Gary,
Actually what I posted wasn't entirely accurate. When MeshCAM Art created the tool path, I omitted the roughing tool path. And instead, used the tool path it had created for the finishing cut. (Even though I had specified 1/8" end mill as the cutter, I actually used a 1/4" end mill as the cutter). It turned out really smooth, and it took a total of 10 minutes to cut. I apologize to everyone, for lying about what I did. It is something that I frequently do, as far as the machine is concerned (lie about tool size). It actually produces some interesting results, to do this (IF one is willing to accept the slightly smaller carving, that results from using a cutter with a larger diameter than the diameter specified when the tool path is generated). The reason, is to produce a carving with the greatest amount of detail. By specifying a smaller diameter cutter, a more detailed tool path is generated, than is possible when specifying the actual diameter of the cutter used.
Again, THANKS everyone!
-Michael