MACH3 CNC DAVE STANTON EASY WOODWORKING

Dave shows you how to save the file in Aspire to a Gcode, Mach3 arcs millimetres, and open the code in Mach3, use the touch plate on the CNC Router parts PRO4896 to locate the X, Y and Z zero starting point and finally cut the job out!
A huge thank you to cnc router parts. www.cncrouterpa...
and Vectric. www.vectric.com/
and Design and Make - www.designandma...
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[@DavidStanton]

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[@dazswoodworking5654]

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[@psclip3309]

David Stanton Please Help Me... my CNC machine...operate with wrong size...compare from original size in file... I try to calibrate...but my motor move slowly..very slow... I use mm native units... My file also use native...

[@DavidStanton]

Have you contacted the manufacturer?

[@longliu2901]

Hello sir, I am a Question to this CNC router. can this CNC router cut 0.063 aluminum sheet? thanks

[@LordyHun]

Today, I've visited a beginner wood carving class held by a senior, very experienced wood carver. While I was learning the very basics of carving, the topic of conversation suddenly turned to CNC routing and that he has a brand new CNC router in the other workshop which he hasn't started working with yet since he lost the translated manual for it and cannot understand English well. Being a software developer, I've no trouble with the language and I'm quite used to getting machines do what I want. Since most of my knowledge of CAM is theoretical (I did a few models in Fusion 360 as a hobby), your videos on Aspire and Mach3, setting up the machine... etc. will prove invaluable for me tomorrow morning, when we've agreed to give setting up the machine another try. Thank you.

[@DavidStanton]

Thank you LordyHun !

[@stuartwest8941]

You're learning rapidly Dave. It gives hope to the oldies that they can do it too. Excellent explanations all the way through.

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks Stuart!

[@arthurcrosby5755]

There are so many possibilities available to you with your CNC machine. I’m enjoying seeing your progress. Thank you for sharing your workshop developments with us. :)

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks Arthur, it is my pleasure!

[@perryl5150]

Thanks Dave!!!! Just used this video for my first ever cut on my spoil board. Return to zero would have got me for sure. I appreciate the simple explanations from one learner to another. Do more please.

[@DavidStanton]

Hi Perry. More to come for sure!

[@chuckhart8970]

Dave I am following this with great interest because I am soon going to build my own CNC. I have followed Dave Gatton's CNC build and his might be of interest to your users as well. I wanted to start all of this, over a year ago, but got delayed so like anything if you don't keep up you lose it. So as I said I am watching with great interest your beginnings with CNC. Just remember those that follow this will have a ton of questions and it is good that you are doing this as a side to your normal channel. Thank you for taking on this endeavor.

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks Chuck. Please keep me informed on how your journey goes! I am mixing this in with my channel rather than an aside as I really don't have enough time to do it separately. I still need to go out and work like everybody else to earn an income to keep up with the bills so I create these videos when I get any spare opportunity.

[@sawdustwoodchips]

David - i am just getting not cnc and my machine arrives soon. this is one of the clearest videos of the process. thank you!

[@DavidStanton]

My pleasure Sawdust & Woodchips !

[@sitgesvillaapartmentneilsc7924]

Excellent little series on aspire, such a pity that you did not continue into more videos on Aspire, you have a great voice and pleasant style of teaching.

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks for the compliment Sitges Villa Apartment Familia Scott! My problem is time. I need to do so many things. Also, I have moved on from mach 3 to mach4.

[@prasantmaharana2864]

Hi David....This video is just amazing. Shows the very basic things that one should learn and really helpful for a beginner.... the way you were describing is awesome...

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks!

[@frgomes25]

@@DavidStanton ola David. Quando coloco um gcode para a cnc com o mach3 , a maquina vai com o x para direita e o y para o fundo e comeca a bater na estrutura como se tivesse querendo ir alem do tamanho. Meu gcode é do tamanho de 200mmx200mm e minha maquina é 1000mm x 1000mm. Obrigado.

[@lazarobento8792]

David your series was very simple to follow and helped me find the confidence to do this. Thanks for taking the time to create this series. I've been doubting whether I can do this or not. I can now order my machine from Avid:)

[@DavidStanton]

Glad it helped! Please let them know my video helped you.

[@leeeckl3272]

Dave, thanks for this series on your CNCRP machine. I am using a far inferior machine and am trying to justify the cost of upgrading to this one. Your videos have been by far the most informative on the web I have found yet. If you weren't halfway around the world I would come see it in person, but that is NOT happenning! Thanks again.

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks Lee! It is reassuring to hear comments like this.

[@shanerobinson1133]

Hi dave, great video. Just trying to learn cad cam for my machine. You recently liked my curved hardwood bench and fire pit on festool owners group. Many thanks for that. 👍👍👍

[@DavidStanton]

Hope it is going well!

[@ourcalendar1139]

Extremely clear demo Dave Thanks. Also, vague memories of happy days in Oz as well! After struggling to create an array of holes with freecad and giving up on Fusion 360 after a) a UI change and then b) finding the UI would only appear correctly in French (not just me) I watched the array function engaged as smooth as silk. Intend to deploy this on my recently completed MPCNC router. Might be able to afford a beauty like your rig one day but doubt it! Thanks again, just hoping the Aspire gcode is compatable with Marlin firmware

[@DavidStanton]

Hope it goes well for you!

[@jigsey.]

Just watched your 3 videos in this great series.. Thank you for making it so understandable

[@DavidStanton]

I need things spelled out to me in as much detail as possible;e so I guess others out there are in the same boat.

[@MickHealey]

Dave, wonderful presentation style, relaxed, friendly and informative. I'm new to CNC, so on a steep learning curve. Videos like yours really help.

[@DavidStanton]

Awesome, thank you!

[@khangdang2165]

Hello David, Thanks for the video. It was amazing to see the job done. Can you please give us instructions to operate a new cnc machine with cut 2d pro and mach 3. I've been trying to use them two but i couldn't make it work. And how should we operate a new machine. Thank you Dave!! great video!!!

[@DavidStanton]

Hi Khang Dang! I don't know how to use cut 2d pro. .

[@khangdang2165]

@@DavidStanton thank you for the reply David

[@karlwissinger2098]

great work done Dave, I prefer the KISS method so your doing it right for us CNC newbies :D , just ordered my CNC machine from YETI TOOLING , I was pointed their direction by RON PAULK , after visiting them, I ordered it. :D Keep these videos coming please.

[@ronrocheleau6303]

Great Video David

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks Ron!

[@FASOYLAS]

Thank's David for this great video, where can I find the script for the auto tool zero.?

[@DavidStanton]

Hi FASOYLAS GIORGOS! I don't know.

[@drewjbx228]

Thanks, I am new as well.. I have a 4x8 CNC with 4th rotary axis coming from China, should arrive in couple months. I will be using Mach3 so this helps. Anyone have opinion on best and easiest CAM software to use for design and setting tools, speeds, and feeds?

[@huniquesaddle2705]

Hi David, thanks for your videos. Could you please tell me the brand of your helmet or where did you buy it? thanks, Pter

[@DavidStanton]

My pleasure hunique saddle ! www.carbatec.com.au/airshield-pro-respirator?aff=3

[@huniquesaddle2705]

Thanks David!

[@perryl5150]

Just put my order in for a CNCRP PRO4896 as well. Thanks for the videos!

[@DavidStanton]

Send me some pics as it goes together Perry!

[@joem5110]

I just ordered the Pro4896 also two weeks ago. I keep checking my email waiting for the shipping notification lol

[@perryl5150]

I live in the same state they are made. So I'm just waiting for the call. They said about five weeks. Gives me a good fall winter project.

[@Marcus_Caius]

Perry, can you list the components you picked and let us know at the end if anything was missing/required to get the machine up & running. Here is my list and I am wondering if I have everything all together. - PRO6060 CNC Router kit - Plug and Play NEMA 34 CNC Control System - 2.2 kW Plug and Play Spindle / VFD System - Mach3 CNC Control Software - Pepperl + Fuchs Proximity Limit Switch Kit - Auto Z and Corner Finding Touch Plate - Leg Kit (PRO CNC) - VCarve Pro CAM Software Thanks!

[@perryl5150]

@@Marcus_Caius I ordered about the same things including extra collets for the spindle, spoil table fastener kit and Aspire. I also went with the Nema 23 motors. It was done at 3.5 weeks and I assembled it in a day and a half. The Nema 23s seem to be fast enough for me as a hobbyist. That was my major concern. The kit seams to be good quality to me.

[@86rix]

Dave, question.. If you load a full sheet of 1200 X 240, can you hold down without nails or screws ? (On your 1200 wide gantry) or do you need the 1500 wide gantry and then use Festool type dog/clamp? Im wondering if I should get the 1500 wide gantry based on that alone.

[@DavidStanton]

Hi 86rix! I would have asked for the 1500 wide x 3000 long model if I had my time again. Makes it easier to handle and secure full sheets. Depends on space available.

[@HenryBOSS]

Thanks a lot Dave! I have learned so much.

[@DavidStanton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@arwinpoon3115]

Hi Dave great video , very informative. Can I ask what brand and model cnc router that is. Thanks

[@DavidStanton]

Hi arwin poon. Avid CNC

[@grahamclaydon2350]

Hi Dave. I am looking at purchasing a touch plate , can you advise where you purchased the one in your video.

[@DavidStanton]

Mine is from Avid CNC.

[@robertofattore1828]

Hey David, your videos are impressive and very helpful, thanks for your time doing this - also I love the flat clamp you use I did a quick search but seems I cannot find them, would you be so kind to share brand and model ? hopefully they are available in Europe.... thanks in advance - Roberto

[@DavidStanton]

Glad to help. Here is a link to the UK Amazon store where they are available. amzn.to/3nO02v2

[@lisag2771]

That’s awesome!! I think I was just as nervous as you. Lol

[@DavidStanton]

Intrepid stuff Lisa!

[@markoroolaid]

Absolutely amazing, thanks for sharing.Loved it! Great work.Iam now your channel subscriber

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks for the sub!

[@hillscanlon2717]

Hi dave do you know anything about the ATC machines I'm looking at buying a cnc router, but the software seem very frightened when using ATC. I think vcarve and mach 3 looks ok just looking for some advice. Keep up your great work 👏.

[@DavidStanton]

Hill Scanlon, Unfortunately I don't know about them. Vcarve is a very easy program to get your head around.

[@hillscanlon2717]

Thanks dave keep up your great work.

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks, will do!

[@jparra4766]

Very cool process. I like it.

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks John, I have all the time in the world to learn and create with this machine. Very happy I said "Yes".

[@roberthall8479]

Hello from Newfoundland! Just bought a machine like yours and have it partially assembled. Did you have any issues with grease nipples stripping out or falling out when removing grease gun? Also I've been thinking about hold downs. The ones in your video look neat. Can you provide some info on them? Thanks for a great series of videos!

[@DavidStanton]

Hi Robert. I watched the videos from CNC routerparts before I built mine and they mention rolling the grease gun off the nipples. I did have one come out but there were a couple of spares in my kit so I screwed a new one in. The clamps I use are Festool, you can get them here if you want. amzn.to/2NlISGv

[@roberthall8479]

Thanks for the info. I'm looking forward to more of your videos; your comments and instructions are clear and helpful. Regards.

[@iancrossley6637]

Hi Robert, I had the same problem with my old router. I had bought a new grease gun and the tip has a threaded end. Once on the nipple you can tighten the thread to hold it on then untighten it to remove it. That should help. Ian

[@roberthall8479]

@@iancrossley6637 Thank you for your reply. I was not aware that such a thing was available. I have already stripped out 3 or 4 if the fittings and now I put the stripped out nipple in the grease gun and force it into the hole. Not the best solution but seems to work. CNC Router Parts ( now Avid ) sent replacement slider housings but so far I 've been lacking the courage to rebuild the machine. Do you own one like it and if so how often do you grease it? Thanks.

[@dorbin101]

finally a clear tutorial , on the point.

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks for the compliment Ramzan Ali!

[@MrScary-zu1vc]

Could you tell me that VB Script what you use for 'Auto tool zero' ?

[@adbas6201]

Dave, I am setting up my cnc with mach3. Do I need xyz switchs to set up the zero ?

[@DavidStanton]

Hi Ad Bas! I don't think so. You can position the cutter on the corner of the job and then tell mach3 that all your points are at zero.

[@jamilsalman1410]

Hi thanks for your tutorial so where can I find this device

[@DavidStanton]

avidcnc.com

[@dazswoodworking5654]

In a word “love it”. Dave

[@DavidStanton]

Just the beginning Daz!

[@reshad4890]

Very good.thanks

[@DavidStanton]

Thank you too

[@ouiediscos]

Thanks Dave!

[@DavidStanton]

My pleasure Paulo Costa Franco !

[@geraldturley1497]

Newby - Thanks I understood everything

[@DavidStanton]

Glad it helped!

[@OldePhart]

I like your style and the content and I subscribed, but I just finished my CNC hardware and the Mach4 setup so I have a functional moving machine and ready to start the Aspire part. But as luck would have it, you skipped the ONE thing I needed most at this moment. The point at which you are done with Aspire and you save it as a gcode file. There is a process where the file is converted into a g-code file that is specific to Mach3. You mentioned briefly Mach3 arcs mm. I am using Mach4 and imperial so I assume the process is different since Mach4 is a different flavor. Have you looked at the different flavors of post processors and have any insight to share on them ?

[@DavidStanton]

Thank you OldePhart! I now have mach 4. I will do a video on it soon, but in the meantime, save your toolpaths as Avid.

[@kevinfinney8849]

Nice work sir! How long was your build time prior to bringing it to life? Any thoughts about a mobile base? Thanks, Enjoy!

[@DavidStanton]

I wouldn't put this on a mobile base because of irregularities on my concrete floor. Build time was a couple of days, but as I filmed the whole process it took a lot longer in my situation. Thanks for watching!

[@shelby50411]

Hi have a general mach3 issue....i am new to mach3......in jog mode it wont move in step...only moves continuous....any ideas why?.....i use the mpg on screen navigation and have i in step mode at .100 per step and no axis moves

[@mcraesps1460]

Just learning Mach3 and when I use the keyboard to move the spindle, the directions are consistently opposite. Do I have a box that is checked or needs to be checked to fix this? Page up lowers and Page down raises. Left arrow is Y up, Right Arrow is Y down, Up arrow is X to the left and down arrow is X to the right.

[@DavidStanton]

Hi McRae's PS! You would need to contact the manufacturer of the cnc control box to see if you have everything connected correctly.

[@mcraesps1460]

@@DavidStanton Thank you for taking time to respond. Enjoyed your teaching style.

[@MrKevinmer]

you have a vaccum pump?

[@user-vr3pu5mn6d]

Nice video sir, thank you

[@DavidStanton]

It does the job for me De Hunter

[@lozza1950]

Is there a Oz link for the corner touch plate ?

[@DavidStanton]

Hi lozza1950! No, needs to be ordered from the States through Avid's website.

[@dsaworxcarpentrysolutions9155]

Any idea why mach3 doesn't recognize diy cnc? Mach3 is configured and cnc plugged into USB on back. Thx in advance for any knowledge

[@DavidStanton]

Hi DSAWORX Carpentry solutions! A question for Avidcnc.

[@jamesmendyk8546]

I’m enjoying the vids. Very informative and easy to understand. But I keep trying to nod off. Your voice and the manner in how you talk reminds me of Bob Ross. Lol I have a much cheaper router (bobscnc E3) but I’m trying to learn to use aspire with it. I have a couple 3d printers so much of what I already know is making the learning curve not as bad. Keep up with the vids. They are appreciated! 👍

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks james, drink more coffee before you listen to my vids!

[@cncrouterindia6718]

My tool showing error.. Trial version of the software can only save toolpath for data from the supplied tutorial files. Load an unmodified tutorial file to test machine output

[@andrecreary8734]

Can you make a video in useing t mach 3 to make pcb

[@DavidStanton]

I don't run mach3 anymore, I use mach4. What is PCB?

[@alanmullock381]

Fascinating, but way beyond my pay grade!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DavidStanton]

You can watch me have fun with it Mark. Not quite the same but at least you'll be in touch with the developments.

[@stuartbishop9437]

Hi david i mach3 my router is plunging down then dragging across the bed then retracting back up to the start point can you help thank stuart

[@DavidStanton]

Is it set to metric or imperial. There are so many variables I can't answer them for you, best to get intouch with who you purchased mach3 from.

[@stuartbishop9437]

David Stanton 👍

[@davidsomething4867]

Hi Dave, Just ordered a 3040T with a VFD motor, you said not to touch the spindle why is that, I'm a Noob?

[@DavidStanton]

David Something, Not sure I said not to touch the spindle, I think it was, leave the VFD off while I am touching the spindle. The VFD is the power to and controller of the spindle.

[@davidsomething4867]

@@DavidStanton Thanks David I think I am wise enough not to touch the spindle or cutter whilst it is on :-) but will switch it off anyway . My 3040T just arrived today, I played around a bit with CNC machines in my later engineering days for a living but not had much experience with the actual CAM side of things apart from a crude NC lathe I used to work on with its proprietary CAM software.

[@ScatManAust]

brilliant

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks for the compliment ScatManAust!

[@rogeliopacatcatin6895]

Amazing ...

[@DavidStanton]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@travisgrenz3620]

When I try to use the touch plate I get an error that says "Error on line 22" Anyone know what this might mean?

[@bobreichel]

how do you get it to fill up the screen? Mine is 1/4 to 1/3 the size of my screen.

[@DavidStanton]

Are you referring to the screen capture?

[@bobreichel]

when i open mach 3 it does not open to full screen

[@bobreichel]

I needed to open it up to full screen then close the program then re-open it. It then opens to full screen. got it working now

[@travlinpartner]

Software looks like it's from the early 90's !

[@DavidStanton]

It struck me like that at first but I guess that Mach3 doesn't really need to be made into eye candy. It does what it is designed to do.

[@shyamawoodcnc126]

What is the Name of Software please

[@DavidStanton]

श्यामा काष्ठकला केन्द्र, बुटवल , it is vectric aspire. The software running the cnc is mach3

[@lazimmiftari1002]

Sa kushton kjo zoteri

[@DavidStanton]

Hi Lazim Miftari.Kërkoni për avidcnc në internet. E imja është pro4896

[@djenev13]

pls give me script for zero position for xyz and instruction

[@DavidStanton]

It is already in vcarve so no need for me to send script.

[@iancrossley6637]

Shame MACH3 doesn't show a picture of the design you are about to cut.

[@DavidStanton]

Hi Ian Crossley. It actually can.

[@iancrossley6637]

Hi Dave, Thanks for sending the link to you cutting the ovals. I got my machine and am getting into wiring now. One thing, when you Z'd using the touch plate was there the option of Z-ing the top of the material or the top of the bed? Do you have to choose one or the other? Ian

[@constuctivecritisism8393]

I’m jealous

[@DavidStanton]

I love the touch plate's 3 d locating.

[@constuctivecritisism8393]

David Stanton Oh just stop would you ....... swap you an air fix kit? (Just in case you can’t remember ..... airfix made very accurate ww2 airplane plastic kits that you glued together) ... all the rage in the day .... then again they were affordable 🤓

[@DavidStanton]

Let me think about it for a minute....No.

[@constuctivecritisism8393]

David Stanton lol ..... Can I ask you Dave if you don’t mind .... what sort of cost for the set up that you now have?

[@DavidStanton]

If I had purchased the machine, which I did not, I was given it by CNC Router parts because they felt it was a good mix for my viewers. Total without delivery to Australia would have been just over 12 thousand US.

[@shelby50411]

Hi have a general mach3 issue....and i am new to mach3...in jog mode it wont move in step...only moves continuous....any ideas why?.....i use the mpg on screen navigation and have i in step mode at .100 per step and no axis moves