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Desk Build Upgrade! - Learning My New 2021 X-Carve

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In this video, we use the brand new 2021 X-Carve to upgrade my desk!
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@JevanHorn 2 года назад

in the future use a chisel or a jigsaw to cut away the wood bridges that are left from cutting to make it a little easier and less chance of tear out when you pop out the pieces.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Great tip! Appreciate it man. And I've been looking for an excuse to get a cordless jigsaw, so maybe this is it!

@necrojoe 2 года назад

@@ZacBuilds Honestly, a jig saw is overkill. Just a small pull saw, or like he said, a chisel. Put it on a backer board, and one solid *thwack* with a wooden mallet and a chisel, and you're golden. Or, an oscillating multi-tool with aplunge cut blade is good, too, with a backer board.

@jp8479 2 года назад

Use your favorite tool, the multi tool. Do not make the tab thinner. It could get loose while cutting due to the forces

@offwhitemke 2 года назад

That part was unpleasant to watch.

@LinkWulluf 2 года назад

Or even a fresh razor blade in a box cutter can score of the top layer enough got that punch out doesn't have that level of tear out.

@tedwingate 2 года назад

Generally you score the tabs with a utility knife to remove the parts.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Appreciate the tip Edward! I'll make sure to do that in the future!

@jorgeluis1361 2 года назад

Dude I just discovered you recently and I'm having so much fun binging your vids.

@sebastiendesormeaux1853 2 года назад

I would suggest putting a little felt like fabric to bottom and to the side to not scratch and dampen the lens / laptop.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Maybe you didnt see the entire video? I did put felt on the laptop brackets. That's a good idea for the lenses though. I was less concerned with those ones, because they all have soft plastic hoods that protect the bodies, but I think the felt would make for a better looking and even more functional setup. Thanks for the suggestion!

@sebastiendesormeaux1853 2 года назад

@@ZacBuilds LOL, I did now. OK maybe I jumped the gun on that comment. Though, I'm glad to see, great minds think alike. Have a good one, and keep the awsome content.

@SpencleyDesignCo 2 года назад

Loved the format of this video, Zac! Making me super jealous of the CNC! :)

@Braddy_Daddy 2 года назад

Genius idea mounting cnc to wall. Haven’t seen that before

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Thank you!

@Zippy3435 2 года назад

you could add a roll out shelve above the lenses for other things like batteries and other smaller equipment

@thegxpguy 2 года назад

if you ever get a new lens you could make a slide out shelf in the same drawer cabinet, double the walnut plywood and make your own walnut edge banding, doubling the plywood should give you enough depth so the new lens wont rattle around, this is assuming it wouldn't be a super long lens since you're limited on height.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Love this idea Allen! I'll definitely keep that in mind because despite what I said in the video there are a couple of lenses that I have my eye on haha.

@scottaquilina9496 2 года назад

One of the things which may have have had an impact on your engraving is the possibility that the waste board isn’t parallel to the router. Get a flattening bit and run it over the whole lot at a 1mm pocket until you’ve surfaced the whole waste board.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Thanks for the info Scott! I'll definitely be doing that.

@realVertiqo 2 года назад

this

@kermitpurcell6432 Год назад

Love your channel! As a LG OLED user just wanted to drop some tips to avoid burn in. Have your taskbar automatically hide, black desktop background only, and get rid of all desktop icons. It definitely takes away from the aesthetic but those items are high risk. Regardless, looking forward to more amazing content. You've inspired a drawer mounted & water-cooled PC build.

@Kcustom216 2 года назад

Tips: Buy extra bits because you will break them 😆 Buy another plastic insert for the dust boot. Make sure you level your spoilboard. Always, always check the preview for random tool paths. Buy a battery operated screwdriver if you stick with the stock clamps.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Awesome tips, thank you Karl! I'll do all of those for sure. Especially that battery operated screw driver for the clamp, that's huge!

@jamesbarisitz4794 2 года назад

The sky's the limit. Workshop tool caddies on wheels would be an interesting challenge to think outside of a box on wheels. Some slot and tab joints ? Finger, or dovetails? All a pain if you do them any other way than cnc. Bring on the projects, this looks like something right up your street for rapid prototyping or models of larger projects. A Dremel tool bit stand with levels. Accurate holes! 😃

@fstoll3 2 года назад

I would add colored epoxy or even just paint the lettering on your camera lens drawer insert.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Neat idea for a version 2.0

@michaelcostello906 2 года назад

A v-bit carves between the lines, so changing the depth does nothing. Making wider text makes it carve deeper because the gap between the lines is wider. Separately, If you're using plywood that you know is flat, yet your text isn't equal across your piece, your spoilboard is likely not flat. Maybe you did that off camera? If not, you'll need to for sure. And you'll need to again over time as you carve into it and as your table flexes.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Appreciate the info Michael. I didnt make any adjustments off camera, just got lucky on that second attempt. I've been doing some research since making this video and it definitely seems like I need to surface my spoil board. So I'll be doing that ASAP. Cheers

@TheSevenCircle 2 года назад

On the lenses drawer, I would put a small layer of foam I think the small rattle would no longer be a issue. Idk if you did this or not afterwards or even that you a considering putting foam in it.

@jcboland79 Год назад

Recently found your channel and loving the videos. It’s great to see the amazing results and you’re not afraid to show your mistakes and lessons along the way! 👍

@matenemeth85 2 года назад

That was one of the smoothest sponsor transitions I've seen

@Ahnii 2 года назад

About the text problems i have some ideas: The angle on v bits limits your max depts on a given width because if this geometrie given the same text size you can carve deeper with a sharper angled v bit than with a wider angled on, you are using quit the wide angle on your v bit which propably is why its not really working as you intended, also check if your board is flat if your z is higher then the board where you are carving it wont work

@patrickguest2762 2 года назад

you need a smaller angle v bit !the 90 deg ones dont cut small text well because the text would have to be huge for any meaningful depth of cut

@kamranjutt5667 2 года назад

Great Video Zac! The useful idea is to hide the PC and all cables mess.

@FernandoGavinho 2 года назад

I think a good addition to the organizer would be to add that velcro to the lens holes too. Would protect the wood from the lens (anmd the lens from the wood) and minimize the sliding even further

@giovantheunissen7234 2 года назад

Discovered your channel yesterday. I am really enjoying it so far. thanks for all the great videos!

@aaronkuhaulua5580 2 года назад

Surfacing your spoil board will help parallel the X and Y axis to the gantry.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Ya, I've been some research on this since making this video. I'll definitely do that in the near future. Appreciate the time man!

@aaronkuhaulua5580 2 года назад

@@ZacBuilds I appreciate your time! And all your hard work making content. Love your work.

@JohnathanNeuls 2 года назад

You can chop the tabs flush with a chisel & mallet while it's still on the bed. Waaaaaay easier (and cleaner!) than breaking 'em out in mid-air.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Great tip Johnathan! Much appreciate man!

@benjaminbryer 2 года назад

Man! I loooove your videos so much! This is just so good. Makes me wanna build something hahaha Keep it up!

@SexManNordin Год назад

You could have placed a thin foam layer at the bottom of the drawer where you store your camera lenses. This would have provided cushioning in case they rattled or if the drawer or desk was accidentally bumped.

@zeus.edwards2662 2 года назад

with the cnc wait till you start to experiment with programs that you type in measurements of shapes or what you are drawing, like AutoCAD or i actually use adobe illustrator, turn the ruler on, make a layer for measurement points and another layer for shapes etc and get to making stuff while keeping in your head how you want to cut it out, like solid shapes vs thin outlines etc then save as an svg. so using illustrator for logo work it can be saved for engraving work or cut-outs.

@hunterdail 2 года назад

hey so this might help address your depth of cut with the engraving bit but me and some friends got a shapeoko and we were having the depth of cut problem with precison milled aluminum so we found we had to basically do a full flat pass over a majority of the work surface so that it was flush to the machine, idk how much it might help but definitely something to look into!!

@Fragment38 2 года назад

This is amazing! So cool watching you using the CNC machine! I'm so jealous of your desk and also really like the wood artwork on your wall. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching and the kind words :)

@Olav529 2 года назад

entertaining to watch! i really like that table, sad im not such a big fan of wood working and all that, sounds amazing to make whatever type of furniture you want anytime you want😂 great vid man!

@taleg1 2 года назад

The lense drawer had a lot of empty space over the lenses, so why not design something like what small Jewelry boxes do by folding outwards to let you access the bottom. In this case you could design something that moved away from where you are sitting for easy reach to both level of lenses.

@ToolShow 2 года назад

Been waiting for this vid! Love the vertical drawer, and can't wait to see the completed dock setup. Will you be mounting your dock on the desk, so you can utilize SD slots and temporary USB devices? Love the lens organizer too. I had yet to think of using the CNC to "label" things. I'm gonna try that! Also, we chose to get a Shapeoko instead of X-Carve, so I don't think we're allowed to be friends Zac. :) Have a great weekend!

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Hahaha oh no, is this the wedge that drives us apart!? Ya once I get the thunderbolt 4 dock installed my plan is to have everything on the desk be able to switch between my desktop in 1 drawer and the laptop in another at the flip of a switch. I might also need to get something called a KVM to switch some of the devices. It'll be work, but I've got it all planned out haha. Thank for watching!

@tobiasmaierlfbg 2 года назад

For the carving of the lense measurements: Since the bit for engraving is angled it seems like it couldn't get deeper without automatically enlarging the letters. Maybe that was the max depth for this bit in order to get your desired lettering size.

@neerajtiwari7800 2 года назад

whole desk setup tour please

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

It's coming! 😀

@keolaannino5691 2 года назад

Great video, thanks for sharing! I'm not familiar with the X-Carve's Easel Software but have some CNC experience with Mastercam. In Mastercam you can set a break-through setting so that your cuts will break through the material based on the setting of your choosing. So for example, if your material is 3/4" thick you can tell the software to break through the material .015" past your material thickness. If Easel has this option it would be good to use it for two reasons, one is so that you don't have to struggle with getting the cutouts out of your material and two you won't ruin the spoil board by cutting too deep past your material. Also, a good sharp chisel should make quick work of removing the tabs that are left behind. Again, great video and really enjoy watching the learning process.

@zloungeact 2 года назад

Awesome work.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Thanks man!

@DimitrisTsirofidis 2 года назад

You need to flatten your spoilboard with a surface bit so you'll have the same height everywhere on your spoilboard :)

@beckmann930 2 года назад

Nice Work Man!

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Thank you! Much appreciated :)

@jorgeantonio8293 2 года назад

Hey... can you make a video about your new "monitor" ? How is the experience of using a big TV as a pc monitor.... 😁

@SchysCraftCo. 2 года назад

Very nice video this week Zac. This turned out very well there. Can't wait to see more videos. Very nice update to your work space. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work zac. Keep making. God bless.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Thanks Jared! I've already got a few more project planned for it that I'm quite excited about. Can't wait to share with you and everyone else :) Thanks for watching and you're support!

@SchysCraftCo. 2 года назад

@@ZacBuilds you're welcome.

@stillgray 2 года назад

The future of this channel just got more exciting. Looking forward to your next projects.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Haha I think so too! Cheers man

@sera404 2 года назад

Next job is to change it so you can convert to a standing desk at any time haha

@billymacmakes 2 года назад

Great new tool for the shop! I'm sure you'll find many more uses for it. Looking forward to seeing how it plays into your design and execution. Have a great holiday!

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Thanks Billy! I've already got some fun stuff planned for the future. Thanks for watching and the kind words. Hope you have a great holiday too!

@blomproductions Год назад

Today we got a Peter McKinnon intro

@ryanrothenburger9115 2 года назад

I love your content!

@its9429 2 года назад

I have learned so much from your channel, great info on the CNC process. I think I would want a way to hold the material down without the tabs. I'm guessing that involves some sort of negative air system under the work surface. ??

@ArpadBuildsThis 2 года назад

This video is so useful! When I build a desk upgrade for myself, I will definitely do this! Great video Zac!

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Nice man! I'm excited to see what you do with your desk, I know it's a lot of work, but once you get it all setup it'll be a tool that will help you make videos even faster.

@KwamenaA 2 года назад

Love the videos/content! Ps. if your lavalier is omni directional you can just point it downwards to avoid muffling it :).

@Rudyparnica 2 года назад

Love the video!

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Thanks Rudy!

@iantmcampbell 2 года назад

Great video, amazingly cool shirt!

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Oh you!

@MichaelBuilds 2 года назад

Awesome video! I want an X Carve soooo bad! LOL. I love how incredibly creative you got with that desk. I seriously don't understand why your channel has not blown up yet?! I know I've said it in the past but I strongly admire your cinematography skills. I am striving to get to your quality with my channel. Keep it up Zac!

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Thanks Michael! All I can say is that RU-vid is a tough nut to crack haha. But I'm plugging away at it one video a time and having fun while I do it. Seriously though man I really appreciate the kind words, I work hard on these videos so it's nice to know that other people appreciate what I do. Cheers!

@pawekowalik7826 Год назад

Are you selling your furniture or you doing it only for yourself. Thanks

@arnavg677 2 года назад

Zac, love your content. You should definitely have many more subs!

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Thanks Arnav! I appreciate it man, hopefully with time my video will find more people haha, RU-vid is a tough platform to grow on sometimes.

@dustinwolfe2330 2 года назад

this is great looking forward to on the desk and your next project

@falsehero2001 2 года назад

Won’t the laptop drawer need ventilation?

@theniklaslundgren 2 года назад

About the carving depth error, was the clamp in the way? It looked like it.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

No, the clamp didn't affect the carve, at least not in anyway I could see.

@nighma 2 года назад

Hey Zac! Love your style and builds! This is amazing. I was wondering how do you do to know how much material you will need for a project. May be it will be cool to make a video about it ?

@scodino 2 года назад

Hey Zac this is pretty cool. What is your go to place in GTA to get hardwood? I’m getting into wood working as a hobby but I wanna get better options than just Home Depot.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Thanks Eduardo! My go to wood spot is called Century Mill, it's up in Stouffville, so it's a bit of a drive but worth it for the selection. They've got basically everything and everyone who works there is super nice. If you bump into the owner, Chris, tell him I sent you haha.

@scodino 2 года назад

@@ZacBuilds thanks! That actually will work for me really well. I’m in East Markham, I’m like 10 min from that place. I’m just a software developer trying to get out of the computer sometimes. Keep up with your videos, I really have a good time watching them.

@thomashendricks9774 2 года назад

This is my first video of yours, I'll go back and watch the desk build. However I do have a question and I apologize if it is answered in the other video. Did you design and build that vertical draw with turning it into a laptop dock specifically? I love the idea of having a laptop draw, especially having it be vertical.

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

Good question Thomas, I actually had plans to transform that drawer into a rack of hard drivers for my PC, that's contained in the next drawer over. But in the end I decided to setup all my storage remotely in a NAS, so that drawer sat unused for about a year until I dreamt up this idea haha

@thomasbeaulieu3714 2 года назад

Hello! I was wondering about your desk chair? It looks so good! What is it?

@j.c.withers 2 года назад

I've been digging through his videos trying to figure this out too. It look incredible!

@thomasbeaulieu3714 2 года назад

@@j.c.withers It's the « COVE Office chair » from structube. Found it ;)

@adrianzaharia8885 2 года назад

What monitor/tv do you have there? :D

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

It's an LG CX48

@globaltv2984 2 года назад

How much was the machine?

@ZacBuilds 2 года назад

My particular config, after shipping, and all the bells and whistles it's a little over $3000. But they've got a lot of options so the price starts lower than that.

@blazbohinc4964 2 года назад

Yeah, that poor airflow fan has NO chance of creating enough negative pressure to pull any air through the drawer. I estimate at least 20-30% reduction in cooling performance of the laptop, especially since it's closed and because it has the exhaust directed downwards. Heat rises, gets pulled back into the chassis... you see where this is going. Looks good, but that's about it.

@jarnohulkko6744 2 года назад

👍👍👍

@kurtc3683 Год назад

Love the video. But as an I.T. professional you are killing your laptop with heat. Doesn't look like your airflow is very good. Just a friendly warning.