CNC carving a Xenomorph alien with the Shapeoko XXL
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- CNC carving a Xenomorph alien with the Shapeoko XXL
By Dennis Van Hoof, from Top o' Arts (topoarts.com).
This video shows the process of carving a Xenomorph alien out of 1inch African mahogany panels and transparent epoxy resin, using the Shapeoko XXL.
Software used:
- Meshmixer to modify all the individual body parts and slices
- Vectric VCarve to generate the tool paths
- UGS Platform to send the Gcode to the CNC
Materials used:
- African mahogany panels (from Exotic Woodzone)
- Crystal Clear epoxy resin (from the Epoxy Resin Store)
- 1/4 upcut end mill: Amana Tool #46577-K
- 1/4 downcut end mill: Whiteside #RD2100
- 1/8 tapered ball nose bit: Amana Tool #46286
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don’t know what your day job is but your definitely crushing your hobby 😎🤘🍻
This is amazing, only a select number of people truly understand the amount of work you put into that 👏 outstanding
Thank you for the praising words! :)
I think everyone understands, it's in the video...
Not everyone grasps how technical all of that truly is though. Ton of skills wrapped into one and people in the trade appreciate it more. His work is fantastic.
OMG you have done the best CNC wood carving I have ever seen on the face of the internets with a "shapeoko" lol
Really interesting to see someone using those machines and software to their fullest and creating some unique carvings
The 3d model isn't his he used exactly what original was just chopped it up
@@valeforedark pretty sure he’s talking about the CAM software
@@frikkied2638 irrelevant that he used someone else's 3D model. What he did with it was pretty amazing. I can't even get a simple double sided cut right..
@@deatheraget Not sure if you meant to address me because I didn't say anything about him using someone else's model...
So refreshing to see your cnc work and not some crappy low res barn owl on a flat surface
Wow!!! That it totaly wicked!!! What a centerpiece for the livingroom...
Your skill level is beyond anything I have ever seen.
That is incredible. Congratulations. You must be very smart and patient
On CNC video binging, and this is deserving of millions of views.
Its a work of art.
Really.
Thank you for your kind words!
I have always held firm on the Xenomorph being the BEST "monster" in any monster movie ever made. This is a one of a kind piece and it is AWESOME! GREAT work!
TH-cam would not stop recommending me this video, I eventually concede when TH-cam does this and I always end up watching to the end lol, great video!!!!
Thank you! :)
Wow... Only a real professional with high skills can do that... Kudos
As a fan of every Alien comic book, graphic novel, movie, etc, this is mind-blowing and such a beautiful piece!
dude, you are something else... i'd never imagine doing such a thing in a 3axis cnc, holy crap, simply amazing
I am speachless, wow, wow, wow. Thanks for sharing this vid!
Wow!
your channel is so underrated
next generation cnc routing......amazing bravo
I have to say that is probably the coolest thing I have ever seen made with a CNC machine! Mad props to your skills man!!
Need more videos like this. Great work!
Just amazing. The amount of work for this.... but damn, the result is something else.... I want it!! What a piece for the mancave!!
Really cool project. I'm surprised the tail piece held on with just the small connection. Thanks for sharing your process.
That’s some serious bike you ride, loved it. And the xenomorph is absolutely stunning!!!
This is very nice! I can see this made using wenge to be closer to its original color in the movies. A+ job!!!
I get impatient making one little two-sided 3D part. So much respect for how long this must've taken, and what an amazing result!
Cant understand that you just got that small amount of followers! Your work is amazing and i always wait for your next video!
Good work, well done!
Greetings from Germany!
Thank you for your kind and supportive words! :)
Amazing execution. Amazing result.
So bloody cool!
Who downvotes this gurus work?! Amazing carves as always.
Amazing work, enjoyed watching
I’m no where near the skill this guy has with my XXL, working the software is the key points of such great works.
Thank you! I would say that visualizing the entire sequence of the process, from design via carving to assembly is the most critical for success. And not being afraid to make mistakes (and learning from those mistakes) is probably the most valuable aspect of it all. :)
You'll never believe this but very early into the video I thought to myself "this is such a lengthy process I can't imagine how irritating it would be for a part of the process to break down half way through" and then sure enough the cnc needed replaced and I was like "figures" LOL
Ah yes, and I needed to replace the brushes halfway one of the torso slices too!!! I paused it just in time before the router spindle stopped spinning; then had to do some acrobatics to open the router and replace the brushes, without loosing the XYZ coordinate positions. Too awkward to record that on video. ;)
That's really awesome wood working, with a digital router, very nicely done. That's the beauty of wood working. 😁👍🇺🇸
Holy shit that's impressive
Still come back to watch your videos, and think of your channel from time to time, hope you are doing well Dennis and that you start doing more projects again at some point!
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. Unfortunately, my current job and family obligations do not allow me to do much woodworking; let alone make videos. I hope to get back to it again one day...
@@dennisvanhoof9958I imagine you are even more enthusiastic and big hearted when it comes to family as you are with woodworking! Your family is very lucky to have you, I look forward to when you have some time to return to creating more amazing sculptures!
Outstanding wood work here and I can only salute You for this stunning Xeno. Thumbs up!
Beautiful, great workmanship.
Super skilled and amazing result.
Absolutely incredible work! 👍🏽
You continue to impress. My hat is off to you sir
I have been using cnc for years but seeing you I realize that I use it at 10% of its possibilities.
you have always good ideas and also great software skills, it would be nice if you made specific videos about software that you use.
thanks for opening my eyes, now I know where I want to go with my cnc.
Thank you for your kind words! My software skills are actually pretty basic. That's why I usually start by buying a 3D design that comes close to what I'm looking for, and then make basic modifications using Meshmixer, so that it's compatible with my CNC (dimensions, angle, etc.). There are plenty of videos about the basics of Meshmixer that explain the features much better than I can. Lastly, I watched all the VCarve tutorials on the Vectric website. They are very clear and explain everything there is to know about how to use the software for creating tool paths. Hope this helps! :)
excellent work
Very Talented Art work
Amazing piece of work, what patience you have, thanks for sharing.
Truely Awsome ..African hard wood has such amazing feel . .
Amazing, not just the perfect shape, but the motion it projects. It really feels alive, on a prowl, not just a static sculpture. True piece of art, love it! 😍
EXCELLENT WORK would love to buy it but I probably couldn't justify spending that much money. AMAZING WORK, Thank You
"Apone Apone", well done .I am a big HR Giga fan👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wonderful work. Hi from Texas
Brilliant as always, I really like that slice technique, i have to practice meshmixer again
That cool I can imagine putting that in the living room people would be so scared that saw cool look it look alive
Truly beautiful! Unique and I imagine a future heirloom.
That was so cool! Amazing job Dennis. Cheers
23:04 No aliens were harmed during the making of this video. Seriously though what high level planning and crafting skills.
Ah yes, I forgot to include the disclaimer. Thanks for adding that! ;)
Just when I thought your projects couldn't get any better, it gets better again. Amazing work of art my friend.
Thank you for your kind words! :)
Amazing work..... inspiring!! Shows off the true potential of a cnc router! 😁👍
This is absolutely amazing! As a CNC professional and Xenomorph nerd i cant stop drooling at this!
Brilliant Dennis, another clever well crafted design 👍😊
I Love It! I would have tried to add some fiber optics to make it a little more mysterious. Fantastic idea and have to check into something along that line with my CNC. Again great work.
Dennis, it’s amazing how you can slice the parts and figure out the best way to cut them. I get confused just watching you. Looks great as always.
You missed a "Game over man.. Game over!!" pun when the CNC broke down.
But dear God this looks amazing! The Xeno will always be the scariest creature ever made to me. Awesome video. Will start going through your others now.
Thank you for your kind words! :)
WAAAUUU impresionante amigo, quedo genial!!!
Oh my god Dennis, I cannot believe, what an amazing job! much respect. ciao
Holy shit, that is amazing! Perfect gift to send to my mother in law……
Or to keep it at your own place, in case you want to keep her away?
wow, i had never imagined that this was even possible with this machine. well done!
Absoultely beautiful piece!
Absolutely stunning, I'm filled with awe and jealousy! Great piece, I hope it makes people's eyes light up when they see it!
Thank you for showing us what is possible with a CNC router! Nice work!
Happy to inspire! :)
That is so freaking awesome!
Absolutely incredible!
Outstanding work!
Beautiful work. I'm in awe of your skill and dedication to complete a project like this.
insane amount of work on this, truly amazing!
I'm very new to CNC router projects and watching this and seeing what can be accomplished was absolutely incredible. Thank you for sharing your work.
Happy to inspire! Check out my other videos to see what else is possible: th-cam.com/channels/GX0EEXOi0vPNgmj3diqk8Q.htmlvideos
Your mind is the only limitation to your creativity. :)
OMG! That is one sweet looking Xenomorph! Man i wish i owned one! Great work!
unbelivable art !!!
As the Doctor would say FANTASTIC!
That's truly amazing. So much work to do and time consuming, but the result was mesmerizing! I hope you make more characters in the future. Good luck.
Fantastic piece
That is amazing.
Brilliant piece mate
Amazing work Dennis! Super cool project and I’m blown away by the results you can get out of the CNC router.
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Absolutely Excellent ! After looking on your site I believe this Alien is one of your most intricate and best designs yet. Wow I am duly impressed. Well done my friend !
That is absolutely stunning. And you are amazingly talented my friend.
This is an amazing piece that you made there, this is something I can see a collector paying thousands of dollars for.
Thank you! I agree with you on the price.
I'm estimating about $800 for the wood, $100 for the epoxy and equipment (cups, spatulas, brush, latex mat, etc.) and another $100 all other stuff (glue, varnish, dowels, etc.), so I'd say $1,000 or so, if you have a working setup and all the required bits.
But that doesn't come even close to the labor, which is about 40 days of 10 hours each at, let's say $50 per hour; this equates to $20,000.
And then I'm not even mentioning the time it took to modify the 3D model and design all the individual tool paths. That would be approximately 3 weeks of evening hours, so maybe an additional $3,000.
Take into account the wear of the machine and bits, as well as the time and investment it took me to be able to do this (purchasing and learning the software, and the machine) as well as the artistic component (its uniqueness, how many others would be able to make this, the blood sweat and tears, and so on), and it quickly becomes priceless. :)
As you can imagine, I would not sell this for $30,000. ;)
@@dennisvanhoof9958 might be worth getting a higher performance cnc?
@@mrSanders. It's just a hobby, and this machine is more than capable of what I want.
@@dennisvanhoof9958 if my hobby brought me the main income, I would be happy. if i finally build my workshop i will try to do something similar, thanks for the idea, good job. By the way, you can make kits for self-assembly, like models of airplanes and plastic ships. the truth is that most of the bulet will turn out like Homer Simpson when he was assembling a workbench)))
@@mrSanders. SO far, my "real" job makes much more for much less effort than my woodworking hobby. But then again, that's why it's called a hobby, right? ;)
I did make a few DIY projects available, with files free to download (a sea shell box th-cam.com/video/BXWihtBl9x0/w-d-xo.html and a butterfly th-cam.com/video/Aj4ZW0sDotA/w-d-xo.html), but it seems like not many are interested. I'm making another one right now that might appeal to a larger audience. Stay tuned...!
Truely amazing work, without a doubt you have invested alot of time into this woodcarving.
Loving your channel.
Amazing work!
wow, this is amazing and your channel is sure to see explosive growth!
Your work is pretty amazing..
Very cool. I love seeing technology leveraged to make amazing art. Good stuff.
That is absolutely AMAZING
Masterful work. Just beautiful.
thats spectacular. great job.
This is awesome! Really impressive job on the CNC and fun video :)
Wow , amazing work
That looks amazing, really cool.
excellent work! I've done much, much smaller projects and it's a ton of work. The dowel alignment is a good idea (and also good for strengthening the tail). I like that you used so many different types of adhesive (liquid nails, wood glue, super glue, epoxy). Thanks for sharing the details of the design and the carving as well as assembly and finishing.
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words! :)
@@dennisvanhoof9958 any particular reason you just used the clear wood glue rather than a supposedly stronger clear resin on the tail pieces. i was kind of cringing at the lack of additional support connections on those tail segments imagining them breaking easily from any sort of accident or just from a rough shipping handler.
@@johnharbinger4637 Good questions! No particular reason, actually. And I don't plan on shipping it, so it's quite safe as a decorative art piece in my house. The surface area of each tail segment was perfectly flat, and relatively large, so I'm trusting the glue to hold; if not, I'll reglue it with a stronger bond. Time will tell...
Very impresive !!!!! Great Job !
Absolutely awesome work. I hope to be that good some day soon.
Happy to inspire! :)
another amazing work! I love it!
What an amazing project, well done