So far so good. Not having any experience at all with CNCs it was an amazing experience being able to create a sign in a few minutes after setting everything up. Technology has come a long way to make it as easy as it is.
Hey buddy, I am also based out of Ottawa. Just waiting for my MK2 to ship and get it all set up! For your software choice of VCarve.. It is definitely my top choice but the price is pretty steep(for Pro, Desktop isn't too bad). I'd want the pro version since it allows more than the 24"x24" of the desktop version. What made you pick that over the others? Simply lack of features compared to the others, or was it ease of use? Did you get Pro or Desktop? I am at the stage of deciding on software as well and hoping not the break the bank, but also don't want to waste my money on something that won't work for my needs in the long run. Looking forward to more videos. PS. I am new to the area and looking for a good supplier of hardwood and baltic birch plywood. Only 2 I've seen are TheWoodSource and KJB. Is there anywhere else in the area that is better/cheaper than those 2? Cheers
Very exciting! We decided on the vCarve Pro for a couple of reasons. The first reason, as you mentioned, you're not limited in the size of CNC that can be used. The other reason is the user interface appeared similar to what we were accustomed to as design software. Another bonus is the fact of it being quite popular as a CNC software where you can access so many already made designs, which can save lots of time if you start getting into the production. We live in the east end of Ottawa (Orleans) so we source most of our softwood lumber from WoodSelect.ca in Clarence Creek, he also had baltic birch plywood, but not sure of his pricing. They also have hardwood lumber but we have another supplier out in Bonville (near Cornwall) Sandfield Lumber (you can find him on Facebook Marketplace) who has a huge selection of hardwoods at a fraction of the price of TheWoodSource and KJB. You can buy as rough lumber, which we do so we can control the end look of what we are needing for our projects but they do offer planing and sanding services for a fee. Good luck with your new CNC.
Looking forward to more great videos. Ahoy from Waterloo!
Awesome! Thank you! We are loving your CNC.
Thanks for the informative video Paul. The Longmill looks like a great machine. 👍🏻
So far so good. Not having any experience at all with CNCs it was an amazing experience being able to create a sign in a few minutes after setting everything up. Technology has come a long way to make it as easy as it is.
Hey buddy, I am also based out of Ottawa. Just waiting for my MK2 to ship and get it all set up! For your software choice of VCarve.. It is definitely my top choice but the price is pretty steep(for Pro, Desktop isn't too bad). I'd want the pro version since it allows more than the 24"x24" of the desktop version. What made you pick that over the others? Simply lack of features compared to the others, or was it ease of use? Did you get Pro or Desktop? I am at the stage of deciding on software as well and hoping not the break the bank, but also don't want to waste my money on something that won't work for my needs in the long run. Looking forward to more videos.
PS. I am new to the area and looking for a good supplier of hardwood and baltic birch plywood. Only 2 I've seen are TheWoodSource and KJB. Is there anywhere else in the area that is better/cheaper than those 2? Cheers
Very exciting! We decided on the vCarve Pro for a couple of reasons. The first reason, as you mentioned, you're not limited in the size of CNC that can be used. The other reason is the user interface appeared similar to what we were accustomed to as design software. Another bonus is the fact of it being quite popular as a CNC software where you can access so many already made designs, which can save lots of time if you start getting into the production. We live in the east end of Ottawa (Orleans) so we source most of our softwood lumber from WoodSelect.ca in Clarence Creek, he also had baltic birch plywood, but not sure of his pricing. They also have hardwood lumber but we have another supplier out in Bonville (near Cornwall) Sandfield Lumber (you can find him on Facebook Marketplace) who has a huge selection of hardwoods at a fraction of the price of TheWoodSource and KJB. You can buy as rough lumber, which we do so we can control the end look of what we are needing for our projects but they do offer planing and sanding services for a fee. Good luck with your new CNC.
Great video. Edit out the "uhs" and "ahs" to save a bit of time and you've got a winner. Thanks for the info.
Thanks, will do!