Creating an Everyday Carry Tray Using Easel Pro and Dyed Veneer
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Creating an Everyday Carry Tray Using Easel Pro and Dyed Veneer
I really like rounded rectangles and ovals for tray shapes. For this tutorial I am going to show you how to use Easel Pro software from Inventables and make 3 oval shaped trays using three different types of wood blanks.
The trays will be as follows:
1. 20 degree veneer tray
2. Wavey veneer tray
3. Straight veneer tray
SOFTWARE
Easel Pro Software by Inventables - www.inventable...
MATERIALS
Dyed skateboard veneer or the wood of your choice
I get my skateboard veneer from Cousineau Wood Products - www.cwp-usa.co...
TOOLS
The tools I used on the project were as follows:
- X-Carve 1000mm CNC Machine by Inventables - www.inventable...
- 1/4" diameter downcutting bit - amzn.to/3zJALbi
- 1/8" radius roundover bit with guide bearing
- 1/2" diameter 1/8" radius bowl and tray bit - amzn.to/3wOe187
- Saw Stop table saw - amzn.to/3a8znCE
- Grizzly 14" Band Saw
Random orbit sander
Shop vac
Tape Measures (my favorite two):
Fastcap PMS-16 Auto Lock ProCarpenter Tape Measure - amzn.to/333fTMN
or FastCap PSSR16 16 ft Standard Reverse Measuring Tape - amzn.to/35eQe6k
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NOTE: If you plan on using any tool for a project please make sure you are familiar with the tool and all of the dangers associated with it. If you are not familiar with a tool then you should ask someone who is to show you the proper way to use it. A lot of communities have classes at local colleges on the proper use of tools and machinery. There are also local woodworking clubs that offer classes at very reasonable rates for beginners. I highly recommend using these resources for your safety and for the most efficient use of the tool.
SAFETY FIRST
Always wear eye and hearing protection.
Always work safe with the proper safety equipment and guards on your tools.
They are gorgeous
Great video explanation, good pace for us beginners. Thanks!
I LOVE THE MULTICOLOR YOU HAVE CREATED! KINDA A GENIUS IN MY BOOK
Thank you Trey. The 20 degree angle really adds a cool effect after carving the shape.
Very well explained. Thanks for sharing. I'll give them a go.
Really cool!
Thank you very much
Hey Steve - great video. Love the colors - thanks for the link. Looks like you need to tram your CNC; that will help with your cut lines a lot. I had the same problem with my X-Carve (and Shapeoko). Keep up the great work!
Thanks. When you say "tram your CNC" are you talking about the overlap between passes?
@@stevemoseley9877 Hi Steven - tramming ensures your cutter (router in this case) is completely perpendicular to the waste board in X and Y directions. Looks like your router is tilted either forward or backwards in the Y direction, which creates inconsistent flatness on the floor of your bowl. If you can feel parallel cut lines then the spindle is not trammed properly. Many videos on the UA-cams on how to tram - hope that helps!
@@cyberreefguru Gotcha. I think part of the issue with the bottom of the tray was that I was not increasing the overlap enough so the flat area on the bottom of the bit was overlapping the next pass. It gave me a little curved area in between passes. I think the other part of the problem is the tramming you mention. Thanks!
Those came out great. I have been struggling with trying to figure out how to cut out the bowl. I appreciate the video. What tape do you use to hold down your material?
I use XFasten double sided CNC/woodworking tape.
Great video Steve, super creative! Where can I find those colorful slats?
Thanks. The link to the company for the dyed veneers is in the project description. Cheers!
Love the video Steve, super creative! I have a few random questions, which double sided tape are you using? Also, any way you can show what you put into Easel for the custom bit for the Amana Bowl Bit?
I use XFasten double sided CNC/woodworking tape. I think I just treated it like a straight bit in Easel.
Why expoy on the maple with veneer? Is that a stronger hold than wood glue? And was it normal tabletop epoxy, or something more along the lines of JB Weld?
I wanted the epoxy to fill any small gaps that were left from the additional sanding I did on the pieces. I used Totalboat High Performance epoxy with medium set speed. That way I could glue one strip of colored veneer and then do it again the next day. Thanks!