First Carve with the FOXAlien Masuter
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- Edit nodes in Easel to solve big problem along with several issues to solve to make the first carve successful.
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in the G code, towards the top, is usually the command to turn on the spindle, M3. Following M3, with a space on the same line,
you can add S10000 to set the spindle speed if it isn't there already. Takes 5 seconds to edit the file.
My version of UGS does. To have that feature. May look into the later versions. Thank you
Nice work. I see u live at the place where I went to BASIC in 1967. It sure has change a lot since then, just like everything around. My daughter and her husband was stationed there until he retired in 2019.
I assume you are referring to Fort Polk. Yes, I was stationed there in the 70’s. I do not live there now
great job on your artwork. Cut is good too.
Thank you very much. People often forget that they can edit nodes
Love watching your videos and what you do. Got my first cnc in Dec. I have learned so much from watching you. I been working in Vcarve though. but im kinda using your how too's and bringing them into Vcarve. It's been working:) Just wanted to tell you thank you.. I need to start learning what kind of wood to use for what.
Thank you very much. Don’t forget that I have quite a few videos on using VCarve
Looks great
Thank you
All the plastic chips looks like stars, galaxy& milky way. Just waiting jump to hyperspace!!
Lol, I had thought the same thing
Great video. Nice first carve with the CNC Masuter. Hope this CNC can help those people who want an entrance level CNC and also have a large working area but don't have enough budget. We really hope more people can explore the fun of CNC.
Thank you very much. I agree, CNC is a lot of and and rewarding
I am needing help getting started. Henley is not finding my machine. Also easel will not let me continue free account. What can I do fit free to get going?
Oh I forgot I have a basic 4040
FYI you would definitely hear the machine in the next room (from experience)
Most of the noise comes from the carving itself. The spindle is very quiet
How would one use the CA glue and accelerant trick when cutting ABS sheets? The Accelerant contains Acetone which will dissolve the ABS sheet if any overspray reaches it?
I suppose you could fully coat the back of the ABS sheet with the tape to prevent overspray and then still just use the 3 strips of glue on the waste board.
The ca glue is between the two pieces of tape. It should not leak out onto the acrylic
Beautiful design 💐❤️🇮🇶
Thank you
What is the material you are cutting into ?? And do you need a special up cut bit or use the same bit as you would in wood ?
This is PVC. It cut smoothly with same bits as you use for wood
@@PawPawsWorkShop Thank you. With the current prices on wood, I am looking for different material to cut. Love the videos.
Thank you
Great job! Where do you buy the PVC panels?
In some markets the big box stores are it. In my area I had to get it from a local sign company.
Can these cut all the way through wood ?
Hi what do i need to do when my machine is not working in inches as my design??
You have a setting wrong somewhere. If you design in inches then perhaps the post processor is in mm. You’ll need to check the settings in each of the software that you are using from design to output.
Hi,i would like to buy this machine.My question is can i easily upgrade the y axis with 2 longer aluminium profile ?Also i see some parts are screwed on the y axis aluminium profile.They are removable right?Thanks!
Yes, it is possible to add longer rails. One thing to consider, this is a very lightweight entry level machine. You will most likely need to add a means to strengthen the rails as well as the whole machine.
Just curious - If you just used a smaller bit, would that not have corrected the problem?
Yes, but it would have changed the entire look of the project. The bit diameter was only part of the project
@@PawPawsWorkShop Thank you. I am very interested in milling metals that have small(is) grooves to I am trying to learn. I appreciate your channel.
How to you surface your foxalien masuter? Thanks
No, I put an auxiliary wasteboard on and level that board
@@PawPawsWorkShop thanks
Thank you for the great information. I have been thinking about getting a cnc machine to use in an apartment. Although space is limited I wanted to have as large of a cutting area as possible.
I was thinking of Genmitsu or maybe a upscale machine like onefinity but for now this looks to be a better choice especially at the $550 price point.
My question is: I am planning to cut/mill mainly styrofoam , plywood and maybe some wood/mdf. I don't think I will be cutting any metals. Do you think this machine will be reliable for that? Also noise is important since I live in an apartment do you think it is quiet enough for that purpose ?
Lastly how can I keep it clean while cutting, want to minimize dust.
Best wishes and congratulations on the nice reviews.
Yes, the machine can do that. I would get the upgrade 300watt spindle. The spindle is quiet. The vacuum is most likely louder than the CNC. As far as the dust, keep the vacuum going
@@PawPawsWorkShop Thank you very much for the answers. I hope you don't mind a couple of more questions. I was actually thinking of the spindle upgrade. I used to have a makita router , how would you compare such a router to the 300W spindle ?
I was also wondering if the difference between XE and this version is worth it if metal carving is not a priority. They look the same other than components but I realized that Masuter is listed as a bit shorter on one axis (15.75 XE vs 14.95" for masuter).
The Masuter is much lighter weight. Smaller stepper motors. Most likely you would outgrow this one quickly
Can you put a Dewalt og Makita route on this basic version`? Or do you have to have the XE or Pro?
No it’s to lightweight
@@PawPawsWorkShop okay, so I'd have to upgrade and get the pro or XE? Looking to have a CNC cut out wood coat hangers and other stuff for business, just don't know if the 60W base spindle is capable, and if you can even upgrade the spindle to a more powerful one, if that even helps. I'm a total new at this and I'd like to get it right from the start without spending too much
If you are planning to use for a business then I would consider a FOXAlien VASTO. Yes the 4040xe would be the minimum
@@PawPawsWorkShop thank you!
cnc machine
Indeed yes it is
can you not just resize the SVG in inkscape and re-import the vector? that would be a lot faster.
Or in Inkscape, click "Path" then "Simplify" that will remove extra nodes.
Also, while in Inkscape, bring your StarWars logo in. Select the logo and right click it. Then click trace bitmap. then click "OK". That turn your image into a svg vector.
Yes you can resize an svg file and vector file in easel, Inkscape and v carve
Hi, I just purchased a Fox Alien Masuter pro and got it set up but the spindle just will not run. The XY and Z Axis work ok but the spindle will not run. Can you help? what do you think is the problem?
The gcode usually turns it off and on. If you are running a file and the spindle does. To turn on, you most likely missing the start and stop command
I think you could save a lot of editing by telling the program that your router bit was smaller than it is
Like maybe .100.
That would work as well
Great video. Nice clean lines. White on black totally suited to star wars. That bit growls a bit on your material. Surprised your Alien only has the 775 motor and not the 400w spindle ,!
This is a very basic machine. NEMA 17 and 60w spindle. You can upgrade to the 300w spindle
I just got this machine! Was wondering what you think a good feed rate and speed are for it with wood carving?
Depending on the wood, you should have no problem with 50 ipm
That issue with the text double lines is quite common in easel tracing both the inner & outer edge of each line
Yes, you are correct. It does give the option to carve just the outline. I just did not like the look of the carve
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Thank you
@@PawPawsWorkShop hi i an new to this do you have any videos on setting up the programs for cnc I'm getting the 4040 ex I'm going to use easel the free program but won't let me save to it . i was told toto also use candle for gcode. any videos you have out there to help me learn this program tanks
OK, I have the masuter pro and learning how to use. Any videos you would suggest I can use to use this machine correctly? What software can I create and then use candle to run it? Thanks
What can you carve with this? Can you use slate, wood, aluminium and so on??
The Masuter is extremely lightweight and very limited as to what it can carve. I would move up to the 4040xe or larger
@@PawPawsWorkShop thanks for replying. I'll have a look.. Can you tell me, is software user friendly.
Easel is easel and is excellent to begin with and then you will mostly more up to VCarve by Vectric