Learned a lot from this video, using the cnc to make a template and cutting only deep enough to be able to use a flush bit to finish after the jigsaw cut, thumbs up for sure!
Great video, very professional woodworking and video production. I have a glass top but no base. Have kept the top for years but now ready to give making the base a go. Can I buy off you a digital plan for the base so I can take to a CNC supplier that can cut me a template. I am in Australia. Thanks
Thanks! Sure, I’ll give you the digital files. My website is in the description and you can find my email there. Contact me and I’ll email you the file.
Great work and video! It's always interesting to see how you come up with different solutions to complete the build. I like the observer and maker video perspectives, too. It makes for a fun to watch video.
Thank you so much for the well produced video and thoughtful workflow ideas. I am thinking of buying the X-carve pro myself after playing around with the small one.I was wondering about two things in the video: Wouldn't it be faster having the CNC cut out the table top shape all there way rather than using the jigsaw and flush cut router setup? Same with the legs? Wouldn't the X-carve be faster? Also I was wondering if you could tell me how you exported your Sketchup design into Easel. I used the Face svg extension in the past, but the dpi settings on Sketchup and Easel are different and I had to scale in Easel, which wasn't precise. Also somehow I ended up with some slightly oval circles...
Hello, Thanks a lot for checking out the video. I definitely could have let the CNC cut the entire piece, but I think it is actually quicker to just let it define the shape and then finish it with a hand router. Also, I don't think I had a long enough bit to cut through the entire thickness. I use a plug-in called FlightOfIdeas for SVG export. It is a plug-in that someone has modified a bit from the version that is available in the extension warehouse. I am happy to share it with you, but it only works with Sketchup 2017 which is what I use. Let me know if you're interested. Also, If you do make a purchase from Inventables, I would really appreciate it if you used my affiliate link. I have added it to the description of the coffee table video. It can help support the channel. Thanks a lot and let me know if you're interested in the SVG plug-in. Joe-
Thank you for clarifying.Yes, I will certainly try to use your link if I end up buying the tool. I am planning to use it mostly to manufacture structural cabinet boxes with lots of holes. The typical Euro style base cabinet box has ninety two 5mm holes. I have read that CNC's are not very good at drilling small holes, so I am still not sure if the XCarve Pro is going to work out for my business. I still have a copy of Sketchup17, so yes, the link would be great.
Sorry for the delay. here is the plugin for SVG export. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cb5qxg3tcemh6rnht4zns/FlighOfIdeas.rbz?rlkey=yeb42krwomcfexfa3jtnax5qt&dl=0 Thanks!
