CNC Routers Can Do ALL That? - WOOD magazine

Whether you currently use a CNC router or are just curious what the hype is all about, get ready to see some of the amazing things CNC can do in your shop, including engraving granite, cutting polycarbonate, brass, foam, cardboard, and yes, cutting and engraving wood. Read the companion article here: www.woodmagazine.com/tool-rev...
The CNC being used in the first part of the video is an Axiom Pro (www.axiomprecision.com/pro-v5.... At about the 5:30 mark, the CNC shown is a Laguna IQ (lagunatools.com/cnc/iq-series/).
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[@mikemireles2804]

Thank you for that video . I've been a cnc machinest for 32 year's . And I still love new technology . Have a great day

[@brianjetton3962]

OK, I'm convinced I need one of these. Thanks a lot!

[@cattaraugustonawanda4426]

Depending on your skills and tools you may wan to consider building a CNC router to suit your needs. Many parts are available on line and there is a lot written in forums and articles. Best part is that you can save a lot of money and may end up with a far better router than you can buy. In order to fully utilize the router you will need software including CAD, CAM, and CNC. It will take time and effort to learn but in the long run you'll probably wonder how you worked w/o it.

[@mpdirigent]

Superb video! Many thanks!

[@Quomodo_guy]

Excellent video, thank you. Got a few pointers for my rig.

[@CNCROUTERS]

Yes, totally agree, wood cnc routers can do all that

[@heathercbc7287]

This is so cool. My husband built his own machine, so we have no manual to consult. Can’t wait to show him this :)

[@shyowl3453]

I’m working on building my own so hats off to your husband, it’s not easy

[@SparkWah]

How did he build his own? Is that much cheaper? Currently looking at getting into this instead of other woodwork I currently do due to a car crash I can’t do as much!

[@carasmussen27]

thank you for this. Very informative

[@yemarican]

Awesome video my friend .. thank you for sharing.

[@shakejones]

Great video+explanation+presentation! well done mate! 🙏🏻

[@MakersGottaEat]

Very good overview.

[@sigguy1361]

Loved the USMC logo. That's a neat bit for that application. Thanks for the vid!

[@michelaldani2356]

Thanks for the vid ♥️

[@ammodad6238]

Just got the Fox Alien Masuter CNC. It’s awesome.

[@arifbutt6586]

EXELENT WOOD WORK .

[@Zioluideecreative]

bravoooooooo complimenti 💪🏼💪🏼

[@Runslik3Wind]

wow that diamond etcher is really cool.

[@julieclark6452]

I need this in my life :D

[@super-blues]

excellent video, thks.

[@realsocrates5272]

Great Educational Video.....

[@mohsenkhaleghi9640]

good thanks

[@cncsandingtools]

Thanks the info is great and these machine are amazing

[@krasimirkolev777]

Very good content!

[@lanetterhode3591]

*Starting to change out all my corded tools to cordless and the **MyBest.Tools** are excellent.I just recently used it to router hinges for a 4 sets of doors with no issues and still plenty of power left (used a 3ah battery).Great visibility at the cutting area also.*

[@jfsimon1981]

Interesting thank you Jean-François

[@feipeng2381]

good job

[@bensenliu4253]

Nice videos, yes cnc router machine could engrave MDF, PVC, Arylic, Metal, PCB, Aluminum board, without complex training, through simple training of emplyee without skilled engineer, they can also do the job well.

[@Leadingedgeindustrial]

Fun video!

[@ElCidPhysics90]

Nice idea with the foam as a test object. Cheaper than wood!

[@OutlawWoodworking]

great video

[@tecnoart8847]

Muito bom!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@moctv2005]

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[@mgfpresentespersonalizados]

Another subscriber, congratulations on the channel👍👍👍👍👍

[@QuebecoisSti]

You've shown great projects. Your Axiom Hold Down Clamps seems to be a really good product. Normally, does polycarbonate cost more than acrylic ? Easier to find acrylic in hardware store where I am. I wish to do a LED light sign.

[@kevincoates1597]

Can’t wait to take one of his classes

[@cmassey1999]

Where's the link to the companion article?

[@terrancemoore8756]

GOOD VIDEO

[@irfan23in]

Wanted to know the CAM software you used for this .In the pocket and 60 degree V bit use, did you use 60 degree Vbit as clearing tool and 1/4 inch end mill as roughing tool /large area clearance tool ?

[@kirkuk92able]

What cnc router are you using?

[@besmile6445]

hi can u link me the other tool use with chunk for cutter and diamond

[@alisevorobjova5031]

I want tea and a lil bit of wood spice

[@paulstir]

Outstanding work by cnc machines I would like know about the machine your using and software operation and setup or a project ..

[@tankodesigns7719]

That's so nice! How does the cutting at 3:44 works ? It's not attached to the router i guess ? What software makes it work ?

[@pradeepdatta7577]

It's a knife, that can pivot freely 360 degrees. The point of contact between knife and stock (material being cut) is slightly behind the axis of rotation, much like free coasting wheels under some furniture or wheelchairs. You can 'tell' the software (eg Vectric, Artcam etc) how far the cutting point is behind the rotary axis. The software adjusts it's movements accordingly, so that the knife point moves along the required path. Some higher performance foil cutters have knives, that actively turn and don't depend on drag to make them turn.

[@MCircuits]

Hello! do u have a list of spindle speed used on different materials. It will surely help all of us on a CNC world. I have a desktop homemade CNC the size of a 3018 CNC but all made from scrap materials, It can do most of the cutting job i needed for my small projects and not going into the big sophisticated world of CNC milling. That list will surely of help to us. Thank you.

[@joshuaandree9007]

Is there a manual that tells us these feeds and speeds and how they apply? The video shows what it does but doesn’t explain how to operate a CNC machine. Maybe it would be a good idea for another video?

[@timothybradek3560]

One of my first jobs was a beginning computer "operator". Programers would lay out women's undergarments on a reel; at which I would draw out paper or mylar the length of 144 inches on a table 48 inches wide. A platform having a head would travel on the X axis (from one side to the other); while, the platform over the table travelled it's full length being the Y axis. Likened to a cad machine, but 10 times bigger cutting or drawing various patterns and styles for women in the sixties. First thing, I would zero out both x and y axis which brought back the head dead center of the table. All programs started upon these coordinates... push a button and sneak off to take a nap... just kidding.

[@viajabundo]

Hi, Very interesting this video, at the moment I'm building my own CNC, and I was very interested in cutting cardboard, where can I buy that kind of knife? I've seen some for the vinyl cut. Thank you.

[@Warxcell]

@@Wood That knife costs as 1/3 of my whole CNC :D

[@dwightstebner2345]

what softweare is used for cnc router?

[@roxannemccallister943]

How easy would this be to learn for someone with no woodworking or CNC experience? And how long did it take to make the first coffee sign? I’ve been looking at the Glowforge pro model but think I like the CNC routers better.

[@eloistreeraw]

Took me 1full week learning fusion 360 and 1-2 weeks playing around for my part. The software part is easy compare to the feed and speed learning curved. ;)

[@richardmark4385]

Love the versatility of this one but which Laguna router is this

[@kristymattix2623]

@@Wood The majority of this video showcases an Axiom Precision CNC machine. Not the Laguna.

[@cosmic2914]

So which one?

[@carlpayne8643]

Can this machine carve into wood pieces that are 1inch in diameter and maybe have inch thickness for decorative art and design work?

[@souljeune]

Any good options of machines to buy, I need to work with wood and concrete as well, this one looks perfect for me.

[@jackofalltradesmasterofone500]

i really like your video

[@dts7824]

You sound like Larry's doctor in curb your enthusiasm!

[@Sean-Aviation]

How much cost this type of drag knife and does it fit any machine? I like it

[@bixwaltg]

I looked at this video. I am concern about the letter carving. I was doing a job recently and the letters keep breaking. Notice this one in the video works perfectly. but in following, I missed out on a step. after the roughing path is completed, the 60 degrees vbit is used. what am I missing because the vbit is only used on the letters.

[@rebeccafu5764]

Walter Greenaway : Servo motor is better

[@jonathoncazabon6377]

Where can I get that granite engraving setup from?

[@frankjoyce76]

How do you find people who do this kind of work for furniture?

[@BoomerKeith1]

For someone that has never owned a CNC machine, but it looking at doing projects similar to the ones shown in this video, what's a good machine for that kind of use? I understand that there is software that needs to be learned in order to get to the point of actually utilizing the CNC, so any advice anyone has about a good machine and where a good place to get one would be is greatly appreciated!

[@jadams380]

I'm in the same boat. I would like to be able to reliably cut and make functional aluminum parts. Not sure what requirements you're after but for under $1500-ish I'm looking at doing what this guy did. kzbin.info/aero/PLBZzwzFSuXxWRDc3m-rTJK1M9INEcz61y The addition of the steel plate that guy does really stiffens everything up. The way the machine is built also seems to lend itself to future mechanical and electric upgrades. Right off the bat I can tell you adding some jack screws to the upper spindle assembly and where the gantry meets the linear bearings would be a great addition.

[@rhamlet5290]

I just ordered a CNC from China for 770. Did you ever get one?

[@amorton94]

I work for an exhibit house and our CNC router isn't half as capable as this one. Outside of cutting rabbits/dados it only drills holes and cuts the outside profile lol

[@mohadhassan9727]

when we use drag Knife for 1" depth cutting ?

[@rahmanracci9416]

USA technology we love you good job brother 💪🇺🇸🇽🇰👍

[@syedhassamhussain4438]

Which software is use?

[@super-blues]

Im using artcam on my cnc machine, but with small project cutting are not even, they irregular or poor finish, how can i fix that?

[@user-ek1dp2pn3r]

Cool. Can to post a link to CNC 500mm x 500mm that recommend?

[@user-mq7jt7do9g]

What kind a machine or equipment should i buy to this kind of job?please help

[@stephaniesharif4207]

These machines amaze me. I have a project I’d like to have done by a professional with a cnc. How do I find someone?

[@danielray6574]

Are you anywhere near AL?

[@davidmarsh349]

I need to know about CNC router 1325

[@Cobraplayer26]

are all cnc machines doing this manually are or is it instructed to do so?

[@CitCat528]

Hi Thank you for the great info, if I may ask what bit did you use when you carved the granite tile ? Luke

[@chrisreynolds2410]

No clue about the bit…. BUT I AM NOT YOUR FATHER

[@jacquesblais6094]

ses le fun j'ai tous sa même un laser 2500 watts au moin je vais m'amuser merci pour la vidéo

[@mytrashaccount3630]

2500 watts, arrête de fumer, mec .... relis ta notice, c'est 2500 mW (soit 2,5W ....)

[@bcdigiart141]

What kind of wood is that? that can handle all that detailed cutting? is it mahoghany? or Birch?

[@panamericaco]

walnut

[@zira3a.2022]

La configuration de cette appareil

[@tomadams1066]

Great video! Where did you get your Drag Knife? I see them on ebay for $10 to $250.00

[@Mark622111]

Really great video but alas no technical info on the equipment used.

[@MarkEvans-qf3uc]

What CNC are you using in this video?

[@AxiomprecisionCNC]

@@Wood I hate to point out the obvious, but the machine in the video is actually an Axiom Precisions CNC...a AR8 Pro+ series to be exact.

[@claudiunegruta5716]

Hi! I want this machine... Now, if is possible

[@narayanshrestha359]

What is the price for Nepal ?

[@mmason5213]

No one shows making items 24inch x 24 inch range

[@Sean-Aviation]

I want to make a 3D shape for molding. I work on AutoCAD (2D), what sort of file would I need to get it made on the router (as you made with the large piece of foam)?

[@kuddos]

my guess it would be a STL file, this file type holds spatial information; where the tip in real space would be, generally speaking, you should look more into that.

[@amritlalayodhyaup]

What price in india machine

[@83police]

What type of machine would you recommend for a beginner without breaking the bank , but still reliable to do jobs like in your video ?

[@jobox8959]

It’s a good thing this pecker head answered your question!!!!

[@83police]

@@jobox8959 yeah, I ended up buying a shapeoko from a buddy of mine

[@jobox8959]

@@83police I’m looking at getting one. I have the same question These machines are fascinating

[@PacesIII]

Any machine that will accommodate a 24x48 sheet with a thickness up to 5 inches is a good beginner machine. This will allow for growth. The machine shouls use ball screws and have a feed rate of around 10 IPS at a minimum. Vacuum tables are nice, but vacuum attachments are a must. Grizzly has some nice tables.

[@diablowyl6169]

Anyone any good suggestions for a CNC machine? Looking to get into it

[@Magee-uv7km]

What did you use to carve before, maybe I can give you some reference suggestions

[@josabethcabrera9841]

Nice work...What kind a cnc you use it,? A means. The model. Type or brand. Pls. I want to buy one

[@shamimislam4506]

Awesone video..its machine pricer.???

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[@FranksDIY]

What do you recommend as a starting cnc

[@AmosVanHorn]

I'm interested in that as well

[@KevinSmith-dx2nf]

Make it three of us that are interested in a good start up CNC.

[@mixmasterjt]

Building a Gatton CNC is something that's really fun to do. I just finished a build and it's all constructed of wood and plywood. Works great.

[@michaelharp7048]

Make that 4 ...lol

[@Myrkskog]

now 5. I'm only familar with Xcarv from a guy I studied with. I only assume it's at the bottom of the ladder due to it's ubiquity.

[@104Tomcat]

A newbie here. I'm perfectly fine with the V-Bit cutting, but I tried to reproduce your exact image and I can't get it to work for me. How large is the image? Maybe I just have it too small?

[@coreyhol]

What kind of table is this ? where can one purchase ?

[@rebeccafu5764]

Hi my husband sells this machine, if you need I can let him to contact you

[@calvinhenshaw2147]

want to make wood lettering. I have a 3d printer, small. where to go to figure out what is needed and how to get started. what computer program to run this and so forth. bits, and any other items needed. thanks

[@damooooo]

3d Printer you would be able to do plastic letters.

[@asadulhakim467]

How much this machine cost for cutting plastic ?

[@gregsharp8601]

No prices on the Laguna website. Contact them for a quote! From past experience that means my wife's answer will most definitely be NO! 😭

[@tonynotstated695]

$6k

[@SUTURE93]

Just priced a shop sabre 23 with a lot of accessories and ended up right under 10k for a 110 version. Hopefully sealing a deal by Christmas.

[@Dodi-nz3fd]

Please provide the address of the dealer/distributor of this cnc router machine in *Indonesia* .

[@Recon777x]

This is when you graduate from the Cricut Maker. ^_^

[@MrRottweiler72]

What CNC machine is that?

[@Icutmetal]

MrRottweiler72 You didn’t read the description?

[@amtllakshitha1429]

How much this machine ? ($)

[@j.souza.utilidadesedecorac7057]

Software

[@mohadhassan9727]

Name & Model of the machine shown in video ?

[@mohadhassan9727]

@@Wood Thanks Alot .

[@nirajsuraj7149]

Sir, I have recently bought a CNC router and I need your help desperately. Please reply

[@slimknight_]

Best way to go is Fusion 360, sign up for student version (it's free) and there's lots of tutorials...hope that helps!

[@captainspire9094]

So where to begin. I like modifying parts for small toys in order to mount small laser diode or simply replace broken internal parts with fixed ones. I had hoped to get a router for around $500 to start and see what I can do with a small setup as the only things I'm planning to make are not bigger than the palm of my hand. I thought all I'd need was a Router, Software, stable flat, and mount but Im thinking that's not even half what I need. Ill be working with wood, plastic, and polymers if I can get my hands on them.

[@maddog1918]

So you need to change bits types throughout a project. Does the machine stop and say hey I need this bit now or are you just suppose to know what bit and when?

[@Pertruabo]

You need to know for that. However some machines have the ability to automatically change the bit

[@ivansivic6676]

how much does a machine like that cost?can you get 1 for couple hundreds or 1,2 k $? i don't need a proffestional just to do like in video on small desk or table.

[@ivansivic6676]

@Jerry Moody ohman i buy a good car for that i live in Croatia,i i tought spending 1 k max for cnc machine,is it any good?

[@ivansivic6676]

dude the guy in the other video bought one for 400 and it is better then yours even so idk wtf you talkin about hahaha