as requested on support…
given a photo:
One imports this into Carbide Create as a pixel image in the background:
and then selects the polygon tool:
and begins drawing…
then go into Node Edit mode:
select the nodes which need to have curves:
and choose Smooth:
Then drag the off-curve nodes around to shape things as desired:
holding down the Alt key to create asymmetric sharp nodes, until one arrives at:
Once things are drawn up, one will want to assign toolpaths — since a router cannot cut as sharp a corner as a scroll saw, the best thing to do is to offset by tool diameter plus 10% (in this case we will assume stock thickness of 0.5" and use a #102 endmill so as to minimize the radius):
Apply
Then assign a V carving toolpath to cut the details:
then a #102 to cut as a pocket down to tab height:
then cut an outside Contour toolpath starting at the bottom of that pocket:
Then create tabs:
which previews as:
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Don’t forget to extend the tenon to fit in the base.
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