Next, determine what the minimum number of passes necessary would be:
One option would be to have a different number of passes on each side.
Draw in a suitable line for one cut and use Linear Array to duplicate it as many times as needed, w/ extras for origin and end points:
If need be, adjust the width of things to line up w/ stock thickness.
Then, measure the distance:
and assign toolpaths working down to the necessary depths:
