Carbide Create Shapeoko Basics - Part 1: Design // CNC Woodwork

[@JacquelynBrioux]

Thank you for being the first person I've found to explain things in the simplest terms possible for new Shapeoko/Carbide users! Carbide should hire you to do their tutorial videos because theirs are way too advanced and superficial for the novice user. If you have any updated videos for updates to Carbide Create, Carbide Motion, and the Shapeoko XXL parts, I'll be devouring those!

[@dianayates7922]

You are a wonderful teacher. Paced very well and clear instructions. Thank you.

[@MyersWoodshop]

You're very welcome!

[@ulfhille9336]

I've been looking for a good tutorial on how to use a picture of a face in Carbide Create and full setup in CC, as well as choosing milling bits. Sending G-Code to CNC and seeing the finished result. You have a very good explanation in your videos, so I think you could make this understandable for many.

[@adamhowerzyl1783]

This is by far the best explanation I’ve found yet. Thank you!

[@MyersWoodshop]

Awesome! I’m glad it helped! Subscribe for more coming out in the near future!

[@rednoize4391]

Hi, Thank you so much for the very simplistic explanation and demonstration of how to use the Carbide Create. I have recently decided to purchase a CnC Machine, after many hours of searching for a beginner friendly machine I discovered the Shapeoko 5 pro. My biggest fear was learning the software, however your video has giving me the confidence I need to accomplish this milestone. Thanks Again..

[@ArtQiTec]

Thank you so much for the quality of your teaching to beginners. Personally I like the details of all steps of a first realization. I’m happy to understand very well your prononciation for French people 😀

[@robbiedimech3443]

for a first time user to CNC world this was a fantastic help, i followed it side by side on my desktop, i have V7 but was able to work out the small changes. thanks heaps. Rob syd Aust

[@amandapolynone4485]

I am completely new to this and was feeling overwhelmed. This video was the most helpful one I've watched so far and really made things start to click in my head. I will definitely be watching your other videos. Thank you so much for this!

[@MyersWoodshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jagoehring]

Whew! First I watched the Carbide Create beginners video. BLAH! He goes too fast and doesn't explain each item in the drop-down menus. I'm so glad you have this video online for somebody like me! TOTALLY new to the CNC world. Thank you!!! :)

[@MyersWoodshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ronaldcombs3095]

Matt here at rusty nail woodworks just got my xxl at 45 yrs old I felt like i was back i school again trying to learn computers. I cant wait to finish the series. You explained way better than matterhackers . If you havent yet you should download the phone app makers playground. Its where a bunch of us wood jocks hang out THANKS AGAIN SO MUCH

[@MyersWoodshop]

glad it helped ronals!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

EXCELLENT! Perfect pace with just the right amount of detail. I just got a 3018 to experiment with and your video was very helpful to get me started. I'll be subscribing and checking out your other videos. Thank you.

[@chriskalnasy7116]

So I am no beginner to the CAD world nor CNC setup and tool path layout but I wanted to see specifically how to do it with Carbide as I just ordered my XL. I must applaud you on this mini series. I could see a beginner following right along with this and having no issues at all. You did not skip over anything and explained it all thoroughly. And I learned very quickly what I needed to know for importing and setting home on the machine (waiting on the touch probe to come back in stock...)

[@MyersWoodshop]

Thanks for the kind words Chris. Its comments like this that make me keep going.

[@barryheinrich2789]

Best video for total newbie like myself. Your explanations were easy to understand and follow along. Looking forward to all your videos using carbide create.

[@markbates4772]

I don't know where I'd be without these videos! Thanks!

[@jmflying]

I was about to give up on my Shapeoko until I found your videos. Much much better than the Carbide tutorial. I will purchase all your files to show support. Thankyou

[@MyersWoodshop]

awesome. exactly why I make them!

[@omsingharjit]

1:21 so grbl Cnc isn't supposed by carbide creat ? Or we can't generate g code for grbl?

[@sarahknight2586]

I plan on ordering my Shapeoko XXL today. Your videos are very good about explaining things, I hope with your help I will be able to set my machine up and be able to learn to use it with your help. Thanks for taking the time to share your information with us, never have used a CNC before but I hope with people like you at there I will have it up and running soon. Keep those videos coming, you make it look so easy. Thanks so much, I know you are very much appreciated . Thanks again. You do very good work

[@MyersWoodshop]

thanks! I hope it helps! Check out www.onefinitycnc.com if you haven't gotten your shapeoko yet. It's what I'm using now.

[@sarahknight2586]

I went on their site looks like there is a wait time

[@MyersWoodshop]

They’re reopening orders this month. It’s worth the wait.

[@Gnew111]

Thanks for posting this! I am familiar with advanced modeling and design software but the simplicity of Carbide Create really helps me focus on the tool path design and actually cutting stuff. Your videos have helped me from researching to now cutting stuff out with my SO3 XXL!

[@MyersWoodshop]

Carbide is simple but good, easy, fast, and free. Glad it helped!

[@alexmiley1163]

Not sure if they're paying you or not, but your video is easier to follow than the tutorials they have on the carbide website. Keep up the good work!

[@abdultairu]

You have no idea how this has helped me. Thank you very much.

[@RickSwartwood]

Great tutorials! Noob to CNC and this type of software. I'm impressed to the simple fact that you take the time to reply to everyone that posts! That says a lot about you and your channel. Keep up the great work!!! ---- I've purchased the Shapeoko 3 XXL as my "STARTER" machine. I'm looking forward to see what can be created! Thanx again!

[@MyersWoodshop]

Thanks rick! Get ready for fun and frustration!😉. If you ever need something feel free to reach out. Best way is Instagram or Facebook!

[@brandonnash3941]

Subscribed! Thank you for taking the time to put this helpful tutorial together. Just ordered my Shapeoko XXL today and I’m a complete newb to CNCing. Looking forward to more videos!

[@mattl1758]

Awesome video. I’m waiting for my xxl and getting nervous until I watched this. Thx

[@MyersWoodshop]

Glad I could help

[@chandrahandeland6029]

Thanks! This helped me get started! I had no idea where to start. Wonderful video!

[@MyersWoodshop]

thank you! Glad it helped!

[@abouttheravadabuddhism]

Thanks.. nice overview in one lesson about as short as it could get and show you enough.. much appreciated.

[@MyersWoodshop]

That’s what I was aiming for!

[@lishahardy6471]

Thank you so much. This is phenomenal. The step by step detail for a newbie is just what I needed.

[@MyersWoodshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaredpermenter9750]

awesome video! looking forward to the rest of the series, ordered my XXL yesterday. thanks for the great content.

[@MyersWoodshop]

awesome! Your gonna love that machine!

[@marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118]

Awesome 1st video for me to watch as I just purchased my XXL. I look forward to watching more after I build it this week!

[@MyersWoodshop]

Welcome aboard!

[@marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118]

Thanks Ben!!

[@avoidtheherd7066]

As basic as basic can get. Instant sub. Thanks a bunch. Looking forward to MakerSpace membership and Shapeoko operation/fabrication.

[@millie19301]

This was a very useful video. I finally understand the difference between *.NC and *.c2D files.

[@MyersWoodshop]

perfect!

[@petersmith1364]

Thank you for doing this video. I am a newbie and have been struggling with Carbides tutorials. I think I should be on the right path now. Peter Smith

[@MyersWoodshop]

glad i can help.

[@erinb3822]

Thanks for posting this video! I look forward to following the series !

[@MyersWoodshop]

I'm glad it helped erin. Let me know what you'd like me to focus on for future videos.

[@steveleff555]

Thanks for posting this. It will be my first operation other than the Sharpi Welcome.

[@MyersWoodshop]

No problem!

[@MattMadeIt123]

Will be ordering a Pro XXL soon, currently out of stock. Trying to gain some knowledge before I get the machine. This was a great video! Thanks.

[@keithpruitt2204]

Perfect timing! I have started building my XXL. Waiting on a few parts that were left out. Couldn't be happier with Carbide3d support.

[@MyersWoodshop]

Carbide is a great company who cares about their users.

[@markbonham963]

I’m new to this software-very nice entry level explanation, thank you. Please do more!

[@delmerspencer6060]

Thanks you helped explain a lot. I took your advice and downloaded carbide create even though I don't own a machine ...yet. I did find a couple things in build 451; you can now center 1 vector and when selecting the tools to use there is only one option an 1/8 inch end mill the rest offered have padlocks on them. That is if I was doing it right.

[@MyersWoodshop]

Glad I could help!

[@aroldfut]

Outstanding tutorial! I'm hooked and ready to start using the Carbide software.

[@MyersWoodshop]

Thanks John. I hope to put out more soon. Make sure you subscribe so you know when they come out!

[@MyersWoodshop]

Just why William?

[@shockexchange1014]

Awesome video for Carbide Create newbies! Subscribed! Thanks

[@stevecox552]

Very nice job,,, looking forward to more of your video's on CC & CM Thanks again.

[@MyersWoodshop]

just posted part 2!

[@rod464]

Awesome tutorial thats going to help us first timers. THANK-YOU

[@MyersWoodshop]

I’m glad they help Rod! I’ll try to keep going!

[@aliomar6252]

Love this video. Do you know how to change the units from inches to mm? I can't find the answer anywhere.

[@BrownBear618]

Excellent video bud, thank you for the detailed info. I just finished setting up my XXL and your video was most helpful with designing my first cut. Thank you!!

[@MyersWoodshop]

Glad it helped Tom!

[@OzarkArtsandCrafts]

Many thanks for posting this excellent tutorial. I am waiting for my Shapeoko XXL to arrive any day now. I finished my support table and enclosure today and now plan to watch more of your vids. Of course, I have subscribed.

[@dwaynec2816]

Great tutorial for a over anxious beginner like myself! Thanks for taking the time.

[@MyersWoodshop]

Glad it helped dwayne

[@SuperStampeder]

Very helpful. Well explained. Keep doing these.

[@MyersWoodshop]

thanks John! I'll try to keep it up!

[@CIOWhitepapers]

Thanks for making this, I look forward to watching the other videos in the series!

[@MyersWoodshop]

I hope it helps you make something awesome!

[@mrgoodtime87]

How would you get it to "zero" off the front of the board for a surfacing file? CC does not ramp cut and I don't have a fancy bit (new at this) so I need to come in from the front and not plunge in? Thank you.

[@steventodd7968]

Enjoyed your presentation for Carbide Motion. I was wondering if you can change the tool path (when doing material bottom cutting) from circular to bottom /top cutting. I have found in the circular tool path, you get rough cutting when crossing the wood grain. Making it very rough. Can I change the tool path?

[@MyersWoodshop]

not as of yet in carbide create

[@secretwoodproject]

Thanks for this great video. Really appreciate the information.

[@raiazmohammed8296]

Great Video, But how do i get my fonts onto carbie create, I am only seeing the system fonts. Any Suggestion. Thanks

[@timothyguerrant153]

I've got a question on pocketing in shapes. I have a shape within a shape that I am trying to have the pocket feature ignore, but it want's to cut out the entire shape going over the other shape (node). Is there a way to have the pocket feature ignore another shape inside of the one you are trying to pocket? Any help will be appreciated.

[@fatimarodriguez7847]

Thank You for all your help! Excellent step by step

[@MyersWoodshop]

Your welcome!

[@tsdub]

Most excellent tutorial Ben... just what newbies needed 👊 Todd @ Rustic Inspired Designs btw

[@MyersWoodshop]

Thanks Todd. I figured there wasn't much on this out there so i'd record something I'd have to cut anyways!

[@rickyracer8717]

Thanks very much, Ben! I'm new to CNC routing, and its really quite different to working with my designs on the 3D printer, with that being an additive process running through a slicer. I really like your simple approach in plain English with these tutorials! New sub from me, and looking forward to more tutoring.... Cheers from New Zealand! (Very nice family pic, btw!)

[@MyersWoodshop]

glad it helped Richard!

[@jjh3365]

Thanks for such an easy to follow tutorial!

[@MyersWoodshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@saef55346]

Does the program work with Inventables cnc? What is the difference between it and the program, Ease

[@MyersWoodshop]

yes it can. carbide create can be used offline

[@saef55346]

@@MyersWoodshop Thank you Request another Can you explain this in a video clip? Thanks again

[@raiazmohammed8296]

Hi, i don't have the options to move up my toolpaths

[@enduringpromise]

Very well done. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MyersWoodshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paolotamburini4568]

Can picture be imported in the software and machined in 3 D ?

[@JoeyRam.]

15:57 where's the video about feeds and speeds?

[@MyersWoodshop]

I never had time for one.

[@michellecurrie2260]

Hi there! I just wanted to tell you that your video was extremely helpful as I'm starting from scratch. One question...How do I turn a straight line into a curve?

[@ChirawatNg]

I am new to use CNC, Thank you!

[@practicallyIndependent]

Great video. Just ordered my XXL. This is very helpful

[@rinchenzangpo5511]

Cute family .. awesome video 😆😆😆🙏

[@MyersWoodshop]

Thank you 🤗

[@AmyMark123]

Thank you for posting this video Ii will be watching all of them, having a little trouble with the Alignment tool which is suppose to pop up when selecting the vectors? Not popping up at all when I enter the circle and select all of them?!

[@MyersWoodshop]

make sure you download the latest carbide create.

[@gkhouk]

I enjoy your explanation in using Carbide Create. I have downloaded the program, but the many of the elements shown on this video are available using the free download. Are you using Carbide Create Pro, is that why I'm not able to find many of the elements you use. One example is mine doesn't have import from Design Elements. Once I select the star I have saved, I don't have the option to resize by select the 12 x 12 size. I'm worse than a novice, I'm looking at the LongMill CNC. Any suggestions?

[@MyersWoodshop]

my video is about 2 years old and they've updated since. I'd buy the www.onefinitycnc.com !

[@johnhale9990]

Great job. Looking forward to more

[@MyersWoodshop]

thanks John!

[@bobwilliams5506]

Will Carbide Create work on other CNC routers other than Shapeoko?

[@BradsWorkbench]

Do you have any suggestions on what you need for a laptop? Better processor, amount of RAM? Im not very tech savy

[@MyersWoodshop]

to send the gcode or to edit files?

[@BradsWorkbench]

@@MyersWoodshop to create drawings and run the machine. All the website says is windows 7 or higher and 4gb ram

[@brucefaria6464]

Is Carbide Create and Carbide Motion too seperate software you need?

[@kathibrown7805]

We are trying to make our first object, a cat, we are using the 201 .125 bit. Our first pass of the bit is cutting over .125 an splintering bad. We don’t think it. Should cut that deep all at once. Where can I find a setting to ensure it makes several passes, instead of one deep pass? I hop this question makes sense, not sure how to phrase it.

[@MyersWoodshop]

change the depth of cut to .06 in the tool path bit settings. also, use a downcut bit.

[@kathibrown7805]

Where do you find most of your free SVG? I have spent the day looking and can’t seem to find any which are free. A total Newbie at the Shapeoko, so I need all the help I can get. Thank you!!!!

[@makesbyryandean]

inkscape

[@suspensefulness]

when i intialize ,the router went down and now the endmill is stuck in the basewood🤦🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@johnross9369]

Thanks Ben for getting these videos started. Looking to purchase a XXL in the near future. I'm new to all this cnc stuff and was digging around last week with the Carbide Create program and was kind of struggling with it. Also I watched your video on the JTECH 4.2w laser and was wondering if it is possible to carve and burn on the same project? Thanks again for the great video.

[@MyersWoodshop]

its absolute possible to carve and burn, but not at the same time. You'd have to run two separate operations, just like if you were changing a bit size. Its simple though!

[@johnross9369]

Thanks for the reply @@MyersWoodshop

[@Shaneogrg23]

Just getting started, thanks for the help!

[@MyersWoodshop]

Glad it helped shane!

[@revampstudios2316]

Hey Adam, im having trouble understanding what information goes into the carbide create excel spreadsheet. if you dont mind helping me input this tools from Amana tools. Rc-45711 90 degree, 45705 60 degree, rc-1075 30 degree v bit

[@MyersWoodshop]

I think they are included in the latest carbide create update.

[@anthonyspadafora1384]

That was excellent! Thank you

[@michaelbreaux9164]

Great Video for us beginners. THanks.

[@MyersWoodshop]

No problem Michael!

[@michaelwalsh2522]

What if you need to make changes after viewing the simulation doesnt look the way you want it to? How do I go about changing it? Can I draw freely? Or connect the dots somehow?

[@MyersWoodshop]

just click hide preview and continue editing.

[@MARKOSILLYPIG]

where can i get carbide create please ?

[@richardhoover1493]

Can you use Carbide Create with a SainSmart Genmitsu CNC Router 3018-PRO?

[@MyersWoodshop]

yep.

[@athanasiospersopoulos1499]

First thank you very enjoyable to watch and learn I’m new to this I’m getting a Shapeoko mainly as a hobby my question is the board with the inserts did you buy this ready or you get the board and you put the inserts any help will be appreciated

[@MyersWoodshop]

you mean my wasteboard? check my other videos. I have the files to make them.

[@joshkartchner5912]

Thanks for this information! I have a question, i just got the amana 1/8 bit that you reccommended on your blog and i can't seem to get the feeds and speeds right. what settings should i use for the amana 1/8 compression bit?

[@MyersWoodshop]

.25 doc, 40ipm, 3 on router

[@donaldjeansonne8667]

I am trying to import a sgv file to use in Carbide Create and it just doesn't do anything> I have done files before and they work ok. Any ideas on what to check or do? Thanks

[@donaldjeansonne8667]

I got it to work. Just ignore my message. It had something to do with the size of the file or image when I imported into the space defined. Thanks anyway.

[@fryscountrylifechannel4437]

Great tutorial? Though my cnc uses grbl as a post processor what code processor does this program create?

[@MyersWoodshop]

Gcode! The same!

[@fryscountrylifechannel4437]

Myers Woodshop thanks for that

[@josehumbertoestrada7361]

I want to know how to learn to use the carbide create program but I don't know a lot english. Do you know how can I see it in spanish?

[@MyersWoodshop]

change the subtitles?

[@rickmacandrews8876]

Having trouble transferring g code from carbide to Mach 3. Any advice?

[@MyersWoodshop]

Never used Mach 3

[@teczac76ny81]

Can you do 3D carving with this machine

[@MyersWoodshop]

you can, but take a look at the www.onefinitycnc.com is a better buy for the money!

[@cliffart7398]

this video really helped me understand the software. I was hesitant to buy a CNC router because I didn't know what the software issues would be. especially the tool path creation. they look pretty simple. How do you like the shapeoko? I have read comments about the flex and was considering a shark but really don't want to spend twice as much if there is not much of a difference in performance.

[@MyersWoodshop]

after just a few projects, you'll get the hang of it in no time!

[@MyersWoodshop]

also, the shapeoko has been great. I haven't come across anything it couldn't handle yet!

[@hamadaali5687]

does carbide create only works with shapeoko or can i use it on different machines like cnc 3018 pro?

[@MyersWoodshop]

you can use it for any machine that runs off gcode.

[@carissaea]

do you have a video on speeds and feeds?

[@MyersWoodshop]

just a blog post www.myerswoodshop.com/blog/feedsandspeeds

[@michelledelucia6261]

Has anything major changed in the software since you made this video?

[@MyersWoodshop]

they've definitely changed some things, but the basic principals will still apply.

[@Florencio947]

according to your opinion which of the two is better? I want to use it for hard woods, also I wanted to ask you if it can be used as a thickness planer? How long are the aluminum rails?

[@MyersWoodshop]

which of the machines are better? or programs?

[@Florencio947]

@@MyersWoodshop both ? programs and machines

[@MyersWoodshop]

Vetric and shapeoko

[@Florencio947]

@@MyersWoodshop thank you very much

[@atmm89]

I have just purchased the Shapeoko 3 and trying to follow you and I must have an updated version and things are different on my computer then what you are showing, so frustrating and this is step one , not looking too good so far

[@MyersWoodshop]

sorry, they've updated it a bunch since I've made these videos.

[@danadavis1690]

When i got to select the two shapes " alignment tools " doesnt come up at all

[@MyersWoodshop]

try updating carbide create.

[@petratreemer3140]

Excellent, very clear

[@terry2346]

Just downloaded Carbide Create and it is build 520 and a lot of the stuff is different or missing. Trying to follow along but I need a tutorial that is build specific I guess. Or are you working in Pro and that is why everything is different? Suggestions?

[@MyersWoodshop]

My video is older and they massively updated it.

[@igryans]

Best tutorial

[@avispex]

This is great! Thank you.

[@MyersWoodshop]

Your welcome! Glad it helped!