How to create pilot holes?

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Looking back, I thought this was a very good explanation…

What size Pierce point

There are several ways to accomplish this task but what I have found to be easiest is to draw a hole a .250 diameter. Setup a new tool in your library that has a kerf width of .249. Create a toolpath and select all the 1/4" holes that you want a pilot hole for. Select your tool from the previous step. Make sure it’s set to in computer, no lead in, no lead out and pierce clearance set to zero. Check the simulation to make sure the toolpath is inside if the hole. When you run the gcode the mach…