Using a cnc for cabinet build almost makes me a 2 person shop.
@delimastein80442 жыл бұрын
May I ask what kind of CNC you use to build these cabinets?
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
@@delimastein8044 I built my own from various components online. The software I use if Mach4 from Artsoft which is the CGode reader for the files I get from Fusion. Fusion will generate a bunch of GCode for different cnc machines.
@delimastein80442 жыл бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks okay, thank you so much!
@MrTresto11 ай бұрын
Beyond the fast cuts, having the holes, dados, etc pre-drilled is the real game changer. Takes forever to adjust cabinets built/cut by hand
@OldGuyWoodworks11 ай бұрын
And my cnc is slow. Thanks for watching.
@CarlosEcheverriaOne2 жыл бұрын
Sr., You're a master on all axis, from all the cabinet makers trough CNC I've seen on KZfaq, I'll give you the first place as you were able to build your own Wooden CNC.. almost a master piece all that Fusion 360 Cabinet library builder yourself.. Happily impressed with your smart stuff..!! ✌️✌️🎖️🎖️🎖️🏆🏆🏆
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoy watching. Thanks for the support.
@courtneyfaas1266 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome. I love how detailed you get in your design. Most people just get mad at me when I try to show them my designs! They dont get it.
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and thanks for watching.
@m41lo202 ай бұрын
Nicely done sir
@OldGuyWoodworks2 ай бұрын
I appreciate the kind remarks. Thanks for watching.
@erikslagter3231 Жыл бұрын
wow, that is another level. Great to see such a complete video about a real job!
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
@TheSnekkerShow Жыл бұрын
Great video. I might need to binge this channel next year. My mom needs a new kitchen, but prices have gone through the roof, so the only way it's going to be affordable is if I can do a lot of the work myself. Time is the main challenge, and CNC routing might be the partial solution.
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the support. Thanks for watching.
@stephendallasdraws29296 ай бұрын
Great video! I grew up in a cabinet-maker's home. The business my dad owned had a CNC machine that cost around $250,000 at the time. Now the price/size has come down enough, I'm thinking about getting one in my garage haha.
@OldGuyWoodworks6 ай бұрын
Sorry for the late reply as we are in the process of moving the shop. It’s amazing even in the last few years how much the price has come down on CNC’s. Thanks for watching.
@parsonswoodworks65592 жыл бұрын
awesome video ...surprising how useful even a homebuilt cnc could be ..even at an hour a sheet when you factor how much handling you reduce through all the subsequent steps its really a force multiplier for the shop. Between that and the edgebander set up, really an affordable set up to be competitive cabinet shop.
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
You are correct. An hour a sheet sounds terrible, but You can do plenty of things while it's doing it's thing.
@jimihills3 ай бұрын
Your the mān Thankyou for this video
@OldGuyWoodworks3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that. Can you pass that on to my wife?
@db0nn3r2 жыл бұрын
Technology for the win.
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
No kidding. More accurate and efficient every time. Thanks for watching.
@paramtrx95582 жыл бұрын
Dude! Your parameters had inches and millimeters.. thats some high level stuff!
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
Depends on what dimension I'm using. I use mm for reveals and wherever I install hardware as they are all European.
@kylegilbertson24013 күн бұрын
Nice!
@Adrian-y-una-casita3 ай бұрын
I want to learn from this man!
@OldGuyWoodworks3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the endorsement. In the process of building new shop. Hopefully more videos coming soon.
@jrholliday75 ай бұрын
Appreciate the video! Fusion is awesome
@OldGuyWoodworks5 ай бұрын
What I really like about it is the ability to send to CAM and create all my GCode. Cost is reasonable too.
@decaf803 жыл бұрын
Awesome job need your library 🤣
@OldGuyWoodworks3 жыл бұрын
I'm in the process of cleaning up the files and will be posting them on my Etsy page.
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
Just started loading some files to Etsy. Hopefully I'll have a complete library soon. www.etsy.com/listing/1069556804/base-cabinet-with-full-height-doors?ref=shop_home_active_1
@magicman94862 ай бұрын
piece of advice. turn your nailer perpedicular to the piece you nailing to prevent nails from hitting something hard and deflecting out the side of your work
@OldGuyWoodworks2 ай бұрын
Roger that.
@chrisgardner36067 ай бұрын
Correction, a high end CNC can drill, machine joints and cut a average sheet of plywood full or cabinet parts in 5 minutes or less.
@OldGuyWoodworks7 ай бұрын
I am jealous of the high end cnc for sure.
@chrisgardner36067 ай бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks Well then you got to figure out how to keep it busy.
@arelfarrington99432 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I'd like to eventually run a cnc in my shop for the same purpose. Def will save time and be more profitable.
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
You won't regret it. It's like another person in the shop. Thanks for watching.
@acerjuglans383 Жыл бұрын
Your 1/8" endmill looked burnt. A better alternative when drilling all your different sizes of holes would be to use drill bits meant for CNCs. I just bought an industrial 1/4" drill bit with shank adapter for my Axiom 2' x 4' CNC, so I can drill dowel holes in my projects. I think I'll be getting a 5mm bit and adapter next.
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
I'm sure it is. I need the ability to control the speed on my router, otherwise it can't be avoided. Thanks for the input.
@acerjuglans383 Жыл бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks Ohhhh, yes. My 1/4" bit from Amana is rated at 8000 rpm maximum.
@paramtrx95582 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
I owe it all to Fusion. Thanks for watching.
@paramtrx95582 жыл бұрын
You can do other things while the machine is running.. so true! You can work on the parts from the sheet that's hot off the presses
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!! Thanks for watching.
@DRV_Woodworks Жыл бұрын
Great job. Perhaps you can do a video on how you made the homemade cnc step by step. I'm also curious how much it costs roughly to make one from stratch 🤔
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
I did. The playlist is here. kzfaq.info/sun/PLKf-yhnIRIB1AtmNG2BbFoX23kpoaVmLQ . Some of my older videos. Quality is fair.
@DRV_Woodworks Жыл бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks cool thanks ill be sure to watch it. 👍
@pmcummer3 жыл бұрын
Amazed by how easy it is to modify predesigned cabinets in Fusion. Have you considered sharing the Fusion files for your cabinets?
@OldGuyWoodworks3 жыл бұрын
I have. I'm not sure everyone would think like I do when it comes to the actual build/design. There are still some bugs here and there that I keep finding. Nothing terrible, just annoying. The more I use them the better they get.
@pmcummer3 жыл бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks well I am very interested. Please let me know how we can arrange this. pmcummer@gmail.com
@OldGuyWoodworks3 жыл бұрын
@@pmcummer I would probably just put them on my Etsy page and sell from there. My issue being I don't want to be a software company that has to support the files.
@RyoKKK2 жыл бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks are you still planning on selling it on your Etsy page cause its a awesome library
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
@@RyoKKK yes. I am in the process of "cleaning" the files right now and will be putting them on the Etsy page soon. Not sure exactly when, the process is tedious.
@matthewv4086 Жыл бұрын
Hey, would you let me know what cnc machine should I buy if I want to make cabinets at the hobby level. For my house, I have to build cabinets for two kitchens, a few bathrooms, and closets for bedrooms....
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
That's a loaded question for several reasons.Buying a cnc for just one house of cabinets isn't cost effective. So much depends on your budget. That's why I built my own cnc. At the minimum you would need a 4'X8' to accommodate full sheets of sheet goods. I wouldn't buy a cnc to do one job. If I had a decent budget I would get a cnc with a tool changer and vacuum hold down with at least a 5hp 3 phase router.
@graveurgraveur26913 жыл бұрын
Bravo!
@OldGuyWoodworks3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words.
@dsaworxcarpentrysolutions9155 Жыл бұрын
Nice 👌
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching.
@morganrawlings202 жыл бұрын
Hey love the video. What edge banding machine do you use? And trimmer?
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
I was just using it this weekend and I was thinking how much I love this thing. I did a video. It's the Maksiwa Bander and Trimmer. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e5OKd7yS15ysp2w.html
@kartiksundar5531 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I bought your Fusion 360 from Etsy. I have also built my own CNC (can't do homing yet) and learning each day 🙂. I have a basic question - As 3 different bit sizes are intended for this cabinet build, there are three different G-code files being generated from CAM in Fusion 360. When I attempted to click on the Setup node in CAM and then generate G-code it mentioned Fusion 360 free version doesn't support Tooling Changes. My question is, how do you generate the G-codes? One for each drill bit operation (If so, does the CNC orient properly upon loading each file?) or do you have the paid Fusions 360 version and does it generate a single G-code file for all the operations (pre-drilling, dados, and cutouts)?
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
I create a separate file for each tool. When I first set up my cnc I create my home for the X and Y axis. The Z axis is set each time I change operations.
@Visionery111 ай бұрын
8:48, ouch! Have you considered the OVVO system?
@OldGuyWoodworks11 ай бұрын
Clean miss. Bad example though.
@robrocco54202 жыл бұрын
9:47 Do you order your doors and drawers? Or do you make them?
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
Used to make them all, but I order them now. Just not time efficient and hey do a way better job.
@arcone30552 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy. Thx for the vid. I'm having a major headache with my cnc. I'm cutting mdf boards for kitchen cabinets and most of the time, like 8 out of 10 cuts, the laminate chips off from where the bit enters and a lot of times where the ramps end and inbetween. I use mostly 6 and 8 millimeter downcut bits. I've tried to avoid the ramps, but it chips off the laminate from the other side. I've also tried different entry points and that didn't help. My feed rates are around 3k/min and plunge rates are a little less. I'm using aspire for modeling and mach 4 hobby for g code. The cnc machine has some years on it, but I don't want to jump to that conclusion yet. Could you give some advice on that or maybe direct to an honest forum? I think I have about three weeks until I'm sacked.
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
I will admit that I use all the defaults on ramps and feed ins and it works fine for me, so I'm not very good with ramp and lead-in speeds. Are you using a down cut bit? If you want both sides to avoid chipping while you cut full thickness, you'll more than likely need a compression bit. I'm not an expert, but I think I would avoid ramping and start my feed from outside my cut. As we speak I'm cutting melamine and the chipping is driving me nuts. The forums I have had the most luck are www.cnczone.com and www.machsupport.com.
@brianrinio1476 Жыл бұрын
So you dont face frame any of your cabinets? Do you do any finishing on them (staining, painting, lacquer finish etc.)?
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
I do face frame from time to time and do all my own finishing. I use white lacquer quite a bit, but lately it's hard to get. I have a few videos of my weathered sand through finish.
@lorihughes88733 жыл бұрын
Impressive John!! Carries kitchen? I’m going to need a tv cabinet 😜
@OldGuyWoodworks3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is the kitchen.
@pazuso2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. I was wondering how much time and effort to package (wrap and box) the assembled cabinets for delivery to the site? Or is there a 3rd party company that does that?
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
You were watching the delivery guy. The job was close by. i just put them in the back of my truck and hauled them over there. I don't take the boxes with doors mounted. The doors get loaded flat between blankets.
@garethkalber72363 жыл бұрын
Hey John you should look into the new nesting feature they have in fusion, it will automatically and optimally layout your parts for you
@OldGuyWoodworks3 жыл бұрын
I will definitely give that a try. It will make my life so much easier. Thanks for the tip. I learn something new every day.
@OldGuyWoodworks3 жыл бұрын
Just checked that out. I had no idea. What an awesome feature. I guess I better get that machining extension.
@garethkalber72363 жыл бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks I’m so glad to have passed it on. Ironically I found your video looking up videos about it. Your knowledge of fusion is awesome.
@OldGuyWoodworks3 жыл бұрын
@@garethkalber7236 it’s been a steep learning curve. I started in Solidworks, but changed to Fusion because it was free. That was 3 years ago. Now I pay. Solidworks is great, but alone has no cam abilities like Fusion. Thats another expensive program.
@c.stewart000 Жыл бұрын
Try map boards plug-in!
@zoritongogaro7112 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. Would love to build my own CNC machine. Couple of questions for you. 1. Do you have a video showing your CNC build? 2. Why don't you make your own cabinet doors and drawers instead of ordering from somewhere else?
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
I have a whole series on my cnc b uild Start here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b51zicR7rbq9mIE.html. If I have just a couple doors or drawers, I build them myself. It isn't time or cost effective for me to build my own drawers or doors otherwise. The vendors I use specialize in doors or drawers and do a much better job that what I can do in my shop.
@zoritongogaro7112 жыл бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks Thank you for the response. Do you mind sharing some of the vendor names where you get your drawers and doors. Thanks!
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
@@zoritongogaro711 They are in Southern California. If you are not nearby the shipping will probably be cost prohibitive. I get both from Ideal Drawer in Huntington Beach, CA. He doesn't make the doors, but has a vendor he uses.
@benjaminu12 Жыл бұрын
What is the hole in the one front corner for? Leveling system?
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@benjaminu12 Жыл бұрын
@Old Guy Woodworks OK, I'm guessing the EZ Level system? Works good?
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
@@benjaminu12 Yes. Works very well. A little pricey, but you have to quantify the ease of install against that cost. Which was worth it for me.
@TheOmar13892 жыл бұрын
you can save a lot of time buy using cabinet vision or mozaik or KD ...
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
I have cabinet vision and it definitely is better, And more expensive. Not in everyone's budget. Thanks for watching.
@TheOmar13892 жыл бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks good luck
@robertlaschon66408 ай бұрын
Dude, I love your video, is just great! I was wondering if you would share some source codes for the cabinets you made. Your work looks awesome and I am a beginner, I wouldn’t know where to start. I just bought a vertical cnc, M2 from Maker made, and I almost finished the assembling. It can handle a full sheet of plywood, at once. Hopefully, it will be up and ready shortly, and with some codes I can start creating 🙂
@OldGuyWoodworks8 ай бұрын
I have them on my ETSY page. Never though about selling them, but I had a lot of requests.
@sameerabuhmaid80072 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm trying to learn the cabinetry business as I'm planning to start kitchens/ cabinets making business. I still need to learn a lot. I am thinking to buy cnc saw cutting/ nesting machine, banding machine and cnc for drilling. I am thinking to produce the cabinet doors and use laminated particle wood. My question which is better for precision of cutting/ neat edge without breaking the hpl laminate. Do you recommend a cnc saw or cnc router for cutting.
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
I personally think the cnc router would be more versatile and give you the clean cuts you are looking for.
@sameerabuhmaid80072 жыл бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks thank you for your prompt response and sharing your know how. Actually, I noticed the cut of cabinet doors made of laminated particle wood were not neat. Although the banding machine has a tool to improve the cut finish before banding but still u could notice the hpl/ formica breaking. I believe they use table saw cnc (sizing/ cutting cnc)
@ianklipa35726 ай бұрын
Where do you order doors and drawers from? Is this a common approach?
@OldGuyWoodworks6 ай бұрын
Extremely common among cabinet shops. I used a guy in Huntington Beach, CA. There's a lot to be found out there.
@ianklipa35726 ай бұрын
Who knew? Thanks for the reply and for sharing your knowledge!@@OldGuyWoodworks
@DesertGardenPrepper2 жыл бұрын
super interesting video, but seeing that nail come out the side at 8:46 hurt like watching someone get kicked in the tender parts, because it has happened to me so many times 🤣 is there no better way to do assembly? after all that time and expense to get to that stage, and it kind of got ruined, or am I just being a perfectionist? what do you do you recommend?
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
That nail came out of the bottom which is under the cabinet and won't be seen. The nail is only to hold it in place once I get it in position and I always angle the nail to make sure if it gets exposed, it comes out on a non visible area. You don't even have to use the nail, it's just for convenience. Perfectionists make the best woodworkers. If I have a "shiner" in an exposed area I will go as far as to make a new part if I can't fix it.
@stoiawooddesign2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Curious where you purchase your doors, drawer faces and boxes from? Thanks!
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
From a place in Huntington Beach, CA. Ideal Drawer.
@mtzmechengr578111 ай бұрын
Is this cnc your own build? Do you have a video on that? Awesome work!!!
@OldGuyWoodworks11 ай бұрын
I sure do. It's an ebtire series. kzfaq.info/sun/PLKf-yhnIRIB1AtmNG2BbFoX23kpoaVmLQ&si=TZJCwI66Dsl0iaZn
@richardarcher5789 Жыл бұрын
What CNC router are you using, I’m trying to setup a similar setup as yours overseas.
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
As far as the actual CNC, I built it myself. The actual router is a Porter Cable, but I have a 2200W spindle which I'm preparing to change out to. My software for my CNC is Mach 4.
@richardarcher5789 Жыл бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks I would love to build my own, that sounds awesome. Are you on the east coast?
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
@@richardarcher5789 No I'm in Arizona. I do have a whole series of videos on how I built it. They were my first videos, so the quality is not as good as what I'm doing now.
@richardarcher5789 Жыл бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks I’ll definitely check it out. Thanks again.
@joselopez6332 жыл бұрын
I'm in the market for a cnc for cabinetry work. What are your specs on your cnc ? Cutting speed? I'm looking at the Artisan 408
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
Cutting speed varies from tool to tool. My 3/8" diameter end mill cuts nicely at about 40 ipm. My router isn't strong enough to cut any faster without some chatter.
@joselopez6332 жыл бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks this would be my first cnc (Artisan 408 4x8) just trying to compare yours and something like that 408 so I can make cabinets with it.
@iliketakingshowers Жыл бұрын
What sort of plywood is that?
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
3/4” birch pre finished
@jessebeaverson38902 жыл бұрын
Your skills are humbling! I am not worthy! Did you build your own cnc??? 🤯
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
Yes I did. Thanks for the compliments and for watching.
@zeketeccnc12073 жыл бұрын
Great video. After watching this I think I'll have to look at Fusion. One question though. What do you think your costs savings where over buying the cabinets flat pack?
@OldGuyWoodworks3 жыл бұрын
Not familiar with cabinets flat pack.
@zeketeccnc12073 жыл бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks Unassembled cabinet kits that come in a flat box. Ikea is an example. Last three kitchens I've done were this way (not Ikea though).
@OldGuyWoodworks3 жыл бұрын
@@zeketeccnc1207 I couldn't tell you if I was saving money or not versus the flat packs. I never considered using them. I am more concerned about making my own custom sizes and controlling the quality of my material. (not to say the flat pack is poor quality).
@benjaminu122 жыл бұрын
How did you learn Fusion 360 to design cabinets? Any particular training program, etc?
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
I had some training using Solidworks which is another CAD program which helped quite a bit. I may have done some online classes on Lynda.com as well. It's been a while so I don't remember exactly. I know I've watched stuff on youTube quite a bit.
@camerondavid8089 Жыл бұрын
Where did you buy your CNC?
@OldGuyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
I built it myself.
@jerrywinburn63152 жыл бұрын
Do you sell your fusion files by chance?
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
I have had a lot of interest. I am cleaning up a couple files and will be putting them on mu Etsy soon. I will be loading a couple at a time as time permits. I hope to have a complete library upload within a month or so.
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
I just started loading some files to Etsy. www.etsy.com/listing/1069556804/base-cabinet-with-full-height-doors?ref=shop_home_active_1
@th3count3 жыл бұрын
Hey Old Guy, I am trying to follow your facebook link and am getting the following error. I do not know if it is a facebook problem at the moment or if it a setting you have on. "This Content Isn't Available Right Now When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted."
@OldGuyWoodworks3 жыл бұрын
My error. I am no longer on Facebook.
@th3count3 жыл бұрын
@@OldGuyWoodworks No problem. I will reach out to you on Etsy
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
Just started loading some files to Etsy. Hopefully I'll have a complete library soon. www.etsy.com/listing/1069556804/base-cabinet-with-full-height-doors?ref=shop_home_active_1
@k2line7062 жыл бұрын
If you can't drive a nail straight like at 8:46 you probably shouldn't put your hand there. Hope that isn't an end piece...
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
Came out of the bottom. I use the pins only to hold it in place wjile I screw. If it was exposed I'd replace the panel if it couldn't be fixed.
@MrSaltydevildog2 жыл бұрын
Would you ever consider selling your cabinet files?
@MrSaltydevildog2 жыл бұрын
Nevermind found your Etsy
@OldGuyWoodworks2 жыл бұрын
Be me to it.
@BenJohnsonDotNet3 жыл бұрын
1¾ old guys is better than me with half a brain 😆
@OldGuyWoodworks3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the vote of confidence and thanks for watching.