Question on v-carve with 1/8" bit

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

The 3rd option would be to model in 3D and cut using 3D toolpaths in Carbide Create Pro.

Yes, you probably want to use a larger tool and “allow the program its head” and let it cut as deeply as it needs to.

Beyond that lie other tools, which save for Alibre, I can’t really speak to.

For a bit more on the Carbide Create aspect, please see:

How to draw a star --- Carbide Create

While Carbide Create has a number of stars available, some regular stars are not provided: [image] Fortunately, it’s pretty straight-forward to draw a regular star: Draw a circle which is the size of the desired star: [image] Draw a rectangle which is taller than the radius of the circle and duplicate it: [image] Rotate each angle by either positive or negative: 360° ÷ number of sides/points (5) ÷ 4 == 18° (for a 5 pointed star) and drag them into alignment at the top center node of …