Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
👉 Welcome to this tutorial where I demonstrate how to take one of Corbin Dunn's designs - a heart shaped epoxy and cherry wood bowl - import his files into vCarve and then establish the tool paths to carve the bowl. I also include my step-by-step process of physically carving "Drip Stock" and the and the heart shaped bowl from the Drip Stock". The video will explain what a "Drip Stock" is.
In this video series I go through a step by step process of using Corbin Dunn's STL files that he sells on his website - link below:
👉 Corbin Dunn Heart Bowl File: corbinsworkshop.com/shop/heart-bowl-plans-directions-model-stl-fusion-360-cnc-files
Corbin previously made a video on his process for designing the files in Fusion 360 and he also cut the bowls on his CNC using Fusion 360 software. I admired his work and wanted to make this bowl myself, along with a couple other projects Corbin has shared with the CNC community.
I found that even though Corbin provided the files it was not intuitively obvious to me how to take the files, import them into vCarve or Aspire Software, setup the tool paths, the holding of the work and other elements that would allow me to carve the bowls.
I thought others may be challenged with similar knowledge and skill gaps on how to import STL files of double sided objects, especially bowls, into vCarve or Aspire and be able to successfully carve the imported project. So I made this video so that anyone with Vectric software could import a bowl or other two sided project and be successful at carving the project.
What You Will Learn:
👉 How to import an STL model into vCarve and set it up for creating tool paths
👉 How to use a "Limit Plane" to setup for proper tool path operations
👉 How setup the "rough" and "finishing" tool paths
👉 How to prepare the material, carve the dripstock, and pour the epoxy to prepare for the next step of carving the heart shaped bowl itself - covered in the next video.
Why Watch?
e able to import bowls and other two sided STL models into vCarve or Aspire and successfully carve the projects.
Other Videos You May Want to Watch if interested in Epoxy projects:
Memorial Day Falg Design: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbuKRLARGPOzamQ3DINe5kxJ9aubkd5iy&si=-SZDGKxuOOoMQuUm
Epoxy River Charcuterie Board from A-Z: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbuKRLARGPOzbZSA3dVxjQ8gW8aupsibi&si=TRaFxa57u5_LUWZ
You can check out Corbin's collection work at the following YouTube Channel:
👉 youtube.com/@CorbinDunn
Router Bits I used in this video:
➡️ RIP Precission Tools (rippreceissiontools.com)
Link: ripprecisiontools.com/?ref=692c5q8z
Discount Code: ROBSANDSTROM. you will receive a discount on the price of the bits
👉 3/8" Ball Nose - 1-1/4" Flute Length - 3" Total Length - 4 Flute SKU: BN-375125H45F4
BN-375125H45F4
👉 1/8" Tapered Ballnose - 2.0" Flute Length - 1.8 Deg. Side Angle - 4 Flute
SKU: TBN-12520F4
👉 3/8" Spiral Upcut - 1.0" Flute Length - 3" Total Length - 4 FlutevSKU: SU-37510H45F4
⏰Timecodes⏰
00:00 Introduction
03:20 Creating the Project and Importing the STL Model
07:15 Setting up the model to allow tool paths to be established
10:55 Creating the "Roughing" and "Finishing" Tool paths
16:50 Transitioning from Software to Physical Carving and Pouring of Epoxy Phase
17:30 Preparing the Cherry Block - glue-up and sizing to needed dimensions
18:15 Hold down of Cherry Block on CNC and Bits to be used in carving the block of wood
19:00 Running the "Roughing" and "Finishing" tool paths
20:20 Pouring the Epoxy to Create the "Drip Stock"
22:15 Summary of Part 1
You can check out Corbin's collection work at the following YouTube Channel:
👉 youtube.com/@CorbinDunn
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tutorials like this. Share your experiences and questions in the comments below the video, and let's build a community of knowledgeable CNC enthusiast.
This video is not sponsored.
Disclosure links I provide for products are often affiliate links for which I will get a mall commission if you purchase the product through my link. In some cases you will get a discount and in others you may not. Any commissions I receive are then used to support the products and equipment I need to make these videos.
Specific products I used in this video are:
Eye Candy Pigments: Use Code ROB10 Coupon Code
https://eyecandypigments.com?sca_ref=4240192.fEhULiPiP9
Color of Pigment is Persian Purple
The Deep Pour Epoxy I used can also be purchased at EyeCandy Pigments though the same link
Most of the resources I use in my CNC, Laser, 3D printing and other projects are listed on RobSandstromDesigns.com website and the below link will take you to these resources including links to the resources, clamps, bits, equipment, etc.
Resources Links: robsandstromdesigns.com/resources
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👉 Welcome to this tutorial where I demonstrate how to take one of Corbin Dunn's designs - a heart shaped epoxy and cherry wood bowl - import his files into vCarve and then establish the tool paths to carve the bowl. I also include my step-by-step process of physically carving "Drip Stock" and the and the heart shaped bowl from the Drip Stock". The video will explain what a "Drip Stock" is.
In this video series I go through a step by step process of using Corbin Dunn's STL files that he sells on his website - link below:
👉 Corbin Dunn Heart Bowl File: corbinsworkshop.com/shop/heart-bowl-plans-directions-model-stl-fusion-360-cnc-files
Corbin previously made a video on his process for designing the files in Fusion 360 and he also cut the bowls on his CNC using Fusion 360 software. I admired his work and wanted to make this bowl myself, along with a couple other projects Corbin has shared with the CNC community.
I found that even though Corbin provided the files it was not intuitively obvious to me how to take the files, import them into vCarve or Aspire Software, setup the tool paths, the holding of the work and other elements that would allow me to carve the bowls.
I thought others may be challenged with similar knowledge and skill gaps on how to import STL files of double sided objects, especially bowls, into vCarve or Aspire and be able to successfully carve the imported project. So I made this video so that anyone with Vectric software could import a bowl or other two sided project and be successful at carving the project.
What You Will Learn:
👉 How to import an STL model into vCarve and set it up for creating tool paths
👉 How to use a "Limit Plane" to setup for proper tool path operations
👉 How setup the "rough" and "finishing" tool paths
👉 How to prepare the material, carve the dripstock, and pour the epoxy to prepare for the next step of carving the heart shaped bowl itself - covered in the next video.
Why Watch?
e able to import bowls and other two sided STL models into vCarve or Aspire and successfully carve the projects.
Other Videos You May Want to Watch if interested in Epoxy projects:
Memorial Day Falg Design: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbuKRLARGPOzamQ3DINe5kxJ9aubkd5iy&si=-SZDGKxuOOoMQuUm
Epoxy River Charcuterie Board from A-Z: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbuKRLARGPOzbZSA3dVxjQ8gW8aupsibi&si=TRaFxa57u5_LUWZ
You can check out Corbin's collection work at the following YouTube Channel:
👉 youtube.com/@CorbinDunn
Router Bits I used in this video:
➡️ RIP Precission Tools (rippreceissiontools.com)
Link: ripprecisiontools.com/?ref=692c5q8z
Discount Code: ROBSANDSTROM. you will receive a discount on the price of the bits
👉 3/8" Ball Nose - 1-1/4" Flute Length - 3" Total Length - 4 Flute SKU: BN-375125H45F4
BN-375125H45F4
👉 1/8" Tapered Ballnose - 2.0" Flute Length - 1.8 Deg. Side Angle - 4 Flute
SKU: TBN-12520F4
👉 3/8" Spiral Upcut - 1.0" Flute Length - 3" Total Length - 4 FlutevSKU: SU-37510H45F4
⏰Timecodes⏰
00:00 Introduction
03:20 Creating the Project and Importing the STL Model
07:15 Setting up the model to allow tool paths to be established
10:55 Creating the "Roughing" and "Finishing" Tool paths
16:50 Transitioning from Software to Physical Carving and Pouring of Epoxy Phase
17:30 Preparing the Cherry Block - glue-up and sizing to needed dimensions
18:15 Hold down of Cherry Block on CNC and Bits to be used in carving the block of wood
19:00 Running the "Roughing" and "Finishing" tool paths
20:20 Pouring the Epoxy to Create the "Drip Stock"
22:15 Summary of Part 1
You can check out Corbin's collection work at the following YouTube Channel:
👉 youtube.com/@CorbinDunn
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tutorials like this. Share your experiences and questions in the comments below the video, and let's build a community of knowledgeable CNC enthusiast.
This video is not sponsored.
Disclosure links I provide for products are often affiliate links for which I will get a mall commission if you purchase the product through my link. In some cases you will get a discount and in others you may not. Any commissions I receive are then used to support the products and equipment I need to make these videos.
Specific products I used in this video are:
Eye Candy Pigments: Use Code ROB10 Coupon Code
https://eyecandypigments.com?sca_ref=4240192.fEhULiPiP9
Color of Pigment is Persian Purple
The Deep Pour Epoxy I used can also be purchased at EyeCandy Pigments though the same link
Most of the resources I use in my CNC, Laser, 3D printing and other projects are listed on RobSandstromDesigns.com website and the below link will take you to these resources including links to the resources, clamps, bits, equipment, etc.
Resources Links: robsandstromdesigns.com/resources
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