Using square stock on with rotary tool

[mmicalizzi76]

Hello, I recently purchased the rotary module for my Artisan and I am wondering if its possible to machine square stock with it. My preference is to use a hardwood. The last information Ive found on a search of this thread is dated and appears to be from around the time the rotary module was launched so Im hoping to get some real world feedback if possible.

[Hauke]

It’s not so much about the rotary module or the artisan, but it depends on the CAM software you use. Luban to my knowledge is not (yet?) capable of handling square stock, but other CAMs can. I’m aware of DeskProto and Fusion 360, but any CAM that allows indexed machining with 4th axis should be your friend. You can also use tricks - watch this thread:

Rotary Module - Hexagonal Pencils

I’m looking at trying to make some custom pencils. What i would like to do is write a name one surface, and on a few of the other surfaces put different shapes. Is there a way of controlling the rotary module so that it only turn when moving to a different face? Eg after writing a name, turns i think 60 degrees to the next face.