Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to design and carve this Thanksgiving-themed Turkey Serving Tray using Vectric Aspire or vCarve Pro! Just in time for Thanksgiving 2025.
In this full step-by-step tutorial, I walk you through carving the platter on a CNC using BAMX material, and then show how to design the tray from scratch inside Vectric so you can customize, modify, or recreate it for your own shop.
If you just want to carve the project, you can download the Vectric file and STL model directly from my website below.
This is perfect for holiday hosting, gift making, craft fairs, or adding seasonal products to your woodworking lineup. Whether you're new to Vectric or an experienced CNC maker, this project will give you a deeper understanding of molding toolpaths, pocketing, dish creation, 3D model carving, and workholding.
⭐ Download Project Files (Vectric + STL)
Get the files here: robsandstromdesigns.com/product/turkey-serving-tray-carve-files
👀. My previous Roundover Video - more focused on plunge roundover bits - Ryan;s Video Below was better on Pointed Roundover: youtu.be/VNNTfhFeizg
👀. Ryan Drapela Instructional Video on Pointed Roundover Bit: youtu.be/kyikW1BMcu8?si=lB_IGMm90XuYJDap
Includes:
✔️ Vectric .CRV3D file
✔️ STL file for 3D carving
🦃 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
• How to design a turkey-shaped serving tray in Vectric Aspire
• Carving BAMX material on a CNC router
• Creating dish pockets in the tail feathers
• Setting up toolpaths and use of a pointed roundover bit
• Bit selection and machining strategy
📌 Tools & Software Used:
• Vectric Aspire (compatible with vCarve Pro)
➡️ Cutting it Close
👉 General Products: https://cicworkshop.com?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
👉 Bamx: cicworkshop.com/products/bamx?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
👉 Golden Boy Roughing Bit: cicworkshop.com/products/golden-boy-xl?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
👉 1/4" Downcut Finishing Bit: cicworkshop.com/products/1-4x-1-downcut-srd220?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
👉 1/4" Pointed Roundover: cicworkshop.com/products/pointcutter-pt25?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
➡️ RIP Precision Tools (rippreceissiontools.com). Link Get 10% Commissions
Link: ripprecisiontools.com/?ref=692c5q8z
Referral Code (5%): ROBSANDSTROM. you will receive a discount on the price of the bit
3/4" Bowl Bit - 1/4" Radius - 1/4" shank
SKU: BB-750250F2
👉 Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Overview of Bits Used
04:00 Starting Carve With Bowl Bit
06:00 Roundover Bit Testing and Discussion
10:40 Downcut Finishing Bit - Profile Cutout
12:05 Routing Roundover on Bottom of Tray
12:45 Interim Discussion Between Carving and Design Parts of Video
14:40 Start of Design Process
15:35 Creating Vectors for the Design
19:40 Setting Up Layers and the Vectors for each layer
22:35 Setting up Vectors for Roughing and Roundover Bits
26:00 Setting up the Toolpaths
34:00 Setup of Test Roundover Vectors and Toolpaths
40:15 Summary
💬 Leave a comment if you have questions or want to see more advanced toolpath tutorials.
💬 Leave a comment if you think a live where I discuss and answer specific moulding toolpath questions would be helpful.
🔔 Subscribe for more CNC and woodworking tips: [Your Channel URL]
🌐 Visit my website for custom projects & tutorials: robsandstromdesigns.com
This video is not sponsored. The following links may be affiliate links. By using these links you are supporting this channel. Thank you.
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Equipment and Software I Use
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Equipment:
Laguna IQ CNC
CNC Design Software: vCarve Pro https://www.vectric.com/products/vcar...
Editing Software:
=== Camtasia: amzn.to/3TQv8nG
Camera: Sony a6700 amzn.to/3PALT3Q
DJIOsmo Pocket 3
Computer: MacBook Pro: amzn.to/3xhRTrO
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Connect with me !
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Website: robsandstromdesigns.com
Instagram: instagram.com/robsandstrom
Facebook: facebook.com/robsandstrom1
#Vectric #Aspire #vCarvePro #CNCWoodworking #CNCProjects #VectricAspire #CNCDesign #CNCcarving #ThanksgivingProject
#HolidayCNC #WoodworkingCommunity #MakerMade #TurkeyTray #BAMX #ServingPlatter
Learn how to design and carve this Thanksgiving-themed Turkey Serving Tray using Vectric Aspire or vCarve Pro! Just in time for Thanksgiving 2025.
In this full step-by-step tutorial, I walk you through carving the platter on a CNC using BAMX material, and then show how to design the tray from scratch inside Vectric so you can customize, modify, or recreate it for your own shop.
If you just want to carve the project, you can download the Vectric file and STL model directly from my website below.
This is perfect for holiday hosting, gift making, craft fairs, or adding seasonal products to your woodworking lineup. Whether you're new to Vectric or an experienced CNC maker, this project will give you a deeper understanding of molding toolpaths, pocketing, dish creation, 3D model carving, and workholding.
⭐ Download Project Files (Vectric + STL)
Get the files here: robsandstromdesigns.com/product/turkey-serving-tray-carve-files
👀. My previous Roundover Video - more focused on plunge roundover bits - Ryan;s Video Below was better on Pointed Roundover: youtu.be/VNNTfhFeizg
👀. Ryan Drapela Instructional Video on Pointed Roundover Bit: youtu.be/kyikW1BMcu8?si=lB_IGMm90XuYJDap
Includes:
✔️ Vectric .CRV3D file
✔️ STL file for 3D carving
🦃 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
• How to design a turkey-shaped serving tray in Vectric Aspire
• Carving BAMX material on a CNC router
• Creating dish pockets in the tail feathers
• Setting up toolpaths and use of a pointed roundover bit
• Bit selection and machining strategy
📌 Tools & Software Used:
• Vectric Aspire (compatible with vCarve Pro)
➡️ Cutting it Close
👉 General Products: https://cicworkshop.com?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
👉 Bamx: cicworkshop.com/products/bamx?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
👉 Golden Boy Roughing Bit: cicworkshop.com/products/golden-boy-xl?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
👉 1/4" Downcut Finishing Bit: cicworkshop.com/products/1-4x-1-downcut-srd220?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
👉 1/4" Pointed Roundover: cicworkshop.com/products/pointcutter-pt25?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
➡️ RIP Precision Tools (rippreceissiontools.com). Link Get 10% Commissions
Link: ripprecisiontools.com/?ref=692c5q8z
Referral Code (5%): ROBSANDSTROM. you will receive a discount on the price of the bit
3/4" Bowl Bit - 1/4" Radius - 1/4" shank
SKU: BB-750250F2
👉 Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Overview of Bits Used
04:00 Starting Carve With Bowl Bit
06:00 Roundover Bit Testing and Discussion
10:40 Downcut Finishing Bit - Profile Cutout
12:05 Routing Roundover on Bottom of Tray
12:45 Interim Discussion Between Carving and Design Parts of Video
14:40 Start of Design Process
15:35 Creating Vectors for the Design
19:40 Setting Up Layers and the Vectors for each layer
22:35 Setting up Vectors for Roughing and Roundover Bits
26:00 Setting up the Toolpaths
34:00 Setup of Test Roundover Vectors and Toolpaths
40:15 Summary
💬 Leave a comment if you have questions or want to see more advanced toolpath tutorials.
💬 Leave a comment if you think a live where I discuss and answer specific moulding toolpath questions would be helpful.
🔔 Subscribe for more CNC and woodworking tips: [Your Channel URL]
🌐 Visit my website for custom projects & tutorials: robsandstromdesigns.com
This video is not sponsored. The following links may be affiliate links. By using these links you are supporting this channel. Thank you.
=========================================
Equipment and Software I Use
=========================================
Equipment:
Laguna IQ CNC
CNC Design Software: vCarve Pro https://www.vectric.com/products/vcar...
Editing Software:
=== Camtasia: amzn.to/3TQv8nG
Camera: Sony a6700 amzn.to/3PALT3Q
DJIOsmo Pocket 3
Computer: MacBook Pro: amzn.to/3xhRTrO
====================
Connect with me !
====================
Website: robsandstromdesigns.com
Instagram: instagram.com/robsandstrom
Facebook: facebook.com/robsandstrom1
#Vectric #Aspire #vCarvePro #CNCWoodworking #CNCProjects #VectricAspire #CNCDesign #CNCcarving #ThanksgivingProject
#HolidayCNC #WoodworkingCommunity #MakerMade #TurkeyTray #BAMX #ServingPlatter
