Sir: you are clear and to the point and after watching your video for 5 minutes, I knew that you were the person I was looking for to help a novice like me decide on choosing a CNC router and learning software. just brilliant, Thank you, very much, you need to get paid for your work.
Thank you. Finally a video for beginners that a beginner can actually understand. Every ither video for beginners assumes the beginner knows far more than a true beginner actually does. I simply want to draw tge panels to make a dovetail joined wooden box and then cut the pieces out if a sheet of plywood. Thats all I want to learn for now but cant seem to find any video to show a beginner how to do it.
Great video. I assembled an MPCNC eight months ago and have watched a ton of CNC videos to build my proficiency with my machine. This is by far the best introduction video I've seen on the subject. In watching all these videos I've noticed one area that is seldom covered that might fit with your channel: interesting beginner projects created by knowledgeable people focused on one specific area, and using inexpensive materials, common router bits, and that mill in a relatively short time. I've had to create these kinds of projects for myself to learn and would have loved projects where I could compare and contrast my results with someone knowledgeable. I look forward to your future videos.
Hi Robert. Thanks for the suggestions! I do plan on doing several beginner projects to showcase the various CAM features/workflows. I'll definitely keep in mind the 'standard' bits and things so people aren't expected to go buy several items for one project :)
Have a good day Kevin Kennedy, I started learning solidworks to model 3d parts but as you know it was very complex as a beginner, but one day I found your youtube channel and saw that you have the tutorials for learning "Fusion 360 in 30 days" and as soon as I saw your first video, I was amazed by the very goog explanation and the part by part teaching, and because of that, I followed the videos and finished all that series, and now thanks to you, I can design all that I want to or need to and 3d print it and it is great!. Now I bought the 3018 chinese CNC and at the moment I´m using vectric aspire with it, but I think that it will be perfect to learn from you how to CNC directly from Fusion 360 as it looks something intimidating, so, please continue with this project it will be great something like a "Learn CNC in 30 days" or so and THANK YOU VERY MUCH for all the time and effort that you take to make this channel possible, not only for me but for all of us who watch your channel, you are a great great guy! Atte. Jorge
Very informative! I’m considering an education in cnc carpentry, but got sort of scared off thinking it was super complicated. Thank you for simplifying it :)
Lots of videos but this one made more sense to me a s BEGINNER... assume I (we) don't know anything about design to making sawdust, yet I'm building my own CNC.
This video is super informative. I haven’t yet built my cnc machine, but this helps a lot in terms of really understanding how they technically function and the software to start with. Gonna try creating some ideas I have and se show they pan out.
I have been contemplating getting a CNC as they really peak my interest, yet I really know absolutely nothing! In doing my usual research, I came across your video and found it so refreshing and informative as a total newb! You now have a subscriber and I look forward to beginning my journey with you!
It's really not hard once you learn a bit about it. Just take your time reading and watching videos, double check everything before you run a program and watch your first couple parts get cut.
nice video! good to clear alot of things for beginners ,and reduce the fear to own a CNC machine, i liked this very much, but 2.5D is something more advanced than you described! 2.5 D is close to 3D but with using the bit parameters and how deep can it go or behave into material in reference of the design or victors you made! Yet its a useful and awesome video! i wish i can explain things the way you did, when i train my clients! 👌👌👌👌👌
New sub here and excited to watch all the other videos on cnc’s. We are looking at buying one and I’m overwhelmed by all the info that makes not much sense. But your video has helped already.
Your definition of feed rate at 4:32 is likely to cause confusion. I am a machinist and when it comes to feed rate on a Mill it always referred to in either ipm (inched per minute) or mmps (millimeters per second) The machine interface will display this value while running. “Feed per rev“ is used on lathes where the tool rides on a carriage which is geared to the spindle. What counts is chip load, the amount each cutting tip (or flute) removes. On a lathe there is only one tooth so it is the same as feed per rev. On a mill the formula to find this is: Feed rate = rpm x number of flutes x chip load Common roughing chip load in steel is .008” on a mill. Many many variables to find a good chip load, rigidity of the machine being a huge factor.
This is true. Chip load has everything to do with getting the most life out of your cutting tool. What is seldom mentioned including this video is that the hobby machines are no way capable of running high enough feed rates or being built good enough( spelled rigidity) for a good chip load. Your tools will die a short life due to the heat.
Wow... it's wonderfull explanation... i hope you increase more tutorials for CAM and CNC Project....i always looking forward for your new video...👍👍i'm your subscribers from indonesian
complete noob to the cnc machine world and i just learned more in this 9 minutes than i have in the last couple days searching up videos on the matter. You've def made it very simple to understand with clear instructions on the process. I'm eyeing the onefinity or the ooznest workbee. Which do you think is the better buy? each have a couple months lead time.
This is the first time I've seen one of your videos and it is much more easier to comprehend than any other I've came across since purchasing my shapeoko back in 2019. Thank you for making it so understandable because I may be more knowledgeable than most people I personally know, but what they don't know is I don't learn the shit I know from people like Winston Moy lol. When I first came across him I almost started slobering trying to understand just WTH he was saying lol. You earned a like and sub from me and I will be watching more of your content.
I’m starting to be good in tinker cad and I’m going to buy the cheapest Amazon CNC Mill. All I want to do is cut custom graphite molds for pouring silver. Wish me luck
That was the easiest explanation I’ve heard. Thanks for the tips. I gave you a thumbs up and subscribed. I’m an old dog and hoping to learn new tricks!
This is a pretty good primer for the future desktop CNC hobbiest. It skipped over the Control part other than to very briefly discuss GRBL. I would like to have also seen LinuxCNC in there. Which is ideal for the hobbiest IMHO. Also how about as a next video a review of 100% free software toolchain products? The cost of software from the hobbiest can come as a shock.
As rudimentary as this video was, I think that you still missed some steps with setting up the router before cutting your piece. I don't know jack about these machines, but at the wood shop that I go to for working on my projects, we have a CNC machine there and the guy who has seemed to taken over using it without allowing the rest of us a chance to learn it gave me a a simple guidance outline. One thing was making sure that your router was centred on your project and that you set the depth for the surface of the piece before starting. I seemed to miss this here. I think that learning how to operate a CNC requires a hands-on approach along with a tutorial in order to get a full comprehension of its workings. JMO Cheers!
That's a great point! Thanks for sharing :) I didn't include anything machine specific, because as you pointed out - there are many additional variables to consider. This video was intended to help folks understand the basic process as to what's involved (software, machines, etc) so he or she can determine if they're still interested in getting a CNC machine. Happy new year!
Hello - I am totally new to all of this… I currently purchase my wooden kids toys from overseas manufacturer but want to learn myself, what things do I need to consider when purchasing a CNC? And thank you for your video…very helpful and plan to watch more!
Do you plan to cut any materials other than wood? If so, make sure to research the potential machines as some aren't powerful enough for all material types. You can get some pretty affordable machines to cut only wood.
@@ProductDesignOnline only wood . One more question… and forgive me I am very new to this. How do I know that the machine will cut the size pieces I need ? Okay 2 more…. What do I look for on the machine specs ? Thanks again!
@@NancyZ-x9i When looking at machines you should look for the 'cutting size' as that is often smaller than the listed 'machine size'. If you have the space, I would recommend getting at machine that is 4x4' so you can do half sheets of plywood, and other large boards. In terms of other specs, if you're doing mainly wood than you can't go wrong with most machines. What will be more important at that point is getting good endmills for cutting the wood, and replacing them if/when they get damaged. Cheers!
Great basic intro, although missing a gentle reminder that, however you're fixing your material in place, you should make sure things like clamps and screws aren't in the tool's path!
how do you tell the cnc where the material is in relation to the spindle? if you tell it to start moving from the center of the work area how do you tell it that the material is in the upper left corner?
I'm wanting to build my own diy router. I cant justify spending the money when I know that I can build it better in my own shop. It has been hard to settle on a configuration, with all the different options available.
Problem - Have designed a "shoe box" and have no problems machining the pocket from the top etc. BUT when I try to produce the g code to machine a pattern I have on the bottom of the box the post processor still wants to work from the top position. So how does one redefine the Z axis to machine the bottom? Your great videos have go me this far but I could not find an answer to this problem.
