My CNC router woodworking business is alive and well. Last fall I made a video about the things I’ve learned from my 1st $10,000 with my Shapeoko CNC. That video was well received so I wanted to share what I’ve learned from my 2nd $10,000. The second was a lot different than the first. This […]
A simple sign made on my new (second hand!) Ooznest Workbee 750×750. Using just one bit, a 90 degree v carve. And it took only 40 minutes to complete the whole sign! source
This is the first of many videos about my new (although no longer shiny due to it not getting left alone) CNC machine. In this video I am demonstrating the results of PCB milling with a dramatic reveal of the end results – well okay, not dramatic but it’s still a reveal. The board that
Looking for a cool way to up you CNC skills? Catch all trays are a great way to challenge your self and use up some hardwood cut offs! In this video we will start out designing the trays, working our way though the engraving process, and then how to finish the trays. Two Moose SVGs
Previously, I made a few videos on upgrading the 3018 CNC, which is the cheapest CNC machine in the world. I put a 500w spindle on it and it can cut aluminum slowly with a quite acceptable result. Since the structure of the CNC 3018 is not rigid, especially as the X-axis moves a lot
Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/HE9O5ZKRHTM Do not purchase this machine. It has been many months since I made this video, and there are better machines on the market now. I recommend the CNC 1310 which will function pretty much the same using the same hardware (Arduino) and firmware (GRBL). NOTE 2: AutoDesk killed ArtCAM on Feb
Follow along as Brooke puts together a DIY Baby Name Puzzle for her niece using our Carvey CNC Router! This would make a great gift for a baby shower, a first birthday, or just because for someone you love. The best part is that this uses a simple design and is a great CNC Router
These 10 tips will help you jumpstart your CNC Router business and save you time and money, Ryan goes over things he wishes he would have known before starting a CNC woodworking business. These tips he learned so far in his career and hopes that they can help you out in yours. My Favorite CNC
I wanted to do this video on my journey into CNC and what I wish I had know before I got too deep into CNC. The machines are a huge investment so I want to help by sharing my experience with both a “bolt together” style CNC and a welded frame CNC. If we are
My Desktop CNC made over $500,000 in 2 years while I was in college. Ryan goes over what product he made and sold on the CNC router that made him so much money as a CNC beginner. He goes over what strategies and questions he asked to figure out what product he should sell to