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V-carving and inlay test
Test board for V-carving: a word in three sizes, a star and a heart with a clearing end mill. Shows how fine the V-bit works and serves as the pocket for a first inlay plug.
- Size
- 192 × 132 mm, 12 mm thick
- Material
- Hardwood (beech, oak)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Milling time
- approx. 47 min
- Bits
- V-bit 60°, V-bit 60°, End mill Ø 6 mm
- Customise
- Size, text and details adjustable with sliders
- With a laser
- milling machine only (V-carving)
Try it without an account · carve with Chrome or Edge · no installation
Build instructions
Materials and accessories
| Qty | Part |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wood glue (water-resistant D3) |
Also: sandpaper (grit 120 and 240), a utility knife or fine saw and, for joints, a rubber mallet.
Carving and finishing
- Clamp the workpiece flat on the spoilboard or secure it with double-sided tape, and set the origin as shown in the carving assistant.
- Carve the layers one after another: V-carving first (the end mill clears the flat bottom, the V-bit cuts the flanks), then the labels, finally the outline. Re-zero Z after each tool change.
- Free the parts at the holding tabs with a utility knife or fine saw and sand the tab remains flush.
- Compare with a magnifier: how sharp do the points get in the three text sizes? At what size do fine serifs disappear?
Assembly and final touches
- Inlay: select the star and heart, choose “Create inlay plug …” in the carving area and carve the plug from a dark wood. Glue it upside down into the pocket and sand flat once dry.
How to carve this template
- OpenOpen the template in the app and adjust size and text if you like.
- CheckLook at it in 3D, check run time and warnings.
- Set upThe carve wizard guides you through material, clamping, bit and zero point.
- CarvePress start; the app drives your Grbl router directly over USB.
