I typically run my 1/4 inch upcut bit at 16000-18000 rpm and at 300-450 IPM. When I ran it at 120 IPM it made a tone of dust, but at the higher IPM I get larger chips
Thanks for putting this series together. I spent the first part of the year building the Woodsmith CNC and I'm starting to dive into using it. A lot of the information in this video can be found scattered elsewhere, but it's great to have it all in one place, and not feel rushed through or that a TH-camr is just trying to make a sales pitch for whatever high-end CNC that was given to them. I'm looking forward to more in this series!
I'm so excited to see that you've begun this series. I enjoyed your videos on building a CNC and even bought the plans. I ended up building a different CNC and now I need to start using it. There are a lot of things to learn and I'm a bit overwhelmed. I appreciate the Woodsmith way of teaching woodworking techniques and hope your videos help me to start doing more with my new tool. I know you favor the Aspire CAM products but they are very expensive. If I could make a request, it would be to provide some examples of other ways to create the g-code you need with other programs. Fusion 360 is available for a good price but the learning curve is very steep, so that has me stymied as well.
Glad I subscribe to Woodsmith in TH-cam. Please mention this in weekly podcast and maybe do something about this in next years Seminars? Waited for this since you mentioned doing something like this in December 2020 Seminar. Keep them coming!! Thank You!
Great video and series, thanks for sharing. One thing I noticed, that I have learned from other woodworkers on TH-cam, is that you shouldn't be hearing that high pitched chatter from your router like your video has. I believe the feed rate is too high. But I could be wrong, I just thought I would point it out. Thanks again.
Sooooo... apparently we have always had a playlist for CNC Basecamp but I just discovered it was "unlisted". Oops! Should be good now: th-cam.com/play/PLn4N5Oypvu8s3raYZ3v4_L9rwieJ5vm5o.html
I am enjoying this series. This is what first got me interested in a CNC. Would you give more information on the high precision collet for the DeWalt router?
Hi , thank you so much for this very instructional video. Could you please let me know what sort of NEMA size are the stepper motors used in your machine? I am setting up my own custom machine for cutting plywood so I was thinking of getting your motor sizes as a guideline. Thank you for your help!
minimum need use ema 23 450OZ/3Nm motors woodworkers cnc machine, this is minimum , alltime better if can use biggest motors nema 34 6-12Nm motors. same spindle, important NOT use router, not have plan used cnc machine worst noisy and destroy bearings fast. same money can buy better more torque real spindle etc, minimum used 800W air cooled ER 16 20 000RPM spindle cheapen than many router but more torque and better bearing and silent lot than router.
Why not start with a downcut and halfway through change for an upcut, sure its the same as a compression; but if you don't need/have the depth of cut than surely its the only clean solution?
how i set spindle speed right because i have 800W DC air cooled ER16 spindle, power supply have adjustable whit potentiometer but not know how fast this run. max speed is 20 000RPM. i use normal 4mm downcut and 6mm up cut bits. i think maybe need buy some bit more, first run 4mm down cut top come nice and then change bit 4mm up cut if cutting 21mm plywood piece out of sheet. im worry can i cut pocket deep whit 4mm down cut bit worry not cut deep and broken bit. not have good vacuum system my DIY plywood frame cnc machine. i has cut little plywood im beginner yet, only some parts has make, i has drop feed lot because noise and vibration lot if speed have about 900mm/meter, normal i cut this about 80% less worry broken somethink, about 100mm/meter. up cut 6mm bit make lot horriple hairs to top of plywood.
Clear and succinct, I wish more YT videos were like this.
THANKS!
This is a great video, full of really useful tips!! The best CNC video I watched in the past few months really.
This is like a lesson in school. Tank you for your patience and effort.
Nice! I use the Easel program for my CNC, thanks for making the video. First time trying to use plywood usually I use pine.
Awesome video
I typically run my 1/4 inch upcut bit at 16000-18000 rpm and at 300-450 IPM. When I ran it at 120 IPM it made a tone of dust, but at the higher IPM I get larger chips
Thanks for putting this series together. I spent the first part of the year building the Woodsmith CNC and I'm starting to dive into using it. A lot of the information in this video can be found scattered elsewhere, but it's great to have it all in one place, and not feel rushed through or that a TH-camr is just trying to make a sales pitch for whatever high-end CNC that was given to them. I'm looking forward to more in this series!
A great beginning to this new series.
I'm so excited to see that you've begun this series. I enjoyed your videos on building a CNC and even bought the plans. I ended up building a different CNC and now I need to start using it. There are a lot of things to learn and I'm a bit overwhelmed. I appreciate the Woodsmith way of teaching woodworking techniques and hope your videos help me to start doing more with my new tool. I know you favor the Aspire CAM products but they are very expensive. If I could make a request, it would be to provide some examples of other ways to create the g-code you need with other programs. Fusion 360 is available for a good price but the learning curve is very steep, so that has me stymied as well.
i learned alot here. perfect delivery
Glad I subscribe to Woodsmith in TH-cam. Please mention this in weekly podcast and maybe do something about this in next years Seminars?
Waited for this since you mentioned doing something like this in December 2020 Seminar. Keep them coming!!
Thank You!
Love the way you explain, thank you. Subscribed!
Great video and series, thanks for sharing. One thing I noticed, that I have learned from other woodworkers on TH-cam, is that you shouldn't be hearing that high pitched chatter from your router like your video has. I believe the feed rate is too high. But I could be wrong, I just thought I would point it out. Thanks again.
Why aren’t these a playlist yet? Great series!
Sooooo... apparently we have always had a playlist for CNC Basecamp but I just discovered it was "unlisted". Oops! Should be good now: th-cam.com/play/PLn4N5Oypvu8s3raYZ3v4_L9rwieJ5vm5o.html
Excellent
Good Start! When will the new CNC Machine Plans be ready???
How are you mounting the inverter on to your gantry??! That’s amazing
I am enjoying this series. This is what first got me interested in a CNC. Would you give more information on the high precision collet for the DeWalt router?
Are you able to provide more information in the collet upgrade? TY!
Hi , thank you so much for this very instructional video.
Could you please let me know what sort of NEMA size are the stepper motors used in your machine? I am setting up my own custom machine for cutting plywood so I was thinking of getting your motor sizes as a guideline. Thank you for your help!
NEMA 23. I have 2 machines that run NEMA 23 motors and they work great.
minimum need use ema 23 450OZ/3Nm motors woodworkers cnc machine, this is minimum , alltime better if can use biggest motors nema 34 6-12Nm motors. same spindle, important NOT use router, not have plan used cnc machine worst noisy and destroy bearings fast. same money can buy better more torque real spindle etc, minimum used 800W air cooled ER 16 20 000RPM spindle cheapen than many router but more torque and better bearing and silent lot than router.
Well explained thank you. Are there dxf files available for the sawhorses?
Yes, you can find them under the "Episode Downloads" at the bottom of this article: www.woodsmith.com/article/episode-001-smooth-cuts-in-plywood/
sweet
what id better use my Vcarve, climp or convertional cutting , pocket and if make deep dado or cut plywood out off sheet ?
What's the info on the collet upgrade you briefly presented? Brand? Model?
I'd like to see info on an improved collet for a Makita router
What are the collets you are using and where do you purchase them?
What compression bit are you using? Are you running it at 17500RPM and 80 inches/‘min?
Why not start with a downcut and halfway through change for an upcut, sure its the same as a compression; but if you don't need/have the depth of cut than surely its the only clean solution?
Aren't your cuts chattering and vibrating, especially during slotting with compression bit?
how i set spindle speed right because i have 800W DC air cooled ER16 spindle, power supply have adjustable whit potentiometer but not know how fast this run. max speed is 20 000RPM. i use normal 4mm downcut and 6mm up cut bits. i think maybe need buy some bit more, first run 4mm down cut top come nice and then change bit 4mm up cut if cutting 21mm plywood piece out of sheet. im worry can i cut pocket deep whit 4mm down cut bit worry not cut deep and broken bit. not have good vacuum system my DIY plywood frame cnc machine. i has cut little plywood im beginner yet, only some parts has make, i has drop feed lot because noise and vibration lot if speed have about 900mm/meter, normal i cut this about 80% less worry broken somethink, about 100mm/meter. up cut 6mm bit make lot horriple hairs to top of plywood.