I'm just an old country boy from Arkansas, documenting my CNC journey from a Shapeoko Pro XXL to a Onefinity Elite Foreman. I'll be sharing all of my hits and misses along the way, and I bet by the end of the video, we'll both have learned and laughed and maybe even made a new friend.😉
And if that's not already enough to intrigue you, I'll occasionally make custom CNC and laser engraved signs and plaques for my clients all over the USA and Canada. Want me to make something for you? Click on my business card link for contact information.
Dude looks great. Your videos have helped me a ton. Only this is i use carvco but i run the same onefinity machine you do so you video about the add ons and masso help me. I do have a question how long did this take to carve out?
Glad to hear that my videos are helpful for you. I always wonder how many non-Vectric folks are following me. Anyway, VCarve Pro estimated the carve to be about 2 hours, but it was probably closer to 2 1/2 hours. Thanks for watching!
Thanks sir videos are very instructional I was wondering does it tell you the time it takes to carve a project? I’ve been shopping around for a new CNC machine. I currently have the X crave for the last five years. I would like to upgrade trying to convince my wife go with the oneFinity but she said she’s so used to using diesel pro from ex car if she’s afraid to go out and try to learn the new V card which you use. Thank you so again.
Yes, VCarve Pro gives you an estimated cut time. I started out in 2021 with a used X-Carve 1000 x 1000 that I bought on FB Marketplace, and it came with Easel software too. In 2022 I upgraded to a Shapeoko Pro XL and that’s when I switched to VCarve Pro. I’m not gonna lie, that first week with VCarve was pretty rough, and I was beginning to wonder if I’d made a mistake making the switch. But then I found Garrett Fromme’s channel ‘IDCWoodcraft’ and that changed everything for me. A little later I found ‘Mark Lindsay CNC’ and between those two guys I was able to catch on and get rolling. Now there’s the ’Learn Your CNC’ channel, which is probably the best VCarve tutorial channel on RU-vid. Switching from Easel to any other CAD software is gonna be a fairly big leap, but it’s so worth the money and time to commit yourself to learning how to use it.
Amazing. Seems like you're really taking your Vcarve / 1F skill to the next level lately! I haven't had two seconds to rub together lately, but I've been trying to watch your most recent videos a few minutes at a time... you know... like when I'm in the drive through at Dunkin or something. LOL. One thing I noticed in this video, I wanted to ask you about... I see you have your bits touching off the tool setter every time it picks up a new tool from the racks. I thought you didn't have to do that once you have them all entered into the Masso? I touched all mine off and saved the value, then I just let it go... but I have had minor issues with consistency.
Hey Michael, great to hear from you! Too bad I can’t post a Homer Simpson “drool” meme here….”mmmmmmm donuts…” 😁 As for the tool setter, I went ahead and used it on this project simply because it was such a detailed carve and I didn’t want to take any chances without it. I think it’s still just a “security blanket” for me at this point. I haven’t had any noticeable accuracy or consistency problems at all when only using the tool offsets in the Masso database. Also, I had already did a couple complete test carves on scrap cedar before this final carve on mahogany, so I was tired of looking at it and ready to move on to something else! 🤭 I suppose I just haven’t had enough experience with the ATC yet to 100% trust the presets as much as I trust the tool setter. 🤷🏻♂️ Anyway, great question and good eye. Glad to see you’re paying attention. 😉👍
Excellent Job! I really enjoy the start to finish with the great camera work, narration, lighting, and annotations in the editing. This is one of the best channels for practical CNC learning and how to cope with real-life experiences when encountering those setbacks that inevitably occur.
I read this and thought to myself, “Self, were you really trying to use a right handed brush??” So I checked the package…”For use only with the right hand. Failure to comply as been known to cause grain bleed and E.D. in the state of California.” Apparently, it’s also true in Arkansas… 😳
Hi, Is it just me or did I miss how you homed the Onefinity? I know you didn't turn it off and then back on so I assume you hit something on the screen to re-home. Could you share that? Thanks otherwise for the information. When you go over the tool setter and the second homing sequence whatever you do to home the Onefinity, on the masso screen is not shown.
I just double tapped the “Ready - Machine Ready” button on the Masso at the 11:20 mark in the video. It’s the only way I know of to manually home the machine.
Glad it was helpful! Sometimes I have to rewatch a video several times before it finally “clicks” with me. But I AM a caveman, so that’s to be expected. 😉
Good information. The bit wear is used in industrial woodworking. I work in a cabinet shop and they regularly use .75" EM and also send them out for sharpening. So when they get back from sharpening they will not measure as before. Thanks for the video.
Between the two, I’ve only used the PwnCNC tool setter, so I can’t really compare the two from personal experience. However, according to their website the PwnCNC metalworker tool setter has exceptional positioning accuracy with a tolerance of 0.001mm. Also it costs around $15 less than the Onefinity which doesn’t list any accuracy information. You can use my affiliate link to save an additional 5% off your order at PwnCNC. Thanks for watching! pwncnc.com/?ref=-KowKWxX6qaGK
HB60 Great job, I watch all your videos, you do such a great job with explaining and camera views. Thanks for doing that!!!!!! PS It's sad when I come to the end of the video and I am so intrigue! BUT you know what I do?? "go find another" LOL
I totally agree Terrapin!!! I love it when Marty doesn't cut that do the blooper reel and keeps it in. When you watch a video in the CNC world and every thing goes good, maybe sometimes, but not all the time. Hats of to you Marty,,"Stay real". LOL!!
Once again… Marty for the win! Was just about to hit the hay… saw this and had to go right to the shop and try it. Wouldn’t have slept otherwise… LOL. 30 secs later and my pendant E-stop works like a charm. Thanks!
That’s awesome, Michael! I was kicking myself for waiting nearly a year to finally dig into it and get the solution. I was almost embarrassed to post a video of such a simple fix, but I’ve had enough folks ask me about it to realize that it really was a common problem among us Cavemen. 😉👍
I literally just uploaded a new video for that about 10 mins ago! I guess I was reading your mind…. 🤔😄 Masso MPG Pendant E-Stop: 5 Minute Fix! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WdKDZwMqFD0.html
@@MitchellsWoodwork yeah I see your video just now but you say black wire estop input 1 where black wire go to ? . My masso touch not have black wire .mmmm
Ha!! That’s a very generous offer, but I’m gonna have to pass this time.😄 Your boy CJ Stroud ranking Aaron Rogers and Matthew Stafford ahead of Mahomes could come back to bite him in the butt someday. Pat definitely keeps receipts!! 🤣
Hey Mitch, I have had a oneinfinity original series bought in 2022 and I just ordered the Elite forman like yours. I love your journey from the unboxing until today as that's when I started watching you and subscribe. I have learn some good info, table size, etc to get things ready from you and also love how your honest you are on nothing always goes right to the CNC world. You make great videos and probable going to become a member soon but in the mean while buy yourself a cup of joe, I was going to say a bit but thats no more. HA! take care Dave
Thanks Dave!! I greatly appreciate your generosity! It’s awesome that you’ve been following my journey from the very beginning, and I’m grateful that you’ve stuck with me all this time! Thank you! 😊👍
Thanks! I didn’t do the original design for this badge. That’s waaay above my pay grade. This particular design was originally from another badge I made last year. When I get a badge job I have the customer send me a clear close up photo of the badge. Then I send the photo to a guy on Etsy (link below) that converts it to a .svg file that it’s usable in VCarve Pro. www.etsy.com/shop/ENGRAVINGGRAPHICS Also, check out Trey Wheatley on FB. I’m gonna try him next time. facebook.com/share/Rva4QFM8GbXmPwo9/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
It’s not a generic pendant. It’s branded as Masso and recommended by them for THEIR Masso controller. It should fit the newest version controller (G3) without modification.
I just purchased a table made by Infinity.....No, not Onefinity. It was only 48X48 but, had more bracing than Kreg and was a lot less money even after I enlarged it with 2X4's. Nice job enjoy you channel- Mick " The Project Dreamers "father daughter channel. My Infinity elite will arrive in a couple of weeks. I had a CNC I built in 2007 Joe4X4 so the transtion will be a little easer. I subscribed and liked!!!
Great, I hope the new table works out for you. I made my top 67”x 67” (or very close to that) and it is perfect for the Elite Foreman. Which model did you buy? I just now subscribed to your channel too! Thanks!
@@MitchellsWoodwork I purchased the Elite Foreman and a spindle from PWN. 1.5KW 110Volt air cooled. Funny, my table is 65Wide and 67 Long. I plan on putting plywood on the sides which should make the base stable. If not I too will add brackets.
@@mickkoldy1323 I'm sure adding plywood to the sides would help a lot. I considered doing that but I like having access to the bottom shelf. I did add 3/4" MDF to the left side of the table, but mainly so I'd have a place to mount my black box on the inside, and misc things on the outside, like my Masso MPG Pendant. Enjoy your new machine, brother! Don't forget I have several affiliate links available in my newer videos that can sav e you so money on bits and everything else.
@@MitchellsWoodwork I will use the affiliate links I need to order some bits. Can you tell me more about the MPG Pendant or do a video? I'm sure there would be interest given the Elite can't use a gaming controller. I had one on my old CNC, never really got used to it. Yet, the MPG pendant seems comfortable to use. The gaming controller is likely a generational thing.
@@mickkoldy1323 I’m way ahead of you there! Also, there’s a link to the Masso MPG Pendant in the description of that video. ⬇️ Installing A Masso MPG Pendant on Onefinity Elite Foreman CNC ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C33JxSxieD4.html
