Master the Moulding Toolpath in vCarve Pro | CNC Picture Frame Prep

In this step-by-step tutorial, I walk you through how to use the Moulding Toolpath in Vectric vCarve Pro to create custom moulding profiles using your CNC router. Whether you’re building custom picture frames, trim for cabinetry, or decorative woodworking pieces, mastering the moulding toolpath is a game-changer.

This video is part of my ongoing Picture Frame Making Series. In the previous video, I demonstrated how to build a simple no-frills picture frame. In today’s video, I focus on preparing moulding that will be featured in an upcoming video where we use it to build a more advanced and decorative frame.

👉 Chapters

00:00 Intro of Video

02:00 Overview of Moulding Toolpath

03:30 Start of Using Moulding Toolpath

13:00 Setting up Clearance Bit to Avoid Bit Damage

15:20 Demo of Using and Not Using Clearance Tool 20:!2 Settings in the Moulding Toolpath

22:00 Moulding Toolpath applied to a rectangle vector that is closed

27:00 Manipulating the Clipart vectors to change look of vector

29:00 Creating and Using Your Own Vector Design

31:45 Summary of Video