Love all the "extra" content because it's great. I am going through all you sessions before I buy anything and will be going through a second time after to better internalize as much as possible. Thanks for everything.
Stuck through to the end! It's always a good learning experience to watch someone knowledgeable really have to go through problem solving. Hearing the solutions be reasoned out through logic as well as trial & error seem to make the lessons learned stick better in the memory verses a step-by-step how to lesson.
@@IDCWoodcraft A man who never made a mistake is a man who never learned anything...- Quote from somebody famous & wise or really philosophical & published.
Yes, I stayed to the end. This video had my thinking wheels spinning at high speed. Best thing learned: Take time to think through the project before diving in, it will save you time. Thank-you for your diligence!!!
Yes, Garrett.I'm still hanging around. I can see that this isn't as easy as it looks. I'll probably watch this video a couple of times anyway. Many thanks.
Perfect practical application video, I always watch them twice. Once I just enjoy seeing where we are going. The second time I do it with the video, so much fun to learn new stuff. Thank you Garrett!
Hi Chris. That is a good approach because the first time gives you an idea of how to approach. The second run through, you have the underdstanding while you're doing it.
I'm still hanging around...Very good video...When you make these videos, I am working on my project and following along. I am really learning a lot. Thanks Garrett
I recently did a plaque where I merged a couple of images and engraved them. In order to make this work, I had to put vectors on different layers and trim and edit them. If I didn't do that I would have had cuts going where I didn't want. Then they asked if I could do that but with 3 different heights. One image standing above a surface and two below it. I had to use even more layers. That was the only way I saw how I could do that. I liked that curve to fit function. What a nice and handy time saver. On some noisy profiles, I sometimes had to spend a couple of hours going around, deleting and smoothing lots of bumps and divots. I may have done a few things here different than you did here, but you being somewhat more advanced than I am, I suspect at some point during doing it my way, I may have discovered why you took the approach you did. Another good and helpful video.
CNC, these types of projects are definitely thought provoking and there are many ways to approach. I like what you did here. I hope people read your comment and techniques you described.
More work than I can do at one time. So,, I will take a nap while you are on pause and continue later. I don't want to miss anything. Lots to absorb. Outstanding presentation 👏. Can't find a good 'jab' for you on this one.
@@IDCWoodcraft This is probably the most valuable video you've done in a while. Because of its complexity, it covers about 80% of issues CNCers will face AND SOLVE with this video. I take my hat 👒 off to you with this one! Oh! Wait! Was I dreaming?
Another video to save in my "CNC Tutorials" play list. I'm currently working on designing a new logo using some bitmaps I got off the internet. This will be very helpful. Thanks.
Haha! I will stick around for every video! Thank you for sharing these tips! This will help a lot of people with bitmaps and other wild nodes they encounter!
Garrett I can't thank you enough for the time and effort into helping me through this! Great video as always. I appreciate the way you explain and show how to get through some really difficult project. Again thanks. Your coffee should be there!!!
Wow! Kind of made my head hurt! Lol Will certainty have to watch it at least a couple more times, but all the different concepts combined are excellent!
Hi Larry. you think your head hurt...? I'd been racking my brains on this for a month. At least I got something done with it. But thanks for hanging around.
This video is jam packed with good techniques and ways to solve issues. Some of the things you did in one or two steps, I have been able to do but in 4 or 5 steps and often with a less desirable result than you achieved. I have to try some of your node tricks tomorrow. Thanks for the excellent video.
Hey Don. It's funny how with some experience, it comes natural. Knowing that is not the case for those just starting out keeps me humbled. thank you for sharing this. Made me smile.
I enjoyed the mind game here. Especially the “corcle” layer. Actually, I could think of another way to mask out the circle for painting the swish. Use modeling clay to temporarily fill it in while painting. It comes out quite easily. Thanks Garrett, I’m still learning this stuff and it’s nice to pick your brain.
This, ladies and gentlemen, is the mother of all grinding sessions. Client: but it only took you two hours to fix the image. Garrett, and six years to learn how to do it.
My CNC machine is scheduled to arrive soon. I have been using LIGHTBURN for a little bit over 1 year now & I'm getting ready for my next adventure in business
Wow Garrett, you're bringing back memories from my digitizing past. Couple of things on my mind so give me your input. I used to auto trace a lot when I started, but after a while found it was easier to just draw the project from scratch tracing over the bit map. Too much noise to try and remove. Sometimes I would redraw it in Adobe in black and white if I needed to just so I would have a clean copy to digitize from. I looked at this like that. The only real complicated shape is the swoosh. Even though the circle was a bit broken, I would take artistic license at times and here think using the circle or arc tool, I see in the top left, would have drawn the pieces of the circle. The swoosh as it's own layer, like you, broken up into it's different pieces that overlap the dark circle or letters. Probably done that using a free form tool, just tracing the parts I want. (I saw you drawing your own lines). Then add the letters as text. I always imagined myself as the needle or in this case the bit, running the pattern the tool will make. It kept me from having the sewing head go all over the place because if I was running the path with my legs, I'd get tired. So I'd think to start with the swoosh first, bottom left to top right. Change bits and do the circle and the name, then leave the M for last... All depending on how to cut it. You've got my mind thinking efficiency. Thanks so much for these Garrett! It really gets me going. :)
Hey Dieter. This is one of those projects that could be approached in several ways. your's being one of them, for sure. Yes, efficiency is good when there are multiples. Honestly, I had looked at this for so long, I simply had to make a decision to do something and get it done.
Thanks for this, forgot all about the ORAMASK, I have use it in laser engraving, I was having trouble with painting lol, I'm not a very good painter, I have to try this. Also good ideal about the trace bit feature using layers.
Hi Rodney. As far as painting, spray paint is a remarkable way to do it. Layers are so important when it comes to designing. How is your CNC'ing going so far?
If you were to sequence the tool paths to profile the swish first, would the remaining mask be sufficient to then carve the circle, paint and move on? I’m thinking the overlap of the cross over, would be gray, but then the black of the circle would cover that. Am I thinking about that the right way? Thanks for the videos long, but I stuck with it as I want to keep improving.
Hey Mike. you know, this was one of the most difficult projects to shoot a video on because there were so many ways to tackle it. It's been a while so I'm going to have to say you are probably right.
Still here, I was wondering why not just cut the big M out and glue it to the rest of the Logo, instead of using a pocket? Seems like you could use a 1/2 in board for that and get the same effect. Perhaps I missed something and it was necessary to make the pocket. But I think it would simplify the design efforts a lot not having to be concerned with how the swish and circle went through or around the M. Just thinking.
MartyJoesphson, that could definitely work. There are multiple ways to do a project brother! Whatever works best for you. I encourage you to try multiple ways.
@@IDCWoodcraft Hi It´s not working any well for me, I maked a bmp-picture of a Jaguar emblem 4 Liter, but I need to brake it apart so I can do it like you are doing it with your picture. It takes time. KS
Awesome! Better than any other anywhere. Thanks Garrett! Please never quit!
Gary, you are so welcome my friend.
Love all the "extra" content because it's great. I am going through all you sessions before I buy anything and will be going through a second time after to better internalize as much as possible. Thanks for everything.
Ron, you are so welcome my friend. Keep up the hard work!
I'm shill hanging around. I'm learning something much from you I thank you.
Danny, good to see you brother. Glad you learned something from this one.
Stuck through to the end! It's always a good learning experience to watch someone knowledgeable really have to go through problem solving. Hearing the solutions be reasoned out through logic as well as trial & error seem to make the lessons learned stick better in the memory verses a step-by-step how to lesson.
Paramoose, keep working hard brother. Mistakes and mess ups are the best way to become a master at CNC.
@@IDCWoodcraft
A man who never made a mistake is a man who never learned anything...- Quote from somebody famous & wise or really philosophical & published.
32 minutes in and still drinking my morning coffee. You do a good job at talking about what you are trying to do. Thanks.
Hey Larry. I enjoyed that coffee with you. thanks for hanging in there
You are the best teacher on CNC. What I get from your videos? - the time I spend sorting stuff is normal !!!
The Nodes always get me .Thank you
Jacquie, wow thank you so much! I'm always happy to help! It's totally normal to need time sorting everything! Keep up the good work!
Wow!! Way above my pay grade!! LOL, Like you say Practice and more practice!! Fascinating really.
Darryl, you can do it brother! You're exactly right my friend, practice and more practice!
You never cease to Amaze me , Thanks for your Expertise.🐝💤🤙
Buzzmay207, thanks brother! I'm glad it was helpful!
Hey Garrett, you never need to apologize for it being too long. Time flies while watching your videos! :)
Hi Ray. Thanks for letting me know. Sometimes I worry, but not after this mention.
Appreciate you going through the whole process...enjoy the cups of coffee :)
Thanks Edward for the coffee. And your welcome.
Still here., great work.
Chris, thank you brother. Glad you liked this one.
Yes, I stayed to the end. This video had my thinking wheels spinning at high speed. Best thing learned: Take time to think through the project before diving in, it will save you time. Thank-you for your diligence!!!
Hey Keith, you're so welcome! This motto has saved me countless lost hours, hopefully it will do the same for you my friend!
im still here great stuff
Thanks for hanging around Mike.
Another great video that helps answer so many of the questions I have. Appreciate you sir.
TommyB, so glad to hear it brother.
Garrett, you are a fantastic teacher. I enjoy your videos!
Thanks Reg!!!!!
Yes, Garrett.I'm still hanging around. I can see that this isn't as easy as it looks. I'll probably watch this video a couple of times anyway. Many thanks.
Norman, thanks for sticking with me brother!
Perfect practical application video, I always watch them twice. Once I just enjoy seeing where we are going. The second time I do it with the video, so much fun to learn new stuff. Thank you Garrett!
Hi Chris. That is a good approach because the first time gives you an idea of how to approach. The second run through, you have the underdstanding while you're doing it.
I'm still hanging around...Very good video...When you make these videos, I am working on my project and following along. I am really learning a lot. Thanks Garrett
Hi Max. I'm glad you're following along. That's how we get it into our minds.
I recently did a plaque where I merged a couple of images and engraved them. In order to make this work, I had to put vectors on different layers and trim and edit them. If I didn't do that I would have had cuts going where I didn't want.
Then they asked if I could do that but with 3 different heights. One image standing above a surface and two below it. I had to use even more layers. That was the only way I saw how I could do that.
I liked that curve to fit function. What a nice and handy time saver. On some noisy profiles, I sometimes had to spend a couple of hours going around, deleting and smoothing lots of bumps and divots.
I may have done a few things here different than you did here, but you being somewhat more advanced than I am, I suspect at some point during doing it my way, I may have discovered why you took the approach you did.
Another good and helpful video.
CNC, these types of projects are definitely thought provoking and there are many ways to approach.
I like what you did here. I hope people read your comment and techniques you described.
More work than I can do at one time. So,, I will take a nap while you are on pause and continue later. I don't want to miss anything. Lots to absorb. Outstanding presentation 👏. Can't find a good 'jab' for you on this one.
Hey...Bill. Wake up. I'm done with this video now..
@@IDCWoodcraft This is probably the most valuable video you've done in a while. Because of its complexity, it covers about 80% of issues CNCers will face AND SOLVE with this video.
I take my hat 👒 off to you with this one!
Oh! Wait! Was I dreaming?
Great video Line smoothing and layers and Ora mask were my big 3 I learned a lot. Thanks. I'm looking forward to 3D modeling from a bit map next.
BarneyCarParts, I am happy to hear this one helped you my friend.
Brilliant thank you learnt so much.
Paul, you are so welcome my friend.
hanging around, very interesting. Thanks
ericbardell496, you are so welcome my friend.
excellent work young man
Thank you Pete!
Another video to save in my "CNC Tutorials" play list. I'm currently working on designing a new logo using some bitmaps I got off the internet. This will be very helpful. Thanks.
Hey Matt. Logos, huh. Are they for you or for others?
Haha! I will stick around for every video! Thank you for sharing these tips! This will help a lot of people with bitmaps and other wild nodes they encounter!
Hey John. For sure, it will help. Did it give you some insight on how to make your designs better?
@@IDCWoodcraft absolutely! I wish I would have watched this before doing my first few sign designs!
Garrett I can't thank you enough for the time and effort into helping me through this! Great video as always. I appreciate the way you explain and show how to get through some really difficult project. Again thanks. Your coffee should be there!!!
Hi Ted. I got my coffee! Thank you!
@@IDCWoodcraft Well deserved!!!
Merci!
This video is worth a lot more than a coffee 😊❤
Wow, thank you Marc! Much appreciated my friend
lots of good node editing info!
Hey Patrick. Nodes...we can't live without them!
Good stuff!
Robert, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! Kind of made my head hurt! Lol Will certainty have to watch it at least a couple more times, but all the different concepts combined are excellent!
Hi Larry. you think your head hurt...? I'd been racking my brains on this for a month. At least I got something done with it. But thanks for hanging around.
This video is jam packed with good techniques and ways to solve issues. Some of the things you did in one or two steps, I have been able to do but in 4 or 5 steps and often with a less desirable result than you achieved. I have to try some of your node tricks tomorrow. Thanks for the excellent video.
Hey Don. It's funny how with some experience, it comes natural. Knowing that is not the case for those just starting out keeps me humbled. thank you for sharing this. Made me smile.
I enjoyed the mind game here. Especially the “corcle” layer. Actually, I could think of another way to mask out the circle for painting the swish. Use modeling clay to temporarily fill it in while painting. It comes out quite easily. Thanks Garrett, I’m still learning this stuff and it’s nice to pick your brain.
David, glad to hear this one helped you out brother!
This, ladies and gentlemen, is the mother of all grinding sessions. Client: but it only took you two hours to fix the image. Garrett, and six years to learn how to do it.
Yup
Thanks, you put out some good content.
Thanks Wesley.
I'm still hanging around & learning
Robert, happy to have you here brother!
My CNC machine is scheduled to arrive soon. I have been using LIGHTBURN for a little bit over 1 year now & I'm getting ready for my next adventure in business
Great video. I surprised myself by wondering why you didn’t do the modification to the swoosh initially. Great minds think alike.
Good job as always.
Hi Mike. My brain was pretty fried on this project by the time I made the video. I was like "Just do something, Garrett!"
Wow Garrett, you're bringing back memories from my digitizing past. Couple of things on my mind so give me your input. I used to auto trace a lot when I started, but after a while found it was easier to just draw the project from scratch tracing over the bit map. Too much noise to try and remove. Sometimes I would redraw it in Adobe in black and white if I needed to just so I would have a clean copy to digitize from. I looked at this like that. The only real complicated shape is the swoosh. Even though the circle was a bit broken, I would take artistic license at times and here think using the circle or arc tool, I see in the top left, would have drawn the pieces of the circle. The swoosh as it's own layer, like you, broken up into it's different pieces that overlap the dark circle or letters. Probably done that using a free form tool, just tracing the parts I want. (I saw you drawing your own lines). Then add the letters as text. I always imagined myself as the needle or in this case the bit, running the pattern the tool will make. It kept me from having the sewing head go all over the place because if I was running the path with my legs, I'd get tired. So I'd think to start with the swoosh first, bottom left to top right. Change bits and do the circle and the name, then leave the M for last... All depending on how to cut it. You've got my mind thinking efficiency. Thanks so much for these Garrett! It really gets me going. :)
Hey Dieter. This is one of those projects that could be approached in several ways. your's being one of them, for sure. Yes, efficiency is good when there are multiples.
Honestly, I had looked at this for so long, I simply had to make a decision to do something and get it done.
Hanging in there. Lol. Doing a great job. 👍
Thanks for hanging around on this East. I figured I'd be alone by the end of this video.
Thanks!
Mike, thanks brother, appreciate you!
I'm hanging in....3 cups of coffee. LOL
Ed, thanks for sticking around brother!
Garrett, I would have done this with epoxy. It would have all the aspects at a minimal amount of time if the client approved of it of course.
Hey Chris, you're totally right! Epoxy would work great on this too and would be super simple!
Thanks for this, forgot all about the ORAMASK, I have use it in laser engraving, I was having trouble with painting lol, I'm not a very good painter, I have to try this. Also good ideal about the trace bit feature using layers.
Hi Rodney. As far as painting, spray paint is a remarkable way to do it.
Layers are so important when it comes to designing.
How is your CNC'ing going so far?
If you were to sequence the tool paths to profile the swish first, would the remaining mask be sufficient to then carve the circle, paint and move on? I’m thinking the overlap of the cross over, would be gray, but then the black of the circle would cover that. Am I thinking about that the right way? Thanks for the videos long, but I stuck with it as I want to keep improving.
Hey Mike. you know, this was one of the most difficult projects to shoot a video on because there were so many ways to tackle it. It's been a while so I'm going to have to say you are probably right.
Garrett. What would you think about doing a light texture in the areas of the Swish?
Norman, you absolutely could add texture. That would look awesome!
How about creating an offset around the circle, instead of the drawing and cutting? It would protect the circle and convey the swish, It's art.
Ron, you could definitely do that too!
Im new to cnc ive been looking at your cnc can it do work in a production type work ?
Hey Jim. YEs it can. What specifically do you want to do?
I think you want to add an allowance on big m pocket so letter will fit in.
Rod, very true brother. If I were to do it again, it would definitely be in an avenue like that.
Still here, I was wondering why not just cut the big M out and glue it to the rest of the Logo, instead of using a pocket? Seems like you could use a 1/2 in board for that and get the same effect. Perhaps I missed something and it was necessary to make the pocket. But I think it would simplify the design efforts a lot not having to be concerned with how the swish and circle went through or around the M. Just thinking.
Very good point. That's why it helps to have more than one head in the game
For the big M, wouldn't be easier to draw an M over the image instead of using the bit map?
Ya' know Marc...that would have definitely been easier. Didn't think about that.
Would it be possible to also treat this as a stacked text file as an alternate possibility.
Hi Darin. I considered that. The fine bit requirement would make it not look good because the fine bits would not fit in the deeper areas.
Still hunkering down with you.....
Lots of info for you here Michael.
Still Here Garrett
MartyJoesphson, happy to have you here brother!
Do the swish first?
MartyJoesphson, that could definitely work. There are multiple ways to do a project brother! Whatever works best for you. I encourage you to try multiple ways.
Still here.
Hey Jess, thanks!
Nice video , I´m trying to make a XK8 Jaguar-emblem ex 8cm .This video might help me, I have Vcarve 11.5 Tack Kennet S from Sweden.
Kenneth, right on brother! I am happy to hear this video helped you.
@@IDCWoodcraft Hi It´s not working any well for me, I maked a bmp-picture of a Jaguar emblem 4 Liter, but I need to brake it apart so I can do it like you are doing it with your picture. It takes time. KS
Yup. Still hanging in there
Allen, thanks for sticking around brother!
Still hanging in here
lippa618papalee4, happy to have you here brother!
still hanging around
Good to see you FRAG!
i am still here
Thanks for hanging in there Tim. I know it was a long video. I hope you got something out of it.
I'm still hanging around
Thanks for sticking with me brother!
Still hanging around
Hi Wesley. thanks for hanging in there!
Garrett you sound so much like me
SteveSpears-xg6ze, That's awesome to hear. It's always cool to find someone with similar interests and experiences. Keep on woodworking brother!
Still hanging around……..
Thanks Clingy for bearing with me on this
“I wanted to be a CNC machinist but I had to become a graphic designer because the customer couldn’t supply me a dxf.”
TheFarCobra, that's the way the cookie crumbles brother!
STILL HANGING ARROUND
LouisDeschamps, happy to have you here brother!