How to make BIG signs on a small CNC // Tiling

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  • Here I make a 78" wide sign from one continuous piece of 1/2" color core high-density polyethylene (HDPE). #CNC #signmaking
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  • @DoItProjects
    @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Don't miss our tribute to Bob at I Like To Make Stuff at 8:27! Thanks for always inspiring us, Bob.

    • @Pryorfab
      @Pryorfab 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dude, this whole project was awesome thanks for sharing!
      Side note, might i borrow your bob intro for a project of my own? LOL

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Pryorfab hey, I guess I never verbally responded to this. Go ahead and use it if you want. Send me a link when you do. I'd love to see it!

  • @CraigLafferty
    @CraigLafferty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the only video that goes into the dowel pin placement in detail! Thank you! All other videos only cover setting up the software side of the design.

  • @blainerawdon6545
    @blainerawdon6545 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this very good and clear video. I am still learning my way around CNC and am getting ready to cut some big sheets, so tiling and registration are interesting to me. Some of my planned big sheets have many parts. I ran a test recently using tabs to hold the many parts together so holding the sheet is less critical. I made the tabs about half the thickness of the material. This allows a router with a 1/4" trim bit (with a ball bearing) to guide the bit along the half-cut depth while cleanly cutting away the tab. This works very well and requires little finishing. Thanks again for your video!

  • @SamuelRowan
    @SamuelRowan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Using the dowel as a reference point is absolutely genius and I will 100% be using this idea.

  • @andersfloodstrom2206
    @andersfloodstrom2206 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy cow is that satisfying! Bob should be proud of the high tech solution you came up with for starting the router. I literally shed a tear laughing with that impersonation. This is my favorite video, and it will be a difficult one to top. Awesome work!

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anders Floodstrom I’m sure you’ll think of something 🤔

  • @derekcorcoran5827
    @derekcorcoran5827 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man love the videos! Keep it up

  • @shamong9
    @shamong9 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I been looking for a video like this. THANK YOU.

  • @kalveerbhullar
    @kalveerbhullar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man

  • @ppatters1
    @ppatters1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome. Great results.

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

  • @pkaser
    @pkaser 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, that's awesome

  • @LG-ro5le
    @LG-ro5le 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the design of the sign !

  • @DiscoverRajivVlogs
    @DiscoverRajivVlogs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Coool man pretty useful. You made it perfectly.

  • @thehamlinwoodshop
    @thehamlinwoodshop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just what I was looking for. New sub and thanks for the video!

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome. I'm glad it helped. Thanks for the support!

  • @kotsios1234567
    @kotsios1234567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    good job on that one sir!!

  • @rickmccaskill7888
    @rickmccaskill7888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job. Love the remote.

  • @DaveGatton
    @DaveGatton 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job on the sign! Another perfect example of "bigger isn't always better" at least when it comes to CNCs. Kudos Simon. Just subbed too.

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dave Gatton Thank you! We can’t wait to catch your next live stream.

    • @icdjpr
      @icdjpr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bigger is better especially in this case no offense I can see the z start and stop lines from tiling and it would be so much easier and faster to do on a 8' machine. He did a great job with the tools he has. Like I said no offense.

  • @SteveCarmichael
    @SteveCarmichael 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I haven't had to make anything that big yet. Excellent solution for turning on the router/vac. lol

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve Carmichael Thanks. Yeah, we try to stick to the KISS method round here. Keep It Simple, Stupid. 😄

  • @takatakaa
    @takatakaa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good idea of how to extend the work table

  • @barefootlyrooted
    @barefootlyrooted 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done!

  • @LolaSnaps
    @LolaSnaps 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a great job!

  • @akaTelo
    @akaTelo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool work! I wasn't paying full attention and just thought the material was HDPE attached on each end of a sheet of plywood. Only after seeing some comments and then reading the description and rewatching some of the parts I understood about the 3D texturing. Holy, it totally makes it look like wood! Great effect, would be interested in seeing more of the software setup and toolpath settings for these kinds of jobs.

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, I missed this comment before. Sorry about that. Thanks for the praise. A video with more in depth focus on ways to create texture is something I've always wanted to do.

  • @pbranshj2678
    @pbranshj2678 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made me smile - Thx Alexa and brumestick... :P

  • @23fields
    @23fields 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool. good job on the sign

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Frankie's CNC & Woodworking channel thank you 👍

  • @JoeyAtilano
    @JoeyAtilano 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video

  • @DaveGatton
    @DaveGatton 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on the 1000 subs. :-)

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dave Gatton Dude, thank you! We don’t have an accurate count of how many subbed to us thanks to your share and comment, but I think it’s more than we realize. So again, thanks so much for the support. This is the biggest spike of a video release we’ve had so far!

  • @LiveDeerCamByCajun
    @LiveDeerCamByCajun 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice work

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lloyd Kenney III Thanks!

  • @raymonddixon8128
    @raymonddixon8128 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was your 1000th subscriber :)

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Raymond Dixon We’re honored.

    • @raymonddixon8128
      @raymonddixon8128 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am honored! Great video! I will watch for more.

  • @darkspace3316
    @darkspace3316 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I'm very proud of this one

  • @joaogamer-kh6hz
    @joaogamer-kh6hz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Parabéns amigo!! Deu show no Gcode. Muito bom!!!

  • @genecollier576
    @genecollier576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You need to update your software, an 'M6' command will start the VFD for the spindle, start the cooling pump for the spindle, and start the dust collection system. And of course, turn everything off when it's time to change a bit. I can't believe that a Shopbot CNC would not have these features built-in.

  • @LG-ro5le
    @LG-ro5le 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What font did you use for this? Looks amazing, well done 👍

  • @KimandGarrettmakeit
    @KimandGarrettmakeit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL! Is that you doing the theme song for the button segment? The network for the button seems a bit laggy. Paint can opener is also a favorite tool of ours. The sign is awesome!

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kim and Garrett make it Oh yes. I went musical on this one. Thanks, guys!

  • @summerswoodworking
    @summerswoodworking 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave Gatton sent me & I subscribed

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Summers Woodworking Thank you!

  • @MondoRockable
    @MondoRockable 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great looking sign, and congrats on the tiling job - very nicely done.
    What ShopBot are you using?

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much! I have a Shopbot buddy BT32. I actually got it used from a guy in the talkshopbot user forum.

  • @robertcharboneau969
    @robertcharboneau969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! One question I have is on the tan background. Did you use a wood grain texture applied to the area to get the wood grain look?

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      In the CAD software I use (Vectric Aspire) there is a tool that will convert a bitmap image to a 3D model. I just applied that to a hi-res background image of wood grain.

    • @tornadokat
      @tornadokat ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoItProjects Aha now it makes sense why you used a ball nose. When I watched the video, I was thinking that's just a 2D cut so why not use a flat end and why did it take so long? Then I saw the wood grain look and looked for any existing comments about it. Looks awesome!

  • @arturojgtful
    @arturojgtful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hahahaha, you make my day with your Alexa upgrade.

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad you enjoyed. It was a fun little segway for sure 😂

  • @thomaselder8277
    @thomaselder8277 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the Alexa bit. When he gave the command, my Alexa woke up! She informed me she did not have a router attached. I needs to work on that.

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would actually advise against that. I don't think Alexa should ever have the final say in starting anything that dangerous 😂

  • @DwoodStudios
    @DwoodStudios 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I checked your link to the HDPE and saw they have a crap ton of products. Which one is it that you use for this sign?

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That link is directly to their ColorCore product, which is the specific material i used here. If you scroll down you’ll see four menu items with plus signs next to them. “Description” “Specifications” “Physical Properties” and “Colors”. Click on any of them to expand and learn more about it.

  • @gilcd85
    @gilcd85 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work! What an ingenious remote! Can you post you code?

  • @jav9888
    @jav9888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks !! exactly what i needed. any way you can post a vid for how you did the tiling and the dowel measurements ?

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's been the plan all along. One of these years I'll get around to it 😂. Thanks for watching!

    • @jav9888
      @jav9888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoItProjects hahaha I know what you mean, I'll do it later lol

  • @MidnightMaker
    @MidnightMaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A potential fix for the alignment hole issue would be to put the whole thing back at the original reference hole location, drill another hole slightly inboard from the old one (if it stays outside of the design), then copy that hole along the length of your design. Alternatively, you could use a smaller dowel, which might make it easier to sneak into the design. At work, we use 0.125" steel pins and they work great with a 1/8" drill bit chucked up.

    • @woodfinchcrafts7267
      @woodfinchcrafts7267 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wouldn't 1/8" pins and a 0.125" drill bit work better?

  • @katslod2
    @katslod2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you get the longer textures into the background? I use V-Carve and it seems to be limited to smaller texture lines.

  • @jeffruffing2316
    @jeffruffing2316 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you compensate for the starting point since tiling doesn’t allow the start point of each tile to start in the center?

  • @jeffruffing2316
    @jeffruffing2316 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you compensate for the start point especially if it doesn’t accept the start point in the center when tiling?

  • @micro963
    @micro963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing the video👍👍👍what’s the foot print of the machine?

  • @tbas7161
    @tbas7161 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    'Alexa, subscribe to this channel. - "ok - Turning on hallway light" lol

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whoa. You better check those settings 😂

  • @B.A.Bassangler
    @B.A.Bassangler 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Haha, my dust collector uses a similar Alexa "plug-in". I'm planning floor space and only have room for a 48x24 or a 30x30 cutting size...an extra indexing vs wider stock...what are your thoughts from a sign making perspective? Should a residential small home business even worry about 4' wide signs? Thanks for any help you can offer.

  • @rchavez5056
    @rchavez5056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have seen several videos similar to yours, but no one ever says at what coordinates you drill the holes on the spoil board. Can you please explain that. Thanks

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Specific locations of the registration holes will differ user to user. The number one thing is that they are spaced the exact distance of your tile offset setting. The other factor is that you test the fit of your pins in the holes. They should be snug! Any wiggle room will show up at the seams.

  • @TXRED2000
    @TXRED2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved the bob tribute ...that's a big project to tackle!! whats it profitable

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was definitely profitable 👍

  • @bobawatsit
    @bobawatsit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know bugger all about CNC, the basics YES, I am making a metal grinding machine that grinds camshaft lobes. Instead of me hand forming patterns ( approx 300 mm diameter )
    I think I can use a 2d cnc router to form the patterns. If I can break a simple circle into say 360 degrees and be able to measure a known length on each radii, that should give me a a circle with a lump shape on it ...YES ? can you suggest a simple CAD program for this ?

  • @chrissyn83
    @chrissyn83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How deep was your carve I need to do one that is two sided was trying to decide on the thickness of the material I will need ?

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was pretty shallow. You could do this two-sided with 1/2" thick material. The outer color layers are just 1/16" thick. Just bear in mind that the final overall thickness would be about 1/4".

  • @jim7smith
    @jim7smith 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding! You just need some room stretchers.

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂 Can I get one of those on Amazon?

  • @jeffbooher5598
    @jeffbooher5598 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you use the same tiling process to make vertical garden signs on cedar boards that would say words such as, WELCOME, HOME, or something similar?

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure! The process would be the same.

    • @jeffbooher5598
      @jeffbooher5598 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoItProjects so if I did this then I could just cut off the edges with the peg holes to complete my sign?

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeffbooher5598 I do this at 9:55. If your design is just a straight board, you wouldn't need to cut out a profile, just use a table saw or circular saw to rip cut away any holes.

  • @its9429
    @its9429 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you don't mind I have a question. How long did it take you to learn using the cnc efficiently?

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not as long as you'd think. If you're not one for the design aspect, you can just purchase files ready to cut. That will drastically lessen the learning curve for anyone. Learning how to run the machine isn't that bad. Learning the software to produce custom files, especially as complex as this one, takes a lot longer in my opinion.

    • @its9429
      @its9429 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoItProjects Awesome, thanks for the reply!

  • @j.souza.utilidadesedecorac7057
    @j.souza.utilidadesedecorac7057 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Material usado amigo

  • @handleismyhandle
    @handleismyhandle 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I read 'small' cnc, I pictured something much smaller! You couldn't make anything huge with that, but it's a pretty large machine. Good video though. I am wondering about the idea of using a small CNC to make a large machine.

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I get what you're saying, but my machine looks bigger than it is. I say mine is "small" in comparison to 4'x8' and 5'x10' machines that are commonplace in a lot of production shops. A 4'x8' machine has a cutting area of 4,608 sq-in. My cutting area is 22"x32". 704 sq-in. That's only 15%. Pretty small in comparison.

  • @jamesarter2007
    @jamesarter2007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what brand is it & is it 3d

  • @TahirChaudhryartist
    @TahirChaudhryartist 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the name of the CNC machine u used? And how much and where did you buy it?

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a Shopbot Buddy BT32. I bought it used from a posting on the TalkShopbot users forum.

  • @GMP-Official
    @GMP-Official 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Siri did the job!

  • @MRSOMTHINBASIC
    @MRSOMTHINBASIC 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey bud who won the giveaway sign and good video

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MR SOMTHINBASIC215 I posted everywhere I could. Sorry you missed it. A nice lady in Mississippi won.

    • @MRSOMTHINBASIC
      @MRSOMTHINBASIC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DoItProjects whatttttttttt! Redo! A redoooo ! I call Shenanigans...run it back real quick 😭 well let me know if u do that again for a giveaway.

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MR SOMTHINBASIC215 there will definitely be another giveaway like that one!

  • @matthewmartin6745
    @matthewmartin6745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was looking more for how the tiling process is done in the computer :(

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matthew Martin I may put together my own tutorial for that sometime. In the mean time, this might help you. th-cam.com/video/Di_ooYJ2jPM/w-d-xo.html

  • @BrandonWhipp
    @BrandonWhipp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So what software had built-in tilling?

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vectric Aspire.
      th-cam.com/video/gWUin4lvke8/w-d-xo.html

  • @keithbrowne1308
    @keithbrowne1308 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How much did you charge for this sign?

  • @vicpro1
    @vicpro1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    subbed, because reddit

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Le Channel Yay reddit!

    • @vicpro1
      @vicpro1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're almost there (1k), 14 subs left! Go go guys, let's make this man happy!

  • @jaytee7382
    @jaytee7382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how much did you get paid for this sign job?

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Message me at playonwoods@gmail.com if you'd like the details. Thanks for watching!

  • @seannalexander
    @seannalexander 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    anddd I just bought the longest largest drawer slides ever.

  • @brianwohn
    @brianwohn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video... I'm trying to cut a simple slot in a long plywood shelf for a standard. I followed your directions and when previewing the tool path it looks right, but when I machine it the 2nd part - it doesn't line up with the first one - off by 1/8" or more. I'm using Aspire. I have a link to the photo here: www.dropbox.com/s/qyzb6bsr7wcp8l8/IMG_7315.JPG?dl=0 Any idea why its not lining up? I even have a fence/rail to guide it the fun length and marked the ends to be sure they are consistent (not out of angle, etc). Thanks so much for the help!

    • @dfranks50
      @dfranks50 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brian - did you ever figure out what was causing your issue??

    • @brianwohn
      @brianwohn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dfranks50 I did - thank you sir! User-Problem of course! ha I made a new vertical "fence" - I was off just a hair - made the difference. Thanks for getting back with me :)

  • @JackInTheShop
    @JackInTheShop ปีที่แล้ว

    The 70s called. They want there skill saw back.

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That thing is a death trap too. I need an upgrade.

    • @JackInTheShop
      @JackInTheShop ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoItProjects Brings back memories. My dad had the same saw.

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JackInTheShop Cool channel you got. Just subbed 👍

    • @JackInTheShop
      @JackInTheShop ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoItProjects Thanks

  • @DieselRamcharger
    @DieselRamcharger 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    why on earth did you build this like a 3d printer? moving the work instead of the spindle in Y makes no sense to me

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Diesel Ramcharger I didn’t build the machine. It’s a Shopbot Buddy. The X motion is the table itself because there is an accessory called a power stick that allows for much longer pieces to be cut continually without tiling. I don’t think that kind of attachment would be possible if it were a standard gantry. I’ll admit, it isn’t ideal for a lot of applications, but it’s the one I have. www.shopbottools.com/mProducts/shopbot_buddy.htm

    • @DieselRamcharger
      @DieselRamcharger 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoItProjects ahh i get it. they do a rack and pinion X to keep the machine compact, then sell you on the extension to make the machine more capable....just sees like you end up eating up all the space you thought you'd be saving with its compact design.

  • @jest2927
    @jest2927 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    menos musica y mas explicacion

  • @pkster322
    @pkster322 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bad news... You forgot the apostrophe

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Had that conversation with the customer. That's their name. That's how they wanted it.

  • @ARTOFPATIENCE
    @ARTOFPATIENCE 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    something that big should've been done by hand with a router and transfer paper.

    • @DoItProjects
      @DoItProjects  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whoops.

    • @secondwind75
      @secondwind75 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ARTOFPATIENCE I think this young man did a fantastic job on this sign and used the proper tool. A handheld router would take days and it’s not near as precise. That’s the very reason for a CNC- large projects, precision, etc. Plus, it’s not cool to blatantly tell someone what they should have done differently, unless it’s suggested as constructive advice from someone knowledgeable. That’s called Monday morning quarterbacking and it’s flat out rude, which I don’t think was intentional.

    • @ARTOFPATIENCE
      @ARTOFPATIENCE 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@secondwind75 He knows what I mean.