Help with a picture

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

Carbide Create’s tracing algorithm is intended for high-contrast (b/w, i.e., monochrome) images as discussed at:

Create Vectors from a photo?

Hey everyone! I’m working on a custom piece and they requested (if possible) for me to incorporate their hand-built chopper. The problem I’m running into is turning their picture into useable vectors! I’ve tried creating vectors by using the trace feature in CC and increasing the threshold. I’ve even attempted using inkscape and all manner of AI tools to try to get clean vectors but every attempt I’ve made has left me with entirely too much detail (lots of noise and artifacts) and simultaneousl…