Thursday 26 June 2014

Using Pocket Toolpaths for small inside cutouts

Cutting small shapes using "Inside the line" toolpaths can prove to be problematic even with vacuum hold down. This type of routing comes into play when cutting intricate screens or grilles for example. 



The waste pieces often are picked up when the router moves to the next position and can be jammed into the bit and ruin the work piece. I have found that pocket cutting the entire inside shape leaves a clean interior as the small shapes are turned into dust. Also because pocket cuts start in the centre of the shape and work outward there is no entry or exit mark from the router bit.



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