Why I Bought My Avid CNC
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- Why I Bought My Avid CNC and How Much Did It Cost? I have received several emails from people asking me why I purchased an Avid CNC and how much did it cost so I hope to answer their questions with this video. Thanks for watching.
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Avid CNC website - www.cncrouterparts.com/
Gatton CNC - www.davegatton.com/
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Congrats! Looks like a very nice package. Thanks for the video and of course, all the info.
Thank you for sharing this information, this was very helpful!!!
Happy for you buddy! Hard work + years of helping a woodworking community achieve a dream of having a CNC in their shop = A brand new AvidCNC for Dave! Well deserved and I’m looking forward to the new ideas this machine will produce
Very clear and to the point explanation
Thanks for the breakdown Dave
Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and comment Chris.
Good info Dave. Thanks for sharing it.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Steve. I hope this information is helpful.
Thanks for sharing.
Well said thanks. Would love to see it running...another video idea. 👍👍👍
Have the pro4896. I love it, customer service is awesome, always helpful with questions.
Thanks for the info.
awsome information thanks for the update I look forward to what you are going to do with this machine!!!
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment Chris.
Great info, thanks!
Looking to buy ones of these for my sign business and your videos have helped me finalize my decision to purchase one. It was nice too see a cost breakdown too, thank you!
Great Video!! Thank you Sir.
Succinct and to the point. Great video Dave. Enjoy that pro machine in good health!
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment Javi.
Nice new machine Dave. Looking forward to see what you design next.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment Steve. I appreciate it.
Thanks Dave.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment Murray. Much appreciated.
Thanks for sharing, definitely helpful. I've also been looking at purchasing a setup from them. Though i will like be going with a 4x8 or larger.
Glad it was helpful!
this helped me out a lot. I have been thinking about getting a stepcraft q408 and looking at other options.
Thanks for sharing..
good info , like the video ....
I'd love to get one of those.
Can’t wait to see the new products, Dave.
Thanks for watching. Much appreciated.
I almost ordered from them but chose to build my own from scratch using 8020 and other suppliers. I paid less than half of what you spent and made a 30X48 machine. Lead screws instead of rack, 45mm rails, 1200 oz motors and the size is perfect for my application. Also I was able to buy it in several chunks over the coarse of a year. This was not nearly as convenient as a ready to go kit and non productive during the whole assembly time but it was a good choice for my budget. I have sub'd and look forward to seeing how you use your machine. Thanks for sharing!
I would love to see a video of this build. I'm at the same place with cost.
I need to just bite the bullet and buy a Cnc machine, I am at this point reaching information overload, awesome upload, thank for adding yet another model into the equation. 👏👍
Very useful video. I've sent them an email asking some of these same questions, but they must be REALLY busy as I'm still waiting for a response. I am planning pretty much the same system you've gotten, but hadn't decided on the spindle--I was planning to go with a router to start with. That said I might not end up with anything from them, as if they're so busy that it takes days to get back with some basic information, then I'll wager that the wait time is going to be in the order of months.
The system looks pretty good though--I just need something within 3-6 weeks, not 3-6 months.
Thanks for the informative video. in the beginning i considered this machine but i realized that in the price you paid (my limit was 10k$) i can get better machine from China. in the end i ordered 4X6 machine, with Leadshine Servo, 3kW spindle, 10HP vacuum pump, 10HP Dust collector (for central vacuum system, although it quite crap) and other misc. the machine is with massive R&P system and beside configuration which took me 3 days, came already assembled.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. You say "better machine from China". I think that would be a matter of opinion. Since you say your machine was massive and already assembled I would have needed a forklift or loading dock to unload something like that. One of the reasons that the Avid CNC appealed to me is that it is made in the USA and a kit that you assemble yourself and although it is packaged in a lot of boxes there is not one box that weighs over 40lbs so it was very easy on this old man's back.
Great video. You can get a 4x4 Phantom cnc for about what you paid, and it's all steel construction and no need to build anything. Comes off the truck ready to go. All you need is to wire the power cord.
Thank you for this most interesting information. I've been always wondering why some companies opt out to cheapen their design/product by building the base out of wood or some kind of plastic. That might be ok if your plans are to use the equipment strictly for laser engraving where there is no mechanical friction to worry about. The rigidity is just not there if your plans include any kind of machining of metals. I'm planing to build my own CNC router with 80/20 extrusions for the backbone of the unit. Your information about the options you chose and the cost of the kid is most valuable to me in deciding whether to design/build my own or go for a unit readily available. Thanks again for the info!
Got a new sub!
Since you there.
Thank you very much for your transparency and insight. I'm glad I came across your video or I would've been very disappointed spending 4k only to find out that that price doesn't even include the legs or a control system!
Considering the price, say how many hours per day do you think you can keep this workhorse running before overheating or slowing down?
Very informative and I do like the fact that I would not need any truckers & fork lift operators unloading a machine at my place. But how difficult would it be to assemble this on my own.
Thanks for watching. Only you could answer the question of how difficult it would be for YOU to assemble it. I did it. Many others have too.
Got my feet wet with the garageworx 4x4. Purchased a Avid 2448 with the money I made from the worx. Now I'm up to a 4872 pro. They are a beast
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.
I will be making one piece aircraft wings 30 ft long in my shop. Possibly 15 ft 2 piece wing. Do you have a suggestion for a cnc machine for personal use. You are the most grounded and realistic cnc youtuber I have seen & you have a similar attitude and approach to shop work as I so I thought I would ask you.
with much appreciation, JB
Based on your experience with the Avid, will you create Gatton design 3.0?
Some linear rails and NEMA 34 would be an easy add for the Gatton.
Thank you for your time and effort in creating the videos they are informative.
What software would you recommend using? With 3D printers and CO2 Lasers I use three different programs. A CAD program mainly free Fusion 360 for hobbyists, a program that converts the CAD to G code or other if required and one that runs the device itself. What are the different ones you would recommend for a new CNC user, but knows the basics?
I've been creating different things with my CO2 Laser and 3D printers and wanted to add the CNC capabilities. One limiting factor in purchasing a CNC is moving from a hobby of tinkering to how to setup a business for sales. I don't know if I could justify the purchase if I couldn't start making money.
What advice do you have for someone trying to break into finding a market?
My father and grandfather both had shops and I worked in my dads shop before I joined the military. I've been at a hobby level first with 3D printers and now a CO2 Laser. I've had my eye on a CNC, but don't think I can justify it as a hobby unless I can make a business out of it.
The issue is how do you make the jump?
That is such a nicer CNC then the X carve. I went a much cheaper option. OnefinityCNC and very happy with it. but that thing (Yours) has some real nice options. If i find myself needing a stronger machine I'm defiantly going to keep these guys in mind. (so far i have not needed) love the linear rails, upgrading steppers is a big +, thx for sharing.. But i will say you can upgrade the Onefinity to 50"x32" really easy and a real simple to build system. 30 min to put machine together. with the X50 upgrade your still below 3,000 i think.. 300$ for water cooled spindle, 330$ to add a 4th axis. I dont think you did bad for what you got.... what size of screw ball is in the X and Y?
ok, got you!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I hope this information is helpful.
@@DaveGatton yes, it was helpful for me, thanks
Hi Dave, I was wondering what kind of tolerance with the backlash you get with the rack and pinion for linear motion?
I be interested to see where they're sourcing their parts from, price seems a little high but for people without engineering experience building equipment like this, it's definitely a good price. I'm designing and building my own and total parts cost is about 1/3 of this.
You're also getting their warranty and support for the cost you pay. Plus all the engineering and time it took to make it an easy build.
Great! . Aluminum Extrusions is 80160 ? 100100 ?
let us know when they drop they price in half. insane markup on every single component really adds up.
You clearly havent priced out comparable components or you are discounting the labor need to recreate them yourself. You can build cheaper for sure but mostly by building components yourself. There are cheaper parts out there but you will be getting less by spending less.
I’m looking to buy my first CNC and have about $2,000 budget. It seems this is out my league but what do you think about the Onefinity versus Avid CRP4824 4’x2’ ($2500), Millright Mega V ($1,900), or Stepcraft D.840 ($2,200)? I’ve no idea which seems the better value but if the Onefinity seems guild build quality and has accuracy/repeatability it seems quite nice that it’s easy to disassemble as my shop is in my basement and it’s better to save space when not in use. Please let me know your thoughts.
Great video, Dave. It was very interesting seeing the difference between the prices that AVID puts on their website and what you actually end up spending for a complete system. I'm looking at the same brand CNC. I'd like to split up in half CNC for wood and half for Plasma cutting.
Question: After purchasing everything you mentioned in the video, how much was the actual router that does the cutting? Do you need a specific HP router? Will only certain brand routers fit on that CNC? Lastly, should you only use 1/2 inch collet size bits on a CNC?
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment AlexxxG but I don't understand your comment. The prices that I listed in the video are EXACTLY the same as what it on the Avid CNC website. The only thing that I had to get a quote on was how much shipping was going to cost. Everything else is totaled up when you select the base machine you want and add the options you want.
Also, I mention in the video that I purchased the 2.2kW Spindle/VFD plug and play package so I'm not using a router. They do sell router mounts for just about every brand of router so you could use a router with this kit.
@@DaveGatton My Apologies... I watched your video again and realized the Router WAS included in your system (the Plug and Play Spindle / VFD System) . I was checking out other CNC systems and they do not include a router. I'm also not experienced with CNC's and I didn't realize the correct terminology is Spindle System..not router...
I’m a little surprised you bought it for prototyping. I really thought it would be for production. I know this setup has to be pretty quick.
Well, you gotta prototype some things before going into production. ;-) Thanks for watching Chad.
What is your expected time for the machine to pay for itself?
What brand is the router on this one?
I’m curious if this CNC would be good for cutting out shapes in 9/4 walnut ?
👍👍
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Gib. I really appreciate it.
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It’s crazy how I can’t find one video of this thing actually cutting
Yeah, that's just friggin crazy. 🤪
I wasn’t trying to be nosy Dave. Haha
It is a stout machine. It will earn its keep in no time
Thanks for watching Ryan. It is much appreciated.
Is this model you got more expensive nowadays? Or still same price range after three years since vídeo was posted? Thank you
I would imagine that since it's been over three years the prices have gone up a little. Since I tell you in the video exactly what I purchased and how much it cost right down to the penny you could go to their website and compare the current prices. Thanks for watching.
Looking at cnc's are you still happy with this
One 2y later?
The machine yes. The company no.
well dang! That machine probably tears though materials like butter!
Nope.
Nice unit. Now you are going to have to buckle down and learn Fusion 360.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment David. I appreciate it.
Hey Dave, do you still own your Avid CNC? Any regrets? I can’t seem to find any current videos of you using it, so wasn’t sure if you moved on from it. Thanks.
Yes. I've had my Avid Pro4848 for about three and a half years and it's been a real workhorse. I have no regrets whatsoever in purchasing this machine. It's been worth every penny. I'm currently finishing up my squaredrop camper build and as soon as that's complete I'll be starting another big project that will be done with my Avid CNC.
@@DaveGatton wonderful. That is helpful to have unbiased opinion in my final decision. Thank you very much. Was originally looking at Shapeoko 5 pro or similar, but I’d love to be able to fit a whole 4x8 sheet without indexing. Appreciate it
Lol this felt like a confession to his wife 😂
😂🤣
because you have money
nunca se movio
How is it holding up? Have you had any negative issues?
This thing has been a real workhorse. No major issues at all.
@@DaveGatton Nice, I'm about to purchase but wanted real world response. Thank you for that. Keep up the good work
So after having it a year what are your thoughts? Any regrets or changes you would have like to done?
No regrets. It does exactly what I need it to do.
@@DaveGatton Thank you , I just got off the phone with them. 14 weeks to get a machine. ouch
Lol. I was just south of 10K. I am south of 10K so I spent $300.00 to build one my self. I will post my videos. You did great I am just being funny. Thanks.
you can barley get a half decent router for that price... I'm interested to see what you whip up!
I think you will regret not getting a 4'x8'. How much more would that have cost?
No regrets. This 4 x 4 meets my needs and I can always extend it later if I need a 4 x 8. Thanks for watching.
I can understand your point. I am looking to build my own at 5’X13’ to have a capacity to do 12’ long tables.
Okay - is this strictly conversational programming, or can you program straight G-code into the post-processor?
I run G-code that is generated by the post processor in V-Carve Pro.
@@DaveGatton - Well, that sucks. I hate conversational programming of any kind. I learned G-code in the early 70's backwards and forwards, and prefer it. It's faster for me than all the dance steps of a particular programming method. Let's face it - conversational programming was invented so bosses could hire dummies to run machines and pay them less. Not saying you are a dummy, okay? Thanks for your reply.
@@chrispile3878 Well, I might be a dummy. I really am a newbie to CNC. 🙂
@@DaveGatton Newbies are fine. Have fun with your machines. Wish I had a smaller one. I could make it talk.
Nice machine. A machine to make machines?
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment Jim. I appreciate it.
As a long time owner of multiple CNC machines, the AVID package you got is a good machine at a fair price for a package machine (especially US made, with US support). People who have the knowledge to peice together their own controller/stepper and VFD/spindle packages CAN save some money....but for businesses, time is money, so the extra work and time required may not be worth it. I find AVID and AXIOM to be what I'd consider the top pro-consumer machines out there. Chinese machines are a crapshoot. If you know what you're doing, you can get good ones....if you don't then you can really screw yourself. Also, Chinese support and documentation is horrible to non-existent, so be prepared to be your own machine tech.
I am rather jealous it makes my GarageWorx look like a cheap chineese unit. I rather bummed out I thought you be using your GarageWorx machine more since those machines are supposedly more durable than a cheap aluminium CNC machine. The AvidCNC was going to be my original purchase but went with GarageWorx since it was made of steel.
Well, as you can see from this video you would have needed about 5 times as much money to purchase an Avid CNC like this instead of the GarageWorX CNC. Would that have fit into your budget? You are trying to compare an entry level hobby machine to this ProSeries Avid. Not really a fair comparison.
Ka ching, ka ching ! 🤣
Dave: Since I bought this.. and this.. and this.. along with this.. and this. I figured I might as well get this.. and this. While Im at it, it would be stupid not to get this.. and this since I already bought this with the addition of this.
Everyone: 😒
Speak for yourself MP (is that Moron Police??)... I thought Dave did a great job in explaining what he purchased and his particular thought process for making those purchases. There are many people out there who are actually considering the purchase of an AVID CNC System and getting this type of insite is extremely valuable and interesting.
Of course this type of video may not be as interesting as your "Pollination of Tomatoberry with a Toothbrush" but we can't all be "UA-cam Stars" like you...
@@alexxxg310 I was going to leave a reply to M P's comment but it looks like you got it covered. Thanks.
@@alexxxg310 Someone got triggered for an opinion... and an unserious one at that.
@@DaveGatton You should have just Titled the video .. "My parts and Price list options".. Instead of "Why I bought my CNC". Not knocking your video, but your list is longer than your why. could have saved me some advertisement time and just FWD to the end for a 1min. explanation of WHY..
You Get Me Now Dave?
It’s very expensive
A lot of money for a home built kit.
In my opinion the cnc industry is way way way overpriced that includes software and machines..buying used is the best way to go ...you can save a lot of money and let the orig owner take the initial substantial depreciation hit......beautiful machine though.
L W I don’t think you’ve priced out linear motion parts ever. You’re also paying for the engineering and convenience.
@@rceric1 i know many people who have built machines similar in design and size as yours for way less than 2k in parts..but like you said its all about convenince you can pay 10k for conveniwence or you can pay 2k and try to build it yourself.or you can pay 3-4k for a similar design from a more realistic priced competitor.product..its a personal decision...when you buy things and keep adding.on .it costs a fortune..i typically stay away from ala carte type purchases..thats how those types of companies make a ton of money and leave the customer with an empty wallet lol...opinions are opinions...and facts are facts...im sure a fact is the markup on that machine is pretty high maybe 300-500%
It is a very nice kit and a good machine, but realy not worth 10k....overpriced a lot
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Based on your CNC knowledge what do you think the price of this machine kit should be?
I don't like this cnc design at all! All dust from work is falling all over linear rails/bearings and axis rack and pinion drives... Even with cnc dust shoe You can't prevent some amount of dust to be scattered around working area...
Hi, dave I am Subscribed to your channel but I never get any notifications despite "All" on the bell dropdown being selected, is anyone else having this problem?
I am going to try unsubscribing and then subscribing again.
they really need a lesson on customer service..... try to work with them is bullshit. their web site is rubbish.
The only thing I can agree with is the UA-cam user name you picked for yourself.
@@DaveGatton dude its not something to discuss. its is a fact. when i am paying 14500$ for a kit cnc your costumer service should be on point. after all the emails i started looking else ware.
@@DaveGatton YES i am way2dumb and even i can see the futility in talking to a clown like you.
This video is a very cruel Is like someone so poor and hungry seen a video watching someone eating something so delicious lol I’m that poor guy
That statement about some people being "just plain nosy" is bullshit, if you don't want people commenting or asking questions don't put your video's on UA-cam.
For a guy that builds cnc kits and sells them, he buys an avid cnc. That should tell you his product is vastly inferior.
Quite the contrary my friend. The Gatton CNC kits are so popular that I couldn't keep up with production of them using only my Gatton CNC because it is a hobby machine. The Avid can produce the kits much faster with the same quality as my Gatton CNC.