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I've been using VCarve Pro 8 with its Drag Knife Gadget for years.
I finally discovered what may be a coding/converting flaw. It took so long because of the shapes I was cutting at the time.

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I have had shape and curve problems from a couple things:

1: the set screws spun out of my pinion gears, causing the x axis to "studder", most notably after switching directions. That took a...

i also used setscrews that were a pinch longer and had some knurling on the tip.
If your shafts dont have a flat section, perhaps check that this part hasnt weakened?

my biggest accuracy problem was solved when i realized one or both of my x axis motors seemed to be "hiccupping".

I pulled the drive components off, and I discovered that the tiny setscrews for...

use the drill function, and use the bit the size hole you need. for small holes anyway.