You put in a lot of planning, especially using a small CNC. Well done! I have a 2'×4' CNC myself, and I always think it's too small to build larger items. But you've given me some ideas. I'd probably finish it with a mixture if boiled linseed oil, paint thinner, and polyurethane at a 1:1:1 ratio, after assembly. If it was unassembled, I'd probably prefinish the plywood with polyurethane.
Thank you for the recommendations on the finishes. We will have to apply the polyurethane to all of our worksurfaces at some point so they last longer. Oh, you can build plenty of things on your 2'×4' CNC. And, if you master "tiling" you can build everything that can be made on a 4'x8' CNC.
Davis, you gotta get some compression endmills. I use them on plywood all the time, and it packs the chips/dust in so well you can skip the tabs on thicker stock like that. Saves a ton of time cutting them free amd cleaning up the resulting mess.
@@Aribabox good question, and not at all. I use multiple passes all the time. The trick is to leave the last pass thick enough to still pack in plenty of chips. The first couple passes will still be packed in, but the chips get recut and don't seem to hold quite as well. On my more rigid cnc, i make the last cut at 6-8mm, and thats perfect. On my less rigid cnc I cut 3-5mm. Since it's less rigid, though, I'm using a strategy that reduces the cutting force anyway, so the part still doesn't move and it's still perfect. I also use some roughing-only passes on the way down, so the finish pass also moves IN while moving down, to skim the entire edge at the same time as the final depth to make a nicer finish. I bet you could set up a part, make a few programs of varying final depth, run them all and pick the best in under an hour. Good luck!
@@Aribabox thanks for your videos i have a cnc 6090 i like use fusion 360 for design and cutting but i don't have any specification for configure my machine in fusion 360 , maybe you can make a video of your machine for we have an idea ? sorry my English, i speak Spanish, thanks for your videos and files i buy many in your page.
@@apgkpsdgksd Thank you for your comment! Glad you enjoy our videos and our project files. There are plenty of tutorials on UA-cam that explain setting up the CNC in Fusion 360. For example, this video might be helpful for you - ua-cam.com/video/UFb7F6GRojc/v-deo.html You can add subtitles in Spanish to better understand the creator's explanation for each step. Anyway, thank you again for your support, and I hope this helps set up your machine!
Hello ! Did you measure the plywood before starting the drawing and cnc ? I used a caliper to check and it looks like the plywood panels vary from 18mm to 18.4 mm. Should I adapt the dxf files to enlarge the pockets or is it better to keep the pockets that tight? Thanks !
Yes, to ensure the most precise joinery cuts, we always measure the material thickness before CNCing the parts. In situations, when the material thickness varies within the sheet, we recommend modifying the design to fit the smallest measurement. Tight joints are easier to fix than the loose ones.
We made the workbench on the Journeyman CNC. You would still be able to make the project on the Woodworker model when using "tiling" to make the larger parts.
I just realized that except for the casters, this design doesn't use any screws.
Very nice!
Your CNC-plywood designs and work is really at the next level. Really inspirational.
You put in a lot of planning, especially using a small CNC. Well done!
I have a 2'×4' CNC myself, and I always think it's too small to build larger items. But you've given me some ideas.
I'd probably finish it with a mixture if boiled linseed oil, paint thinner, and polyurethane at a 1:1:1 ratio, after assembly. If it was unassembled, I'd probably prefinish the plywood with polyurethane.
Thank you for the recommendations on the finishes. We will have to apply the polyurethane to all of our worksurfaces at some point so they last longer.
Oh, you can build plenty of things on your 2'×4' CNC. And, if you master "tiling" you can build everything that can be made on a 4'x8' CNC.
So glad to see you posting again, and once again you've done all the hard work, this design is precisely what I've needed to build for months.
Glad to be back. And we hope you get a chance to build a workbench like this. We are confident you will enjoy crafting your projects on it.
Awesome, thanks !
Another great project and entertaining video. Thank you for sharing 👍
Thank you! 🫡
Awesome job guys, this is great!
Davis, you gotta get some compression endmills. I use them on plywood all the time, and it packs the chips/dust in so well you can skip the tabs on thicker stock like that. Saves a ton of time cutting them free amd cleaning up the resulting mess.
Thank you, Tony, for the recommendation. We will try it out.
@@Aribabox here's some that I cut with one.
ua-cam.com/video/6Qtma2mYgn0/v-deo.html
Thank you for the video. It looks great.
Does this approach require cutting through the material in one pass?
@@Aribabox good question, and not at all. I use multiple passes all the time. The trick is to leave the last pass thick enough to still pack in plenty of chips. The first couple passes will still be packed in, but the chips get recut and don't seem to hold quite as well. On my more rigid cnc, i make the last cut at 6-8mm, and thats perfect. On my less rigid cnc I cut 3-5mm. Since it's less rigid, though, I'm using a strategy that reduces the cutting force anyway, so the part still doesn't move and it's still perfect.
I also use some roughing-only passes on the way down, so the finish pass also moves IN while moving down, to skim the entire edge at the same time as the final depth to make a nicer finish.
I bet you could set up a part, make a few programs of varying final depth, run them all and pick the best in under an hour. Good luck!
@@tonyrichmond9428 Thank you for explaining this in such great detail.
We will test this approach and see if we can implement it in future projects.
Eager to see new projects!
Great job young man keep up the good work, I look forward to seeing more of your ideas for your small workshop.
Great work, Davis!!!
really nice work. I love your CNC projects and creativity. What CNC brand and format are you using?
Keep the good work 👍
Thank you!
We are using Onefinity Journeyman CNC router (work surface 48'' x 32'')
@@Aribabox thanks for your videos i have a cnc 6090 i like use fusion 360 for design and cutting but i don't have any specification for configure my machine in fusion 360 , maybe you can make a video of your machine for we have an idea ?
sorry my English, i speak Spanish, thanks for your videos and files i buy many in your page.
@@apgkpsdgksd Thank you for your comment! Glad you enjoy our videos and our project files.
There are plenty of tutorials on UA-cam that explain setting up the CNC in Fusion 360. For example, this video might be helpful for you - ua-cam.com/video/UFb7F6GRojc/v-deo.html
You can add subtitles in Spanish to better understand the creator's explanation for each step.
Anyway, thank you again for your support, and I hope this helps set up your machine!
Subscribed!! Great video.... looking forward to seeing your shop build!!
Hello ! Did you measure the plywood before starting the drawing and cnc ? I used a caliper to check and it looks like the plywood panels vary from 18mm to 18.4 mm. Should I adapt the dxf files to enlarge the pockets or is it better to keep the pockets that tight? Thanks !
Yes, to ensure the most precise joinery cuts, we always measure the material thickness before CNCing the parts.
In situations, when the material thickness varies within the sheet, we recommend modifying the design to fit the smallest measurement. Tight joints are easier to fix than the loose ones.
is this cut out on a Journeyman or Woodworker model? I have the woodworker 32"x32"
We made the workbench on the Journeyman CNC. You would still be able to make the project on the Woodworker model when using "tiling" to make the larger parts.