I just watched the outtakes at the end. I like those because they show the real world - you apparently had several do over's and I assume that includes dimensioning and gluing up new panels each time. Without these outtakes, the rest of us might get depressed when things like this go wrong and we feel like idiots because the content creators did not seen to have any problems. Thanks for the honesty.
I almost hit stop when I thought your video was over and then I saw the real ending lol. Thank you for putting that in there because it makes me feel better about myself.😁
What fun...! Thanks for sharing. It was great watching the out takes as well. Things do not always go as planned. When you started to screw in the hanger I laughed right out loud.... I have been there. GREAT SHOP....!
I don't normally watch videos with CNC projects as I know I will never be able to afford one, and I am somewhat envious of those who can. However, since it is your video and the thumbnail looked interesting I decided to watch it and I am glad I did. Great video and great result. I do enjoy your snarky brand of humour and love the out takes where things go wrong. Allows me some relief about my mistakes and pure misfortunes. I do hope you enjoy your CNC and make many great projects with it. Having cut some lettering on a scroll saw, I know I could probably replicate your sign with a scroll saw, but at a huge time overhead.
Love the witty commentary, and the skill you use to make your projects. Some folks have the skills but don’t have the ‘voice’ to keep people engaged. You sir, have both in spades..
This is honestly a perfect video for someone wanting to work with a CNC. It shows it's capabilities, it's limitations, things you need to look out for, what can go wrong, and what the end result can end up being. Awesome work man.
Hello Drew, Soon as I see a notification from Fishers shop I know the next few minutes are gonna be a joy and never wasted. Thing I like about you Drew is you don't aspire to grandure. You do great content but that content is no more than you wanting to share your experiences, triumphs and hickups with your friends as if we were all there with you in your basement. That's what makes your vidz so special. Ive been following other folk on here from when they first started putting out their content and while they were small I enjoyed everything they put out. Now they are getting huge I still follow them but the magic has gone, that down to earth by the seat of your pants affair has gone. Its now all about getting the top of the range kit and how it works. They are now just sponsored platforms for the big brands to showcase their products. 😖😞 So Drew, if it ain't broke don't fix it, keep doing what you do, how you do it and we'll be there with you as long as you want us there. Thanx for everything you're a star. Your friend in the basement, Alec
Thanks so much for those kind words, Alec! I'm so glad that's the feeling that my videos give because that's exactly what I've been striving for. Thanks again! :)
I watched this when it first came out. Didn't have a CNC machine but like your videos so much I watched it anyway. Fast forward to today. We ordered the new version of the X-Carve 1000. I remembered your video so just watched it again. The pen jig mounted on the side of the spindle is a brilliant idea. The whole project came out beautifully. Your process is very easy - and enjoyable - to follow. The outtakes are great, showing that everyone experiences hiccups in their work. Thanks so much for this great video. And we are very excited to start working with our new X-Carve! (Munches on some pretzel-shaped veggies while writing this comment)
Learning how to use this hardware now along with the easel software. Very simple to use and above all affordable. Great video hope to see some more project from you. Keep up the vids
Loved your video and your outtakes in the end made me feel so much better about myself. I often feel like I’m the only one who has hiccups with my X-Carve and your honesty in sharing your own is refreshing!
Love the sign and the process -- a few things I've learned since my 1st few attempts with inlaying - since you are already using Easel - use it's built in "inlay" function and specify the bit size - it will automatically adjust your pieces (positive and negative) to add the required curved corners so you don't have to chisel them away and perfect fit right off the machine. Also - next time leave your inlaid pieces on the thicker materials so you can avoid tabs, then once they are carved and still attached to the board, then send it through the bandsaw to cut them free from the back. you'll never have the pieces jump out like the P in the outtake portion
With the hardwood and Titebond 3 I was anticipating a plot twist where you use it as a cutting board. Then the Danish oil came out and I shed a small tear. Or the tear may have been residual from the P then P joke, that was brilliant. Fantastic demonstration of both skills and humility - that chin stroke at 10:58 is all too familiar ;). Thank you for the 13 minute treat!
Thanks for sharing. My brother is moving and needs a place for his xcarve to stay. Looks like I'll be a foster parent to it. I've been watching a bunch of videos. I especially appreciate the out takes. Oh... And what is it about your voiceover? It's soothing like watching Bob Ross.
That was amazing, my only comment against what you have done is that I personally would have used a rubber mallet to hammer the pieces in so as not to dent any of the cut out wooden letters, but your finished product worked and looked great. I really liked the planer sled to stop the snipe too, I think I will copy that idea as I was really impressed with it. Thanks for sharing the info Glen 😁👍
Sure. I knew I’d be planing off the letters so I wasn’t worried about little dents but if I wasn’t doing that then I would definitely want to be more careful like you said.
That was absolutely terrific. I will have to admit, I was in shock when you cut off the raised letters - I thought the sign looked so good with those still raised up. Don't get me wrong, your finished sign great too. Wow, you keep up this kind of content and you will break 1,000,000 subscribers in no time. You are producing some of the best content out there. Keep it up! You are one content creator that I will always watch your videos when you release them - partially because of your dry sense of humor.
Good to see just how much hand-work is still needed even with the tech. CNC is just a tool and has limitations like any other. I've just subbed after 'borrowing' a Fisher design for a project and watching through the channel the improvement in your film clip quality in just a year is great to see too. Keep it up.
Thanks! Yeah I've really changed in the last couple years. My first videos were actually never even intended for RU-vid but once I figured I'd build a collection of videos here I quickly discovered how I needed to adjust things. I think I might have found a format that works for me as well as my viewers. Thanks for watching!
I have to say, that one of my favorite parts of your episodes is the bloopers...not for the humor so much as to show that the process often goes less than perfect :)
I want to say thank you for the idea of using graphite to color epoxy. I know this isn't the video, but I cant find it again. I tried it the other day and it worked so good! Thank you for putting out video and I love, love, love the outtakes at the end. One if the best channels on RU-vid! Thanks mr drew. You're the best
To start those pesky microscopic screws, hold them with a needle nose pliers, and give them a tap with a hammer. That will slightly embed them in the wood, then you can finish with a screwdriver. Nice work! Love your channel.
Wow Drew! Awesome video - such a great integration of a CNC into a woodworking video. It shows how much work still goes into it even if the robot is helping. And your jokes were quite funny - as usual! Well done man.
Thanks so much, Doug! It would have involved less woodworking had I known how to manipulate SVG layering better but it still turned out ok. Haha... thanks again for the amazing logo and the intro! Love'em!
Great video! As usual your video was one of the highlights of my day. Love your shirt - makes me want to take a nap! Thanks for the outtakes - my daughter and I enjoyed those and it's good to see the experts have difficulties with projects also!
@@FishersShop Yes, I realize this video is almost two years old, but I was feeling nostalgic for the days my boys did talk back so much, and here we are. I have to inform you, that you violated the first law of uneccessary walnut. The walnut for the letters was completely neccessary. Any further infractions of this nature will be dealt with in a more serious manner.
Dude.. Im not one to bromance much, but I think we are pretty much best friends that you just dont know it yet. lol. Love your humor and all of your vids.
Another enjoyable video, Drew~! I'm watching all of the CNC projects I can between you and the other makers I follow to decide if I'll take the leap or not. I have plenty of space in the shop for one and could possibly make room in the budget. We'll see, but until then, I'll be looking forward to your next project...CNC-based or otherwise.
I've watched your videos for a while now, and today my father-in-law told me to check out a guy's RU-vid channel from his BSF; guess who!? So we're definitely hanging out when I get back to the states...unless the robot revolution comes first. In that case, you are welcome at my place. There isn't a robot for 100 kilometers in any direction.
Oh really?? Haha, that's great! Tell your father-in-law to introduce himself next time. And you too... next time you're in town, that is. That's really awesome, thanks Jeff!
