#cncmachine

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Sorry about the low volume! It seemed fine on my end before uploading. Thanks for watching though!

[@suemcdonald5032]

I spent my Saturday binge watching all your videos. Thank you, best time spent. I learned a lot and look forward to more of your videos.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you I appreciate it!!

[@kathyphetteplace6053]

I can’t wait to see what awesome things you built with this John !! I have watched all of your videos and I’m really impressed with everything you have done so far!!!

[@makermark67]

Congrats on the new machine.... that will open up a whole new world for ya. I don't have one but it seems to be where things are headed with a lot of woodworkers. Like you said in the intro, don't want to be left behind. Can't wait to see what you have coming up from this and the traditional builds.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

100% man! Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@larrysimmons7084]

Thank you for sharing your set up and the demo. I have actually been looking at this exact CNC.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

It’s still been a great machine for me!

[@Maxwendler7]

I have been eyeing a CNC for about a year and this is a great looking option. Well done John!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks for watching man! It’s an awesome addition to the shop for sure!

[@GarrySanchez]

Too cool. Keep the videos coming. Like seeing what you do.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks man!!

[@chrisroyak4479]

I really like that you give honest reactions and assessments in your videos. It helps people make informed decisions!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

I appreciate it man!

[@DavidYingst_505]

I'm always so jealous of folks with these super level floors. My centipede is frustrating to use because of how uneven my garage floor is.

[@TheBengstonWoodshop]

Awesome man!! I have a BobsCNC and I love it. You'll 100% love using this

[@JohnBuildsIt]

It’s an awesome addition to the shop for sure!

[@MarkTheCreator]

Looks really cool ! Can’t wait to see what you do with it man !!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Me either! 😂 haha

[@MarkTheCreator]

@@JohnBuildsIt hahah been watching you forever your work is impeccable ! That CNC can’t compete with you

[@rolandgdean]

We just got the Axiom Iconic 8...same machine. We really like it way better than our NextWave Shark HD we had for the last few years.

[@sumosprojects]

Great demonstration buddy & I think many people are leaning toward CNC nowadays as the prices are not to hefty & the production quality is magnificent. Hope you have heaps of fun using it 🍻👍👍👍

[@JohnBuildsIt]

It definitely seems to be a lot more common in people’s shops!

[@taylorscott9605]

Can't wait to see the projects you make with it!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@mattbowers5342]

Can’t wait to watch you learn on it! I hope to take the plunge one day!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

It sure is fun messing around on it!

[@arielalejandrito]

That’s looks pretty cool. Nice video

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks for watching! 👊🏼

[@namonmeyers3239]

That’s bad ass man!

[@micro963]

Thank you for sharing nice video 👍👍👍what type of electrical power you need for the whole setup?

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Just 110v

[@rolandgdean]

After YEARS of using a CNC router, I can say working from center, for us, makes WAY more sense.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Good to know! I was just thinking it’d be easier to have a permanent right angle fence in the corner to always just line up and start from there. But it’s really not that big of deal to just use a square and start in the middle

[@rolandgdean]

@@JohnBuildsIt Yeh, I had the machine drill a "grid" of half inch holes in the spoil boards that I use half-inch dowels as dogs with. We keep two in the front edge as a "fence" and I hardly ever change the X axis because I just line up "left-to-right" under the spindle, then clamp the piece and just adjust Y and Z. Jay Bates had a similar Axiom. Find his videos on it, they're helpful if a bit verbose.

[@nikkihopson5362]

That’s an awesome machine!!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@fierceflyer5]

Looking forward to seeing some projects with the cnc I am considering the i2r-6, just wish there was an option for a 2.2kw spindle.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Nice! What makes that spindle better?

[@fierceflyer5]

@@JohnBuildsIt 3hp as opposed to 1hp it has, plus ER20 collet which accepts 1/2” bits the ER11 is only accepts up to 1/4”

[@PeterGross-co7vr]

Hi John, I was wondering how loud your I2R CNC is. I know sound is subjective but I would like to know your thoughts. Thanks!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Depends on the bit, but can be very, very loud haha. It’s not really the machine itself that’s loud though

[@antonstafeyev3606]

You can use fusion 360 for cnc work. Great stuff and easy to use

[@JohnBuildsIt]

I’m just now getting proficient in sketchup haha, may have to switch over

[@antonstafeyev3606]

@@JohnBuildsIt it is a bit different from sketchup but i would recommend making a switch. 1) More features to work on complicated stuff. 2) Able to do CNC routing calculations and optimizations. 3) Huge library of components to use. i would switch just for cnc portion of it.

[@Greybeardmedic]

The accuracy and repeatability of a CNC relies a lot on assuming the surface it is sitting on is rigid and doesnt move. I strongly suggest that you build a very robust stand for your CNC, perhaps even bolting it to the wall or floor.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

This thing is stout, doesn’t move as is. But yea I will be 👍🏽

[@TempleGuitars]

HI John, can you tell me what that expandable stand you're starting off with to put the cnc on is called? I think I need one!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Bora centipede. It’s linked in the description 👍🏽

[@TempleGuitars]

@@JohnBuildsIt Thank you.

[@jgartz8392]

Always wear your safety glasses when cutting. Dont want to get hurt if the bit breaks, or something flies and hits you in the eye. I have experience using a CNC machine and things can happen

[@JohnBuildsIt]

That’s what I walked away to put on after the first few seconds! 👍🏽 haha fast spinning objects should always be taken seriously

[@keithluitk]

Is there something wrong with the audio? I had to crank the volume way up.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Hope not! Haha seems fine on my phone🤷🏻‍♂️ thanks for watching though!

[@BillJBrasky]

Yeah its super quiet.

[@ritoluis4903]

I would love a cnc you can do so much with them

[@pettertheland2858]

Hey, awesome video! I noticed your telling that the spoilboard was perfectly leveled! I also checked that up and though that it was that! Thing is when you go over with big sheets 24*48 cuts i notice it didn't cut the whole way through on some places! I found out the the mdf board where shifting is thickness! I bought a flattening bit! I order all my bits from toolstoday.com! Buy the Ams-179 kit and your set with professional bits for a long time! I did a resurfacing over the spoilboard with 0.0393 inch (1mm) of depth! Then I saw that my thought about uneven thickness on the mdf was indeed not perfect! Now every cut is perfectly all over the bed! Let me know if you guys want me to send the toolpaths for the resurfacing of the i2R 8 model!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

I’ve been looking into doing that! That’d be awesome if you can send the tool path!! My email is [e-mail]

[@fredlef100]

How do you like the centipede stand for it? I have a 2x6 centipede but am thinking of getting the 24x24 I2R and would probably get the 2x4 centipede with an oversized board on the top. do you find that it is stable or do you get much wobble? thanks

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Yep it worked great! I think you’d probably be better with the 4x4 centipede though

[@fredlef100]

@@JohnBuildsIt Thanks good news. I put my order in yesterday for the Axion Iconic 6 which is the 24x36. Although it said the table was out of stock turns out it wasn't so i have it covered. my challenge is going to be trying to figure out how to get that thing down into the basement. Hopefully I can get a little help!

[@deanadidrick1191]

Cool...uncle Andre wants to know if you can scan a picture

[@JohnBuildsIt]

I’m not sure lol

[@jackgauthier2701]

I hope they sponsored you for this :) ? Looking forward to the journey in learning and creating projects with you!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Haha thanks man!

[@garyholcomb9949]

I figured since you are in Canada you would've gotten an Infinity.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Canada!? Haha I’m in Indiana

[@garyholcomb9949]

@@JohnBuildsIt Same thing...kidding

[@banjerlegs3051]

I use to be anti CNC but over time I realized everything changes and I got one. Don’t let anyone tell ya it’s not real wood working.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Me too haha. It’s just another tool in the shop! That actually takes a lot of skill to use really

[@jimpalmer1944]

John, how much did it cost?

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Around $6k with the vcarve software and other accessories. Link is in the description to their site if you want to check out the pricing 👍🏽

[@алексейникулин-к2ж]

aspiration for the machine ??? microchips that remain after milling MDF specifically clog the lungs of a person

[@алексейникулин-к2ж]

MDF shavings

[@JohnBuildsIt]

I’m aware. Had it off for the video so you could see it cutting

[@coloradomountainman8659]

Could barely hear audio.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Sorry man, I’m not sure why! It’s fine on mine

[@Golfexpertbelieveme]

Jesus that thing was $5k? Those things are ridiculously expensive.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Depends how you use it. Should be able to recoup costs pretty quick

[@Golfexpertbelieveme]

@@JohnBuildsIt yeah that’s true. I hope you do. I am looking at Shapeoko first to see what it can make in my area

[@charlieodom9107]

Audio was awfully low on this video for some reason. Great video otherwise.