VCarve 12 Pro inlay with tapered ball nose bits

Vectric Version 12 introduced a new inlay tool path that generates the plug also, but has issues when using a tapered ball nose bit to get more detail. I found settings that work for me, hopefully they will for you also.

Part 2 follow-up video...

The bit I'm using currently...

[krdog]

@loneoakwoodworks
Thank you for your video. You have my 👍🏼 and subscribe. I have been trying for 6 months to use the preferred bit. The Amana 46280 to only have failure after failure. I find that I am always going back to a 30° v-bit and only going .1250” deep in the pocket.

I was given a DIY OpenBuilds lead 1010 system. I did purchase Vcarve 12 Pro.

Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to do some detailed art and would love to use the Bits I have in house.

[LenePoul]

Great video, thanks a lot. I am in the middle of this issue. I did a test yesterday where i changed the z zero by 0.5mm. My z zero is 14.3mm but changed to 13.8. I am going to check today how the fit is. I will let you know. I did vcarve inlay for the pocket and pocket toolpath for the plug

[laurarogers]

Thank you so much for the video! I'm so frustrated trying to figure out tight fitting inalys and this was helpful to see. Question: You say you settled on 120 glue gap and 200 surface gap. Is that mm or inches? Is there a decimal in there? .12 glue gap and .20 surface gap?

[tk.designs]

Good day to you! I noticed a few anomalies in your video, and wanted to verify some things. At
0:42 shows 10.5 degree v-bit. 0.02 inch diameter, as you explained what the software thinks is there, versus what the your experience (and others as well) is.

But, at 3:08 shows 12.4 degree v-bit, 0.03125 inch diameter, I am under the impression you used to actually cut the pocket and plug, with the Vectric suggested glue gap (which is rather large compared to what I do in my inlays, but I digress...).

I want to be certain, you did cut the inlay, with the bit that you link in your video description, correct? I use, and highly recommend that bit, and I have never once experienced the ridge at the bottom of the plug that you are getting, using the V12 V-Carve Inlay Toolpath. I am trying to figure out where the difference is, besides imperial vs metric tool path, and obviously the glue gap/surface gap.

I will say you inspired me to work with that a little bit, and see if I can address some of the issues that yourself and others have experienced. I wanted to say thanks for putting this video out to tackle this issue for yourself, and help the community.

I also noted, it appears that there is a noticeable gap at the top of your mountain inlay at 6:00 in the video. I see a dark line, that looks to be dried glue. My eyes may be deceiving me though, because it also looks like it could be that the inlay has not yet been sanded, and is standing a little bit proud of the board.

I'm giving you a like and subscribe, as I found this video to be helpful! Thanks again, and let's see if we can get our inlays even better!

[Dta]

I too have had issues with the tbn configured as a vbit in Version 12. I found your vide to be informative and have a better understanding of what is happening.
So, ... is the simple solution to use a 30° Vbit and a small clearance endmill?
I am not sure why we use a tbn in the first place. Perhaps you could explain that for me, seriously, I don't know why.

[bubba]

so we bought an upgrade thats not realy an upgrade.. are they planning to fix this issue?

[LenePoul]

So I checked and fit is almost perfect, gluegap is a bit on the deep side 1.5mm. need to do more tuning.