Quote Originally Posted by George Yetka View Post
Ernie, I found the easiest way for me to learn was to start simple. My first project was a simple engraving with 1 v-carved tool path. After that I added a profile cut to my second(I engraved a project and cut it out). Third project I made a tray. It had 3 tool paths( I pocketed the bowl, engraved the bottom, and profile cut it. Next big step was vcarved inlays. It becomes much easier pretty quickly. You'll be on inlays in no time.
That's exactly the path I took back in 2018 when I got my machine...each little learning project added "just one more thing/operation/technique" as part of the learning process. I use Vectric software and found the learning support and materials are excellent.