Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In thi video I go through a process of node editing a real project so you can see not only the node edit features but how to node edit a real project. This project is the cover engraving for a Mancala Game Board. After the edits are finished I show how to do a practice engrave and tips and tricks to get an awesome engraving on the Mancala Game Board.
Videos mentioned in this video:
👊. How to Easily Make and Use Templates for Repeatable Laser Projects: youtu.be/7n6VoTSgnjk
👊. Easy Way to Make a Coaster Laser Engraving Template: youtube.com/shorts/1-3KK419Zik
You will learn the following in this video:
➡️ How to switch between Window Fill and Window Frame Modes
➡️ How to enter and edit node edit mode
➡️ How to use the hot key for entering Node Edit Mode on a MacBook Pro
➡️ How to break and join vectors
➡️ How to trace and image to turn a black and white image into vectors
➡️ How to use the Boolean Welding Tool
➡️ Grouping cectors and Using the Center Alignment Tool
➡️ Benefits of doing a practice carve
➡️ Tips for Getting Quality Repeatable Carves
➡️ Clean up and Finishing Of Board After Engraving
👉 Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Change View Mode From FiIl to WireFrame
02:05 Start into Node Mode and Node Editing
07:15 Joining Vectors
09:20 Tracing Image to Turn into Vectors
11:50 Using Boolean (Weld) Tool
13:05 Grouping Vectors and Using Center Alignment Tool
13:45 Practice Carve
14:15 Tips for Getting Quality Repeatable Carves
15:45 Clean up and Finishing Of Board After Engraving
💬 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 more about node editing would be helpful.
🔔 Subscribe for more Laser, 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
In thi video I go through a process of node editing a real project so you can see not only the node edit features but how to node edit a real project. This project is the cover engraving for a Mancala Game Board. After the edits are finished I show how to do a practice engrave and tips and tricks to get an awesome engraving on the Mancala Game Board.
Videos mentioned in this video:
👊. How to Easily Make and Use Templates for Repeatable Laser Projects: youtu.be/7n6VoTSgnjk
👊. Easy Way to Make a Coaster Laser Engraving Template: youtube.com/shorts/1-3KK419Zik
You will learn the following in this video:
➡️ How to switch between Window Fill and Window Frame Modes
➡️ How to enter and edit node edit mode
➡️ How to use the hot key for entering Node Edit Mode on a MacBook Pro
➡️ How to break and join vectors
➡️ How to trace and image to turn a black and white image into vectors
➡️ How to use the Boolean Welding Tool
➡️ Grouping cectors and Using the Center Alignment Tool
➡️ Benefits of doing a practice carve
➡️ Tips for Getting Quality Repeatable Carves
➡️ Clean up and Finishing Of Board After Engraving
👉 Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Change View Mode From FiIl to WireFrame
02:05 Start into Node Mode and Node Editing
07:15 Joining Vectors
09:20 Tracing Image to Turn into Vectors
11:50 Using Boolean (Weld) Tool
13:05 Grouping Vectors and Using Center Alignment Tool
13:45 Practice Carve
14:15 Tips for Getting Quality Repeatable Carves
15:45 Clean up and Finishing Of Board After Engraving
💬 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 more about node editing would be helpful.
🔔 Subscribe for more Laser, 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
