Can You Carve Ice on a CNC Machine?

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2 жыл бұрын

Ice carving on the X-Carve CNC router! Is it possible? Is it smart? Let's find out!
Thanks to Inventables for sponsoring this project! Check out the new X-Carve here: www.inventables.com/technolog...
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The bit I used is linked above. The final settings I used to carve the ice are as follows:
▶ DPP: .125"
▶ RPM: 10,000 (Setting 1 on the Makita)
▶ Feed: 100 ipm
▶ Plunge: 50 ipm (With ramp-in)
CREDITS
▶ Tauntaun image from a pumpkin-carving-template contest at ThinkGeek (website gone)
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Пікірлер: 172

@WesleyTreat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to Inventables for sponsoring this project! Check out the new X-Carve here: www.inventables.com/technologies/x-carve?ref=wtreat

@matthewb8229 2 жыл бұрын

Every "Stop it!" made me laugh so hard. And no, not because I was in the middle of saying, "That's what s...."!

@oxenforde 2 жыл бұрын

If you agitate the ice while it freezes, it will have fewer bubbles and the ice will be clearer. For agitation, try a very mild vibration. (Stop it.)

@stevenweller6346 2 жыл бұрын

If you filled a styrofoam cooler with dry ice, put a blower on one end of it and a vent on the other, and pointed the vent at the surface of the ice you're carving, you could probably increase your carving time substantially. You might also try to layer some dry ice pellets on top of the ice blanks (once they're frozen solid, obviously) in the freezer, to lower the temperature of the ice before you start carving. That might crack the ice blank but it's worth a try.

@canadianavenger 2 жыл бұрын

fun video! FYI the reason why the bulge was on the bottom with the distilled water, is because your tray was insulated, so the water froze from the top down, when the expansion happened the top was relatively thick, so it pushed downward. With the metal tray, the water was able to freeze from all sides, so the expansion was able to push the still relatively thin top up. Pro Tip, if you want perfectly clear, haze free ice, Freeze from the top down, and stop before fully frozen to the bottom, and use warm distilled water. (Small cooler, in a large chest freezer works great)

@WesleyTreat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Oh, believe me, I watched all the ice-making videos. 👍‍‍

@jimhibert 2 жыл бұрын

Re: innuendos You may be in your 40s on the outside, but we are all perpetually 14 on the inside….

@MakeSomething 2 жыл бұрын

ship me that ice whiskey glass! haha! This is so freaking cool!

@WesleyTreat 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! I'm determined to make that thing work.

@tracybowling1156 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE a good experiment! It was a real Treat to watch. 😂 NileRed did a short on clear ice you may want to check out. I hope your new year brings tons of laughs, more videos, and tons of adventure!

@WesleyTreat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Believe me, I watched all the videos on making ice.

@tracybowling1156 2 жыл бұрын

@@WesleyTreat I'm sure you did! 😆 Ice is tricky!

@JoeBcrafts 2 жыл бұрын

That I.C.E Cap would be useful for ordinary carves as well. The router exhaust chip/dust clearing "feature" makes chip/dust collection harder. By redirecting the air so that it doesn't add to the "escape" velocity of the chip/dust, dust collection should work better.

@thematthewlondon 2 жыл бұрын

you need directional freezing, you were on the right track with the insulated method.. just don't let it freeze all the way.. leave some water in the bottom and you should be able to pull off a nice flat perfectly clear sheet of ice there's a machine called a clinebell that makes the huge blocks of ice for carving, and it freezes directionally from the bottom along with circulating pumps so all of the gases can escape and any expansion can happen outward instead of in the middle/under the blocks of ice

@tree_carcass_mangler 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! Experimenting and stretching boundaries is a key element of growth as an artist. Thumbs up and thanks for posting!

@airplaneian 2 жыл бұрын

Ice is pretty wild to work with. A long time ago, I worked on a commercial for Nike that featured a lot of ice carving, and the only way we were able to make it work was by filming at a literal ice factory where we had and entire floor of a building refrigerated to allow us to work with the ice. Kept the ice cold, but also wreaked havoc on the equipment (and the crew).

@JBLewis 2 жыл бұрын

It really would be fun to.... try this again... in a walk-in freezer or even cooler... or in my MN garage right about now.

@82gamerprincess31 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what I’m impressed by more, the ice carving or the ideas I now have for more efficient freezer storage lol.

@compassprecision 2 жыл бұрын

So cool … both literally and figuratively!

@IdRatherBeMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Wesley! You can create your own mini-freezer using a window air conditioner and insulating sheet foam. Build a box of insulation, cut a hole for the ac unit. Move the air temp probe from the interior (cool) side to the outdoor (warm) side and the unit will run continuously. I modified one to cool liquid, which is much more complicated, but was able to easily cool 5 gal of antifreeze to -18C. The only problem you may have is high humidity might freeze water on the cooling coils. Any cooling is better than no cooling!

@hectormuzquiz5277 2 жыл бұрын

Happy new year and thank you!

@unrepentantgeek 2 жыл бұрын

This video made my day. It's not stupid if it works after all.

@maxwellyedor7610 2 жыл бұрын

That’s one hell of a snow-cone maker you got there!

@NeverNotMaking 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so proud of you.

@xoxo-yu1gp 2 жыл бұрын

hi man in a shed spiffing yet again you have a rare inventors talent coupled with easy comedic delivery long may you reign

@timmymartin317 2 жыл бұрын

You might invest in a window unit to chill the work while you carve. Great work as always!

@WesleyTreat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've already designed something in my head if I ever try again.

@machinist7230 2 жыл бұрын

A trick market gardeners use when building DIY cold rooms for produce is to use a window A/C and "cool bot" to override the united thermostat to get temps down to 35 degrees or so.. the downside is Coolbots are stupidly expensive - 400 bucks or so. If you're willing to do surgery on the A/C, bypassing the thermostat and using something like an ink bird, or if you're really feeling adventurous, wiring in a PID and solid state relay are also options.

@b3ardedbarbarian 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE THE TIE FIGHTER!!!

@bobbonham4823 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you think! Thanks!!

@bytesizedengineering 2 жыл бұрын

This idea has been on my list ever since I got an x carve! This was so fun to watch

@theturtlehead4780 2 жыл бұрын

Too cool buddy! Nice job!

@jwil6902 2 жыл бұрын

Please build a big insulated enclosure around the CNC and then duct cold air from the freezer into it so you can carve in the cold! This is such a cool idea!

@WesleyTreat 2 жыл бұрын

Don't think I didn't consider it!

@Preske 2 жыл бұрын

Wesley you mad genius.

@SchysCraftCo. 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you had a Merry Christmas an here's to a great new year's ahead of you. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Wow that's crazy Wesley. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.

@ryanhendricks7304 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the fun video and the laughs!

@alteredperceptions8841 2 жыл бұрын

FYI IF you boil the water before freezing it you will get clear ice rather than opaque. To make the cutouts show up more, pour colored water into the cut out portions and re-freeze. Great creativity at work. !

@WesleyTreat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I tried a tray of boiled water and it didn't seem to make much difference. I may test this further at some point. I cut out a lot of the ice science for time, but will probably post it on Patreon.

@BudThorpe 2 жыл бұрын

Well done!!!

@andresilva8444 2 жыл бұрын

‘Tis the season to innuendo, tra la la la laaaa la la la la!

@caseycaldwell6843 2 жыл бұрын

I've got to admit, I sometimes put off watching your content. But then I start watching and remember why I subbed. Awesome content, great humor, oh and maybe a project gets done! BTW....I know what you mean about the 70degree days cause... Mississippi.

@tomwagemans1872 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Ice Ice baby!

@jonwills1957 2 жыл бұрын

Hoth Ice Horse is what Ton Tons are now known as…forever!

@sgsax 2 жыл бұрын

I learned so many things from this video, such as extra verses to Deep in the Heart of TX. Ice Ice Baby got a chuckle, but I lost it when you poured the bourbon into the ice glass. 😂 Happy New Year and thanks for sharing!

@Rouverius 2 жыл бұрын

Come on man, I'm down here crafting my most clever reference to Robert Matthew Van Winkle and you bet me to the punch😄 Hey, praying all the best for you in 2022.

@fooplinger 2 жыл бұрын

Those phantom nails will get you every time.

@jeffkthompson 2 жыл бұрын

5:00 - I predict an "ice ice baby" joke is coming in the next few minutes

@DanStone1025 2 жыл бұрын

So very awesome

@jackleg693 2 жыл бұрын

You’re a genius. I LOVE this!

@oxenforde 2 жыл бұрын

“Hoth Horse”? Nice We have ALL searched for something like this.

@andrewdonatelli6953 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool idea. In the right weather you could make some neat stuff. I printed a bunch of those Tie Fighter ornaments. Happy holidays!

@stanleyshostak2737 2 жыл бұрын

I did ice carving when I was in culinary school. The blocks of ice were about 4 feet tall two feet wide and 18 inches thick. The blocks were made in a giant box and there was a circulating pump. Evidently that reduces the air bubbles. The air bubbles make it weak, and porous. Oh and your first try, think Arnold’s voice and say “It’s not a tumor” (kidengarten cop)

@thematthewlondon 2 жыл бұрын

it's called a clinebell machine, and along with the pumps the ice is also frozen directionally from the bottom, so gases have a chance to escape as it freezes upwards

@aurezio 2 жыл бұрын

Put grades on the inner side, they will help you to Measure the thickness of the layer. Try freezing a colored layer first and a trasparent one on top of it, then carve from the transparent layer to the colored one.

@negotiableaffections 2 жыл бұрын

very COOL

@ageekgonemad 2 жыл бұрын

peltzer bed for extra cooling while you carve! but truely a great effort!

@yoshmarklund 2 жыл бұрын

Woop! New video!

@cps5698 2 жыл бұрын

Wesley, how about starting with ice layered with different colors, and carving it like cameo glass?

@WesleyTreat 2 жыл бұрын

Funny, i just uploaded a video to Patreon talking about exactly that. 👍‍‍

@DominusFeles 2 жыл бұрын

I think Wesley should take a trip to our ice hotel here in Sweden once the pandemic cools down, they’ve got a big ice carving CNC I’ve heard 🤓

@WesleyTreat 2 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to go!

@DominusFeles 2 жыл бұрын

@@WesleyTreat It would be super awesome to arrange a Nordic Maker Event one day 🤩

@clydebalcom3679 2 жыл бұрын

Just up the road from you. Oklahoma. I Want My Winter!!!

@JTWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Man, that's a cool death star

@spencerbass7142 2 жыл бұрын

That was fun.

@ashleighfarnham5586 2 жыл бұрын

I see so much potential for moulding candy. This is amazing

@teedawg2112 2 жыл бұрын

yes! just yes!

@davebauerart 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Everything I make is the dumbest thing I made too! You seriously need to collab with some northerly makers!

@TrailRat2000 Жыл бұрын

I'm more curious about how Wesley knows what the blue toilet stuff tastes like! I mean, it could answer a few questions...

@grumpywoodchucker 2 жыл бұрын

Hoth-Horses are my favorite!!!

@AronGreen 2 жыл бұрын

Next restaurant build you do, you need to collab on using their walk in freezer and try it for real! :)

@davidrice7414 2 жыл бұрын

It’s -20c. In my workshop. Your welcome to use it 😂😂😂

@MrMartinSchou 2 жыл бұрын

If you can get dry ice, you could try making a sort of tray to have it cool the air and that drop into the top of the ice holder.

@SandyCrack69 2 жыл бұрын

If joint surfaces , sprinkle some salt on them and it messes with the freezing point of the ice in a good way had helps bond the 2 ice panels in much the same way accelerator helps with CA glue

@legomaker3105 2 жыл бұрын

“Your hoth horse will freeze before you reach the third marker”

@SeraphimKnight 2 жыл бұрын

The title of this video should be "making a bunch of cool things" 😂

@mdoyle1981 2 жыл бұрын

Ya always gotta cover your exhaust port- whether it's a Death Star or a Router...

@gedreillyhomestead6926 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck sending these out in a give away! 👍 😝

@yootoob7048 2 жыл бұрын

1. Laaadieeees! 2. The blue stuff your grandmother put in her toilet; how do you know what it tastes like? 3. Did you consider putting dry ice on a wire grate in the top of the rack for a faster and colder freeze?

@GHILLIESARCADEANDMORE 2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@WorkshopGreg 2 жыл бұрын

I accurately predicted 100% of the “Stop it…” moments seconds before each after the first one. Not sure what that says about me, but here we are.

@joejones2847 2 жыл бұрын

This would be great for themed parties to put in a bowl of punch or a punch fountain the possibilities are endless

@Ebikelover 2 жыл бұрын

This was cool to watch, love your channel. When will you do a video of your new Creality 3D Printer ?

@WesleyTreat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've finally gotten the hang of the modeling, so hopefully this month.

@suehawkins4352 2 жыл бұрын

Very silly and lots of fun.

@Zarlax 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Loved this - wondering - what if you had poured as thick as you wanted (2”?) and used a surfacing endmill to level the ice then refreeze it? I bet you could go super aggressive.

@WesleyTreat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I did use a surfacing bit before I cut the rings for the glass, but I left that part out. I've found, though, that the more water I try to freeze at once, the worse the problem is. The thickest pour broke the foam. I'm going to experiment with freezing it in layers.

@chaserwilliams1 2 жыл бұрын

Wait for the next snow storm. Today is December 30th, and here in Montgomery Tx it’s 82 degrees outside. Supposed to be in the upper in 2 days. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@mumblbeebee6546 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, it cheered me up no end (and _not_ because of your misfortune!!)

@mpgilbertusa 2 жыл бұрын

Which part of Texas? I’ll agree that it’s very warm here in Dallas this week. I wore shorts on Christmas morning!

@theabhominal8131 2 жыл бұрын

not trying to hard the ice cap name was pretty COOL....lol

@OhHeyTrevorFlowers 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, the puns! 🏆

@lolabun715 2 жыл бұрын

Him: Stop it. Me, every single time: 🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭

@earlye 2 жыл бұрын

There are mod kits for window ac's that allow you to use them to make your own walk in freezer. Next project, perhaps?

@ImGonnaMake 2 жыл бұрын

Please tell me that was a Treat Ice Experiment Fighter! Yeah ... I'm probably trying too hard with that one.

@Spectral_Penguin 2 жыл бұрын

Performance Optimising Lightweight Air Redirection Cap

@ob1quixote 2 жыл бұрын

Obligatory: "Ice is nice! How's it feel to be frozen?!"

@WesleyTreat 2 жыл бұрын

And we were going to make you king of the winter carnival.

@vlogerhood 2 жыл бұрын

"Stop it." You can't make me!

@AlbiesProductsOnline 2 жыл бұрын

Ice expanse because the air trapped in the water can’t freeze so when the water starts to freeze the air tries to escape but can’t so the bubbles press against to ice and create mound’s so if you put the water in a vacuum chamber first you will get a better result just think about a bottle of soft drink in a freezer and what happens if you try to open a half frozen one it expands rapidly well water does the same thing but on a smaller scale

@Sodabowski 2 жыл бұрын

Bahaha! Thanks for the laugh Wes.

@tonylorentzen 2 жыл бұрын

Haha great video. Your food color-mixture probably needs to be colder.

@WesleyTreat 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, next time I plan to chill it first.

@vincentferrari 2 жыл бұрын

Ain't no one gonna ask how he knows how the toilet bowl tastes? LOLOL

@Billliamm 2 жыл бұрын

+1 Texas is likely not the best place to try this experiment. Maybe get some property in Alaska?

@faisal5370526 2 жыл бұрын

Good sharing i like 👉🌹🌹🌹🌹

@Durrdalus 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do have an ice carving idea. Take a roadtrip to Alaska and try the experiment again. . . . To be clear, you said ideas, not good ideas. 😁

@petergamache5368 2 жыл бұрын

Two words: draft angle. :)

@petergamache5368 2 жыл бұрын

Or being less of a smartass ... I have a 5x10 foot CNC and live in Minnesota. For about 3-4 months, "open the garage door" is how you carve ice.

@snaplash 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm, the perfect thing to cut slabs of ice into convenient cubes for cooling drinks

@Curtis-Randall 2 жыл бұрын

I’m from San Antonio and I feel your pain about the weather! Your jokes had me cracking up the entire video. Excellent work, thank you for sharing all of the fun things you are making