Beginner Introduction to AutoCAD 2D Drawing & Cutting CNC Plasma Parts

On this episode of Make It Kustom, I walk you through drawing a part in AutoCAD to CNC plasma cutting the part. This is meant to be a introduction to the process rather than a complete tutorial. Anyone can benefit from these basics and turn their napkin sketch into a finished part!
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[@The1mybuddy1]

I started my own business last year and have been debating on purchasing a CNC plasma because, well, I'm computer illiterate. Lol. I was trying to figure out 360 fusion and a few others. Your explanation and the ease to which this software guides you is awesome. I understood more from watching your video than i have watching 360fusion videos for hours and hours, taking notes etc. I think you have sold me on this cad software because you are abke to describe it in laymans terms. Not the over the head terms used in other series. Thanks a ton!!!!

[@JonesingUSAF]

Hell yes, please make more of these style how to’s!!! All your stuff is solid gold bro!

[@MakeItKustom]

Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@dinoprather1254]

Carl I myself like to thank you for your generosity to share what you have learned with all of us. And to get the information from you for free just to say what Kind of man you are!!!

[@Fjant]

Nice! I have been using autocad for 25 years, but that tangent command was new to me. I have two simple things that will speed up and simplify your work a lot: with Trim command, if you don’t select cuting edge. Just tap space again and the nearest edge Will be the cutting one. And also. Start using ”fillet” command! Thats for doing rounded corners.

[@MakeItKustom]

Ha ha thank you that fillet command is awesome!

[@mikecoughlin4128]

I just paused the video to suggest using fillet as well. I’ve never seen Draftsite before but I used to teach AutoCAD in the office back in version 9. This seems very similar, thanks for the demo!

[@johnathansanders6402]

Like Fjant and Mike I have been using autocad for about 25 years. While I knew the tangent command I did not know the capability of line from one circle to another using it. Time saver!

[@MrHayabusa1299]

I love that you made this video. I have been wanting to save for a plasma table but was afraid it would be to difficult for me to learn being 50+ years old.

[@coltprice1989]

If you have the time and fab skills building one is the way to go. I built a 5x10 with an 85 amp plasma cutter for less than half of a manufactured table. I can email you specifics if you'd like.

[@mikescudder4621]

Your never too old to learn mate!!

[@ChrisS-oo6fl]

Then don’t listen to this video! Just use fusion 360. Its free. You can draw the part and cam it in the same program! Both design and cam is way easier! Besides The cam is much better than lazy cam and more intuitive for beginners. There’s infinite tutorials. Fusion just makes more sense by miles. Also if your looking into plasma cutters Langmuir will certainly pop up. Their marketing is extremely well polished however, their machines are not. They also aren’t made in America like most consumers believe. Their traditional model requires massive modifications to get basic features.

[@JamesDoylesGarage]

How is this builder able to explain to me how to use Auto Cad better than an I T software teacher ? ....... Oh yeah because HE'S A BUILDER LOL. Thank you :)

[@JonesingUSAF]

Opened the vid, hit like, and now I’m finally watching it 45min later😂🤣😂 This is one of the videos I’ve been waiting for!

[@billqqq]

It's amazing to see where this has gone. In 1979, I was a draftsman helping to design and build one of the first CNC plasma machines, and used to program directly using G-Code and paper tape. No Autocad in those days! 😀

[@fredgillick3071]

Hey karl, My father had that autocrat on his old computer. He was trying to explain it to me at one time. He was a tool and die maker for Chrysler and GM. He had all kinds of drawings saved. I still have all his programs and booklets, along with his old computer. You explained it a lot easier then my father did, but you lost me when you went to your plasma cutter. Happy New Year. Hopefully it will be a Healthy year for all of us.

[@MakeItKustom]

Glad some of it sunk in!

[@richcaseaxon]

Demystifying the scary CNC plasma cutter! And that shift knob is sweet, nice job Nick.

[@stanleyfanning5316]

You made it look easy. Great video.

[@RGVJ21]

Mate, you make it so simple. You have got a real flair for teaching. Thanx.

[@chevvyloverr]

Thanks for the helpful information. I have subscribed to your channel now because I see you are what we call in the Hot Rod community in Maryland a "BadAss"! U am super impressed with your abilities at your young age. Hats off to you .

[@ClintsStreetMachines]

This was very helpful. Lets me know I could probably figure it out and send files to my cnc guy. Thanks a bunch Karl.

[@danielbuckner2167]

Thats straight forward and easy enough... we would love to see how to turn our cheap plasma cutters into a CNC plasma table!

[@davidgetty107]

This was a very good tutorial and real world explanation on how to start using a program like this. This was something that I wanted to learn to start using, but just never took the time. Keep up the good work.

[@seanhenderson6571]

Best CAD type tutorial I’ve seen yet. Thanks.

[@paulus842000]

Thanks Karl for another great video, you are a great teacher and have a good way of explaining what you are doing, it's so clear what you say. Thank you for your time to share your passion with us. ❤️👍

[@CK-ky2pz]

Very nice video. Just when I think you've hit your peak, you fool me and come out with something even more useful. Thanks for the effort.

[@donaldbrightwell5221]

I learned CAD starting in 1984. I worked on a laser for wood. I made so many things on one or another. I also used CNC cutting tables & a water jet. I have cut wood, metal up to 1/2”, plastic with clear edges, & rubber products. CAD is fun & it gets easier with experience. At home, I use Corel Draw & can achieve almost the same as I could on the CAD systems I know & have used.

[@bertvisser6423]

Now that was eye opening ! You got me thinking :)

[@dougpeak7591]

I took drafting for Four years in high school . I could draw out what your doing way faster . Your really good on your computer than I would be

[@shawnheffernan8939]

Excellent tutorial, I haven't used autocad for a longtime now, and everything you did brought back alot of memories. I'm looking at getting myself a CNC plasma soon and now I feel more confident about programing it

[@1186javierzuniga]

I took an AutoCAD class in trade school and absolutely loved it. This video took me back. Great job!!!! 👍 👍👍💯

[@johncranfordpersonal4146]

This video is just in time, thanks for taking the time to make it!

[@markthomas9604]

Thank You Sir. Been wanting to do this for awhile now. I’ve put it off. I’m Mr Ole school.

[@johnmcclain3887]

I got a brief intro to "NC" back in the early seventies, in a basic machine shop class, never used it. I've got a great plasma cutter I bought new twenty years ago and want to be able to do similar work as you've been doing, so watching you do this is really educational. You produce a great set of videos. Thanks!

[@JohnClutch1]

You sir, are a natural teacher. Its important to explain the key points of any life function and it just seems to come natural to you.

[@josecondemarin9586]

I had use different versions of Autocad designing machines and then we went to solid words. You bring some great memories since I had retired. Great teaching class. You are awesome Sir ! HAPPY NEW YEAR... Great video. Stay safe thanks 😊

[@richardsargent113]

Thanks for this video. Will be using this as soon as I build a table. Motor mounts will be slick.

[@mikepelelo5657]

I started running AutoCAD back in '95, and later learned Inventor when that came out. Before that my CAD program was Cardboard Aided Drafting and before that it was Concrete Aided Drafting - soapstone squiggles on the floor. Pattern layout and development is the same no matter what you use to figure it out. Ironically, while out in the shop a while ago I needed to develop a quick pattern for some 24 ga. in an arc. I had soapstone right there and I had some concrete floor right there so I did it old school right then and there. Use what you got; there ain't no wrong way. 😊 Thanks for the video Karl; as usual it was interesting and damn relevant.

[@MakeItKustom]

Ha ha I still use cardboard aided design! It’s my favourite program lol. You got it right Mike make it happen

[@aafcdriver]

okay Carl, I've owned a crossfire table for quite awhile, and a working toolpath has eluded me , thanks to you young man and Lazy cam i have come one step closer to having a working table !! well done sir well done indeed

[@Elevator74]

This is the extra content I 'm here for! Well done!

[@brianhaw9398]

Excellent video! Very interesting even for some of us oldtimers. I did some drafting In college but not on computer, on paper with t-square etc. I will probably never own a cnc plasma table but even to just make patterns this videobrought back some old memories.thank you and happy new year!

[@jyip4436]

Bro, you are making it so simple! Thanks for the tutorial!! Subscribed your channel just, and definitely will spend 30 mins everyday to watch your videos as self-learning ! Thanks again!

[@FreddyFunderbunz]

I taught myself draftsight 15 yrs ago but I’m using fusion 360 now. I used to run a water jet but have my own cnc plasma table now and I use it every single day. I’m building a ka24de swapped Suzuki samurai

[@tstuart7333]

Great tuition. Well explained and detailed. Many Thanks Karl. Best wish to yourself and Christina throughout 2022 and beyond. Prosperous New Year to you all. Look forward to the roof chop.

[@J_R_Shop]

That's funny you mention the napkin drawings. My wife is a CAD person, and when was nesting for a local laser cutting company there would be farmers come in with a design on a scrap of paper and want her to "just whip this up"! She had some good laughs over their reaction to the time and cost to "just whip this up". 🤣🤣🤣 Awesome video Karl! 👍👍👍

[@martinsteele3259]

30+ AutoCAD user/designer. To get a part into the computer is not much different from hand drawing a technical document. The time saved is making edits. So completely agree on the “throw it together” idea.

[@J_R_Shop]

@@martinsteele3259 you must have gotten your certification around the same time as my wife, she was certified in 94 at BCIT Burnaby, BC. She's moved into 3D design now, but the CAD put food on our table for a long time. 😊

[@martinsteele3259]

@@J_R_Shop I went to Kwantlen college at the Richmond campus. Still using AutoCAD mainly 3D. But learning Fusion 360, amazing app but I am an old dog and not very good with new tricks

[@J_R_Shop]

@@martinsteele3259 cool! You weren't too far from us then. Yes, old dogs need a little extra time for learning...but slow learning is better than not learning! 😊

[@bigrednick100]

I’m just getting in to plasma cutting and this video is great! Super helpful.

[@brentadler9539]

Well hot dang, that was an awesome basics tutorial. Made it sound so easy, can't wait to try my hand at CAD. Love it, thanks so much 🙏

[@Maxwelshouse1]

I just bought my first plasma cutter (bestarc). I hope to migshift a cheap cnc router in my upcoming retirement! There is a great video on youtube doing this! A basic plasma cutter is a real game changer in my shop! In SO sick of drilling holes, and my cuts already look cleaner! Your awesome!

[@John_D75]

Hey Karl, another great video! I taught myself autocad back in the late 90’s using the autocad manuals. That was so painful to learn it that way. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together to show everyone that they can learn something new. You explained it very well. As I’m sure others have commented, play around with the “fillet” command, it will save you time on making the radius corners. I’ve had times that fillet won’t do what I needed so I did just like you showed. There’s always more than one way to accomplish something and your way is great!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you yes I will be using the fillet command a lot now! Lol

[@dirtybirdfab5378]

killer job explaining brotha!! most people think its overcomplicated and its so easy for a guy to do in his garage. love these vids!!! happy new year!!

[@marksaunders2398]

Just what I was going to ask and there you go, you made the perfect you tube article

[@brianflaherty7785]

Dude! This is exactly what I needed to see Karl. I have full access to a plasma cam, and have always wanted to get into it. You have given me the confidence to get in there and go for it! Now I can make any part I want too!!! Really appreciate it man.

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on go for it it will change your life!

[@danielbuckner2167]

Karl, forgot to say Happy New Year!! Hope this channel blows up and you and Christina stay as nice and humble as now.

[@MakeItKustom]

Happy new year Daniel! Make sure you keep us in check

[@davidoliver2826]

Thanks Karl! First time hear and you have definitely peaked my interest in doing it all myself!

[@c7d3p]

Awesome tutorial. And the shift knob is killer!

[@ericmorriscompany9648]

Hi Karl, this was a great presentation. I taught myself Solidworks. I think that one of the factors that allowed you to succeed is that this is useful to you plus you get a sense of accomplishment. That makes the whole learning process less painful. Success breeds success. I’m really enjoying your channel. Keep it up!

[@michaelsfabwork2985]

Great video as always. I used Auto cad for about 2 yrs for pipe drafting. I have always wanted a plasma table. Some day i will pull the trigger and buy one. Take care an stay safe.

[@Paulman50]

Good timing, I just ordered the drive pulleys and belts for my build today. man, have I got a lot to learn.

[@jeffreybellman7250]

Fantastic. Always wanted to know how this process worked. Excellent tutorial.

[@jamesbaxter3102]

I Have been looking forward to catching up to this video! extremely helpful, love the work

[@AbstractDreamz]

So hopefully you continue to see about 3k views on this video each day, I think that this video is a treasure trove for those of us that hate listening to boring manufacturer how to videos. I will again say that you have a way of describing stuff that guys like us understand better. Keep it up Sir!

[@ravinperera4255]

Well done, love your work!

[@randyrhine9896]

I’m interested! I will definitely looking into more of this technology! Thanks Karl!

[@davehaberman6191]

Hello from Wisconsin, been watching your videos for a bit now and I enjoy the content as well as the way you present it. I'M HITTING THE BUTTON as we speak I Wana watch the zephyr

[@gavinmonti4642]

Wow Karl that was awsome. Really enjoy watching your videos. Have learned heaps. Keep them coming👍

[@paulmcdonald3570]

Great introduction! I appreciate you doing this! Happy New Year!

[@richardfuller2326]

Good job explaining it! Made it sound easy.

[@jeffmueller3684]

Wow. Thank you. This is a great introduction. Seldom are intros done by a novice and even with best intentions they take a lot of deciphering.

[@mountain-roots]

A+ craftsmanship, so well done.

[@geraldkoger5681]

Another great vid. As a guy who has worked with metal for 60 plus years; I encourage all viewers to grab this knowledge, go do something. You may end up a a world class metal artist or maybe just being able to fabricate a dust pan, it does not matter. The skills you gain will be with you all your life. Working with metal is fun, go do it.

[@mikediamond257]

LOVE this channel !!

[@twestgard2]

This is great, very approachable for a beginner.

[@Manandmachine772]

That was awesome Karl, But I think all of your videos are a don’t miss. Ready for the next one.

[@stevemustaikis6602]

Great video, I'll never use the information that you explained very well but it sure doesn't heart to know how it all works . thank you for another well done video.

[@AbstractDreamz]

Liked, downloaded, bookmarked and saved to every device I own. This is the kind of shit that I think will get an assload of views for a long time. Bravo Sir! You have responded very quickly to what your viewers want.

[@paulwhiteman3625]

Absolutely brilliant, fella! I’m of an age where this kind of stuff is pretty daunting but you showed us how simple it really is. Thanks so much and have a great 2022!

[@joepacheco4038]

Same here. From the days of soapstone- torch- grinder. LOL still enjoyed learning about other ways to make parts.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re very welcome! I still use the soap stone and grinder here and there lol

[@adamschewe7166]

Great video as always. Cnc is a game changer. Just got the langmire table this year. Once you get over the initial curve, it’s amazing to cut your own parts. Cheers from kelowna

[@dennisnbrown]

I have always wanted this setup in my shop. Thanks for the cool vid I will definitely be setting one up.

[@kurtludwig4783]

Love if you can continue this series

[@1924ab]

Great video Carl! Make more of these please.

[@turbofarviknugnnick5540]

GLAD to see this, GREAT WORK!

[@martinduddridge329]

Semi lied my way into a cnc machinist job by claiming to know Autocad 14. Pretty much learnt what you just showed in an evening. Picked up array, fillet, champher, connecting radius within the first week at the job. Still using those few basic commands 11 years later when the company went bust. Good video, explained well.

[@Offthechartsoffroad]

You are awesome! I have been a fabricator for around 35 years and I have owned my fab shop for 25 years. I wish that we were closer so we could teach each other stuff! I am being honest by saying that you have taught me some stuff and when I don't want to show someone how to do something I refer them to your videos because I know that you are doing it right! I have a Plasma Automations 5' x 10' Vicon HD table and I pay around $4k every 4 years for Autocad and I am not going to renew next year because I am going to get this instead! Thanks again!

[@jawracing911]

Very cool video. I have no idea about this stuff, so I really liked watching this.! 👍🏼

[@adamengland2519]

You do such a great job of raising peoples interest. I have been using draftsight for years and think it is a great program and I learned a couple of things from you on this video. Thank you!

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on Adam thank you very much! I’m glad that you pick something up for me I feel like I’m pretty basic LOL

[@blownchevy83]

Awesome video Karl ! Keep up the good work. Really appreciated this video. I was aways curious about these programs. Thanks

[@johntenhave1]

Nicely done Sir! Very well explained.

[@longsspeed]

Love the videos. Always learning lots from you.

[@bigmikeyc83]

What goes around comes around! In this case an awesome shift knob ! Thanks for the video's

[@IronHorseGarage]

Awesomeness my friend!! We plan on getting one eventually!!

[@mikep95133]

So glad Mach3 is still being used. Lazy Cam used to be unused and kind of faded away. But I see you're using it to great success !! Thanks for the tutorial Karl !!!

[@jtdyalEngineer]

I'm consistently impressed with your content. This is a perfect tutorial for someone looking to just get their ideas to someone who can cut their projects out. Your videos make everything so approachable. There's a company called send, cut, send. That is a good resource if you don't know someone with a plasma cutter

[@MakeItKustom]

Cool I’ll have to check them out! Yeah I wish I knew this stuff many years ago it would’ve saved me so much time and money drawing my own parts

[@waynetokarz174]

I have spent years wishing I could do this and for some reason I just didn’t get the software and you made it it go click in one short simple video! My eyes are open and I see it for the first time! My life is now changed, thank you!🍻👍🇨🇦

[@MakeItKustom]

Yes! These are the kinds of realizations I’m hoping people get from this video. I wish I had taken the jump years sooner

[@gseyank100]

Great video. I think computer programming is definitely something a lot of people are hesitant on learning. Especially some of us that might be a little older. This video kinda simplified the process and showed us it’s possible. 🤘🏻thanks

[@paulnewton943]

I agree . I am looking for a laptop as of today. I love hand fabrication but perfect left and right is just perfect.

[@herbertw.johnson1795]

Thanks for the great video Karl!!!

[@billybubba600]

Great video on CNC! I got a chuckle out of your intro! It hit home, I was a mediocre student, was not very great at math! In the late 80's I got a chance to work in networking computers just because I was a hard worker, not a smart one! LOL But although I was not the brightest bulb in the chandelier, I was tenacious, and I found I could count to 2!! HeHe! That's all computers can really do is count from 0 to 1! I ended up running the hardware/network side of things and had a few guys working for me when I retired! I have quite a few funny stories, but one you might relate to! I'm an old farm boy, growing up on the farm I learned to FIX things! We made do! So when I started working in computers, I remember our philosophy (mine specifically) was to give a screen to anyone who wanted one, and in this case one guy who wasn't interested! I was setting up a terminal in the welding shop and an old welder walked in and he took one look and said, "no need to set one of them up in here! I have no idea how to use one!" I pointed to a MIG welder and asked him if he knew how to use it? "Hell yes" was his reply! I pointed to his ARC welder, and asked him if he knew which rod to use for various metals and thicknesses! "I've been welding for 30 something years, I know them machines like the back of my hand!" I told him then using this is going to be a piece of cake for ya! The hard work has already been done for you, all you have to do is type what you already know. Next time I saw him, he was sitting there single finger poking away! LOL Sorry I got a little bit wordy! But the video caused this ole man to reminisce!

[@gregmueller9736]

This was Awesome!! Always wondered how this shit works....I did drafting in high school(just before computers came along) and loved it. Thank you for re-ignighting my love of drafting, and putting it in layman's terms so I could understand the basics...Doesn't look too hard! Keep up the good work brother!!

[@darylthexton2287]

Another awesome vid!. Great starting point for someone like me whos a hacksaw & grinder user. Ill give it a try for sure!! Happy new year.

[@mito5726]

That's a pretty neat video... However, as a longtime user of Mach3, I have a suggestion. I'd recommend using the Motor Tuning tab to set up the maximum safe speeds for the machine, the actual working speed should be controlled by the feedrate setting in the G-code (the F parameter sets the desired feed rate, movement speed outside of G0 rapid positioning) or the Feedrate Override menu you have available in Mach3. When generating code in LazyCam, you can set the desired feedrate in the layer settings.

[@uglysteve1]

Well delivered info. Congratulations!

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Been learning Fusion 360, so this is pretty relatable for me. Thanks Carl👍

[@richardwilliams3788]

Great demonstration 😎 willing to get cnc plasma to go into this field of work

[@anthony4257]

Thanks. That gave me a lot of confidence.

[@danielbuckner2167]

Wooooooooooh!!!!! Cant wait until January!

[@adsy9665]

Awsome mate loving your tutorials ,

[@Comp670]

Thank you for this! I have a small fabrication shop and have been using Enroute for my designing and I really struggle with it. I downloaded the free trail of this and in 30 min had a part designed that would have taken me hrs the old way. I bet I can do the same part in 10 min once I use it some more and memorize all the commands. Im just an hr south of you in WA. Thanks again!

[@gizmodietsch3922]

Great video!! You show how easy i is to do!! I always wondered time spent on design. Mahalo from Hawaii