywood fibers tear, how tape backing supports delicate cuts, and why the CA glue and tape workholding method is one of the best options for machining fragile materials.

The project itself is a fun twist: custom Pokémon-themed wedding guest book pieces that require precise, repeatable cutting across dozens of identical parts. You'll also learn how to use Vectric's Array tool to efficiently lay out multiple pieces, reduce waste, and speed up production.

Whether you're making gifts, signs, ornaments, layered artwork, or production parts, these techniques will help you produce cleaner edges with less sanding and better overall results.

Edgehugger Clamps → idcwoodcraft.com/search?q=edgehugger
1/16 Downcut Bits → idcwoodcraft.com/DC-116
Minwax Sanding Sealer → amzn.to/4cvkbRP
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- 12pc Complete CNC Router Bit Starter Set → idcwoodcraft.com/11P-SET-W
- 6pc Essentials CNC Router Bit Starter Set → idcwoodcraft.com/6P-SET
- 1” Ultra-Smooth Cutting Surfacing Bit → idcwoodcraft.com/SU-10
- Other bits: IDC Woodcraft Website → idcwoodcraft.com
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IDC Woodcraft Router Bit Database
idcwoodcraft.com/pages/database-downloads
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OTHER ‘MUST HAVES’ FOR CNC ROUTERS
- Calipers → link.idcwoodcraft.com/vp2a3e
- Sanding/Buffing Brushes → link.idcwoodcraft.com/u01ge2
- CA Glue - 10% Off with Code: "IDC WOODCRAFT": link.idcwoodcraft.com/5fj21e
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RECOMMENDED DESIGN SOFTWARE
- Vcarve Pro (RECOMMENDED) → link.idcwoodcraft.com/c19df4
- Vcarve Desktop → link.idcwoodcraft.com/63mso5
- Vectric Aspire → link.idcwoodcraft.com/7zfwyp
- Cut2D Desktop → vectric.com/products/cut2d/?ref=idcwoodcraft
- CarveCo 5% OFF with code IDCWOODCRAFT → http://carv.eco/buy
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COMPLETE VECTRIC SOFTWARE TRAINING → academy.learnyourcnc.com/a/2147507626/CqkFCPi3
CARVECO ACADEMY → link.idcwoodcraft.com/50ly2q
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GSENDER CNC CONTROL → sienci.com/gsender/?ref=IDCWOODCRAFT
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CNC RESOURCES
- CNC Set Up Checklist → link.idcwoodcraft.com/xi8r0n
- Ultimate CNC Router Buyer’s Guide → link.idcwoodcraft.com/xxakuh
- Machine Setup Checklist → link.idcwoodcraft.com/yz5k2m
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- Altmill CNC Router → link.idcwoodcraft.com/k0ecg7
- Longmill CNC Router → link.idcwoodcraft.com/a0x8z9
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Cool vector files for CNC router & CNC laser → etsy.me/3oxX79l

00:00 – Why thin plywood is difficult to machine
00:40 – Sanding sealer vs. lacquer test results
01:36 – Pokémon wedding guest book project
04:18 – Efficient layouts with Vectric's Array Tool
09:11 – Why sanding sealer works better
11:47 – Tape backing and CA glue method
13:19 – First carving results
14:46 – Understanding down-cut bit limitations
16:08 – Final comparison and finished results
17:12 – Final recommendations and next project teaser

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