# VCarve Issue using Carbide Create

**URL:** <https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vcarve-issue-using-carbide-create/8276>\
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**Created:** [October 14, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vcarve-issue-using-carbide-create/8276 "2021-10-14T00:34:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Hnatman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/47e85d/32.png) [@Hnatman](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Hnatman)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vcarve-issue-using-carbide-create/8276/1 "2021-10-14T00:34:59Z")

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Can someone tell me if there is a video on how to use a VCarve bit using Carbide create. It seems no matter what size project I do I can never get the project to come out looking good. From a simple 24” welcome sign or a more involved navy logo. I understand the project piece needs to be flattened, use a straight bit to set X and Y if using the probe, and again set the Z with the VCarve bit using the probe. I’m not sure if this is an error on me when setting the tool path or what. I have no issue if I’m using a straight bit, but as soon as I try a VCarve bit it’s pure frustration. Any pointers would be gratefully accepted!!! Do I simply need to use another program?

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**Author:** ![pootaholic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8e7dd6/32.png) [@pootaholic](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/pootaholic)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2021, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vcarve-issue-using-carbide-create/8276/2 "2021-10-14T01:29:54Z")

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This is a reasonable run-through of the steps to take to do when v-carving in Carbide Create …

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/1/c/1c42dafeb96a792cd8ac41bb695f35dffac150cb.jpeg "Making a Shop Sign in Carbide Create w/ V-Carving - Shapeoko Project #58") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0K4C0Blqts)

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**Author:** ![Hnatman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/47e85d/32.png) [@Hnatman](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Hnatman)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2021, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/vcarve-issue-using-carbide-create/8276/3 "2021-10-14T02:14:57Z")

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Thanks! I will definitely watch the video!