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    Question Tool Size Settings?

    Hi im newbie and i have samll question: I have only 1 cuting tool so far (just got my machine) is about 3mm in diameter. When i run my files without settings it seams that machine assume i have like 0.05mm dril bit so i figured i need to change tool # to something bigger, but how do numberings work? i set tool value to 3 but nothing happens? any help?
    also just in case attached is DFX file of what I want to cut. maybe some one would help me with guild line here? tnx! by the way in cutting off the FR4 PCB boards which is about 2mm thick

    tnx a lot!
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    I've never been able to get LazyCam to recognize tool diameters. I draw my designs with this in mind.


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