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@@ -137,6 +137,10 @@ We also needed to change this in Vcarve otherwise the toolpaths won't 't get cal
To mill a wax block it first needs to be fastened. We did that using 4 pieces of wood.
Another thing is the placement of the milling bit job home.
![alt text](image-29.jpg)
Because the milling bit is dead centre on the corner in the software it should also be placed half on the corner and half off. When working with super tight tolerances and smaller things it is super important to place the job home perfectly. I learned that the hard way by almost cutting into the wood.
### Small accident
![alt text](image-24.jpg)
While fastening the wood push it into the wax block. Otherwise it may get loose during milling and this can happen.
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For next time: I should've poured slower and more gentle because there are a lot of air bubbles and be more careful when milling and better inspect the block and if its mounted well.
Another thing is the placement of the milling bit job home.
![alt text](image-29.jpg)
Because the milling bit is dead centre on the corner in the software it should also be placed half on the corner and half off. When working with super tight tolerances and smaller things it is super important to place the job home perfectly. I learned that the hard way by almost cutting into the wood.