Full depth finishing pass on 2” deep contour leaves tool mark

Software Carbide Create
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Hello!

I’m cutting an almost 2” deep circle with a contour out of a block of hardwood with a depth of cut of .03 and want to do a second (finishing?) pass to reduce the sanding needed on the outer edges of the product.

If I start that path at the full depth of the stock, I see a vertical gouged line where the tool is lowered that can’t easily be removed with sanding—defeating the purpose.

If I do another full pass with a .03 DOC it looks fine, but I double the carving time. Is there a way around this?

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What tool are you using?

Leave a roughing clearance and take a finishing pass?

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CC only has “plunge” engages. You could draw a path in like this & contour (profile) cut it so the tool starts off the part.

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Note, the circular engages are connected to separate ends of an open curve…

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Every tool I’ve tried :wink:

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Awesome. I’ll try it. Thanks!

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