I recently got a cnc/3d printer/laser burner haven't used it yet, thanks for the video I noticed it's hard to find cnc stls(?) Or information with out paying, is there a way to invert/reverse the stl? So instead of making a relief it'd be more like making a mold or cast
Nice video, James! I’ve especially appreciated you’ve pointed out the few legal/commercial aspects about dealing with these files once in one’s own hand. Unfortunately, there’s quite a confusion out there, many people are still convinced they can do anything they want with an .stl just because “it’s freely available on the internet” or ‘cause “I’ve bought it and now it’s mine”. As a 3D modeller, I can honestly say in many cases there could be nothing further from reality… Keep it up 👍
Exactly. People look for any excuse to make it work in their eyes, or anything they think is a loophole. I've argued with people before because they believe once they carve it into something it becomes their intellectual property 🙈
Thanks for the response, I don't have a machine yet but after looking at your videos( the best I've seen so far) I have been looking at the Fox Alien Masuter Pro but waiting for a good sale. I am in my 70's not looking to start a business just want to make things for kids and grandkids. Your site and response has been very helpful.
What kind of wood do you recommend for a 3d carving like this? Ive been experimenting (Just got my 3018 running) and only have Maple and cedar on hand. The carving process is leaving a lot of fiber sticking up on the edges of the work. Im also getting a lot of blowout when I try to leave part of the carving raised up above the bottom level.
the russian site has some amazing models but after 2hours of trying to become a member i gave up. couldnt find anywhere to log in. shame its not in english
Different software depend on what you want to achieve. For example you can create 3D reliefs in Carveco Maker+ but it's quite basic in comparison to something like Blender which is very powerful and free
Its a tricky one and I debated not including it. At least they openly state the files are sourced from elsewhere and do not charge for them and some of the files are taken from free sources anyway. Where as something like Etsy is clearly profiting from it's users selling stolen files, not all of them but ultimately makes it very difficult to find the original artist.
@@JamesDeanDesigns 3Dwave is also one of the better websites out there for base relief models. It’s definitely hard to come up with a list though. People just tend to hoard gigabytes of free files they’ll never use anyways. I use to be that person. Lol now it’s about quality models
Yes and no. Etsy is filled with stolen files and they do nothing about it. You have no cover or protection from them. At best you can ask for a refund but even that's difficult with digital files. At least places like Yeggi and Thingiverse, files usually come directly from the creator.
It’s hard to believe such a list was made without mentioning CGTrader. There are always free models to be found, and the ones that are paid for are top notch quality, made by serious modelers who design specifically for CNC. When I first started using it, I was a little skeptical of the payment system - I forget why - but I’ve since bought many models and have never had any issues. The thing that will be annoying for folks looking for only CNC models is that the site is not focused on that audience. There will be hundreds of thousands of models that are targeted towards the animation, video game and 3D printing markets too. Many of those models aren’t suited for CNC, but the search tools make it possible to largely filter a lot of that stuff out. They also have a system where the more you buy, the more credits you build up that result in discounts on future purchases.
Its a decent site and it is mentioned in my list on the blog but being a member of lots of CNC groups I can genuinely say it rarely gets mentioned in those. And I think that's partly because even on their own homepage they really don't cater for CNC. Also pretty pricey from what I've seen. They have the same models for 5x or 10x more than I can see on other sites.
@@JamesDeanDesigns I can’t comment on social media activity. I don’t have time for social media, personally - I do this full time for a living, and I’ve made more money using models on CGTrader than any other source, bar none. The fact that it is less known that the sites you listed, and mentioned less in CNC groups, is precisely why I bothered to comment about it. BTW, they have the same models priced higher than those other sites because those other sites steal those models from the actual creators, which you talked about, and sell them cheaper. That’s theft, and if you want to support that, that’s on you. That’s why on CGT, the licensing is so clearly spelled out by each of the creators, while on those other sites you have to give the disclaimer to not use your primary e-mail address, due to how shady they are…………..
