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All things related to woodturning and woodworking - mainly things that give me an excuse to try out (and buy) technology!
Upgraded 3018 CNC - Extending the Y-Axis to make a 3040 CNC - for under $30
This video shows you how I added yet another upgrade to my 3018 CNC - this time to extend the 18cm Y-Axis to 40cm for under $30. My CNC now has upgraded X, Y, & Z axes!
This upgrade was pretty basic in comparison to the other two but yields a very decent return in usability. I bought the kit from Amazon as "Used - Like New" for $29.94 (link below but note that the full price is closer to $50 if they don't have any open boxes).
Being a cheapskate, I tried to source the parts individually from Temu and AliExpress, but could not get close to the $30 that I spent.
If you are interested in the other upgrades, then the links are below.
Links:
- Genmitsu 3018 Y-Axis Extension Kit : www.amazon.com
- Raising the 3018 X-Axis on 3018 CNC for under $30 : ua-cam.com/video/-z1wNUiEsLY/v-deo.html
- Raising the 3018 X-Axis on 3018 CNC - milling the connector : ua-cam.com/video/8Uej7kzzyh8/v-deo.html
- Upgrading 3018 CNC z-axis : ua-cam.com/video/xG9WhVp-TfQ/v-deo.html
This upgrade was pretty basic in comparison to the other two but yields a very decent return in usability. I bought the kit from Amazon as "Used - Like New" for $29.94 (link below but note that the full price is closer to $50 if they don't have any open boxes).
Being a cheapskate, I tried to source the parts individually from Temu and AliExpress, but could not get close to the $30 that I spent.
If you are interested in the other upgrades, then the links are below.
Links:
- Genmitsu 3018 Y-Axis Extension Kit : www.amazon.com
- Raising the 3018 X-Axis on 3018 CNC for under $30 : ua-cam.com/video/-z1wNUiEsLY/v-deo.html
- Raising the 3018 X-Axis on 3018 CNC - milling the connector : ua-cam.com/video/8Uej7kzzyh8/v-deo.html
- Upgrading 3018 CNC z-axis : ua-cam.com/video/xG9WhVp-TfQ/v-deo.html
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Which is the best turquoise inlay for enhancing your woodworking projects?
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Using turquoise to fill cracks and natural voids in wood (instead of the gold from the traditional Kintsugi) has become all the rage, it seems. I’ve had a variety of experiences trying to get a nice bright, but natural looking, turquoise effect and this video shows a number of different methods that I have tried and my favourites. It’s a long video, so if you want to skip: 🌲 the different mater...
Configuring a ($13) Keypad to Enhance Your OBS Scenes: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Bought a cheap AliExpress or Amazon keypad and can't program it to work? Want to swap scenes in OBS like a Pro, but too cheap to spend $150 for a stream deck? If so, this is for you... In this video, I will walk you through the process of configuring a ($13) keypad to work seamlessly with your OBS setup. From setting up the keypad to configuring OBS to respond, I have you covered with detailed,...
Tips for branding your woodworking with a laser.
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In this video, I will explore lessons learned related to size and resolution when branding your woodworking projects with a laser. I will also give my specific recommendations for which sizes I prefer for my projects. By the end of this video, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and techniques to confidently choose the optimal brand size for laser branding your woodworking projects. Elevate y...
iCube P3 Quick Start Guide
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I recently received the iCube P3 laser engraver from a Kickstarter Campaign. It’s a great tool but didn’t really come with any “getting started” help, so I put together this video to show you how I am using it. Hope that it helps. I will be adding other content related to specifically how I am using it to brand my woodturning/woodworking projects. (See the playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLl_4QsEieKs...
Creating a resin sphere - step by step guide
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How I create hybrid resin spheres with a focus on the finishing steps…as requested.
Raising the 3018 X-Axis on 3018 CNC - milling the connector
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I raised the gantry on my 3018 CNC to increase the Z-Axis clearance. As part of that, I had to machine a connector which I did using Easel to mill a 5mm plastic chopping board. I made this into a separate video as it felt like a different type of content. The other videos in this “series” are below. Link to the full raising of the gantry: ua-cam.com/video/-z1wNUiEsLY/v-deo.html Link to the vide...
Raising the 3018 X-Axis on 3018 CNC for under $30
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After upgrading the Z-Axis shuttle I lost over 1/2" of clearance between the bed and the bottom of the shuttle. In this video I show you how I raised the Z-Axis gantry 20mm all for under $30. Click here to subscribe: ua-cam.com/channels/dfNroSIfyQHCmG6SG8GcNA.html Link to the video of the shuttle upgrade: ua-cam.com/video/xG9WhVp-TfQ/v-deo.html Link to how I milled the pieces to connect the ext...
Successfully suspending things in resin invisibly
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I’ve been trying to perfect suspending things in resin invisibly and I think I’ve pretty much nailed it. The secret is to only use the exact same resin that you’re casting in to glue and suspend the object, no superglue or similar. The video is a quick review of the process and then a time lapse of me turning a sphere. Enjoy! Below are some reference videos for the methods that I use. Turning a...
Upgrading 3018 CNC z-axis
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I purchased an upgraded z-axis for my generic 3018 CNC but I couldn't find details of how well they worked or how to fit them. This 30 minute video walks through most of the process in near real-time! Click here to subscribe: ua-cam.com/channels/dfNroSIfyQHCmG6SG8GcNA.html The pros: - very well made with a lot less flex and seems to be quieter - a lot more travel for the spindle -. The model I ...
Suspending objects in resin...invisibly
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See the final working results at ua-cam.com/video/20HPN_lNO1Q/v-deo.html Click here to subscribe: ua-cam.com/channels/dfNroSIfyQHCmG6SG8GcNA.html This video shows the outcome of an experiment that I did in my journey to find a way of suspending objects in resin without any obvious “props” or witness lines between pours. I think that this shows off a method that will work pretty well. Try to ign...
Woodturning a sphere - 42 second version!
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Stop motion (my first go at this) movie of my turning a 6” sphere from a piece of fog (found on ground) wood!
Rough Turning a Sphere Using a Template
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Rough Turning a Sphere Using a Template
Woodturning the glow in the dark charcoal sphere
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Woodturning the glow in the dark charcoal sphere
genius tip thank you
I can't find this upgrade kit on Aliexpress.
What is a pressure pot? What one do you use?
Where do you buy these models ?
thanks for this video, I'm might invest in this upgrade as well, my X axis (sideways movement) has popped out a couple of times, sending my spindle to the extreme right! This aluminium setup looks a lot stronger. Question, how do you find the original spindle motor? is it worth upgrading to a faster / stronger one?
Thank you for making this video. I fitted the kit but somehow cant workout the new dimensions. Is it possible you could please send me the code for the plaque with the dimensions or make a video of setting the software up to run the CNC machine. Thank you again . Bill M8-) Scotland
Don`t apologise for fumbling, it reminds us all of our fumbling's as we have all done it one time or another. A set of ball nose allen keys are great for such occasions when you don`t have clear line of sight to a bolt. As to the hight of the motor can you not slacken of those partially hidden allen bolts in the profile that hold the blocks that run on the round track also the threaded rod holder and move the whole carriage up, that should give you more clearance.
It is extremely critical that you get the 3 axis at 90 degrees from one another if you plan to actually make any parts to spec. If you are doing artwork, perhaps not. But to make parts that will fit together the axes must be trammed to one another.
Thank you for doing this video. I am still trying to figure it out. I will have to watch your video a few times first. I gave up trying right after I received it. this is my first time looking into it again. Your software looks slightly different from mine. Is there a good location for downloading the software that I need? thanks
I had trouble I’m finding parts to do it I all ready had crap load profile so just ended up buying longer t8 thread rod and did away with the smith rods on the y axis for liner ralles just a attached them strat to the 20x40 side frames lot stronger no flex at all no wehgit at all on the threaded drive rod
Good lord. The volume levels in this video are all over the place. Nearly woke up the dead at one point and another I had to pop in a hearing aide.
Good instruction video. One tip for making these would be "Volume Leveling".
It looks to me like the Z axis is upgraded, but not the X axis. They're is no link i can find in UA-cam shorts.
Excelent . Will it be possible to enlarge the cutting width? What would be the upgrade limit?
I imagine the process would be the same. I havent seen a kit for extending the "X" axis. The problem I see, is that the "Z" axis spindle assembly rides on the 2 round bars and is completely dependent on them for support. Extending them in length will make them weaker and subject to deflection and vibration making your project much less precise.
Thank you so much for making this video, this is a great introduction to how to use the ICube P3 laser engraver that I purchased from a Kickstarter campaign, but which came with very few instructions and information!
u can also mount a 4th axis that rotates the spindle on its X axis that way u can adjust perfect zero and not worry about the angle not being perfect... u can do it in software. but its a headache to upgrade to something like that. also for more stability instead of the roller bearings... because u have the 20x20 bar behind u could use another 20x20 and 2 linear guiding rails and fix the bearings upon that ... and then u know for sure there will be no slack in ur Z and X axis movement. since now those 3 bars 2 for sliding 1 for driving are wobbly as hell especially if u want to increase the size of the spindle motor... from 10volt one that comes with it to a makita lets say... or even something slightly bigger... ul get 10 to 50x more vibration so the 3 suspended bars won't be enough. but at that point... just save 1000$ buy a 2500x1250 materials and motors nema 23 and just make ur own cnc ... and then u can do basically any material being aluminium, steel etc...
What is that bracket your using for you threaded rod and where did you get it. Thank you
i swear the perspective shot makes it look like the cnc is the size of a house and that is a tree stomp lmao... but then u realize the scale its way way smaller.... got me tripping logs for a minute... its so odd looking. but since u upgraded the X axis... wouldn't that support a stronger/heavier spindel? im asking cause im getting my 3018 pro delivered to me tomorrow and i was wondering if i upgrade the X axis and the Z axis i already have a spindel for high torque somewhere at around 30,000 rpm heavy duty stuff... could that in theory be able to mill some 3-5mm aluminium?
Wonderful video. I am unable to download the android app unfortunately and do the laser is useless to me.
Genius!
Wow, those are AWESOME!!! Where do you get the small Star Wars models?
Yeah,it's crooked 😕😂
Thank you so much for making this!
Thanks very helpful..
Have you the stl or obj of the plastic elevator design so i can print juste print it ?
Hello! You are really great at casting! I was wondering, if you are using resin to glue the resin "holders" how do you keep them from falling over in the mold because it doesn't harden right away? How does it stay up? I can imagine using UV resin for this but not sure how that works with say epoxy. Thank you!
That layer line or ‘witness line’ as you call it, visible around 15:25- have we found a way to make those lines invisible after the resin has cured? I’m doing a big diorama and I have to make it with multiple layers, so I have to do it the way you did the ‘hot glue’ method. Thanks
No…I did talk to Alumilite once and they gave me very specific timing instructions for when to pour the second layer but it was still visible. That’s really why I spent the time working out how to suspend things like this. LMK if you solve it though!
I might have it wrong! At 3:08 your sphere cutting I see. I think 😜. I thought it was cutting reverse but maybe I have it wrong.
Can the original cut through 1 inch plastic?
Yes but not in one pass. You’d have to take a little off at a time and 1” feels like it would be the absolute max depth as the bits are not that long. Also, the type of “plastic” would make a huge difference.
@@sourlandwoodturning I have a problem when trying to start an operation. After have the tool touching the material to been cut and send the start command the spindle rises until it touched the switch. I can not get it to rise a little.
how do you keep the sphere from spinning of the head stock if you are cutting in reverse? or away from you thanks
I don't have a pressure pot
Do you have to polish or treat the pillar in any way before mounting it?
I've a project I'm working on which involves suspension so thanks for the staw tip. Also I see many of the comments regarding visible lines. I have attempted many times to do multiple pours without lines and so far i haven't been successful. I've tried reducing the time I leave between pours and what I've found is that the weight of the next pour will press down on the previous pour and distort it anyway. I now just wait until its pretty hard and keep the lines. Hopefully one day I can master it
That's exactly why I worked on this alternative method. I was never able to make that line disappear, no matter what I tried. When I do this, I can do one deep pour, and it seems to work pretty consistently. If you are pouring over flowers (extrapolating from your username) then the deep pour may give you heat issues though...if this was easy, everyone would do it!
Would you still have the g-code for the extension part's by any chance bud
Try this…but check the spacing first. You’d have to extend it to make the broader one. easel.inventables.com/projects/u6ANyyUk5SqKC2qC5XdHyQ
Thanks
which model is your Jet lathe?
It's a Jet 1236 but I did modify the base to give it a box that contains three bags of sand to give it some stability. Seems like a good medium-weight lathe, although the pully-based variable speed mechanism sucks especially when it gets cold.
Thanks for all your hard work! The link no longer works for z-axis upgrade. But if you look at Wallyworld they have a bunch of upgrade stuff with free 3 day shipping (US). Strange place to find it. Search (z-axis upgrade) (x-axis bearings) Seems that there are 10mm and 12mm bearings. Genmitsu Aluminum Z Axis Spindle may solve clearance problems but they give no specs on the bearing size and spacing.
Very informative video! Thanks!
Thank you so much!! This helped me a bunch with my first try of trying resin! You are very helpful and I love your work!
X shaft diameter how much milimeter sir?
Did I catch it right? He said the holes in the support pieces he made are 20mm apart? In the vertical, I'm assuming...
WoW, nice work!!! How do you get rid of bubbles? Yours are super clear ❤
I cut out some strips from an aluminium drinks can to sleeve the motor mounting bracket rather than trying to close the bracket to fit the motor.
Very interesting. I’m wondering if you are pouring the scale/thickness of the straw based on the size and weight of object? I plan on pouring in quality mold to suspend small to medium flowers. and have read that layering the resin is better than pouring all at once? So much to learn and so many product’s! Thank you😎
I’ve been asked to suspend some flowers today which is new to me so I might know better in a week! I’ve never had success with layering because I can see the lines between each layer but I know some people prefer that method and have it perfected. I’m expecting the issue with a 4” pour to be the heat so the flowers will have to be well dried. If you can use the stalks then you can use those to hold/hang the flowers in place but if you want the flower head floating in the resin then this might be worth trying. Come back and let us all know how you did.
Where did you get those little star wars miniatures? Looks great!
If you want more clearance about 4 cm more, move the gantry up to the new piece you added
i saw someone else, he poured some resin on a silicone matt and put the model in it and let it cure. Then he put the cured resin piece(which now holds the model)in the ground of the diorama and then fills the diorama… no glue
like in the video: DIY. Aquarium with RESIN. Fish Tank from jedrek29t here on youtube at min. 5:20
Well done. Thank you
Thanks for sharing this information it is very helpful!
the rods itself are unstable