Easy Bevel Design

Instructions

1

Load up the design in Easel

There are no special settings you need for using a v-bit for a simple bevel like this in "Easel":http://www.easel.com/. Simply choose "Outline -> On Path" and the v-bit will trace your design giving it a cool bevelled edge.

2

Choose a V bit

Depending on the look you want, you can try different angles of bits. There are "2 different angles":https://www.inventables.com/technologies/carbide-v-bit available in the 1/4" collet size, and also a "v-shaped engraving bit":https://www.inventables.com/technologies/solid-carbide-engraving-bit available for 1/8" collets.

3

Carve it!

I got to use the Carvey prototype to make this. It was incredibly simple, really just hit carvey and it carves!

Easy Bevel Design — Carve it!
4

Paint it

I added a splash of color by dipping it in an can of paint that I had laying around. Give the edges a few strokes with some sandpaper and you are done!

Easy Bevel Design — Paint it
5

Done!

I always thought it was cool to see cut out pieces set up inside where they were cut out from.

Easy Bevel Design — Done!

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Kyle Acker

Kyle Acker · December 05, 2014

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Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson · October 31, 2015

Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson · October 31, 2015