# First Cut: Elite Gen 2 Elite Foreman - VECTRIC Users! Learn your Onefinity CNC with Christy! **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Created:** [March 6, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787 "2026-03-06T20:00:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/1 "2026-03-06T20:00:50Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/8/2/824a0e989315180bf144d3415cb72832d7ae07fe.jpeg "First Cut: Elite Gen 2 Elite Foreman - VECTRIC Users! Learn your Onefinity CNC with Christy!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKgQi0iA51c) New to CNC? In this video, you will learn how to get started from the beginning with Vectric so you can use your Onefinity CNC to flatten your waste board and carve your first project. If you’re looking to learn about design with Vectric, setup tips, tooling, or need beginner-friendly CNC advice, this walkthrough will help you get started. Today I’ll cover: • Homing the CNC • Breaking in your spindle / spindle warm-up procedure • Programming a flattening file for the Elite Gen 2 Foreman with QCW & Tool Setter • Bit changes • HMI Instruction • Setting up Vectric from the very beginning (downloading tool databases, machine configuration) • Designing files in V Carve Pro • Special tips and tricks with Vectric • Pocket toolpaths, V carve toolpaths, and profile toolpaths • Utilizing the boundary tool in Vectric to make a margin around your design • Hold down methods for your workpiece • XYZ Zeroing and more! 🔹 PRODUCTS & TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO 🛠 Machine: Onefinity CNC Elite Gen 2 Foreman – [https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/gen2eliteseries](https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/gen2eliteseries) 🌀 Bits & Tooling: 1" Whiteside Surfacing Bit – [https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/1-flattening-bit](https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/1-flattening-bit) 90 Degree V Bit – [https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/jenny-90-v-bit-groovee](https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/jenny-90-v-bit-groovee) 1/4" Down Cut 46202K End Mill – [https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/250-downtown-jenny-double-pack](https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/250-downtown-jenny-double-pack) 🧠 Design Software: Vectric – [https://www.onefinitycnc.com/shop/category/cnc-machine-software](https://www.onefinitycnc.com/shop/category/cnc-machine-software) 🪵 Materials: Bluey 1/2" Plywood – [https://shoplowes.me/4bm4ewN](https://shoplowes.me/4bm4ewN) Double Sided Tape – [Amazon.com: XFasten Double Sided Woodworking Tape 1 Inch x 108 Feet (3-Pack), Residue-Free, Removable Double Sided Woodworking Masking Tape for Wood Template, Mounting Boards MDF Edge Banding, Routing, Anchoring : Arts, Crafts & Sewing](https://amzn.to/4l8b0cM?tag=benmyers-20) 🔹 CONNECT WITH ONEFINITY Follow Onefinity CNC: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/onefinitycnc](https://www.instagram.com/onefinitycnc) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/onefinitycncofficial](https://www.facebook.com/onefinitycncofficial) Join Our User Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/onefinitycnc](https://www.facebook.com/groups/onefinitycnc) YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@OnefinityCNC](https://www.youtube.com/@OnefinityCNC) Website: [https://www.onefinitycnc.com](https://www.onefinitycnc.com) ---
**Author:** ![Hmapes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ba8739/32.png) [@Hmapes](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Hmapes)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/2 "2026-03-06T22:30:38Z")
Why use Vector software when Carveco software will be coming with all machines. ---
**Author:** ![Xslana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/7ab992/32.png) [@Xslana](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Xslana)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/3 "2026-03-06T22:37:21Z")
I was thinking the same thing. ---
**Author:** ![NeverStop](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/neverstop/32/34699_2.png) [@NeverStop](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/NeverStop)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/4 "2026-03-06T22:37:33Z")
I second this … great point! ---
**Author:** ![JimmyBuckets](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6f9a4e/32.png) [@JimmyBuckets](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/JimmyBuckets)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/5 "2026-03-06T22:48:56Z")
Because about 3 people use Carveco? Jk lol ---
**Author:** ![NeverStop](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/neverstop/32/34699_2.png) [@NeverStop](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/NeverStop)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/6 "2026-03-06T22:56:57Z")
But we get a year included with our machines should we just not use it and jump to vector? ---
**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/7 "2026-03-06T23:23:11Z")
Because we let ladies go first and Christy’s video, Vectric version, went up first. Morgans video, doing the same thing, will go up next week, Carveco version 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![dwhite1031](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/dwhite1031/32/35544_2.png) [@dwhite1031](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/dwhite1031)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/8 "2026-03-07T04:19:24Z")
Started my first toe dip into CNCs with a Genmitsu ProVer 4030XL V2, and it came with a free year of Carveco. I found the learning curve to be high and complicated. I’m a retired IT administrator and mechanical engineer, so I’ve been around the technical block a few times. I switched to Vectric VCarve Desktop and then to VCarve Pro and never looked back. Just my experience, your mileage may vary. ---
**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2026, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/9 "2026-03-07T05:04:39Z")
It’s great to have options! We find customers using both with great success! ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/dbc845/32.png) [@Bryan\_K](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Bryan_K)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/10 "2026-03-07T14:18:28Z")
I watched the video. Do we do that spindle break in if we are using the makita router? ---
**Author:** ![JimmyBuckets](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6f9a4e/32.png) [@JimmyBuckets](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/JimmyBuckets)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/11 "2026-03-07T14:46:38Z")
A router should require no real break-in but if you wanted to run it in for a half an hour before you used it for the first time with no load probably wouldn’t be horrible ---
**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/12 "2026-03-07T15:32:34Z")
A router does not require a break in! Just a true CNC spindle. ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/dbc845/32.png) [@Bryan\_K](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Bryan_K)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/13 "2026-03-08T20:23:23Z")
Also, I have looked everywhere for the pictures you put out about the part that was breaking in shipping. I assume it’s this piece on the drag chain. Am I correct? Thank you ![image1.jpeg](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/a/d/ad8730d033e7e445d6a5eebec6f20a67b111c641.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/14 "2026-03-08T20:35:59Z")
That’s correct. Yours is installed and flawless! ---
**Author:** ![NFR080](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f4b2a3/32.png) [@NFR080](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/NFR080)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/15 "2026-03-09T15:40:34Z")
How about the idea of allowing the customer to chose, which software to have for “FREE” for the first year. After all the customer is really paying for the “FREE” version. I have been using Vectric VCarve Pro for the last few months, in preparation for my new Gen 2 Foreman 4 X 4. Tried the Carvco and removed from computer. ---
**Author:** ![tank624](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/6f9a4e/32.png) [@tank624](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/tank624)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/16 "2026-03-09T16:10:18Z")
Yes I agree; I did my research and found Vectric Pro an easier learning curve and didn’t download Carvco. I didn’t want to start on one and have to switch to another after one year. 1F probably got a better deal with Carvco but I’m happy with Vectric Pro. ---
**Author:** ![molnar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c89c15/32.png) [@molnar](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/molnar)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/17 "2026-03-09T16:19:09Z")
I also agree. Carvco is pretty lame in my opinion. Not intuitive at all. I’m not ready to drop the money for Vectric, but may do so in the future. For now I’m using Millmage. So easy, but still a bit limited in features. Also works on my mac, which is a major plus. ---
**Author:** ![Ken5](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f0a364/32.png) [@Ken5](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Ken5)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/18 "2026-03-09T16:21:55Z")
I taught high school students for 15 years using V-carve 6.0. In about 15 minutes they could create a file to the size of their piece, import a bitmap, trace it and create a V-carve toolpath. (And they have the attention span of a labrador retriever.. lol) ---
**Author:** ![molnar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c89c15/32.png) [@molnar](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/molnar)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/19 "2026-03-09T16:54:36Z")
Yea, way more intuitive ---
**Author:** ![dmthornt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/50afbb/32.png) [@dmthornt](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/dmthornt)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787/20 "2026-03-09T19:23:25Z")
Could someone talk about the differences between Vcarve Pro and Aspire? Specifically, the 3D modelling, 3D sculpting, 3D model Segmenting, and Lithophane Creation? Thanks, DeKevin [Next page](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/first-cut-elite-gen-2-elite-foreman-vectric-users-learn-your-onefinity-cnc-with-christy/37787.md?page=2)