Nice job. I keep a bunch of 2"x3" of old plexiglass pieces around to shim up the workpiece so I don't cut into my table when I edge a board. I also use them when I have to do a lot of through cuts on a piece. I strategically place them under the workpiece to support it so I can cut through the piece and not need to put a waste board on top of my table.
Just saved me a bunch of money. I've got the Onefinity coming in next month and was thinking about getting a jointer and planer. I wont be high production so I think this will work for now. Located in Clearwater/Tampa area. I like the use of manual control. Old school with new school. I'll definitely be making some common size programmed files for making it automated. Subscribed
@@zombieno1 Yeah I am just a hair south of there but I have to go through it every day to work - worst intersection ever! That Onefinity looks like a nice machine too!
Love your videos, I thought I was the only one running my machine manually. I have screw down fences that I use this method to square them as well. I have a planer but seldom use it because the CNC does a better job. Perfect thickness and level and no snipe. I use a program though to flatten the top usually go from .005 to .01 at a time depending on how critical the final thickness is.
Thanks! I need to get a pendant so I'm not using the keyboard when running manually, I think a pendant would be a lot easier - that's a good idea with the screw down fence, is it already perfectly squared when you screw it down I presume?
Nice video and cnc router. What brand is it? I do all work with my cnc router. I dont own any regular wood working tools such as a joiner a planer etThats the first ive seen anyone use pine boards as a spoilboard. does it move on you when the climate changes ?
It's a frankenstein :) I bought the original machine off eBay and then put new motors, all rails were replaced, new taller gantry sides, and stepper drivers / it's probable that the pine moves and expands, but I never do anything that needs super accuracy and I don't even have limit switches so the movement wouldn't really affect me :) I zero on each individual job and tool :)
Hey - they are called Kreg in-line clamps and I can't find them for sale anywhere - these are close but kinda expensive for me amzn.to/3DyTmdF but maybe search for Kreg in-line clamps - maybe Woodcraft?
@@JamiesHobbies-GGB yeah after i seen you use those kreg dog hole holders i think im gonna use your link and buy me some. Ive tried all methods and none are perfect but each have a place and use. So far my quickest method and cheapest is a brad nailer To surface material i shoot it thru at an angle into the sides then to square and join the edges i shoot thru the top. Yeah i waste some wood like that but its the fastest method ive found. But i i can Definately see those kreg holders making fast set up times for certain jobs Thanks for replying
@@bubba6945 Yeah just like any side holder things, they sometimes have the tendency to push the work piece upwards - on stuff I need to be flat I usually program holes I can use to screw the piece down to the spoil board
it's kind of a hybrid - it was originally purchased off ebay and then I upgraded the rails, the spindle, the motors, and the drivers LOL so it's a FrankenCNC ;)
HoarderOfHobbies was that the 6040cnc? That’s what I have and I’d like to make it larger. If it is the 6040 do you have any plans on how you made it larger? Thanks
@@malott2171 Hey - nope, sorry, it was not a 6040 - it was this one www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-Plasma-Router-Kits-Mill-4x4-Ball-Screw-Rails-Carriages-Milling/264147661179?hash=item3d806d717b:g:GMIAAOSwqu9VLc2H - and I upgraded the supporting extrusions and also made new Y axis sides to make the Z Axis higher, oh and also upgraded the steppers
Nice job. I keep a bunch of 2"x3" of old plexiglass pieces around to shim up the workpiece so I don't cut into my table when I edge a board. I also use them when I have to do a lot of through cuts on a piece. I strategically place them under the workpiece to support it so I can cut through the piece and not need to put a waste board on top of my table.
Good idea! I would sometimes use 1/4" MDF but the plexiglass is a great idea! Thanks!
It's amazing that you turned an automated tool to manual 😅 cheers!
LOL Small shop I gotta use whatever I have and make it work :)
Just saved me a bunch of money. I've got the Onefinity coming in next month and was thinking about getting a jointer and planer. I wont be high production so I think this will work for now. Located in Clearwater/Tampa area. I like the use of manual control. Old school with new school. I'll definitely be making some common size programmed files for making it automated. Subscribed
Nice and thanks! glad I could help :) I'm in Clearwater too - Belcher and Gulf To Bay area! - so hey neighbor! :)
Lol. Less than 2 miles away. That intersection is a deathtrap. Howdy
@@zombieno1 Yeah I am just a hair south of there but I have to go through it every day to work - worst intersection ever! That Onefinity looks like a nice machine too!
Love your videos, I thought I was the only one running my machine manually. I have screw down fences that I use this method to square them as well. I have a planer but seldom use it because the CNC does a better job. Perfect thickness and level and no snipe. I use a program though to flatten the top usually go from .005 to .01 at a time depending on how critical the final thickness is.
Thanks! I need to get a pendant so I'm not using the keyboard when running manually, I think a pendant would be a lot easier - that's a good idea with the screw down fence, is it already perfectly squared when you screw it down I presume?
Rodney would you mind sharing what program you use to flatten the tops? is it just VCarve?
@@Rotakor I have aspire but I'm sure it can be done in v carve as well
Actually, I just do this manually with Mach4 and use the buttons on the screen to jog in increments and keyboard to do a continuous move.
Nice video and cnc router. What brand is it?
I do all work with my cnc router. I dont own any regular wood working tools such as a joiner a planer etThats the first ive seen anyone use pine boards as a spoilboard. does it move on you when the climate changes ?
It's a frankenstein :) I bought the original machine off eBay and then put new motors, all rails were replaced, new taller gantry sides, and stepper drivers / it's probable that the pine moves and expands, but I never do anything that needs super accuracy and I don't even have limit switches so the movement wouldn't really affect me :) I zero on each individual job and tool :)
love multipurpose tools!
Yes - every tool has to be multipurpose in a small shop! :)
Thank you bro. God bless you.
You're welcome - and thank you! :)
I like those clamps your using. What kind are they or where can i get them? Grtz Misja
Those are Kreg Dog Hole Clamps - amzn.to/2WGniic - I like mine a lot - use them for nearly every job!
@@JamiesHobbies-GGB Thx. I now i found them. Thx again. I think they are usefull for the CNC worktable. lots faster and easier.
Great info. Thanks for sharing!
Do you experience issues with the linear rails collecting all the wood dust and mixing with the oil or grease?
I did - but then I installed some 1/8" plywood "covers" that extended out over the sides - you can see them in one of my latest videos I think :)
Hey, where can I get this blue clmap from ?
Hey - they are called Kreg in-line clamps and I can't find them for sale anywhere - these are close but kinda expensive for me amzn.to/3DyTmdF
but maybe search for Kreg in-line clamps - maybe Woodcraft?
How much spacing do you have on the dog holes ?
I want to say 6 inches? I'll have to look at the program to see - I made them based on my blue in line clamps to make sure they could hold most things
@@JamiesHobbies-GGB yeah after i seen you use those kreg dog hole holders i think im gonna use your link and buy me some. Ive tried all methods and none are perfect but each have a place and use. So far my quickest method and cheapest is a brad nailer
To surface material i shoot it thru at an angle into the sides then to square and join the edges i shoot thru the top. Yeah i waste some wood like that but its the fastest method ive found.
But i i can Definately see those kreg holders making fast set up times for certain jobs
Thanks for replying
@@bubba6945 Yeah just like any side holder things, they sometimes have the tendency to push the work piece upwards - on stuff I need to be flat I usually program holes I can use to screw the piece down to the spoil board
What cnc is that?
it's kind of a hybrid - it was originally purchased off ebay and then I upgraded the rails, the spindle, the motors, and the drivers LOL so it's a FrankenCNC ;)
Did you build the cnc?
I've built a few - but this one was one off of eBay that I upgraded a LOT - so I might as well have built it LOL
HoarderOfHobbies was that the 6040cnc? That’s what I have and I’d like to make it larger. If it is the 6040 do you have any plans on how you made it larger? Thanks
@@malott2171 Hey - nope, sorry, it was not a 6040 - it was this one www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-Plasma-Router-Kits-Mill-4x4-Ball-Screw-Rails-Carriages-Milling/264147661179?hash=item3d806d717b:g:GMIAAOSwqu9VLc2H - and I upgraded the supporting extrusions and also made new Y axis sides to make the Z Axis higher, oh and also upgraded the steppers