Did y'all know we have *4 channels* now? This main one, plus: 🎮 Evan and Katelyn Gaming ru-vid.com (us playing games and chatting, enhanced by epic editing and a heavy dose of memes) 🎙️ Evan and Katelyn Podcast ru-vid.com (chatting about life, RU-vid stuff, and playing games you can play along with) 😹 Evan and Katelyn Too ru-vid.com (still figuring this one out 😂)
hahaha right?! though now when you find yourself with a chance to access one, you have a starting place to approach it from! Otherwise chances are you would be like "that thing looks scary and dangerous." lol
Hey y'all! One additional quick tip: we recommend conventional (as opposed to climb) milling for machines like the x-carve or carvey (found in passes tab). Also, if there's enough interest, we could do a RU-vid Live walk-through of the process start-to-finish, answering questions along the way. Let us know if that's something you'd want, and if enough people are down, we're down! -E&K
justcruisin109 neat! If we get enough interest we can do the live thing 👍 In the meantime, there is more detail in the written tutorial that we linkes to in the description
Complete (but really interested) noob here. I think this video was really good at giving insight about the workflow y'all use. What I really wanted to see is how, from the last shot in this video where model is still on the carve bed, is the model removed from the bed. To me, it looked like it was still connected to the stock. Is the model still connected to the stock at the end of the carve job?
Man I don't own a CNC machine and have never even been in close proximity to one, but I found this video very enjoyable and informative. Way to go guys.
if you are inclined to spend time building it and learning the differences you could try getting a mpcnc, its about 700-800$ which is quite a bit cheaper than a premade one (at least any ive found of a reasonable size), however it does have limitations due to the materials but for wood its a more budget friendly option that with some love can be upgraded as time and money provide, if you have the funds though ive seen a ton of positive reviews for the X-carve so if you wanted to dive into it that would be a decent option
I know this is 3 years old and you guys probably won't see this but you should totally bring Kevin into your streams and throw back to this video since we are the Kevins. :D Is so cute!
I don't know who those deranged people are that gave you guys 111 dislikes, because this is the most helpful guide i've come across for getting started with my cnc. There was a section where i was a bit lost around the management of the cuts (the 3d adaptive clearing), but that's mainly because I'm working with a simple 2d cut. I eventually got it. Again, this is the best guide for beginning with cnc's on youtube. Thank you.
I finished my CNC build last fall, just in time to make everyone signs for Christmas. They were a big hit, but now I'm ready for some 3D or at least 2.5 D and Fusion 360 ! It's been a little more than two years since you made this video and Fusion 360 has changed names and locations of things you point out in your video - so that adds to the challenge. You make it look so easy - Wish me luck!
I just bought a cnc and i was just searching around for some good tutorials for making my models/whatever they are called. I have been familiar with 3d printing for a while and thought why not do woodworking with the cnc so i use fusion 360 some.. and can i tell you how OVERLY excited i was when i found this EvanAndKatelyn video... Super hype!
I am quite uncertain which is the cutest - Kevin, the cat or you guys as a couple. Whichever it is, this is an amazing and helpful video. And it is highly appreciated by a CNC total noob such as me.
Wow. Out of the hundreds of videos I've watched, this was the most lay men's video I've seen for a total and I do mean total newbie. You have a subscriber
"The devil is in the details" You apologized for the screen shots but it was within those shots and your dialog that I learned about "additional offset". I have been fighting the cutter not going to the base of the part for some time and couldn't find out why. You saved me! Thank you for the screenshots and the step by step to understand why I was having an issue that most would see as "elementary".
Totally agree! It's what we were most excited about when we got our CNC and think it's often worth the deeper dive to get the fine control over your CNC. Once we had it figured out we knew we had to share it with as many people as we can :)
Great work Evan & Katelyn! I am amazed at how the Fusion 360 interface has changed (and actually - it's not for the better - the old interfaces were nicer.) You should maybe consider doing a re-make with the latest interface.
This was a fantastic tutorial! The CAM stuff in fusion was SUPER intimidating after only using easel for things so far, but you guys broke it down clearly and it seems way more doable :)
Saw you guys tease this on Instagram and have been patiently waiting for the upload, tutorial did not disappoint, thank you guys so much! Exactly what I needed :)
Thank you! It was a labor of love but we're proud of how it shaped up! Already have some props we might want to carve, but realllly need to step up our painting game. A painting booth is on our project ideas list, a compressed air sprayer is on our shopping list, and a lot of your videos are on our to watch list lol :D
Thank you for the tutorial. I really liked your style for explaining things: First you explain the concept without showing how to do it, and then you show step by step how to do it. Very few people explain things like this, making the explanations sometimes tedious.
Thank you! We came at it from a combination of someone very comfortable in 3D programs (Evan) and someone just learning them (Katelyn) so I think that helped us present it in what we hope is an easier to digest way!
I'm a newbie on CNC cam world but this tutorial helped me a lot! I learned lot of new things, made mistakes but now all work better! Thanks for sharing! :)
super good tutorial! I've owned cnc for +5 years but just recently got it to my garage (used to have it where I worked) now need to but it to good work! like your style!
+Bruce A. Ulrich thank you! That last pass we did, at first when it was running we thought it was air carving bc we couldn't see any dust coming off. Then we realized it was just a suuuuuuuupee fine later coming off. We can thank that for the nice finish!
@@EvanAndKatelyn - Choice! Bro-nnection confirmed...Tell Evan, the key to the super-secret man-fort is underneath the flower-pot behind the tool-shed, to the left of the Porsche. You're pretty rad too, Katelyn. It's a Crew-nnection, if you know a martial-art, or have experience with lasers! ;)
nice tutorial... i just wish I had finished my cnc machine already, but since I binge watched you channel I decided to build the casing for the electronics out of resin instead of plain 3d printing it. Still after the resin-time and everything is in place your video will come in handy for sure
i don;t have any of these types of machines so i just look at this video as an informative one so thank you i guess you do learn something new everyday:)
YAYY! That's what we were hoping to do, make it interesting enough for people who don't have a CNC but informative enough for those who do. We've been so buried in this video it was hard to see if that's what we made but really glad to hear :D
Resin time is great and the more active build processes are easier to make a storyline for, but I've gotta say that I was happy to see an E&K video when starting to learn more about CAM and CNC routers. It was also wild not to see my name amongst the patrons... it's been a lonnnng time since that's happened :)
That is really cool. I have been impressed with computers controlling machines ever since I saw the first one about 30 years ago. My son and I keep discussing building a CNC router, but we would have to be able to cut steel with it and we don't really have the room. We have also discussed adding CNC to one of the mills. We built a 4'x9' CNC plasma table a couple of years ago. It will cut 1/2" thick steel with plasma and 1"+ with oxy'acetylene. We recently built in the capability to rotate and cut up to 6" pipe.
Hi guys! Happy New Year! Great tutorial! (I can tell that took quite a bit of effort to produce!) I found several good pieces of information regarding CAM in Fusion 360. Although I have a few years experience with my CNC using RhinoCAM, I’m currently learning Fusion 360. So, thank you for the helpful tips!!
Hey Bernie! Happy new year to you too :D Nice that makes us super happy because we were trying to hit a broad range of skills and you're really good with CNC stuff! DEFINITELY a fan of Fusion 360. Each piece of software has it's quirks and things I'd like to change but think it's probably my fav right now. Wish they handled joints (or mates) a little different but it's a small thing
i follow this chanel for a few years just for the funny videos, im so glad to find a tutorial of you two now i need to understand how the f i can use this thing xddd
Hey. I'm enjoying the fun and encouraging nature of your channel. I'm just entering the world of cnc. This video is inspiring in the sense it's taking the overwhelming learning curve and breaking it down to simple step by step procedures. Thanks and keep up the awesome videos.
Aww thanks so much Ralph, that makes our day!! Definitely took the two of us to do that. We bounced ideas back and forth a ton and since I have some experience with it and Katelyn was new to CNC and CAM it really worked out well. Have like... 5 videos part way done right now but feel like we're finally catching up to the curve and can't wait to share more! - E
Really liked this video, I've been wanting to get a CNC at some point and been watching you guys for a while now. It's too bad this type of thing wasn't more popular, you're really good at asplaining this kinds of stuff!
Your video is exactly what I was looking for, and the content, quality, and speed are exceptional. Well well done. I normally don't subscribe unless absolutely need to but I had to like and subscribe to support you guys and because I would absolutely love to see other videos from you two. Thank you so much, you're awesome. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for the great content! Doing a ton of research on cnc and 3D printers when we, wifey and I, stumbled upon one of your videos. Great stuff! Learned a bunch.
Thanks for your helpful information. I'm still trying to select a program to use as there are so many. Your smiles are infectious. I smile through most of your information... Thanks!
You know you’ve been watching a RU-vidr way too much when you start getting recommended stuff you’ve already watched and stuff from three years ago and back
Thanks guys!! This was very helpful and I need to watch it a couple more times as well as look at the written article. Will you be doing a CAD tutorial in the future? I know there's plenty out there but I like how you guys present it. Thanks again!!
Honestly, this is a fantastic display of what Fusion 360 can do and how it isn't as overwhelming as it may appear to new users. If people complain about the style of your video tutorials, they need to realize that your delivery is fantastic. Thank you so much for this tutorial it proves without a doubt, that if I am going to run a CNC subsection of my business that it is well worth the investment to get Fusion 360!
Well my wife and I just subscribed! She wants an X-carve and I’m loving this video! I have a bit of experience in Fusion 360 since I work with 3D printers. I’d love a more in-depth Fusion360 tutorial. In the comments you guys answered what I’ve been trying to find! Can the X-Carve handle 3D like this. Just realized that it’s not the machine it’s the software used! So we’ll be purchasing our X-carve tonight! Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I have an OX CNC waiting to be assembled, this video helps with the software part. Plus you guys have awesome chemistry. Edit: Subscribed :)
+Congrue Woodworks thank you! The software (and assembly!) can be a little intimidating, so happy to help in any way we can. And thank you for the sub! Happy to have you in our little corner of RU-vid 😊😊
That's some great tutorial-ing guys. I love the breakdown of phases of the whole process. Very comprehensive and informative. That accompanied by your charm; it's no wonder your channel has grown so fast ;) Keep it coming!
+Do It thank you so much! We definitely put a lot of extra time and effort into this one to try to break down an often-intimidating process. We appreciate the kind words and encouragement!
This was a lot. And I don't really think I know any more. Lol. EXCEPT... That I totally feel like I can open up the programs and the files and follow along. I will definitely be doing that. May have to check out the tutorial on your website. But this feels doable now. Can't wait to make a Kevin of my own 😍. (😂😂😂 I've been laughing at Kevin the whole time... That's my husbands name!)
+Tommy Kronholm thank you! And that's super exciting, theres a lot you can do with Fusion. Especially with a CNC which you should totally get! We've been trying to think of more and more ways to use the CNCs as part of our side business selling products so that we can share various ways people can use them to pay for themselves
EvanAndKatelyn I’m putting money aside right now for one! First thing I’d use it for is sign writing stencils. Have you thought about creating eyes and a mouth for Kevin? Maybe made from a coloured acrylic which could be glued in? This could be an example of component manufacture and assembly possibilities?
Tommy Kronholm we hadn't thought about that but that would be cool! Excited to try more material mixing like that now that we have a way to super accurately cut multiple types of materials. We have a video coming up where we make a cheeseboard with walnut and corian and we get a super perfect fit, it's so satisfying
EvanAndKatelyn It would have to be a glow in the dark material for Kevin 😀 The cool thing is you’ll already have the hole dimensions, it’s just a case of creating the new parts in Fusion and carving them out. I see a future where a cnc and 3D Printer work together in creating some awesome products. I’ll keep an eye out for the video guys!
Great video guys. I'm downloading a few free CAD/CAM programs to get used to the learning curve there before I purchase the machine. Great walk through. Definitely sign me up as someone who would love to see a more in depth video as well.
This was a really great tutorial! I haven't done really any cam yet, but I have been meaning to. Also, now you should design and 3D print Kevin a body :D
excellent job! you guys integrated the patreon feedback wonderfully!!! I totally feel like I could follow along! One of your best videos yet! MOAR LYK DIS PLZ!
Looking around youtube, there's definitely a need for content of this production quality for topics like these. So few have this combination of pacing, hd footage, screenshots, and a how-to guide.
Loved this ❤! Would love to see the 3D modeling part of Kevin. I generally only 3D model my projects as I don't have any CNC but would love to own one at some point.Great video👍.
Sweet!! Thanks so much! We're actually thinking of doing a live event showing the whole process from start to finish so make sure you have notifications on to catch it. We'll also announce it on our socials too :D
I really needed this video. One feedback though. I listen at night while family is in bed. With ear buds the heavy beat of the base in the music bangs hard on the ears. When it's loud enough to hear you talk I get alternate of you talking and then boom boom.
Thank you! If you haven't already, we'd recommend playing in fusion and easel first and creating a couple starter designs - that way you have a project to start with 😁😁
I set the bottom 0 as always, in this way I have one Gcode and I process the material from two sides (gives a pause before the other side and turns it manually) It comes out perfectly. I set the control program so that it always retracts the tool when turning it on, only then it goes sideways so it doesn't hit anything (it moves back so high that the frame itself hangs on it a bit lower).
This is fantastic, I have designed a wood burning tip with my logo that I am going to have machined out or brass on my friend's CNC (thanks to the inventables gift card you guys gave me, which I used to get a bunch of bits). I've been trying to figure out the CAM part and this makes it much more accessable. One question I had, do you use just one bit when you are carving something out or do you switch bits based on the specific path you are doing? Is there anything specific you need to do or know when swapping bits in the middle of an operation? Also, with Easel (or Fusion), when doing fine corners, is it easy to setup the path for a V bit to get nice sharp corners (as they also have to move in the Z access, if I'm making any sense)?
We haven't done anything with multiple bits but there are most likely a few ways to do it. The easy way I know will work is to export the g-code for each toolpath independently and swap, using the same home point. My guess is that if you have multiple tools, Fusion will export something to pause, but I'm not sure how Easel will handle it. Something to look into for sure. For the fine corners with a V bit I didn't actually know so I created the tool and did a test. Looks like engrave is the answer and it works great! i.imgur.com/6l4fRYT.gifv (I made a little GIF of the demo) - E
And this is one of the reasons I love you guys, not only do you answer the questions, you go out of your way to test the answers and create nice little graphics. Thank you Evan, you are awesome!
Speaking from general experience with g-code and metal cnc machines, you can have the head return to home and pause, until you hit the go button on the machine again. This would allow you to change out the head without creating multiple tool paths or g-code printouts.
Thanks so much Lars, still so much to learn but it's been a ton of fun! I've shared Fusion 360 with a few professional machinists and programmers and they can't believe what it can do. Thank you guys for making this accessible to so many people! -E
EvanAndKatelyn I did. I’m currently trying to figure out the best and easiest way on how to get something on the router so I can pass this on to some youth at a space I work at so this is really helping!
Really awesome E&K! 👍👍 You made everything a lot more understandable and gave me enough confidence that if I had the equipment I could make Kevin a third cousin from NY named Anthony 😁 .... Also, thanks for the tips! 💡💡👊👊
