Great Video Jay, It is videos like this that show how easy it is for the home woodworker to use a CNC machine. Many people don't like these machines in the shop but the CNC machine is just another tool and are not seen by owners as the only tool in the shop. Like any tool it is good at some things and not good at others. The trick is to know the difference and use the right tool for the job. Beware the CNC bug. There is always a bigger faster machine lurking in the wings once you catch the bug. Cheers Peter
CNC is on the rise. Thanks for putting out these videos. That is one the best CNC workflow videos I have seen. Precise, short and to the point. Don't let the CNC haters discourage you.
Thanks Jay for this. I find your precision style of explaining very easy to follow. No rambling or going off on tangents...just relevant facts. You’re a GOOD teacher man. Best Greg
Looking forward to seeing what you can dream up with 1/4" plywood and that huge CNC machine of yours. (Hint, look at some of the maker designed wood assemblies that use tabs for interconnects.)
WOW.. Thanks Jay.. I ordered my shapeoko 2 last week and will be here in a few days. my wife and i had been trying to figure out how we wanted to make our designs, and your work flow just makes sense to me. I have seen other videos and they were overly complex. I love what your doing and appreciate your time spent helping the rest of use out... thanks again for another great video.
Glad you found a way to get your sketchup working smoothly to interact with other software and produce the output! If I had a shapaoko, guess what my first objects would have been to cut for myself? Yep, knobs. Next would be gears and then I would try dovetails. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, talk about easy to follow. This was effortless to watch and understand. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such a clear concise manner. I operate a Gravograph IS900 engraver (aka Shapeoko on steroids) on a daily basis at work and I wish the software was as easy to use as what you just showed. Thanks again Jay.
Thank you Jay, for the Excellent video explaining and showing the process of 'CNC Workflow' by using a simple yet useful little project. Keep up the good work.
Very impressed on how quick you have picked this up.Your looking like a pro already!!Great job buddy!!!And for everyone complaining this is just another tool for the shop,of coarse he's not going to use it for everything,the human hand is irreplaceable!It's just for intricate pieces that are not possible without.For example Jay makes a ton of fixtures and now he will no longer need to buy knobs!(Witch he would use square pieces of plywood for knobs) but nonetheless he will have some good looking knobs!LOL,I am super excited too see what he will build in the future ,or how he will incorporate the Cnc in his builds!!Once again Awesome job!!
Very well done Jay. You are a very good teacher and knowledge sharer. I worked with CNC/Robotics for 3 decades and had fun with it. I hope to do what you are doing with the CNC Laser I just got. I was going to buy the same unit you have but I decided on the laser because I actually needed it for my little business. At a later date I will get a CNC mill like yours and a 3D printer. Thanks for a sharing with us and handling the not so positive comments so well. I don't watch the Shapeoko videos that have been posted because at this time I am more interested in sharpening other woodworking skills but this video was more about designing something and the workflow to move it to production. Nice work.
Jay Bates I got an inexpensive Chinese laser off Ebay that quite a few hobbyist get for the sole purpose of upgrading it. It's a good learning tool. On UA-cam you can search for K-40 laser engraver/cutter. On Ebay its a 40W CO2 laser. Low cost so I don't mind blowing it up. So far its been fun to use.
I don't have one, won't get one, but I sure enjoyed your vid, and I know that anyone who has or is getting one will treasure this is it takes the woodworker from Sketchup, which we know, through all the new steps to a perfect part, and a part we can all relate to. Great job.
I wasn't going to watch this but gave it a go...and was fascinated. I am not into computer stuff like editing etc but I loved this because of how you explained it and made it understandable. You would make a good teacher (and I do know a bit about that). Is this true to home woodworking - yes, so long as it's not the only process. I think it's reasonable that if you have cut a load of knobs traditionally that you can use CNC to cut the rest because you've done the job yourself, you know how to do it, and can get on with something else while a machine saves you time on a job that has probably become boring. The beauty of it is that you have all your files saved for future use so you only have to do the programming once. I would like one of those machines but I don't like the programming bit so, if one of my mates ever gets one, I'll have his heart broken making things that I get bored making while I make something new and exciting. Best Wishes, Brendan.
baconsoda Well said Brendan. The fact that you can do the digital work once and still have the files for use whenever you want down the road is a great benefit. Thanks for watching buddy.
Am more jealous than I was before! So many very accurate things you can easily make using this process especially since you always started with sketchup anyway. Need to get my hands in these one of these days.
Thank you so much for showing a competent free software tool chain. I had gotten bogged down with my DIY CNC machine, as the tools just weren't there unless I wanted to spend a few hundred $
Great Video Jay. You have a talent for explaining things and making intimidating things, simple. The end result will be that many people will realize that they can handle CNC.
Loved this video, I was hesitant on going forward with purchasing Shapeoko because I wasn't sure I would be able to figure out the programming part. You continue to teach me with every video, Thanks Jay.
Jay, you have a nice system there. I made some knobs exactly like those this past summer and they work great on my jigs. I've even made a build video on them. This CNC is really the cat's meow for precision work, while you sit back and enjoy that cup of coffee. Some day I may be owning one of these for entertainment. Hope to see you in WIA!
Out of 91,000 subscribers, there were only five who couldn't live without a CNC deal-thing. I wasn't trying to DICITATE what Jay provides. I was trying to encourage him for other projects that he is great at. The last couple or so have been about this CNC thng. ScetchUp?? No problem, it's just a lot easier for me to draw freehand my plans that I get from Jay's Plans. Maybe Joe and Mark don't realize that I usually can't wait for Jay's next video. Not so on the CNC machine.
next you will be saying " cnc isnt real woodworking" LOL. come on old timer, cnc is extremely affordable now. my first cnc router cost me $120,000 15yrs ago. this machine is about $600. It takes skill to program and use the machine, you just cant throw a piece of timber at the machine and hey presto there is a piece of furniture. its a tool like any other tool and is only as good as the person operating it. come on in to the 21st century, its really not that daunting.
Jay I really appreciate the information today as I am embarking on making my own CNC (version 1) with steel former bed rails as the guides for V groove bearings and getting a start on learning fusion 360 and sketchup as well. I still enjoy the traditional woodworking but see no reason not to expand the old horizons as well! Oh and by the way I am retired and "non funded" but the challenge is half or more of the fun. :)
Subbed! great information, helped me realise sketchup is worthy for cnc after a lot of people told me it wasn't. I used to prefer drawing in inventor until i tried sketchup. but recently have been trying to get my head around fusion 360 which draws nothing like inventor used to but now with this method i don't need to, I can continue with sketchup and inkscape.
Jay. I don't have a CNC machine, though in future I would like to get one. If I ever do I will certainly reference this video for assistance. It was an excellent explanation. Very well done.
While I don't think a CNC this size is going to realistically carve out an entire cabinet in a time-efficient manner, smaller details (inlays, fancy joins) and machine/jig parts that are then used to make fine furniture seem like a no-brainer for introducing a CNC to the workshop. The affordability of smaller CNCs like Shapeoko and 3D printers are really exciting just from a jig making perspective, let alone all the other things they can do. Great video Jay.
Wow. Switching between all those programs really makes me appreciate having access to MasterCam. But boy is it expensive. Lol. I guess that's the cost of convenience. Thanks for showing this. Its always great to see new softwares in action.
Jay, super cool video man! I really enjoyed it. If you could make more videos of how and what you make with the CNC, that would be awesome. I am learning a lot from your videos and you are really good at describing how, why, and what you are doing. Thank you!
I didn't catch this until now. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thanks for putting it all together so nicely! I'll be sure to reference this path at the start of my video!
Great video! Your content is always short and to the point. Glad to see that there are options to design in sketchup and move to G code. I'm definitely interested in the CNC side of things, so you should keep stuff like this in the mix. Everyone that is complaining can just not watch. Weird how that works.
A brilliant tutorial, Jay. That software could not be simpler to use. Something we do, where I work, is to machine to within 0.5mm of the bed, as opposed to cutting to full depth or leaving tabs. This leaves you with a 'skin' that can them be trimmed flush. Each method has its own benefits and I look forward to seeing you make more use of your new toy. :-)
Thanks for the info. I'm currently building my own CNC out of aluminum extrussion with a 2ft x 3ft working surface. Good to know that there is a free alternative for a cam software. Most of the software available for hobbyist is a bit expensive for me at the moment. Keep up the good work!!
Great information, Jay. I don't have a CNC and not likely to get one, but I find this kind of video very interesting, and your instructions are very easy to understand. Keep them coming.
So very well done, sir! This will be tremendously helpful once my machine comes in! I was looking at some of the expensive software options but this looks like exactly what I need! Love the mix of CNC and non-CNC projects by the way, as I'm heavily interested in both!
Great video Jay. I must admit, I nearly understand all this CNC stuff that's to you, and Izzy & the other video bloggers. Keep up the great work buddy 😊
Good job Jay, I was able to follow along along and have a file ready to go in about 10 minutes (used inkscape for the knob) Now all I need is a CNC to cut it on.
Thanks for the detailed overview of your process. I just upgraded my Shapeoko 2 to the Makita RT0701C and can't wait to see how much that will increase its capabilities over using a dremel. I can't wait to see how you incorporate the CNC into future projects.
Mike Merzke Thanks Mike. The Colt has all the power to complete the task but I'm not sure if I like it in the machine yet. Dust control is non existent.
The Makita and the Dewalt 611 are both nice because of the electronic speed control, especially while under load. With a 1/8 collet you can get great engraving and other fine details. I have the Makita, but the DW has nice LED lights.
Howdy Jay, Thanks for all the videos, and especially thanks for explaining that "voice over AD" that came up on your previous video. I was trying to figure out what was wrong with my computer's audio feed.
awesome I had such a hard time finding a good cad cam for cnc theres so many out there but you made it so simple thanks. I will have to check these out
Well done. I use a different program but man you do such a good job on explaining things that if i was starting out this would be a great way on going.. especially for some one on budget. Hats off to ya
Thanks a ton for this video Jay! This seems to be exactly what I was looking for of an exact walkthrough from design to cut. My Shapeoko will be here soon and now I feel much more prepared. Keep up the great work!
Very Cool Jay, You make things look really easy. Makes me want to get one of those just to be able to play around with the software a bit. Keep up the good work.
Where do I sign up to become your apprentice? Lol, you do some amazing work and your smart as hell! I'm just beginning to dabble in woodworking and have seen every single one of your videos. Thank you for keeping them coming and look forward to watching the next one, I learn so much with everyone.
Jay, great video. I really enjoyed the explanation of the design and programming required to get the cnc machine cutting. I would like to see more of this type of video. How long did the milling operation take in real time? Paul
Great Video - goes along with the Sketch Up videos I've used so much. Now if I get one of these CNC machines, I'll be able to figure out how to use it. They were smart in choosing you to receive one. Now, how many more days until Christmas?? Scott
Nice. The video appeals to both the woodworker and computer programmer in me... Now I REALLY want a CNC machine... Just need to win that lottery and I'm good to go :-)
This is great. I find "workflow" to be too commonly omitted in "maker" videos. So many videos of CNC's, and 3D printers, etc. are: "this is how I put it together, and this is what I made with it - btw, good luck figuring out how to make yours work." You mention not to use your settings unless we have your setup. Have you made a video about your setup? Thanks for making this video.
Great tutorial. Please be aware that if one upgrades their GRBL firmware, MakerCAM may produce gcode that GRBL may not like. GRBL version 0.9 does not like the G40 command. The Shapeoko forums are a great place to visit for the latest and correct information. Thanks again Jay for the great videos!
Jay at the completion of the cutting out of the riser it appeared to have a flat segment on a portion of its perimeter? Was I seeing that correctly and if so what was the reason, did the ply chip out? BTW you made that whole process look very easy, and has given me renewed encouragement to venture on with my CNC router project.
Jay, checkout SketchUcam for use with Sketchup. Generates g-code for your CNC directly from SU. Saves you one step in the process from design to cutting. Great videos by the way. Keep the good works flowing!
So Jay when are you going to teach us old guys how to run Sketchup? As in a hands on in person training day? I found this video very interesting and is pushing more and more towards the purchase of a CNC machine just because it looks like something fun to learn how to use. But to be honest Sketchup is killing me at this point so I have a long ways to go.
Great Video Jay,
It is videos like this that show how easy it is for the home woodworker to use a CNC machine.
Many people don't like these machines in the shop but the CNC machine is just another tool and are not seen by owners as the only tool in the shop. Like any tool it is good at some things and not good at others. The trick is to know the difference and use the right tool for the job.
Beware the CNC bug. There is always a bigger faster machine lurking in the wings once you catch the bug.
Cheers
Peter
CNC is on the rise. Thanks for putting out these videos. That is one the best CNC workflow videos I have seen. Precise, short and to the point. Don't let the CNC haters discourage you.
Cole Larson Thank you very much for your feedback Cole. I appreciate it. People will always shun technological advancements unfortunately.
Thanks Jay for this. I find your precision style of explaining very easy to follow. No rambling or going off on tangents...just relevant facts. You’re a GOOD teacher man.
Best
Greg
Thank you.
Man Jay you keep on in pressing me with your direct to the point video packed full of very valuable info. Thanks man this will be a big help for me.
Looking forward to seeing what you can dream up with 1/4" plywood and that huge CNC machine of yours.
(Hint, look at some of the maker designed wood assemblies that use tabs for interconnects.)
izzy swan Thanks for the feedback Izzy. Hope you are able to knock out some awesome stuff with yours soon.
WOW.. Thanks Jay.. I ordered my shapeoko 2 last week and will be here in a few days. my wife and i had been trying to figure out how we wanted to make our designs, and your work flow just makes sense to me. I have seen other videos and they were overly complex. I love what your doing and appreciate your time spent helping the rest of use out... thanks again for another great video.
Great reference Jay, thanks for putting this together!
Glad you found a way to get your sketchup working smoothly to interact with other software and produce the output! If I had a shapaoko, guess what my first objects would have been to cut for myself? Yep, knobs. Next would be gears and then I would try dovetails. Thanks for sharing!
Very clear. Thank you for this. Simple. No fluff. Just the basics. Thank you!
Wow, talk about easy to follow. This was effortless to watch and understand. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such a clear concise manner. I operate a Gravograph IS900 engraver (aka Shapeoko on steroids) on a daily basis at work and I wish the software was as easy to use as what you just showed. Thanks again Jay.
Thank you Jay, for the Excellent video explaining and showing the process of 'CNC Workflow' by using a simple yet useful little project. Keep up the good work.
cjorg16 Thank you.
Very impressed on how quick you have picked this up.Your looking like a pro already!!Great job buddy!!!And for everyone complaining this is just another tool for the shop,of coarse he's not going to use it for everything,the human hand is irreplaceable!It's just for intricate pieces that are not possible without.For example Jay makes a ton of fixtures and now he will no longer need to buy knobs!(Witch he would use square pieces of plywood for knobs) but nonetheless he will have some good looking knobs!LOL,I am super excited too see what he will build in the future ,or how he will incorporate the Cnc in his builds!!Once again Awesome job!!
Abel Nieto Thank you for the feedback Abel. I appreciate it as always friend.
Excellent. I am just beginning my CNC build but have used Sketchup for years. I'm excited that my talent will not go to waste.
Same here. Thanks Jay!
Very well done Jay. You are a very good teacher and knowledge sharer. I worked with CNC/Robotics for 3 decades and had fun with it. I hope to do what you are doing with the CNC Laser I just got. I was going to buy the same unit you have but I decided on the laser because I actually needed it for my little business. At a later date I will get a CNC mill like yours and a 3D printer. Thanks for a sharing with us and handling the not so positive comments so well. I don't watch the Shapeoko videos that have been posted because at this time I am more interested in sharpening other woodworking skills but this video was more about designing something and the workflow to move it to production. Nice work.
Jim Coogan Thanks for the feedback Jim. I appreciate it. What laser cutter did you get?
Jay Bates
I got an inexpensive Chinese laser off Ebay that quite a few hobbyist get for the sole purpose of upgrading it. It's a good learning tool. On UA-cam you can search for K-40 laser engraver/cutter. On Ebay its a 40W CO2 laser. Low cost so I don't mind blowing it up. So far its been fun to use.
Very informative, concise and explained excellently, I am building a CNC machine and this is so useful. You certainly have a gift for tutorials.
I don't have one, won't get one, but I sure enjoyed your vid, and I know that anyone who has or is getting one will treasure this is it takes the woodworker from Sketchup, which we know, through all the new steps to a perfect part, and a part we can all relate to. Great job.
kelsozz Thank you.
I wasn't going to watch this but gave it a go...and was fascinated. I am not into computer stuff like editing etc but I loved this because of how you explained it and made it understandable. You would make a good teacher (and I do know a bit about that). Is this true to home woodworking - yes, so long as it's not the only process. I think it's reasonable that if you have cut a load of knobs traditionally that you can use CNC to cut the rest because you've done the job yourself, you know how to do it, and can get on with something else while a machine saves you time on a job that has probably become boring. The beauty of it is that you have all your files saved for future use so you only have to do the programming once. I would like one of those machines but I don't like the programming bit so, if one of my mates ever gets one, I'll have his heart broken making things that I get bored making while I make something new and exciting.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
baconsoda Well said Brendan. The fact that you can do the digital work once and still have the files for use whenever you want down the road is a great benefit. Thanks for watching buddy.
Am more jealous than I was before! So many very accurate things you can easily make using this process especially since you always started with sketchup anyway. Need to get my hands in these one of these days.
***** You'll be addicted Tyler!
Thank you so much for showing a competent free software tool chain. I had gotten bogged down with my DIY CNC machine, as the tools just weren't there unless I wanted to spend a few hundred $
Kit Hygh I hear ya. Free is always my first choice.
Great Video Jay. You have a talent for explaining things and making intimidating things, simple. The end result will be that many people will realize that they can handle CNC.
This is by far the best video I've seen on this subject! Awesome awesome stuff Jay!
Drunken Woodworker Thank you David.
Loved this video, I was hesitant on going forward with purchasing Shapeoko because I wasn't sure I would be able to figure out the programming part. You continue to teach me with every video, Thanks Jay.
Wow Jay that was great, it's like the whole process dropped into my brain finally after watching you.
I think this is interesting precisely because I don't have a cnc machine - great information, thank you
Jay, you have a nice system there. I made some knobs exactly like those this past summer and they work great on my jigs. I've even made a build video on them. This CNC is really the cat's meow for precision work, while you sit back and enjoy that cup of coffee. Some day I may be owning one of these for entertainment. Hope to see you in WIA!
Ron Briz Absolutely Ron. See you at WIA.
Out of 91,000 subscribers, there were only five who couldn't live without a CNC deal-thing. I wasn't trying to DICITATE what Jay provides. I was trying to encourage him for other projects that he is great at. The last couple or so have been about this CNC thng. ScetchUp?? No problem, it's just a lot easier for me to draw freehand my plans that I get from Jay's Plans. Maybe Joe and Mark don't realize that I usually can't wait for Jay's next video. Not so on the CNC machine.
next you will be saying " cnc isnt real woodworking" LOL. come on old timer, cnc is extremely affordable now. my first cnc router cost me $120,000 15yrs ago. this machine is about $600. It takes skill to program and use the machine, you just cant throw a piece of timber at the machine and hey presto there is a piece of furniture. its a tool like any other tool and is only as good as the person operating it. come on in to the 21st century, its really not that daunting.
***** I've never used baltic birch. It's too expensive for me too!
Jay, I subscribed. Your storyline, included info and demonstration of items in the storyline are fantastic! Great work!
Jay I really appreciate the information today as I am embarking on making my own CNC (version 1) with steel former bed rails as the guides for V groove bearings and getting a start on learning fusion 360 and sketchup as well. I still enjoy the traditional woodworking but see no reason not to expand the old horizons as well! Oh and by the way I am retired and "non funded" but the challenge is half or more of the fun. :)
Very cool and informative. I'm really jealous of all of you folks that got the cnc's for Inventables.
Thanks for showing this to us Jay! I have yet to try out MakerCam so this helps a lot!
Amazingly helpful video!
I'm working through the steps for my First Cut!
This makes the journey slightly more downhill...
Jay, I don't understand why 41 people have disliked this video. You do excellent work..
Subbed! great information, helped me realise sketchup is worthy for cnc after a lot of people told me it wasn't. I used to prefer drawing in inventor until i tried sketchup. but recently have been trying to get my head around fusion 360 which draws nothing like inventor used to but now with this method i don't need to, I can continue with sketchup and inkscape.
Jay. I don't have a CNC machine, though in future I would like to get one. If I ever do I will certainly reference this video for assistance. It was an excellent explanation. Very well done.
SmokeFlame1 Thank you. I very much appreciate the feedback.
While I don't think a CNC this size is going to realistically carve out an entire cabinet in a time-efficient manner, smaller details (inlays, fancy joins) and machine/jig parts that are then used to make fine furniture seem like a no-brainer for introducing a CNC to the workshop. The affordability of smaller CNCs like Shapeoko and 3D printers are really exciting just from a jig making perspective, let alone all the other things they can do.
Great video Jay.
Paul Jenkins Thank you very much Paul. I agree with your thoughts.
That alone makes it worth having one of those machines. Thanks for sharing. I'll keep in mind the "maker cam"
Wow. Switching between all those programs really makes me appreciate having access to MasterCam. But boy is it expensive. Lol. I guess that's the cost of convenience. Thanks for showing this. Its always great to see new softwares in action.
Jay, super cool video man! I really enjoyed it. If you could make more videos of how and what you make with the CNC, that would be awesome. I am learning a lot from your videos and you are really good at describing how, why, and what you are doing. Thank you!
Hi Jay, Thanks for all the work you put into these videos.
Richard Allen Thank you very much for the acknowledgement. I appreciate it.
I didn't catch this until now. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thanks for putting it all together so nicely! I'll be sure to reference this path at the start of my video!
Great video! Your content is always short and to the point. Glad to see that there are options to design in sketchup and move to G code. I'm definitely interested in the CNC side of things, so you should keep stuff like this in the mix. Everyone that is complaining can just not watch. Weird how that works.
mars hansen Thanks for your common sense logic Mars :)
Jay, thanks for this video. I am really enjoying this process over easel.
A brilliant tutorial, Jay. That software could not be simpler to use.
Something we do, where I work, is to machine to within 0.5mm of the bed, as opposed to cutting to full depth or leaving tabs. This leaves you with a 'skin' that can them be trimmed flush.
Each method has its own benefits and I look forward to seeing you make more use of your new toy. :-)
Olly Parry-Jones Thanks for watching Olly. I sometimes do the skin cutting as well. I prefer the tabs though. What do you typically cut at work?
Jay Bates We mostly machine foam moulds to hold various items but we also do plywood worktops, shelves and a HMW plastic for all sorts.
Thanks for the info. I'm currently building my own CNC out of aluminum extrussion with a 2ft x 3ft working surface. Good to know that there is a free alternative for a cam software. Most of the software available for hobbyist is a bit expensive for me at the moment. Keep up the good work!!
ricmart There are a LOT of free options out there. This is just one of many :)
Great information, Jay. I don't have a CNC and not likely to get one, but I find this kind of video very interesting, and your instructions are very easy to understand. Keep them coming.
Built by Bill Thank you for the feedback Bill.
So very well done, sir! This will be tremendously helpful once my machine comes in! I was looking at some of the expensive software options but this looks like exactly what I need! Love the mix of CNC and non-CNC projects by the way, as I'm heavily interested in both!
BradleyMakes Free software is always my first choice.
Awesome explanation of the process Jay - Best video I've seen yet on it.
The ShavingWood Workshop Thanks Tommy. Much appreciated.
I concur!
Thanks, dude. You're a good teacher.
+Michael Quattlebaum Thank you for the feedback.
Jay, you have an amazing ability to explain. Great tutorial
Great video Jay. I must admit, I nearly understand all this CNC stuff that's to you, and Izzy & the other video bloggers. Keep up the great work buddy 😊
David Weaver Thanks David.
Good job Jay, I was able to follow along along and have a file ready to go in about 10 minutes (used inkscape for the knob) Now all I need is a CNC to cut it on.
Minus D9 Interesting. I haven't messed with inkscape much but I find it difficult for me to follow.
Thanks for the detailed overview of your process. I just upgraded my Shapeoko 2 to the Makita RT0701C and can't wait to see how much that will increase its capabilities over using a dremel. I can't wait to see how you incorporate the CNC into future projects.
Mike Merzke Thanks Mike. The Colt has all the power to complete the task but I'm not sure if I like it in the machine yet. Dust control is non existent.
I found a dust shoe for the Makita Router that I am having 3D printed for mine. I hope that helps!
The Makita and the Dewalt 611 are both nice because of the electronic speed control, especially while under load. With a 1/8 collet you can get great engraving and other fine details.
I have the Makita, but the DW has nice LED lights.
Jay Bates nice job with the shapeoko have you seen Targ's Workshop dust shoe ? He has cut files and source for materials on his you tube
Awsome video man!!!! Been thinking About making some knobs like that when I get my shapeoko up and running. May the shapeoko be with you!!!!!
Howdy Jay, Thanks for all the videos, and especially thanks for explaining that "voice over AD" that came up on your previous video. I was trying to figure out what was wrong with my computer's audio feed.
Bud Birkenseer Thank you very much for the patience with those ads. I'm trying my best to prevent that from happening.
awesome I had such a hard time finding a good cad cam for cnc theres so many out there but you made it so simple thanks. I will have to check these out
Awesome video Jay. A ton of info packed into 12mins, we'll done.
Nice video, Jay - thanks much! I had no idea there were that many free options for 2D CAM and controller software.
Mark Lindsay Thanks Mark. There are a LOT out there.
Awesome video, great job, great explanation of how to use the cnc
EXCELLENT EXPLANATION, SO CLEAR, and GREAT HELP INSTRUCCIONS...!!!
Thanks for share with us...!!!
Greetings from Argentine.! Steve.
Quito Mauro Thanks for the feedback and watching from Argentine! :)
very well put together video. clear and concise. thank you
That was very well done Jay!
Thanks for doing what you do...
wayne creech Thanks for watching :)
Well done. I use a different program but man you do such a good job on explaining things that if i was starting out this would be a great way on going.. especially for some one on budget. Hats off to ya
klawndyke Thanks for the feedback. I very much appreciate it.
Very clear and precise workflow. Nice job.
Very easy to understand, even for me. Thanks for this tutorial. One day, I will owne one CNC too.
Signing up to The newsletter by the way.
Fantastic - just what I need as a new comer to CNC -
omg this is the best vid I've been searching for months Thanks very much fantastic job
Thanks a ton for this video Jay! This seems to be exactly what I was looking for of an exact walkthrough from design to cut. My Shapeoko will be here soon and now I feel much more prepared. Keep up the great work!
Travis Lucia Awesome! Have fun with it!
Hello from France!
is very good job Jay, your video is very nice!
tks
Jean-Claude
This!
What a great video about the CNC process! Thank you Jay!! Thank you very, very much!!!
Awesome Wood Things You're very welcome. Thank you for watching.
Thanks alot Jay, just what i was looking for. Really Hope you also include some cnc stuff in the future☺
Very Cool Jay, You make things look really easy. Makes me want to get one of those just to be able to play around with the software a bit.
Keep up the good work.
Great video, great info, couldn't be easier to follow. Keep them coming, man!
Where do I sign up to become your apprentice? Lol, you do some amazing work and your smart as hell! I'm just beginning to dabble in woodworking and have seen every single one of your videos. Thank you for keeping them coming and look forward to watching the next one, I learn so much with everyone.
***** Thanks for the feedback John and I appreciate the kind words.
Great video, Jay! Love your channel...dreaming of a Shapeoko in my future...
Jay Bates for president!!
Thanks for the video Jay. That's what i need to see to figure out if i really need a CNC. :) I know I want one. your video are very Helpful. Thanks
Jay, great video. I really enjoyed the explanation of the design and programming required to get the cnc machine cutting. I would like to see more of this type of video. How long did the milling operation take in real time? Paul
I believe this took around 3 to 4 minutes? I forget the exact number. It wasn't a long program to cut.
Great Video - goes along with the Sketch Up videos I've used so much. Now if I get one of these CNC machines, I'll be able to figure out how to use it. They were smart in choosing you to receive one. Now, how many more days until Christmas??
Scott
Nice. The video appeals to both the woodworker and computer programmer in me... Now I REALLY want a CNC machine... Just need to win that lottery and I'm good to go :-)
This is great. I find "workflow" to be too commonly omitted in "maker" videos. So many videos of CNC's, and 3D printers, etc. are: "this is how I put it together, and this is what I made with it - btw, good luck figuring out how to make yours work."
You mention not to use your settings unless we have your setup. Have you made a video about your setup?
Thanks for making this video.
outstanding video. Just what we have come to expect from you. Thanks for your hard work.
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
Great tutorial. Please be aware that if one upgrades their GRBL firmware, MakerCAM may produce gcode that GRBL may not like. GRBL version 0.9 does not like the G40 command.
The Shapeoko forums are a great place to visit for the latest and correct information.
Thanks again Jay for the great videos!
Jeremy Johnstone Interesting. Thank you Jeremy.
Excellent video, thanks so much Jay!
yes dude perfect video! I use Inkscape but its exactly what I needed to know about Makercam.
Great video man. I really like the walkthrough style of learning. Thanks for sharing.
Great explanations Jay. I am going to try out MakerCam. Thanks.
Great tutorial. You make it seem easy!
I am from Saint Petersburg. I like your chanel. Привет.
Jay at the completion of the cutting out of the riser it appeared to have a flat segment on a portion of its perimeter? Was I seeing that correctly and if so what was the reason, did the ply chip out? BTW you made that whole process look very easy, and has given me renewed encouragement to venture on with my CNC router project.
Ordered the new Shapeoko 3 can't wait for them to start shipping!
Jay, checkout SketchUcam for use with Sketchup. Generates g-code for your CNC directly from SU. Saves you one step in the process from design to cutting. Great videos by the way. Keep the good works flowing!
So Jay when are you going to teach us old guys how to run Sketchup? As in a hands on in person training day? I found this video very interesting and is pushing more and more towards the purchase of a CNC machine just because it looks like something fun to learn how to use. But to be honest Sketchup is killing me at this point so I have a long ways to go.
Great information. Great video. Saving this for future use.
Saw Dust Maker Thank you.
very helpful, thanks!!
Damn I wish I had your computer skills. That's awesome. Thanks for sharing that.
Joseph Muench Thank you Joseph. I appreciate you watching.
Great video well articulated. Taught me a lot, thanks so much. New subscriber!
Nice Job Jay ,very informative !
Very clear explanation of the process! Thanks! Have you ever create designs to export to Shapeways for 3D printing?
tombensky No 3d printing yet.
Nice work, would you make a vídeo about the bed betwen the libarys
Good vid. I wanted to know if there will be any problems with the wait of the colt vs the wait of the smaller spindle down the road. Awsome stuff!