Lines on my stock

[Kenn1080 (kennedy1080@icloud.com)]

Hello. I was wondering if anyone can help me. Whenever I am using a pocket toolpath I get these lines on my stock when moving in the x direction.

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

It will help to tram your spindle.

Adjusting your depth per pass to make the final pass very shallow may help.

A software approach would be to use a “raster” toolpath (which would have to be drawn in Carbide Create):

Preparing rough cut lumber for machining

A pocket will work, or one can draw a toolpath and use Linear Array: [image] [image] [image] [image] Use Join Vectors to connect: [image] Yes [image] Then use Node Edit to remove the excess: [image] [image] Done An alternative which I’ve been considering is using the Keyhole toolpath: [image] [image] [image]

or if one has Pro one could use the “Facing” toolpath.

[gdon_2003 (Guy Donham)]

Your router/spindle is canted to the left/right. When the end mill is slightly canted there is a ridge formed and it shows up as in your picture. The good news is the front to back of your spindle looks good. Depending on which machine you have the fix is easy by adjusting the eccentrics on the router mount. Talk to support about how to adjust your particular model.