Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
👉 This is the second in a series of two videos 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 for physically holding the bowl in place while carving and a couple other unique items to make the process go as smoothly as possible.
If you haven't watched Part 1 in this series I recommend you do so before watching this video.
youtu.be/KRgeZTI7Z-s
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
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 to setup the "rough" and "finishing" tool paths
👉 How to prepare the material, carve the top and bottom of the bowl, and a unique material holding strategy
Why Watch?
This video teaches how 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:
Making a Dowel Jig: youtu.be/jk5rQf836HY
Polishing Epoxy Projects: youtu.be/Z1xCeqz60zw
Memorial Day Flag 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
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.
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
00:30 Creating the Project and Importing the STL Model
03:00 Setting Up Limit Plane on Top of Bowl
05:40 Setting up the model to allow tool paths to be established
07:05 Creating the "Roughing" and "Finishing" Tool paths for Top of Bowl
16:35 Creating the "Roughing" and "Finishing" Tool paths for Bottom of Bowl
29:40 Method of looking at Model Cross Dimension to look for Tool Crashes when carving the model
33:45 Surfacing Drip Stock and starting to carve the top of the bowl
35:40 Putting Dowel Holes in Place and Preparing for Bowl Turnover to Carve the Bottom of the Bowl
37:20 Using CA Glue and Dowels with Double Sided Tape and Clamps discussion for holding bowl to carve bottom side
42:55 Carving Bottom of Bowl
44:55 Removing bowl and dowels
46:00 Sanding and Finishing of Bowl
51:30 Polishing Epoxy Discussion
54:00 Project Summary
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.
Products in this video:
Bumblechutes Finish Products: bumblechutes.com/?ref=uelhhmhv
10% Discount Code: ROBSANDSTROM
Ryobi 3" Polishing Pads for Drills: amzn.to/3Vm77FO
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
👉 This is the second in a series of two videos 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 for physically holding the bowl in place while carving and a couple other unique items to make the process go as smoothly as possible.
If you haven't watched Part 1 in this series I recommend you do so before watching this video.
youtu.be/KRgeZTI7Z-s
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
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 to setup the "rough" and "finishing" tool paths
👉 How to prepare the material, carve the top and bottom of the bowl, and a unique material holding strategy
Why Watch?
This video teaches how 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:
Making a Dowel Jig: youtu.be/jk5rQf836HY
Polishing Epoxy Projects: youtu.be/Z1xCeqz60zw
Memorial Day Flag 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
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.
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
00:30 Creating the Project and Importing the STL Model
03:00 Setting Up Limit Plane on Top of Bowl
05:40 Setting up the model to allow tool paths to be established
07:05 Creating the "Roughing" and "Finishing" Tool paths for Top of Bowl
16:35 Creating the "Roughing" and "Finishing" Tool paths for Bottom of Bowl
29:40 Method of looking at Model Cross Dimension to look for Tool Crashes when carving the model
33:45 Surfacing Drip Stock and starting to carve the top of the bowl
35:40 Putting Dowel Holes in Place and Preparing for Bowl Turnover to Carve the Bottom of the Bowl
37:20 Using CA Glue and Dowels with Double Sided Tape and Clamps discussion for holding bowl to carve bottom side
42:55 Carving Bottom of Bowl
44:55 Removing bowl and dowels
46:00 Sanding and Finishing of Bowl
51:30 Polishing Epoxy Discussion
54:00 Project Summary
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.
Products in this video:
Bumblechutes Finish Products: bumblechutes.com/?ref=uelhhmhv
10% Discount Code: ROBSANDSTROM
Ryobi 3" Polishing Pads for Drills: amzn.to/3Vm77FO
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
