CNC Basics - Make Your First Cut

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In this video I will walk you through some very simple steps to make your first cuts on a CNC machine. In February I got the Axiom AR8 Pro from my good friend Jay Bates and I was so incredibly intimidated by the machine. I didn't know where to even begin or how to begin. I want to share my experiences in learning how to use this amazing machine in the hopes to help out some of you that may be in the same boat. I really look forward to learning more and more about this Axiom CNC and sharing everything I can. Be on the lookout for more videos to come.
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Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
2:36 Items being used for CNC cut
3:33 V Carve Pro demo for CNC cut
6:03 Save an engraving tool path in V Carve Pro
7:22 Preview tool path in V Carve Pro
9:23 Clamping workpiece to CNC machine
9:56 Reference points on CNC machine
11:57 Homing the CNC machine
13:36 Setting the bit using the puck
14.55 Starting the cut on the CNC machine
16:43 Result of the CNC cut
17:14 Closing

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@joemarrero7015 8 күн бұрын

Thank you so much you have been great helping I was going to sell my machine could not find a video to help not even close to what you did thanks once again

@rossiterdesigns4177 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Jason! You’re totally right that most videos regarding CNC’s skip over some of these basic steps! I can’t wait to see you progress through this video series!

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to keep learning more about it

@Gracefindmeamhappy 2 жыл бұрын

Am very excited to see this video. I have a cnc machine in my office but av never thought of getting close to know how it works. I would get involved straight. Lot of thanks

@brettfrancis1527 Жыл бұрын

Honestly I've been really apprehensive about buying a cnc due to trying to learn it. Now not so much. This is the best video I ever seen

@John_GGG Жыл бұрын

I guess I need to watch it!

@John_GGG Жыл бұрын

Yup, it’s good. I’ll watch a few more times too.

@Meadowcreekwoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for making this video! I have been watching CNC videos for the past week and this one has been the most helpful. Thanks for getting me started!

@bentswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

@Halfway_There22 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll be following if you continue this beginner series, just what I needed. Thank you!

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

There will be more for sure!

@Ebaybbq 2 жыл бұрын

Thx great learning curve

@norsebavarian1941 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly the video I needed! Thanks and keep 'em coming!

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@paulhargadon5853 7 ай бұрын

Great simple presentation, much appreciated. I purchased a CNC a couple of months and was somewhat intimidated by it. Because of your video I intend to make a start tomorrow,Thank you for inspiring me Jason Regards, Paul

@keithflemo 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👏

@zaxewoodworks6600 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this brother. Exactly what I was looking for! Getting that same model in a week! Very excited!

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I’m so far behind with what I should know at this point. It’s hard to dedicate time to just messing with the software.

@humbertogarcia7317 Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you made this video, I just purchased a machine and you have lifted my confidence to get started!!!

@bentswoodworking Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@gregbrookman 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@chrism6575 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! I felt exactly as you said. They skip over the ultra basics. Thank you!

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

@Anthony-William.655 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man, thanks.

@johncapps5044 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much brother.

@JayPatel-fm5tm 3 жыл бұрын

Sir need more tutorial like that ...... Great helping me 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@eoj1823 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason. That was most helpful. It can be overwhelming when you watch most KZfaq videos out there. Baby steps to get started.

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly why I did it. Just doing something really simple to start is a great way to get going and build some motivation

@chrisprinceranch 2 жыл бұрын

Man O Man, you covered some of the basic starting areas that I struggle to find help with. I am so grateful you decided to make this video. I’ve been holding off on purchasing a CNC machine due to not knowing what you just covered. again thank you so much.

@bentswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@yasinkolgu 2 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you for the lesson.

@user-fb1gh2er1e Ай бұрын

Good job man I’m with you

@annieltitus 3 жыл бұрын

Well Done Jason! Nice Introduction to a CNC!!

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@JanetDiaz6152 8 ай бұрын

Thankbyou Jason exactly the video i heen looking for...

@timhalcomb4041 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this information Enjoy the video you have a blessed day

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mikeywikeybikey 3 жыл бұрын

Legend! Thanks for this.

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@northcoaster 3 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful, thank you

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@richardanderson2831 3 жыл бұрын

Thats an awesome video. Great advice and instruction.

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

@sword123n 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing ! Following for more CNC tutorials! 😃😃

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@PaulC1980 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome Jason, I really want to invest in cnc. But I was really intimidated by computers and how it all works. This is a really helpful video. Thanks so much👍

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome. I still have a lot to learn

@pathardage1880 Жыл бұрын

Thank you; thank you; thank you.

@Gracefindmeamhappy 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely

@Pertruabo 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Jason Thank you very much for taking the time to make a tutorial. It's easy for me to undertsand. I recently purchased an Axiom AR8 Pro the same as you! Can't wait to use the machine when it arrives. Looking forwards to more of your videos :D

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll be doing another soon!

@ronaldschmidt7620 2 жыл бұрын

@@bentswoodworking any more axiom Cnc videos?

@angieengland5819 3 жыл бұрын

Awesomely done very informative an interesting ..!

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

@jimking9646 3 жыл бұрын

Very Nice

@herkleslie4561 Жыл бұрын

EXXXXCELLLENT TYVM BEST VIDEO I HAVE SEEN TY AGAIN

@bentswoodworking Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@AprilAllYear 7 ай бұрын

Great video that encourages newbies, like me. 🙂👍🏾

@bentswoodworking 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mosesgutierrez2678 2 жыл бұрын

This was great thank you. I have been hesitant to start but always found it fascinating and scary at the same time.

@bentswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

@RealGalaxyGamers 2 жыл бұрын

@@bentswoodworking Can you upload an image to the program?

@minniefourie3153 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel! Its sound good in the first few minutes! Greetings from The Netherlands

@ChristcrossCrafts 3 жыл бұрын

You may consider cautioning people about feeds and speeds (not making a recommendation, but a simple warning to spec them to their machine) when setting and choosing bits. Many of the bit manufacturers list suggested specs, but usually, that's for industrial machines and smaller desktop CNC's can't handle them. I wound up doing a full video on the topic for the same reason you did this one.

@holdenrey4506 2 жыл бұрын

instablaster

@gandjboyd7872 Жыл бұрын

We ordered the next wave shark sd110 cnc , looking forward to creating with it

@bentswoodworking Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@OOOHBILLY 3 жыл бұрын

It’s interesting to see how far your channel has come since just a short 2 years ago.

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Never expected any of this

@Lean9986 3 жыл бұрын

I’m looking into buying one!!! Thank you for the video! Very informative!

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

@mattivirta 8 ай бұрын

dont buy factory machine waste lot money about 4000-6000$ ewery normal men can build own machine and lot better machine DIY in garage less than 1500$ my machine cost about small cnc 40"x40" less than 500$ and big machine 85"x60" less than 1300$

@thesplinteredfinger 3 жыл бұрын

Jason, I just clicked on your video at random and realized that you bought Jay’s CNC. I was also looking at it and apparently you made him an offer prior to mine. Glad to see it went to someone who was making great videos with it! I did finally get an Axiom, I got the AR6 Pro. I do not have a KZfaq channel but have contemplated it. I am retired and enjoying my Axiom too.

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

I do have his old one. I just wish I was able to dedicate more time learning about Vectric

@kapilapatikiriachchige5169 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a CNC Machine and have been sitting inside for more than one year. because complicated. Entertaining video.

@juvenalisgitau223 2 ай бұрын

Me too. My machine is sitting idle in the house. Starting is the issue here

@georgekenner6588 2 жыл бұрын

Great video...

@bentswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@brentonnoe9538 3 жыл бұрын

I thought this,outstanding

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

I look forward to making more.

@mackin800 3 жыл бұрын

Not even halfway through and this video is awesome!

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you

@mackin800 3 жыл бұрын

@@bentswoodworking made my first cut yesterday with aspire. Struggling with 3D tho 😔

@graysonschiller3288 3 жыл бұрын

This is super helpful. I just got a 3018 and had no clue where to begin. would love more videos " making your third and fourth cuts..." so on

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

I plan to dive deeper into CNC stuff this year. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to spend as much time as I would have liked on the CNC and still have so much to learn.

@user-wy5ik6zq4r 3 жыл бұрын

Had the same problem with a much smaller machine. Nice video.

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@damiencallaghan6244 3 жыл бұрын

Like the intro answered alot of questions

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

@jav9888 3 жыл бұрын

THAT is a great idea to Zero a few spots and mark them !!! thanks for the hint

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

@gt2scale 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! A tip for the pop up window not displaying is to check the capture software for “Window” or “Screen”.

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

That’s good to know, I’ll definitely do that. Thank you!

@gregorylondos534 3 жыл бұрын

You just built up my confidence “tenfold”___. Thank you for this video presentation. Now where to come up with about $5000 to get started on the purchase of a CNC machine and simple laptop good enough to run the programs... Greg

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!!

@pmelchman 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Jason. I can tell you got the bug!

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe a little lol

@Volkswoodshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I’m very close to buying the same machine.

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

You wouldn’t regret it! Keep me in mind if you do as I am an affiliate for them. Would definitely be helpful 👍

@mattivirta 8 ай бұрын

stupid buy, ewery men can build own better machine DIY and lot cheapen in own garage.

@havenwoodcrafts2939 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. Looking forward for the day I would own a CNC. It would’ve been this year if i didn’t purchase the truck 😄. Thank you @bentswoodworking

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

@JonasDeman 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, thanks for the clear explanation. This was great for engraving but what I can't find online is how to make Through cuts without damaging the CNC bed. Could you make a video on how to do this? Thanks!

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

I will work that in for sure. When I make my cuts I just do through cuts slightly deeper. I’m not concerned with cutting into the spoil board a bit.

@stevefuller3657 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video bit only helps people that have v carve

@tubafireguyy 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your straightforward approach on this. You really did take some of the scariness out of this for me. Although it will still be awhile before I have the funds and the space to get a CNC, at least you have knocked down one of the barriers. Great job!

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

I’m very glad you found it helpful!!

@netinfluencer 2 жыл бұрын

This Is exacly what Im thinking about. All those videos on YT that says for "absolute beginners". Fu*k them I didn´t understand a thing. Yours was awesome.

@bentswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

@tobyadrianse1663 3 жыл бұрын

Jason, can you run the path of the cutter without actually cutting to make doubly sure it will not hit the clamps? I plan on getting an Axiom in the new year. Really appreciated this video. More please!

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t see why not. And there will definitely be more

@brianbast3836 2 жыл бұрын

I have a pro am not perfect with it by any means. That being said try this. Put your puck under bit press menu on/off. I also screwed down 3/4 press board to my work table. Leveled it with 1-1/4 bit there is a program for that. I did that so when I cut through a project I didn't cut work table and I screw down projects.

@stevehunt3847 5 ай бұрын

Great video I have just started work on this machine question I don't think my machine has tool set button on it. ..

@DolphinLVR60 3 жыл бұрын

Jason Thank you for your beginning tutorial! I found it really helpful to be able to see something from A-Z. I am now a subscriber and look forward to your next tutorial.

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@davidhittenberger1651 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I get “x-1 out of soft limit and y- out of soft limit”! I homed then set x zero…..?

@samadabdul1242 9 ай бұрын

Would you mind sharing how you saved the preposition reference points on the controller?

@ronaldschmidt7620 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Found this video very helpful. Thank you. Do you have any other videos for the axiom? It is the same machine I just bought

@bentswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Not yet. I would love to make more videos in the future.

@slavkosky 4 ай бұрын

Do a "Screen Capture Source" instead of "Window/Application Capture Source" to get the secondary windows to show up (assuming you're using OBS)

@RxDr1980 2 жыл бұрын

Jason, I like the spoilboard on your video, can you provide details of that particular setup? Thanks!

@bentswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

It’s the spoils board that is on the Axiom machines

@robertkrause1295 Жыл бұрын

Well. I think I have learned . Having a hard time getting started. Vwrt first time

@darrellsaturnbigfoot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your efforts it’s appreciated. I just purchased my third Cnc (axiom ar6 pro v5) and should arrive end of this week👍. Im using VCarve pro and Aspire. My question is do you have in depth tutorials using the pendent? Thanks Darrell

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

I do not, and actually wish I could find one myself.

@darrellsaturnbigfoot 3 жыл бұрын

@@bentswoodworking I’m a big fan of tutorials. Can’t beat that type of marketing, thanks anyway. Stay safe 👍

@Casenundra Жыл бұрын

I am a fan of both Mark Lindsay and Garrett Fromme. They don't teach specific machines as you are doing; but, teach the Vectric software IN DETAIL. Without the CAD/CAM software the CNC is an expensive paper weight.

@stevehunt3847 5 ай бұрын

Hi how do I create the box do I rh double click on The mouse to move the square

@orebalaban6863 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, man, thanks. There is small problem for me- I don'h have a "set tool" buton on my remote control :)

@mattivirta 8 ай бұрын

all can make MDI command or macro or subfile in machine.

@richfieldconstructioncomin9769 Жыл бұрын

What cnc are you using?

@dunncsu 3 жыл бұрын

So where I am struggling is with creating the file for the machine. I am going to be getting a cnc within the next few weeks and its creating the file for the machine that I just can't seem to get a handle on. This video helped a lot. Just need to see if that software is compatible with the onefinity machine.

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

I would imagine it is compatible.

@johnrisdall6723 3 жыл бұрын

What is the “puck” used in tool set and where can I get one

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

It came with the CNC

@andy-in-indy 3 жыл бұрын

Most videos skip this kind of information because it is almost always a little different from machine to machine. For example, The machines at our makerspace don't use a tool puck so we teach how to set the tool height visually and by feeler gauge and we don't use a remote (our control software is a computer console). I also advise beginners to set their starting point at the center of their carve and adjust the the material or the origin point. This allows them to reuse sections of G-code to reproduce their carve on different sections of sheet material.

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

That’s helpful, thank you!

@andy-in-indy 3 жыл бұрын

@@bentswoodworking Glad to be of help. I am in the Indianapolis area, so contact me through Cyberia Makerspace if you need help.

@mattivirta 8 ай бұрын

all machine can add tool height sensor tool and zeroing bit height automatic, not need manual and visual doing anything and not accurate and not good do it visual.

@Battersea-kd9to Жыл бұрын

I want to get into it. Have no experience. Which cnc would you recommend

@lewisbailey5385 2 жыл бұрын

Love this thanks for this simple but great is there any good free software to start off with or is the v carve trial any good? Thanks again

@bentswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly couldn’t answer that. I only have experience with V carve

@thisoldman7142 Жыл бұрын

Hi. I hope your still looking at comments. I’ve only just started exploring the why’s and wherefores of cnc wood working. My first question: I have an old laptop with windows XP. Will the program’s needed (I believe there are at least 3) to design, code and operate a CNC machine run on my this laptop?

@bentswoodworking Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t say. I only use V Carve. There are certain requirements but they are pretty low. They have it listed on their website

@thisoldman7142 Жыл бұрын

@@bentswoodworking thanks for the response. I’m past my indecision, only waiting on pay day to order parts. I’m leaning towards Carveco to start ($15 a month). Hard to justify $700 for software this early. I think I’ll have to use my desk top computer to get started. If I can sell something maybe I’ll get a cheap, used laptop from eBay. Thanks again. Wish me luck.

@mattivirta 8 ай бұрын

all laptop not can use cnc machine, usb port not real go out 5 volt better use cheap old table computer cost about 20-100$ cheap machine need only paraller port LPT port have, then need buy paraller port breakout board about 10$ motors minimum nema 23 450 OZ woodwork, 30$/pcs, motor drivers all motors about DM554 or DM556 what have motors maximum current, and power supply if 4 motor use 4ampere need power supply minimum 16 ampere supply, not good use laptop all not working and not have paraller port out, windows and USB controller have cheap less than 20$ but mach3 software ok but windows not ok worst OS not safe and not realtime use,lot problems. safe have only linuxcnc but need LPT/paraller port out.

@acerjuglans383 Ай бұрын

Just press Tool Set. You don't have to "get it close" first, by pushing down on the Z button. Did you see how slow the Tool Set actually moves? You have plenty of time to move the puck to where you want it.

@LiloUkulele Жыл бұрын

I have been cutting MoP inlays for headstock and fretboards by hand. My inlays are tiny...50mm wide x 2mm thick. I would like to start using a CNC: can you recommend an appropriate machine?

@yourunclesam6780 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bent's...Very good video, well explained. But I have a question I bought a cnc from ebay is 3018 cnc engraving machine. This software is compatible for this mini-engraving machine. Thank you in advance for your answer.

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don’t know the answer

@rosamartinez-zelaya3652 2 жыл бұрын

hello i have a cnc and i am using it to build cabinets. i designed a kitchen on a program generated a g code but the machine is only working in a very small section in a corner. it thinks its moving around the whole table but its not. ever run into a problem like that?

@bentswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t say

@AnewBandWin 2 жыл бұрын

How did you figure out the setup that the wood was laying on? Did you run a cnc program and design slates or what formula did you follow

@bentswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the spoil board that comes on the machine

@seanhenry744 3 жыл бұрын

Curious how fast you sped up the cut?

@bentswoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

I think it was just X2

@timkremer 5 ай бұрын

Hi there, i still found parts of this confusing and not explained. E.g where did you put that tool set puck? The video didn't show where you placed it. Where does it need to be? When the cnc bit touches the puck, l where is it setting the origin? Onnthe surface of the puck in the centre of the puck? Or the base of the puck? Does it subtract the height of the puck? So confused. Is the puck just for z-axis height?

@mattivirta 8 ай бұрын

i has fighting many day try understand how i use this tool height system to my new DIY linuxcnc machine but not understand how make button to display and then how make makro or subfile and were, make this tool height measure and zeroing, and then go to workpiece corner can start right height Z my first pocket carving/milling to wood.

@OOOHBILLY 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like being an SME for CNC is super niche.

@ziggyc4474 3 жыл бұрын

Why can you explain ?

@robertforeman6815 3 жыл бұрын

how do you know which bit to use?

@mattivirta 8 ай бұрын

different work need different bit, what need doing select bit what need work.

@AryIuTub 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I think we cannot see the pop-up windows because when doing the record, you probably selected a specific window or app instead of recording the entire desktop. You can "fix" this by recording a selected area. Before starting the recording, ensure no pop-up will appear in the middle of the session 😁. Regarding CNC, I would like to buy one machine to cut "big" laminated MDF boards, like 4x8. Do you have any recommendations? This is the most challenging part for someone without experience in CNC. For sure, I'll find from 5k to 30ks, right?

@bentswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Take a look at Avid

@LiloUkulele Жыл бұрын

Dumb question: do you copy the G-code to a USB then transfer the code the controller keyboard via the USB?

@InterdimensionalWiz Жыл бұрын

help I made a good 3 axis cnc mill/router, it has a mach3 usb interface, i can manually jog it with mach3. what free design/drawing program can i use and then convert to gcode for mach3 to run the machine? only want 2.5 axis to cut simple parts cutting or up and not cutting. example a 5cmx5cm square with rounded corners with a 3mm hole in each corner.