How To Know When To Change The Bit During A Project, CNC Router

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2 жыл бұрын

This CNC router tutorial video teaches you how to know when you need to change the bit in your CNC router during a project run. When you design a project that has more than one router bit, such as a v-bit and a down cutting endmill bit, you need to know what steps are needed and how the post-processor is set up to make sure the bit change takes place.
In this tutorial, we use the Longmill CNC router, gsender (g sender) control software and Vectric Vcarve, with an acrylic project with an LED lighted base, using an o flute bit and an engraving bit.
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LONGMILL CNC ROUTER
Longmill CNC Router → sienci.com/product/longmill-m...
Longmill touch probe → sienci.com/product/touch-plat...
gSender control software → sienci.com/gsender/?ref=IDCWO...
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VECTRIC DESIGN SOFTWARE
Vectrc Vcarve Pro design software (recommended) → bit.ly/3d4WrEU
Vectrc Vcarve Desktop design software → bit.ly/3D4CwjH
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ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO
Widget Works diamond engraving bit → SEE BELOW
1/8" 0-flute bit → SEE BELOW
Make your own clamps design file →
LED & Acrylic set (12 sets) → amzn.to/3rXqXYb
LED base (set of 6) → amzn.to/35wSJ6j
LED base (set of 4 w/ acrylic) → amzn.to/3IKINo8
1/4" Acrylic sheets (set of 3) → amzn.to/3rXqRQj
3/16" Acrylic sheet → amzn.to/3H9bYAR
1/8" Acrylic sheets 12x16 (set of 2) → amzn.to/3AFH5RS
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RECOMMENDED VIDEOS DISCUSSED
Make your own clamps video → • How To Make Clamps For...
House number sign project → • An Easy CNC Router Pro...
How to find exact XYZ position → • Precise Zero Setting W...
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BITS LINKS, FEEDS & SPEEDS FOR 0-FLUTE AND ENGRAVER
1/4"-1/8" reducing collet → bit.ly/3IGljAs
1/8"0-flute bit
Get it here → bit.ly/3syfTCA
* Pass depth (depth per cut): 0.125
* Feed: 60-80ipm
* Plunge: 40ipm
* Stepover: 40%
DIAMOND ENGRAVING BIT (Widget Works)
With 120° tip (with 1/4" shank) → bit.ly/3tRy98s
With 120° tip (with 1/2" shank) → bit.ly/3qq5KUR
90° replacement tip → bit.ly/3bp0omD
* Pass depth (depth per cut): 0.1
* Feed (acrylic): 40ipm
* Plunge: 40ipm
* Stepover: 40% (does not matter with this bit)
→ Set as engraving bit for machines with spindles
→ For glass, steel, granite and other hard materials, contact Widget Works
→ Do not turn router on for this bit
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ROUTER BITS FOR CNC ROUTERS
→ 8-pc carbide CNC router bit set (w/ free vector files) bit.ly/3d1iQnF
→ 1” Surfacing bit required for surfacing your spoil board: bit.ly/2QEYLKz
***Use this discount code (SURFACING BIT)
→ Glass engraving drag bit: bit.ly/3tRy98s
OTHER ‘MUST HAVES’ FOR CNC ROUTERS
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Garrett Fromme
Email: support@idcwoodcraft.com

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@eastcoast16s 4 ай бұрын

New tot he CNC world.....just made my first project today and it turned out....well...like a very first project. This video touched me. I held my newborn daughter as she passed in my arms over 20 years ago. It never gets easier.

@IDCWoodcraft 4 ай бұрын

eastcoast16s, thank you for sharing your perspective my friend. I am so sorry for your loss.

@ClinToneCust23 3 ай бұрын

😭💔

@Dogoargentino.mississippi 7 ай бұрын

So sorry for the loss of your little angel. I am proficient with the Wazer waterjet. Diving into this area now. Soley because of your videos, I bought a Longmill MK2. Excited to learn something new. This video is answering my biggest question. Thanks!

@IDCWoodcraft 7 ай бұрын

CathMinyard, you are so welcome brother.

@woody987654 2 жыл бұрын

My condolences Garrett, to you, your daughter and the whole family. Losing a little one is bar none the most difficult time of anyone's life. It's not supposed to happen like that. Life is certainly precious. As well, thanks for all you do. You're a wealth of information and inspiration.

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Frank, thank you my friend. That means a lot to me and you're so right, life is definitely precious!

@cjtoledor Жыл бұрын

This Gentleman's tutorials are amazing and extremely detailed, funny you always make the videos that interest me personally the most. Great job Garrett ! My condolences brother.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Cjtoledor, I'm so happy that you like these videos my friend. It is a pleasure to make them for you and to teach you something new!

@diegosf1023 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your videos and the way you teach us to use the Cnc Router. I'm from Argentine and want to learn all from you. Also you have an amazing voice so it's really nice to ear you. Thank you!

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

diegosf1023, you are very welcome! I'm happy to help!

@swiftrick15 2 жыл бұрын

I like this guy. Seems very genuine.

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Swift. Thank you. I definitely want to be.

@alpscraftshack599 2 жыл бұрын

He is - very genuine, honest, caring, giving - one of the best all around people I have the pleasure of knowing.

@dougkukral8627 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Garrett for sharing your knowledge. My heart goes out to you and your family. I know the pain of losing a child. I lost my youngest daughter 4 years ago and I too am still in very deep grief. I'm new to the CNC world and just ordered a Long Mill but it will be awhile before it arrives. In the meantime, I have subscribed to your channel and have been watching all your amazing content. I want to use my CNC to make personalized keepsake gifts for bereaved parents and this video has given me profound inspiration. Wishing much peace to your daughter.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Doug, thank you for the kind words brother. I appreciate you reaching out and sharing your perspective. I am excited for you jumping into the world of CNC and I am also excited to see where your CNC journey takes you brother!

@Killkat45 Жыл бұрын

I just got a BobsCNC and I’ve been learning so much from your videos, you explain a lot of stuff that I’ve been going through and by watching your videos I’ve gotten through a lot of issues that I would have never gotten on my own without watching. Keep up the great work and I will be with you for life

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Killkat, I am so happy to hear you are getting so much out of these videos brother! Keep working hard and learning everything you can.

@waynewhite2314 Жыл бұрын

I'm helping a friend who is learning cnc. I'm learning just to help guide them.Your videos are great in navigation of the early challenges.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Wayne, that is great to hear. The early days in anyone CNC journey can be tough so im glad that these videos are helping.

@alexbordo4449 8 ай бұрын

Sending you my love to you and your family. I was touched by this video.

@IDCWoodcraft 8 ай бұрын

AlexBordo, thank you my friend.

@gataloco101 Жыл бұрын

I just started watching your videos. It says the survey was deleted. But I enjoy your teaching very much.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that AllAroundCraftman, I will fix that link. I got a new computer and everything got all messed up with the surveys. Happy to hear that you liked the video.

@ronnewberry1690 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! Always find your videos so helpful. I also enjoy the personal touch you give to many of them. I am a beginner at 74 years of age and I would be totally lost without your help. Live long(mill) and prosper.

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Ron, thanks brother! It's never too early to start a new chapter! Thanks for following along with my story. I'm glad I could help you grow in the knowledge.

@andthen7767 Жыл бұрын

Hi Garrett, I just want to Thank you with all my heart for being so Brave to have made this specific video, it really must have been very hard. So Sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandson Maddox and the pain your daughter and familiy is reliving each year around. This was once again such an amazing learning experience for me, everything was so well explained and the end product was absolutely Beautiful.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

andthen7767, thank you again for the kind words my friend. I'm glad to have a place to share my stories with such an awesome supportive CNC family we have here.

@BobBob-eh5sb 2 жыл бұрын

A beautiful piece and touching tribute. Very sorry for your family’s loss.

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob.

@louisdeschamps3430 7 ай бұрын

Great information for me being a biginer Garrett ,Thanks allot !

@IDCWoodcraft 7 ай бұрын

Louis, you are so welcome brother!

@derekgranger8228 9 ай бұрын

This series of videos has given me the confidence to finally take the plunge into CNC, you have made the fear of the software a distant past and given me the urge to put my hand in my pocket and start on a new adventure

@IDCWoodcraft 9 ай бұрын

DerekGranger, I am so excited for you to start your new journey brother! Welcome to the wonderful world of CNC.

@lippa618papalee4 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Garrett, I was wondering how I would know when to change bits. It's very clear to me now !!!! 👏You make things so easy to understand, and you never rush through whatever you're teaching. You are the BEST !!

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

lippa618papalee4, you're so welcome brother! I'm glad it helped clear up some confusion my friend! Happy cncing!

@daviddanboise2333 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Answered a ton of questions. Excellent presentation. Well done Garrett!!!!!

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. And I'm definitely glad it gave you some understanding of this whole thing.

@stephencruthis3916 Жыл бұрын

Garrett, your video was very informative. I have never carved Acrylic but after watching this I am going to try. Sorry for your loss.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Shephen, thank you brother. Let me know how carving Acrylic goes, I'm excited to hear about it.

@alpscraftshack599 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video. Great explanation and a wonderful idea / product / project providing a nice tribute. Gives me some ideas.

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hey brother. It's actually a hot market for stuff like this.

@jonwhitehead2102 2 жыл бұрын

First all, I am sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how tough that must be for your daughter. I just got in my CNC and I'm ready to rock with some CNC work brother! Thank you for your great instruction videos!

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon. thank you for your thoughts. Welcome to this amazing new world of CNC, and to your new addiction!

@Johnny.D 2 жыл бұрын

More great info. You are my video mentor!

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Keep watching. More to come.

@stevewaller8078 2 жыл бұрын

As always right on point, exactly what I needed at this time. Sorry for your families loss. It's a hard one to overcome.

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. Thanks for your thoughts. I'm glad the timing of this video was right for you.

@TheFrankmadrigal Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry about your grandbaby, and thanks for your KZfaq channel. I'm very green with this. I just bought a cheap cnc and am now trying to learn

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Frank, thank you brother. Happy to have you here, keep working hard and learning everything you can!

@dennisfeagin8050 2 жыл бұрын

Garrett, this was a great video especially the sections where you show how the Collett works. It may surprise you but this is the first video I recall where someone shows how to use a one and before I was always guessing which side goes up. Even the very simple stuff needs to be taught to us newbie’s. I’ve enjoyed your videos and have been purchasing bits from you for a while now. I also have been watching Mark Lindsay’s videos including the one where you interviewed him recently you guys are very helpful. Mahalo

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Dennis, we all start off as newbies brother! I'm glad to be a part of your CNC journey and hopefully make things a little easier! Mahalo my friend.

@rogerpetersen2208 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific video as always Gman.

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

@RonInAVan 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Garrett your videos are always my go to videos when I am stumped. As to why I’m watching this video now. Thanks for your videos 👍🏻 By the way I love my bit set.

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Im happy to hear that you like your bit set Travel Camp! CNC can be tricky, so im happy that videos like this help you so much!

@derreln1 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video learned something new Thank you Garrett

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dale. Good. what did you pick up from this one?

@jimnorton7993 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative Garrett. I’m learning a lot from you. I will need to find out how I shut off my spindle to do a drag but I will figure it out. Thanks so much. Jim

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Jim, glad I could help! A step in the right direction could be editing your g code and removing your spindle speed line. It will look something like S16000 for a 16000 rpm spindle speed or S18000 for a 18000 rpm spindle speed etc. Hope this kind of puts you in the right direction! Also, you can check out my videos on glass engraving they might be helpful too!

@emilepeterson5333 2 жыл бұрын

Just what i needed to learn as i am going thro a project that needs a tool change absolutely marvelous thanks heaps Garrette

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Emile, glad to help!

@terryhealy7826 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding all of us what really matters. And for opening my eyes to using acrylic. Always wondered about how you know when to change bits….

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Terry. Knowing when to change bits is tricky, so i'm happy you that much better at CNC than you used to be.

@MrDakman Жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!!

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Glad this video helped you out MrDakman.

@sfg18b 11 ай бұрын

Like it, another one that might go hand to hand with this video is: hoedown know what. Bit we should use

@IDCWoodcraft 11 ай бұрын

sfg18b, great suggestion my friend! Thanks!

@Hawkeye14341 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being a teacher, between you and Paw Paws workshop I have learned a ton from you guys and I am not new to CNC but I feel Inventables dumbs it down to much and you don’t learn true cnc and Gcode. I love V carve for my openbuilds 1010 machine I purchased fusion 360 and could never even figure out step one. Wasted $600

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Steven, happy to hear my videos have been helping you brother!

@tavilucea 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip on reviewing the tool movement

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hey King. Yes, it's one of those little things we don't think about.

@ronnorris1504 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video and as usual very detailed instruction. Really heartwarming acrylic piece for your daughter. Look forward to being able to do this as well. Again thank you for sharing. Look forward to the next video.

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron. More videos are coming for you !

@ronnorris1504 2 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft looking forward to them

@kenmeeks5907 Жыл бұрын

Great information. Not sure I understand all of it but I’m learning.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Ken, it will sink in over time. You can always come back to this video to get a refresher.

@kadeemccormick329 11 ай бұрын

Great video Garrett. Condolences on loss of Maddux. Lost my 11 y/o grandson Jesse June 19, 2023 in auto accident. I will order one of these drag bits next month so i can do something like this for his mother. Ms. KaDee.

@IDCWoodcraft 11 ай бұрын

KaDee, thank you for the kind words my friend. And my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your grandson. My heart goes out to you all. I'm looking forward to seeing your beautiful projects to come.

@jefferyfannin885 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and to remember not to take any life forgranted, you brought tears to my eyes

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Jeffery, sorry for the tears brother. But, you are so right. Life is short my friend.

@danneil7806 Жыл бұрын

Awesomeness!!!

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Dan, glad you liked this one brother!

@genebrooks9666 2 жыл бұрын

Garrett: thanks for another great CNC video, I really enjoy your work, the etching on the acrylic was great, I have also watched the one where you did a etching on glass. It was just as good. These videos show your passion for the CNC community and it is appreciated . I think we need more projects like this one, where what we make is more than a widget and more of a project that can live on for others. Thanks again for all you do for the community. By the way, I tried to open the survey link and it seems to be removed.

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Gene, you're so welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it! You're absolutely right about these project videos, they definitely bring out my passion for CNCing. I'm hoping to get some more project videos rolling out soon! Sorry for the confusion to the link, I ended up taking that survey down! Keep up the good work my friend!

@RonInAVan 2 жыл бұрын

❤️🙏 Thank You.

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Travel Camp. You are welcome. How did this video help you?

@ozguzzi 2 жыл бұрын

I have the bases, and the video motivated me to get the acrylic and get of my butt and make some. Thanks Garrett!

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear this. Acrylic is so easy to make

@cup7523 Жыл бұрын

Codelecias for yiur lost.thank you for sharing your knowledge.gd luck.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cup. Happy to hear that this video helped you.

@mikejackson3320 2 жыл бұрын

Great and touching video. I watch all your videos to make sure that I do not miss any steps. One question, is there a reason to set the Z for the drag bit to waste board surface vs top of the acrylic?

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. I actually had an explanation in the video about that, that I editted out. Because I don't want to cut into the waste board in case the material is thinner than what we set (which happens more than you think)

@jwhittington188 2 жыл бұрын

Loves the videos. What led light pucks were you using. I’ve learned a lot by watching the videos

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jacob, glad I could help! I listed the LED lights in the "details" under the video in a couple different quantities if you want to check them out. Here's the link for the set of 4 → amzn.to/3IKINo8

@strongheartwsi431 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your another informative video But i had an question if you help me I want to know how to find x & y position & bit starting point or xy zero on round workpiece or circle or any uneven complex workpiece objects & last but not least you are a very strongheartet person i have ever seen, your story reminds my past 😢 about someone i lost. God bless your family.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Stongheart, that is a very tricky one to answer over comments brother! A lot of other CNCers have asked me for a video like that so it is on the to do list. I will keep you in the loop

@iwannaapple7190 Жыл бұрын

You asked for comments so I'll give you a couple. Don't have my glasses on right now so I might misspell a word or two. Firstly I'd like to thank you for posting your technique to finding the x & y. I would have never thought about dividing by two and it has saved my butt plenty of times because of the way that gSender is programmed. I don't like it. To be clear I like the interface but I don't like their programming practices and thats the reason for the rest of my comment. I'm glad you mentioned that gSender will send the router back to its original position because mine doesn't. I would love to know what I am doing wrong. Mine just raises to its safe height and stops and than I have to press the Go button to return to zero. I imagine that only works when you have those switches installed I dunno? I have not installed mine because they easily fall off and one of them the light doesn't come on so I don't trust it. Speaking of gSender, they always do updates during the week but yet they don't improve anything! I think they are drinking their Starbucks coffee and making it look like they are doing something to get paid. Here are a couple of issues I don't agree with that they should fix... the laser buttons - there does not need to be two buttons to turn on the laser on &off. There only needs to be one. Its a pain in the butt to look back and line up the laser, while it is on, and look back so you can turn off the laser. All the whole it is burning your material even at the lowest setting. Using ONE button for both functions is an easy fix. Just initialize a Count variable to zero and when the start button is pressed it adds 1 to 0. O for off and 1 for on. No problem. Secondly- the updates will NEVER let you know it is done nor does it even show how it is progressing. The updates will last for hours and hours and hours and never let you know to restart the program. Hell, I dunno if its even downloading anything at all. Even your cell phone lets you know when it is done updating So, they need to fix that but they continue ignoring it because of their Starbucks coffee. Thirdly and speaking of safe height. What good is it when that is not programmed right either? Let me explain... I know that gSender has the ability to read the text file cause it reads the text file when the start button is pressed. It could also read the text file when the "Go X0 Y0" button is pressed but it does not. Lets say you fasten down a piece of 1 inch wood and you zero from the bottom near your work piece. If you zero from the bottom and then press the button to go home guess what? It rams into your work piece because your safe height is set less then one inch! When that Go button is pressed it should read your text file to check the height of the wood (I know it can because it displays a picture of the thickness before I even start) and then add that to the safe height so this will not happen! But again, they aren't making any real improvements because they are drinking coffee on company time just making it look like they are doing something. Here is another thing I am angry about. Scienci acknowledges a glitch in their system. Well that glitch has tried to break my bits a couple of times and it has even broken two factory installed bolts on the z-carriage (those small black ones next to the router) which they refuse to acknowledge. They wanted me to send video but at the time I did not have a phone that could video. I told them the problem but yet he refused to acknowledge the glitch even when I told him its in the pdf file that they put out but yet I couldn't get help so now I'm stuck with a broken carriage cause it tried to ram sideways through the aluminum block at high speed not to mention going through some wood at very high speed which was not in the g-code! Updadates my Butt! I'm saying that in jest but when I see that update thing I take it really lightly cause I know its not going to do anything but I'm used to it now.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Iwannaapple, you couldn't be more correct about the points you made brother. Have you tried reaching out to gSender/Sienci to give them the feedback on their software? They will be happy to help and I know they would appreciate the feedback.

@iwannaapple7190 Жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft I may have even said it on their website. Dunno. Might try it again. But, love what you do and keep doing it. How about doing a video on 3 or 4 odd shaped bits and entering them in. Especially the tapered ones without using your spreadsheet which is very useful by the way. Glad you came out with it. Took a bit but I figured it out for carbide create. I see you ( forgot what it's called right now) used a separator for the name of the sheet. Slight error but I caught the hint and fixed it so it lists right. Very handy. Thank you. Wanting to do 3d but I have no idea under which columns to put the tapered bit I have. Different folks display different info and word it different than carbide create.

@normanstreeter5206 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Garrett. Please know my condolences are with you and yours for Maddox. I see your pass depth for acrylic is .1 in. Would you use the same pass depth for glass? Many thanks for all you do.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Norman, if you're using a diamond engraver bit yes it will be the same 0.1 in. But you won't want to use glass with a Vbit or Oflute! I recommend taking a look at the IDC Woodcraft app, we have all the feeds and speeds and materials listed in there for you to make your life easy!

@frankpitcock2121 Жыл бұрын

Hi Garrett, What a special project I always learn from your videos and this one is no exception. I was able to catch on to how turning the touch plate over found the xy zero point and the touching off with paper technique. I do wonder though, If you set the z axis to zero on top of the acrylic and do the cutting, I would think you would have to make an adjustment to the drag when the z axis was set to zero on the spoil board. Maybe I missed the operation of setting the z axis to zero before the cutting operation.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Frank, glad to hear you learned so much from this video brother! Here is a video on how to zero your machine in a little bit more detail. I think that it will really help you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8d0gN2dxMC8hps.html

@user-qx4yb9kn6h 5 ай бұрын

Ny condolences on your loss. Great video, although from the title I expected a discussion on when to change bits due to wear. No problem, I learned a lot. I am curious as to why you chose to zero off the machine bed and not the work surface?

@IDCWoodcraft 5 ай бұрын

user-qx4yb9kn6h, thank you my friend. Glad you liked this one! Zeroing off the machine bed or the work surface are both great options brother! If you plan on performing a lot of carvings where you loose your Z zero due to machining, it is best to zero off the machine bed!

@CJBurlWood 2 жыл бұрын

Great video you are a great teacher. Here is my question when did you add the second code?

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hey CJ, I'm not quite sure what you mean on this one. Can you tell me what time mark on the video you're talking about?

@reidasalaun1483 Жыл бұрын

So sorry about your sweet grandson. Thank you for the video. I was wondering how bit changes go. Now I need to buy mor bits from you.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Reida, thank you for the kind words my friend. I'm glad the video was helpful and I'm looking forward to getting your new bits out to you soon!

@SimPilot-dl8zy 2 жыл бұрын

What is the smallest font you can use with the diamond bit? The fonts I use are generally Arial but need to be about 1/8” in height. I use a tapered diamond bit currently as the regular engraver bits do not leave a clean cut in Cast. Thanks in advance. Great info as always.

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

That's a question that's a little difficult to answer, because I haven't gotten to the smallest font yet that I can create. Leave it to say, I have engraved font at a 16th of an inch

@billwallace1057 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Answered some questions I had. One thing I didn't see on this video was after you finished your first tool operation that you didn't load the tool path for your drag tool. Or did I misunderstand something?

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

You're correct. I guess I didn't think it was relevant to this video. You taught me a lesson. Never dismiss what I think might be irrelevant. Thank you

@bryanlape3009 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance you have a video on using the Tiling process? Thanks

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bryan. No tiling videos yet. Getting to it.

@rickdowney7031 2 жыл бұрын

New to CNC how does this video relate to the software that came with the Shark 510 is gsender the equivalent to Ready to Control?

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, that's a great question! Those two software packages are equivalent but gSender is free to download. Try gSender, you might like it brother.

@barthrh2 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detail. Why do you zero Z to the spoilboard rather than the top of the material? Wouldn't that make the etch possibly imprecise if you material thickness wasn't exactly as expected in your carve setup?

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Racm, you are exactly right but both methods have imprecision. If you zeroed to the top of the material and it was wavy or distorted, you might zero on a spot that is either high or low. We solve this by surfacing the piece of wood to be perfectly flat if our concern is flatness.

@eyecandy-gaming 2 жыл бұрын

I think the biggest obstacle for your channel to grow very large, is how very (focused) small your target demographic is. most of the people putting out content about using a cnc also put out other woodworking projects like building a table, tool reviews, how to videos on a wide range of woodworking projects. when you look at content creators that JUST put out content about CNC topics what has been there subscriber rate?

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts on this, Eycandy. I have a very specific audience by design.

@macvideoworld 9 ай бұрын

Very sorry to hear about the loss connected to this acrylic project. Losing a family member is too painful. Most people take life for granted whilst busy in this world. The first time I saw a funeral and asked and learnt that we all will leave this world one day, is what made me think about life. It has changed me and my perspective on life forever. What is the z probe you are using and can i buy it also from your links? I ordered the full beginner set of bits from your amazon store. Just had an issue with the order but I'm sure it will get fixed. Just got my first CNC machine before watching your videos, or I would have certainly bought a Long mill as per your suggestion. I definitely consider you as my mentor in the world of CNC. Subscribed to your channel.

@IDCWoodcraft 9 ай бұрын

Macvideoworld, welcome aboard to the channel and thank you for all the kind words my friend. Here's the link to the touchplate I use: bit.ly/3ktgiBi. I'm sorry the Amazon order has given you issues. Please send me an email at garret@idcwoodcraft.com and I'll help get everything sorted out!

@williamcovell6324 2 жыл бұрын

What's that saying about great minds? Yesterday, I was just thinking that you needed to review the use of the dragbit for me. Tear jerker too. Thanks 😌

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

I heard your thoughts. That's why I did this video

@williamcovell6324 2 жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft Oh, Oh! I'd better keep clean thoughts then.

@ElCidPhysics90 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful project. But my question is why use one but or another, particularly with wood designs?

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

ElCidPhysics, I have a video that should really help you. Here is the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rcqBYMKZ0dLRe40.html

@jasonm1974 Жыл бұрын

I thought when you zero Z you would have left the probe on the material, but you removed it and flipped it over. Can you explain that process? Great video!

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Jason, if you look at the probe there is a partition that you can use where you can align it against the corner of a piece of wood to zero the X and Y axis. But if we placed it in that direction in the center of our project, it wouldn't sit flush. We flip it over to allow it to sit flat on our project so we can just zero the Z axis.

@tedkeyes8756 2 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss! Great video as always. Do you sell the drag on your site? May God comfort you and your daughter in these hard times!

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ted. The drasg bit can be gotten here → bit.ly/3tRy98s

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

And thank you for your thoughts

@eddieoquendo8988 2 жыл бұрын

😁😳😭😢😍😍😍 very beautiful amazing that you could do that and make her feel so much better

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie, thanks it definitely meant a lot to me!

@clarkriccobuono3903 6 ай бұрын

Can I please get your advice on a cnc for basically small projects? Cribbage boards, small engraving, etc...

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

Clark, I know choosing a machine can be tough brother. Of course, I'm a little biased being a longmill guy myself! But there are a lot of really great machines out there. I always recommend going with the machine and company that feel like the right fit for you and what you're looking to create. At the end of the day, that's what matters most!

@JuanMedina-en8xn 6 ай бұрын

Hi Garrett is the gsender works on omni cnc router 1325

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

JuanMedina-en8xn, I would recommend reaching out to Omni about that specific question. All machines are different and they will know for your specific machine!

@lucilleconard178 6 ай бұрын

We are thinking of a CNC and watching your videos. You suggested a PDF, where can we get the PDF? Bob and Lucille

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

Lucilleconrad, Here is a link to the PDF brother. It is a download PDF of all videos on this channel (sorted for the beginner) → bit.ly/3mLHGfI

@jav9888 2 жыл бұрын

Great as Normal ! Can we get a re-squaring video ! lets use changing the Vwheels and then getting the Longmill squared only using the software not tools, and then how to Confirm its 99% square with a tool. That would be a great video with you explaining it. not sure why my machine wont cut X ina straight line it veers up 1/8" no matter how i square. someone else's tricks might help

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay. I'm waiting for the new MK2 to do this video you requested. Should be about next month.

@Bccad88 Жыл бұрын

Sorry I didnt say what I meant. When describing saving the tool path. I have been using UGS . Also when I do my work starting from the center but want to start from the edge, do I have to go back and change that before I save the file.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Harold, when you want to set your zero to the edge of your project, you have to change it in the design software you are using and save the file again.

@diegosf1023 Жыл бұрын

Whas the spinning motor OFF while you used the "Diamond Drag Engraving Bit" ?

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

diegosf1023, you're absolutely right brother. While using the diamond drag, you won't need your motor spinning!

@dougfreeman351 Жыл бұрын

I guess you are setting z to zero on the spoiler board because you flipped the acrylic over and carved the letters in backwards. is that right? also I would like to see the design video, maybe you explain in there.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Doug, you are right on that one brother, for that part of the project I zeroed onto the spoilboard. I have a clamp project where I show you how I set the zero off the spoilboard and set it up in the software. Here is the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJ-dnLWJv63IYX0.html

@sylviacook2005 2 жыл бұрын

can the diamond bit cut tile?

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Great question Sylvia, are you talking about the Widgetworks diamond engraver? If so, then yes it can engrave tile like granite but not cut it.

@jessietapia4 Жыл бұрын

I’m wondering what is the method of turning the probe block upside down when doing z

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Jessie, sorry for the delay getting back to you brother this one seemed to slip by me! You don't have to turn the probe upside down for the z height my friend. Sorry for the confusion on this one!

@DanRivett Жыл бұрын

I am very new to cnc and vcarve. I have created a file to do a crib board. the file has multiple bit changes. I air ran it the first time to see when it prompts me to change bits. it ran the first part of the file and came back to xy. I was ready to change the bit and set the z again. but I can find no where that it tell me what bit to put in next. it is somewhere,. dan

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Dan, I know it can be tricky at first brother. But it sounds like it's running how it should be then my friend. It shouldn't be prompting you of which bit to change to, you'll have to know that from how you designed the file. It will get more natural the more you run it! Keep up the good work!

@gaby7588 Жыл бұрын

HOW CAN I GET THECLAMPS? DID YOUMAKE THEM ON 3DPRINTER?

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Juan, take a look at this video. Here is a link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJ-dnLWJv63IYX0.html Hope it helps brother!

@ClinToneCust23 3 ай бұрын

I have 6 kids and I forget just how fortunate i am to have them all healthy and alive.. My condolences on all of your losses.. Thank you for your stories in all the comments. 💔

@IDCWoodcraft 3 ай бұрын

ClinToneCust23, thank you my friend for your condolences and happy CNCing.

@BW-zb2pd 2 жыл бұрын

Longmill gonna kick out an automatic tool changer?

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Not for a while

@Bccad88 Жыл бұрын

do you have to do this every time I save a file

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Harold, every time your load a different file with a different tool, you will have to change your bit and reset the z zero height. Does that answer your question? Maybe you could be a little bit more specific brother!

@mikewalden2243 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Garrett, what is the reason for cutting the tab like that, better light distribution? Please let your daughter know we all feel her loss.👼🙏

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. i will pass on your thoughts to her. Regarding the angle cut...yes, it is to refract the light to the wider areas.

@markr3547 9 ай бұрын

Not sure where we are to send questions to about your bits and what I seem to be doing something wrong.

@IDCWoodcraft 9 ай бұрын

Mark, you can send me over an email brother and I'll be happy to help!

@paulrcreech7731 2 жыл бұрын

didnt find survey

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I put the link to the survey in the video description. I know it can be a little hard to see it though! Here's the link: bit.ly/3fLNmBY

@timothypropst238 11 ай бұрын

I was thinking this is an instructional video of how to tell if your bit is dull and needed to be changed.

@IDCWoodcraft 11 ай бұрын

Timothy, sorry brother I haven't created a video like this yet!

@eyecandy-gaming 2 жыл бұрын

I like audio books and I would like to suggest one that I think will help you a great deal. its called 100 million dollar offer by alex hormozi. he also has a youtube channel.

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

I will crtainly give this one a listen. Thank you

@fredcalicotte6251 2 жыл бұрын

WATCHED THE VIDIO, LOT OF INFO BUT STILL DONT KNOW WHEN TO CHANGE THE BIT.

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Fred. When the first program completes, then you change the bit and load the second program

@Jussandjuss Жыл бұрын

I hope your videos were shorter, you talk to much 😂 but very helpful, thanks so much

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Jusandjus, sorry brother I'll try not to talk your ear off too much next time I tend to get excited with this stuff!

@sootydave1 10 ай бұрын

😇😇❤🙏Garrett words can not express my sorrow, But I pray each day for everyone in this same situation. Remind her, that when she walks the beach and looks back, she will only see one set of footprints in the sand that's because Maddox is carrying her.

@IDCWoodcraft 10 ай бұрын

Dave, thank you for the kind words my friend. I appreciate the support!

@paulrcreech7731 2 жыл бұрын

ps so sorry about your daughter, we lost our only child also. age 25 i know its hard. Blessing

@IDCWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, thank you and thanks for sharing, it's really though. I'm so sorry about your loss too. Sending you and your family nothing but love and blessings as well my friend.