CNC Basics - Make Your First Cut

[@Gracefindmeamhappy]

Am very excited to see this video. I have a cnc machine in my office but av never thought of getting close to know how it works. I would get involved straight. Lot of thanks

[@brettfrancis1527]

Honestly I've been really apprehensive about buying a cnc due to trying to learn it. Now not so much. This is the best video I ever seen

[@John_GGG]

I guess I need to watch it!

[@John_GGG]

Yup, it’s good. I’ll watch a few more times too.

[@paulhargadon5853]

Great simple presentation, much appreciated. I purchased a CNC a couple of months and was somewhat intimidated by it. Because of your video I intend to make a start tomorrow,Thank you for inspiring me Jason Regards, Paul

[@joemarrero7015]

Thank you so much you have been great helping I was going to sell my machine could not find a video to help not even close to what you did thanks once again

[@jerrymelendez5612]

Thanks bro. I just got a cnc machine and feel lost. You helped out a lot. I know photoshop but this a new venture. Appreciate your help.

[@kapilapatikiriachchige5169]

I bought a CNC Machine and have been sitting inside for more than one year. because complicated. Entertaining video.

[@juvenalisgitau223]

Me too. My machine is sitting idle in the house. Starting is the issue here

[@humbertogarcia7317]

I am so glad you made this video, I just purchased a machine and you have lifted my confidence to get started!!!

[@bentswoodworking]

Wonderful!

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

You may consider cautioning people about feeds and speeds (not making a recommendation, but a simple warning to spec them to their machine) when setting and choosing bits. Many of the bit manufacturers list suggested specs, but usually, that's for industrial machines and smaller desktop CNC's can't handle them. I wound up doing a full video on the topic for the same reason you did this one.

[@holdenrey4506]

instablaster

[@chrisprinceranch]

Man O Man, you covered some of the basic starting areas that I struggle to find help with. I am so grateful you decided to make this video. I’ve been holding off on purchasing a CNC machine due to not knowing what you just covered. again thank you so much.

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@rossiterdesigns4177]

Great video Jason! You’re totally right that most videos regarding CNC’s skip over some of these basic steps! I can’t wait to see you progress through this video series!

[@bentswoodworking]

I can’t wait to keep learning more about it

[@eoj1823]

Thanks Jason. That was most helpful. It can be overwhelming when you watch most KZbin videos out there. Baby steps to get started.

[@bentswoodworking]

That’s exactly why I did it. Just doing something really simple to start is a great way to get going and build some motivation

[@chrism6575]

Outstanding! I felt exactly as you said. They skip over the ultra basics. Thank you!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Jason, I just clicked on your video at random and realized that you bought Jay’s CNC. I was also looking at it and apparently you made him an offer prior to mine. Glad to see it went to someone who was making great videos with it! I did finally get an Axiom, I got the AR6 Pro. I do not have a KZbin channel but have contemplated it. I am retired and enjoying my Axiom too.

[@bentswoodworking]

I do have his old one. I just wish I was able to dedicate more time learning about Vectric

[@annieltitus]

Well Done Jason! Nice Introduction to a CNC!!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@gandjboyd7872]

We ordered the next wave shark sd110 cnc , looking forward to creating with it

[@bentswoodworking]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Halfway_There22]

I’ll be following if you continue this beginner series, just what I needed. Thank you!

[@bentswoodworking]

There will be more for sure!

[@samadabdul1242]

Would you mind sharing how you saved the preposition reference points on the controller?

[@zaxewoodworks6600]

Thanks for this brother. Exactly what I was looking for! Getting that same model in a week! Very excited!

[@bentswoodworking]

Nice! I’m so far behind with what I should know at this point. It’s hard to dedicate time to just messing with the software.

[@AprilAllYear]

Great video that encourages newbies, like me. 🙂👍🏾

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mosesgutierrez2678]

This was great thank you. I have been hesitant to start but always found it fascinating and scary at the same time.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@RealGalaxyGamers]

@@bentswoodworking Can you upload an image to the program?

[@stevehunt3847]

Great video I have just started work on this machine question I don't think my machine has tool set button on it. ..

[@mackin800]

Not even halfway through and this video is awesome!

[@bentswoodworking]

Well thank you

[@mackin800]

@@bentswoodworking made my first cut yesterday with aspire. Struggling with 3D tho 😔

[@timhalcomb4041]

Thanks for sharing this information Enjoy the video you have a blessed day

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you!

[@graysonschiller3288]

This is super helpful. I just got a 3018 and had no clue where to begin. would love more videos " making your third and fourth cuts..." so on

[@bentswoodworking]

I plan to dive deeper into CNC stuff this year. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to spend as much time as I would have liked on the CNC and still have so much to learn.

[@thisoldman7142]

Hi. I hope your still looking at comments. I’ve only just started exploring the why’s and wherefores of cnc wood working. My first question: I have an old laptop with windows XP. Will the program’s needed (I believe there are at least 3) to design, code and operate a CNC machine run on my this laptop?

[@bentswoodworking]

I couldn’t say. I only use V Carve. There are certain requirements but they are pretty low. They have it listed on their website

[@thisoldman7142]

@@bentswoodworking thanks for the response. I’m past my indecision, only waiting on pay day to order parts. I’m leaning towards Carveco to start ($15 a month). Hard to justify $700 for software this early. I think I’ll have to use my desk top computer to get started. If I can sell something maybe I’ll get a cheap, used laptop from eBay. Thanks again. Wish me luck.

[@mattivirta]

all laptop not can use cnc machine, usb port not real go out 5 volt better use cheap old table computer cost about 20-100$ cheap machine need only paraller port LPT port have, then need buy paraller port breakout board about 10$ motors minimum nema 23 450 OZ woodwork, 30$/pcs, motor drivers all motors about DM554 or DM556 what have motors maximum current, and power supply if 4 motor use 4ampere need power supply minimum 16 ampere supply, not good use laptop all not working and not have paraller port out, windows and USB controller have cheap less than 20$ but mach3 software ok but windows not ok worst OS not safe and not realtime use,lot problems. safe have only linuxcnc but need LPT/paraller port out.

[@JayPatel-fm5tm]

Sir need more tutorial like that ...... Great helping me 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Anthony-William.655]

Awesome video man, thanks.

[@user-wy5ik6zq4r]

Had the same problem with a much smaller machine. Nice video.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you!

[@gt2scale]

Very helpful video! A tip for the pop up window not displaying is to check the capture software for “Window” or “Screen”.

[@bentswoodworking]

That’s good to know, I’ll definitely do that. Thank you!

[@norsebavarian1941]

Exactly the video I needed! Thanks and keep 'em coming!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad it helped

[@Meadowcreekwoodworking]

Thanks so much for making this video! I have been watching CNC videos for the past week and this one has been the most helpful. Thanks for getting me started!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@Pertruabo]

Hello Jason Thank you very much for taking the time to make a tutorial. It's easy for me to undertsand. I recently purchased an Axiom AR8 Pro the same as you! Can't wait to use the machine when it arrives. Looking forwards to more of your videos :D

[@bentswoodworking]

I’ll be doing another soon!

[@ronaldschmidt7620]

@@bentswoodworking any more axiom Cnc videos?

[@RxDr1980]

Jason, I like the spoilboard on your video, can you provide details of that particular setup? Thanks!

[@bentswoodworking]

It’s the spoils board that is on the Axiom machines

[@richardanderson2831]

Thats an awesome video. Great advice and instruction.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@herkleslie4561]

EXXXXCELLLENT TYVM BEST VIDEO I HAVE SEEN TY AGAIN

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@PaulinoJaime-p1f]

Good job man I’m with you

[@acerjuglans383]

Just press Tool Set. You don't have to "get it close" first, by pushing down on the Z button. Did you see how slow the Tool Set actually moves? You have plenty of time to move the puck to where you want it.

[@yasinkolgu]

Hi! Thank you for the lesson.

[@tobyadrianse1663]

Jason, can you run the path of the cutter without actually cutting to make doubly sure it will not hit the clamps? I plan on getting an Axiom in the new year. Really appreciated this video. More please!

[@bentswoodworking]

I don’t see why not. And there will definitely be more

[@PaulC1980]

This is awesome Jason, I really want to invest in cnc. But I was really intimidated by computers and how it all works. This is a really helpful video. Thanks so much👍

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re very welcome. I still have a lot to learn

[@sword123n]

Amazing ! Following for more CNC tutorials! 😃😃

[@bentswoodworking]

👍

[@jav9888]

THAT is a great idea to Zero a few spots and mark them !!! thanks for the hint

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@davidhittenberger1651]

Thank you! I get “x-1 out of soft limit and y- out of soft limit”! I homed then set x zero…..?

[@johncapps5044]

Thanks so much brother.

[@JonasDeman]

Hi Jason, thanks for the clear explanation. This was great for engraving but what I can't find online is how to make Through cuts without damaging the CNC bed. Could you make a video on how to do this? Thanks!

[@bentswoodworking]

I will work that in for sure. When I make my cuts I just do through cuts slightly deeper. I’m not concerned with cutting into the spoil board a bit.

[@LiloUkulele]

I have been cutting MoP inlays for headstock and fretboards by hand. My inlays are tiny...50mm wide x 2mm thick. I would like to start using a CNC: can you recommend an appropriate machine?

[@JanetDiaz6152]

Thankbyou Jason exactly the video i heen looking for...

[@AnewBandWin]

How did you figure out the setup that the wood was laying on? Did you run a cnc program and design slates or what formula did you follow

[@bentswoodworking]

That’s the spoil board that comes on the machine

[@OOOHBILLY]

It’s interesting to see how far your channel has come since just a short 2 years ago.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you. Never expected any of this

[@yourunclesam6780]

Hi Bent's...Very good video, well explained. But I have a question I bought a cnc from ebay is 3018 cnc engraving machine. This software is compatible for this mini-engraving machine. Thank you in advance for your answer.

[@bentswoodworking]

Unfortunately I don’t know the answer

[@Ebaybbq]

Thx great learning curve

[@stevehunt3847]

Hi how do I create the box do I rh double click on The mouse to move the square

[@jimking9646]

Very Nice

[@Gracefindmeamhappy]

Lovely

[@Lean9986]

I’m looking into buying one!!! Thank you for the video! Very informative!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@mattivirta]

dont buy factory machine waste lot money about 4000-6000$ ewery normal men can build own machine and lot better machine DIY in garage less than 1500$ my machine cost about small cnc 40"x40" less than 500$ and big machine 85"x60" less than 1300$

[@Battersea-kd9to]

I want to get into it. Have no experience. Which cnc would you recommend

[@timkremer]

Hi there, i still found parts of this confusing and not explained. E.g where did you put that tool set puck? The video didn't show where you placed it. Where does it need to be? When the cnc bit touches the puck, l where is it setting the origin? Onnthe surface of the puck in the centre of the puck? Or the base of the puck? Does it subtract the height of the puck? So confused. Is the puck just for z-axis height?

[@georgekenner6588]

Great video...

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@ronaldschmidt7620]

Hi. Found this video very helpful. Thank you. Do you have any other videos for the axiom? It is the same machine I just bought

[@bentswoodworking]

Not yet. I would love to make more videos in the future.

[@dunncsu]

So where I am struggling is with creating the file for the machine. I am going to be getting a cnc within the next few weeks and its creating the file for the machine that I just can't seem to get a handle on. This video helped a lot. Just need to see if that software is compatible with the onefinity machine.

[@bentswoodworking]

I would imagine it is compatible.

[@gregorylondos534]

You just built up my confidence “tenfold”___. Thank you for this video presentation. Now where to come up with about $5000 to get started on the purchase of a CNC machine and simple laptop good enough to run the programs... Greg

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful!!

[@angieengland5819]

Awesomely done very informative an interesting ..!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@mikeywikeybikey]

Legend! Thanks for this.

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@lewisbailey5385]

Love this thanks for this simple but great is there any good free software to start off with or is the v carve trial any good? Thanks again

[@bentswoodworking]

I honestly couldn’t answer that. I only have experience with V carve

[@pathardage1880]

Thank you; thank you; thank you.

[@northcoaster]

This is really helpful, thank you

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@AryIuTub]

Hi, I think we cannot see the pop-up windows because when doing the record, you probably selected a specific window or app instead of recording the entire desktop. You can "fix" this by recording a selected area. Before starting the recording, ensure no pop-up will appear in the middle of the session 😁. Regarding CNC, I would like to buy one machine to cut "big" laminated MDF boards, like 4x8. Do you have any recommendations? This is the most challenging part for someone without experience in CNC. For sure, I'll find from 5k to 30ks, right?

[@bentswoodworking]

Take a look at Avid

[@damiencallaghan6244]

Like the intro answered alot of questions

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@Volkswoodshop]

Thanks for this. I’m very close to buying the same machine.

[@bentswoodworking]

You wouldn’t regret it! Keep me in mind if you do as I am an affiliate for them. Would definitely be helpful 👍

[@mattivirta]

stupid buy, ewery men can build own better machine DIY and lot cheapen in own garage.

[@gregbrookman]

Great video. Thank you

[@rosamartinez-zelaya3652]

hello i have a cnc and i am using it to build cabinets. i designed a kitchen on a program generated a g code but the machine is only working in a very small section in a corner. it thinks its moving around the whole table but its not. ever run into a problem like that?

[@bentswoodworking]

I couldn’t say

[@seanhenry744]

Curious how fast you sped up the cut?

[@bentswoodworking]

I think it was just X2

[@tubafireguyy]

I really appreciate your straightforward approach on this. You really did take some of the scariness out of this for me. Although it will still be awhile before I have the funds and the space to get a CNC, at least you have knocked down one of the barriers. Great job!

[@bentswoodworking]

I’m very glad you found it helpful!!

[@bw162]

Have you added any videos on this subject? Can’t locate any.

[@bentswoodworking]

Not yet but I will be.

[@bw162]

@@bentswoodworking You have got to get your priorities straight. Forget your business. Us freeloaders need help.

[@richfieldconstructioncomin9769]

What cnc are you using?

[@pmelchman]

Great job Jason. I can tell you got the bug!

[@bentswoodworking]

Maybe a little lol

[@netinfluencer]

This Is exacly what Im thinking about. All those videos on YT that says for "absolute beginners". Fu*k them I didn´t understand a thing. Yours was awesome.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@LiloUkulele]

Dumb question: do you copy the G-code to a USB then transfer the code the controller keyboard via the USB?

[@InterdimensionalWiz]

help I made a good 3 axis cnc mill/router, it has a mach3 usb interface, i can manually jog it with mach3. what free design/drawing program can i use and then convert to gcode for mach3 to run the machine? only want 2.5 axis to cut simple parts cutting or up and not cutting. example a 5cmx5cm square with rounded corners with a 3mm hole in each corner.

[@brianbast3836]

I have a pro am not perfect with it by any means. That being said try this. Put your puck under bit press menu on/off. I also screwed down 3/4 press board to my work table. Leveled it with 1-1/4 bit there is a program for that. I did that so when I cut through a project I didn't cut work table and I screw down projects.

[@brentonnoe9538]

I thought this,outstanding

[@bentswoodworking]

I look forward to making more.

[@keithflemo]

Brilliant 👏

[@minniefourie3153]

I just found your channel! Its sound good in the first few minutes! Greetings from The Netherlands

[@johnrisdall6723]

What is the “puck” used in tool set and where can I get one

[@bentswoodworking]

It came with the CNC

[@mattivirta]

i has fighting many day try understand how i use this tool height system to my new DIY linuxcnc machine but not understand how make button to display and then how make makro or subfile and were, make this tool height measure and zeroing, and then go to workpiece corner can start right height Z my first pocket carving/milling to wood.

[@orebalaban6863]

Nice video, man, thanks. There is small problem for me- I don'h have a "set tool" buton on my remote control :)

[@mattivirta]

all can make MDI command or macro or subfile in machine.

[@darrellsaturnbigfoot]

Thanks for all your efforts it’s appreciated. I just purchased my third Cnc (axiom ar6 pro v5) and should arrive end of this week👍. Im using VCarve pro and Aspire. My question is do you have in depth tutorials using the pendent? Thanks Darrell

[@bentswoodworking]

I do not, and actually wish I could find one myself.

[@darrellsaturnbigfoot]

@@bentswoodworking I’m a big fan of tutorials. Can’t beat that type of marketing, thanks anyway. Stay safe 👍

[@dhanmatieboodoosingh199]

hello i would like to purchase a cnc machine can you make a good recomendation for me

[@slavkosky]

Do a "Screen Capture Source" instead of "Window/Application Capture Source" to get the secondary windows to show up (assuming you're using OBS)

[@andy-in-indy]

Most videos skip this kind of information because it is almost always a little different from machine to machine. For example, The machines at our makerspace don't use a tool puck so we teach how to set the tool height visually and by feeler gauge and we don't use a remote (our control software is a computer console). I also advise beginners to set their starting point at the center of their carve and adjust the the material or the origin point. This allows them to reuse sections of G-code to reproduce their carve on different sections of sheet material.

[@bentswoodworking]

That’s helpful, thank you!

[@andy-in-indy]

@@bentswoodworking Glad to be of help. I am in the Indianapolis area, so contact me through Cyberia Makerspace if you need help.

[@mattivirta]

all machine can add tool height sensor tool and zeroing bit height automatic, not need manual and visual doing anything and not accurate and not good do it visual.

[@stevefuller3657]

Nice video bit only helps people that have v carve

[@Casenundra]

I am a fan of both Mark Lindsay and Garrett Fromme. They don't teach specific machines as you are doing; but, teach the Vectric software IN DETAIL. Without the CAD/CAM software the CNC is an expensive paper weight.

[@robertkrause1295]

Well. I think I have learned . Having a hard time getting started. Vwrt first time

[@austinjt4264]

Do you have an online class?

[@bentswoodworking]

Not yet

[@helenpeters5534]

Pls help me to know how to send the text to CNC machine. Thanks Helen

[@havenwoodcrafts2939]

Great video as usual. Looking forward for the day I would own a CNC. It would’ve been this year if i didn’t purchase the truck 😄. Thank you @bentswoodworking

[@bentswoodworking]

Thanks buddy

[@robertforeman6815]

how do you know which bit to use?

[@mattivirta]

different work need different bit, what need doing select bit what need work.

[@OOOHBILLY]

I feel like being an SME for CNC is super niche.

[@ziggyc4474]

Why can you explain ?

[@mitchellclark4819]

"If you're somebody who got a cnc or has made your own and has no idea where to start" you are my type of people 🤗 Im building my own, just purchased all the metal, no idea if i can do it... but i somehow know i'll succeed, if not by dumb luck.

[@bentswoodworking]

Good luck!!!

[@mitchellclark4819]

@@bentswoodworking Not gonna lie, im a little concerned about accuracy. have since welded up the frame and legs. Everything still looks square and straight but its still a bit worrying.

[@mattivirta]

ewery normal men can build own machine, simple easy job, linuxcnc, stepper motors minimum need nema 23 450 OZ 3-4A motors, DM 554 motor drvers, SBR or MGN rails, how size you need workspace, aircool real spindle, NOT router noise too lot, ball screws or Trapezoid screws, some aluminium profile or DIY welding metal sguare tube, simple job do. save many thousand dollar money not buy ready and lot worst machine.

[@danielcarpenter5250]

Hey, Daniel here. Can you let me know what CNC machine are you using?

[@bentswoodworking]

Axiom AR8 pro