CNC carving a Xenomorph alien with the Shapeoko XXL

[@JB-eo3iq]

don’t know what your day job is but your definitely crushing your hobby 😎🤘🍻

[@jhynof.todlcruz4665]

WAAAUUU impresionante amigo, quedo genial!!!

[@Chrisfo967]

next generation cnc routing......amazing bravo

[@AnnonymouS411]

Amazing work, enjoyed watching

[@davidgomia3719]

Very Talented Art work

[@bacon_sammich2845]

Still come back to watch your videos, and think of your channel from time to time, hope you are doing well Dennis and that you start doing more projects again at some point!

[@dennisvanhoof9958]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. Unfortunately, my current job and family obligations do not allow me to do much woodworking; let alone make videos. I hope to get back to it again one day...

[@bacon_sammich2845]

@@dennisvanhoof9958I imagine you are even more enthusiastic and big hearted when it comes to family as you are with woodworking! Your family is very lucky to have you, I look forward to when you have some time to return to creating more amazing sculptures!

[@philoara5647]

Brillant ❤ J’adore !!!!

[@brooklyn5754]

Wow now that's one awesome piece incredible

[@ExploringLifeWithChris]

Absolutely incredible work! 👍🏽

[@darinbolvin3663]

Who downvotes this gurus work?! Amazing carves as always.

[@chullabatschi]

unbelivable art !!!

[@rktraeger]

Wow!!! That it totaly wicked!!! What a centerpiece for the livingroom...

[@gab340]

Really incredible !

[@grahamnorris9306]

That is incredible. Congratulations. You must be very smart and patient

[@chuckmoney1688]

Really interesting to see someone using those machines and software to their fullest and creating some unique carvings

[@valeforedark]

The 3d model isn't his he used exactly what original was just chopped it up

[@frikkied2638]

@@valeforedark pretty sure he’s talking about the CAM software

[@deatheraget]

@@frikkied2638 irrelevant that he used someone else's 3D model. What he did with it was pretty amazing. I can't even get a simple double sided cut right..

[@frikkied2638]

@@deatheraget Not sure if you meant to address me because I didn't say anything about him using someone else's model...

[@jkoblivion4175]

Amazing execution. Amazing result.

[@darceyweimer3171]

Looks amazing 👍

[@DarrollWalsh]

You continue to impress. My hat is off to you sir

[@herberthenri]

dude, you are something else... i'd never imagine doing such a thing in a 3axis cnc, holy crap, simply amazing

[@mustang7845]

Fantastic piece

[@assafaran7021]

Wow , amazing work

[@ALCRAN2010]

On CNC video binging, and this is deserving of millions of views. Its a work of art. Really.

[@dennisvanhoof9958]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@1atrcooper]

Wonderful work. Hi from Texas

[@rodneycarpenter3253]

Your skill level is beyond anything I have ever seen.

[@monchile15]

Awesome job!!!

[@krislaguardia5052]

As a fan of every Alien comic book, graphic novel, movie, etc, this is mind-blowing and such a beautiful piece!

[@elijahjns81]

Wow, you're a master!

[@chriskoppenaal5503]

This is amazing, only a select number of people truly understand the amount of work you put into that 👏 outstanding

[@dennisvanhoof9958]

Thank you for the praising words! :)

[@thomaswilkinson6101]

I think everyone understands, it's in the video...

[@JeremyDN]

Not everyone grasps how technical all of that truly is though. Ton of skills wrapped into one and people in the trade appreciate it more. His work is fantastic.

[@brownleatherboot277]

EXCELLENT WORK would love to buy it but I probably couldn't justify spending that much money. AMAZING WORK, Thank You

[@ralfschmitt2341]

I am speachless, wow, wow, wow. Thanks for sharing this vid!

[@indycustommade3568]

I Love It! I would have tried to add some fiber optics to make it a little more mysterious. Fantastic idea and have to check into something along that line with my CNC. Again great work.

[@harshabugatti]

Wow... Only a real professional with high skills can do that... Kudos

[@sto2779]

OMG you have done the best CNC wood carving I have ever seen on the face of the internets with a "shapeoko" lol

[@scottseale]

So refreshing to see your cnc work and not some crappy low res barn owl on a flat surface

[@blakelycreative3171]

Really cool project. I'm surprised the tail piece held on with just the small connection. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@Nickknows00]

KZbin would not stop recommending me this video, I eventually concede when KZbin does this and I always end up watching to the end lol, great video!!!!

[@dennisvanhoof9958]

Thank you! :)

[@Badkitty24]

I have always held firm on the Xenomorph being the BEST "monster" in any monster movie ever made. This is a one of a kind piece and it is AWESOME! GREAT work!

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

That is awesome. 👍👍

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Wicked. Nice job.

[@Poopdar]

I get impatient making one little two-sided 3D part. So much respect for how long this must've taken, and what an amazing result!

[@tamarans.ns.ii.4968]

Amazing, not just the perfect shape, but the motion it projects. It really feels alive, on a prowl, not just a static sculpture. True piece of art, love it! 😍

[@brandonrobinson1603]

You'll never believe this but very early into the video I thought to myself "this is such a lengthy process I can't imagine how irritating it would be for a part of the process to break down half way through" and then sure enough the cnc needed replaced and I was like "figures" LOL

[@dennisvanhoof9958]

Ah yes, and I needed to replace the brushes halfway one of the torso slices too!!! I paused it just in time before the router spindle stopped spinning; then had to do some acrobatics to open the router and replace the brushes, without loosing the XYZ coordinate positions. Too awkward to record that on video. ;)

[@stimpyfeelinit]

wow very impressive

[@beardedfamilyman243]

I have to say that is probably the coolest thing I have ever seen made with a CNC machine! Mad props to your skills man!!

[@JulianMakes]

Incredible!

[@dendywirawansaputra9353]

That’s some serious bike you ride, loved it. And the xenomorph is absolutely stunning!!!

[@JohnyArt]

Wow! your channel is so underrated

[@johnroberts2729]

Need more videos like this. Great work!

[@markhancher5686]

Truely Awsome ..African hard wood has such amazing feel . .

[@Locustavideo]

Outstanding wood work here and I can only salute You for this stunning Xeno. Thumbs up!

[@h.rgigaxenomorph9883]

"Apone Apone", well done .I am a big HR Giga fan👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Nebol]

Just amazing. The amount of work for this.... but damn, the result is something else.... I want it!! What a piece for the mancave!!

[@Notion_of_Death]

I'm very new to CNC router projects and watching this and seeing what can be accomplished was absolutely incredible. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@dennisvanhoof9958]

Happy to inspire! Check out my other videos to see what else is possible: kzbin.info/door/GX0EEXOi0vPNgmj3diqk8Qvideos Your mind is the only limitation to your creativity. :)

[@toddc2788]

Wonderful!

[@dannywarner4128]

Just brilliant...

[@MassimoCasiello]

I have been using cnc for years but seeing you I realize that I use it at 10% of its possibilities. you have always good ideas and also great software skills, it would be nice if you made specific videos about software that you use. thanks for opening my eyes, now I know where I want to go with my cnc.

[@dennisvanhoof9958]

Thank you for your kind words! My software skills are actually pretty basic. That's why I usually start by buying a 3D design that comes close to what I'm looking for, and then make basic modifications using Meshmixer, so that it's compatible with my CNC (dimensions, angle, etc.). There are plenty of videos about the basics of Meshmixer that explain the features much better than I can. Lastly, I watched all the VCarve tutorials on the Vectric website. They are very clear and explain everything there is to know about how to use the software for creating tool paths. Hope this helps! :)

[@lightning4201]

This is AMAZING!!

[@tanthaip.5251]

OMG Incredible

[@paulmartin7334]

Beautiful, great workmanship.

[@AnveshaDipti]

Epic Work🤩❤‍🔥

[@stefanb7015]

Super skilled and amazing result.

[@wck2318]

Amazing piece of work, what patience you have, thanks for sharing.

[@TheFeFactor]

This is very nice! I can see this made using wenge to be closer to its original color in the movies. A+ job!!!

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

That's really awesome wood working, with a digital router, very nicely done. That's the beauty of wood working. 😁👍🇺🇸

[@thomasmcgravie6932]

Amazing work..... inspiring!! Shows off the true potential of a cnc router! 😁👍

[@DaveS-Ace]

Brilliant piece mate

[@antaniperdue3148]

Oh my god Dennis, I cannot believe, what an amazing job! much respect. ciao

[@tochikins]

Amazing!

[@alekseistarkov]

I work as a CNC programmer. I admire your processing and assembling of the finished model in layers. Tell me what lessons you learned to work in Autodesk Meshmixer.

[@dennisvanhoof9958]

Thank you for your kind words! My Meshmixer skills are very basic. I just watched a bunch of KZbin videos until I was able to do the things needed for my projects.

[@Bloodbather91]

Absolutely stunning, I'm filled with awe and jealousy! Great piece, I hope it makes people's eyes light up when they see it!

[@bokchoiman]

That detail tho. Sick!

[@bernhardschuepbach4533]

This is absolutely amazing! As a CNC professional and Xenomorph nerd i cant stop drooling at this!

[@jakalana29041991]

excellent work

[@jeremycrisp4488]

Amazing.

[@soniclab-cnc]

that turned out awesome

[@mantismodels1207]

Wow!!! This is the reason KZbin was invented. I watch a lot of people create things but this is a masterpiece. I am probably biased because I am a huge fan of HR Giger and the Alien movies. But man!!! this turned out fantastic!!! Great job!!

[@rayeaglenz]

Brilliant Dennis, another clever well crafted design 👍😊

[@3dconceptsofutah757]

Thank you for showing us what is possible with a CNC router! Nice work!

[@dennisvanhoof9958]

Happy to inspire! :)

[@thierrylawniczak4293]

Extraordinaire… Travail de précision… Bravo, les détails sont superbes…

[@dougfoster445]

That is absolutely AMAZING

[@scampi1980]

wow - just bloody WOW

[@sashajasper497]

Legend! I have been researching ways to make a similar 3D model on my CNC Shark. I had similar concepts in my head and had been playing around with Meshmaker and Vcarve Pro. However, this video has opened up a lot of invaluable methods and information. I now know it can be done on a home shop CNC. Thank you, thankyou!!

[@BushPilotB]

Netjes gedaan!

[@Snaaky005]

Beautiful work. I'm in awe of your skill and dedication to complete a project like this.

[@drummerguy612]

Incredible

[@DavidKonerding]

excellent work! I've done much, much smaller projects and it's a ton of work. The dowel alignment is a good idea (and also good for strengthening the tail). I like that you used so many different types of adhesive (liquid nails, wood glue, super glue, epoxy). Thanks for sharing the details of the design and the carving as well as assembly and finishing.

[@dennisvanhoof9958]

Thank you for your kind and encouraging words! :)

[@johnharbinger4637]

@@dennisvanhoof9958 any particular reason you just used the clear wood glue rather than a supposedly stronger clear resin on the tail pieces. i was kind of cringing at the lack of additional support connections on those tail segments imagining them breaking easily from any sort of accident or just from a rough shipping handler.

[@dennisvanhoof9958]

@@johnharbinger4637 Good questions! No particular reason, actually. And I don't plan on shipping it, so it's quite safe as a decorative art piece in my house. The surface area of each tail segment was perfectly flat, and relatively large, so I'm trusting the glue to hold; if not, I'll reglue it with a stronger bond. Time will tell...

[@KevinWRay]

As the Doctor would say FANTASTIC!

[@TheHellSpawn000]

Beautiful job. One suggestion i will make though, Look into getting some rubber tubing. You can use the rubber tubing to clamp odd shapes together, it wont harm your work, or be as awkward as the clamps and you can also control the pressure that it applies.

[@dennisvanhoof9958]

Thanks for the tips!

[@ashhawk2346]

Absoultely beautiful piece!

[@alexold8183]

Wow, very well made.

[@ramssoni6634]

Superb

[@brettsalter3300]

Truly beautiful! Unique and I imagine a future heirloom.

[@mariobastidas3102]

OMG! That is one sweet looking Xenomorph! Man i wish i owned one! Great work!

[@raulc398]

Masterfull!!!Cheers from Toronto Canada!!

[@nelutataru4662]

:))) Not enough teeth on your helm tough. To more awesome projects and happy holidays.

[@evilldead6824]

All I can say is wow

[@ZerocoolsPropsandCollectibles]

Dude this is amazing well done!

[@-E-M-M-]

that was a great idea it looks amazing

[@enricodesign619]

Brilliant as always, I really like that slice technique, i have to practice meshmixer again

[@Micca_]

WOW, extremely impressive! It look sooooooo cool! I’m a little bit speechless 😍🤩