Donek Dragknife in Action and How it Works

[@guerrillasneeded]

I was trying to figure out how this thing works also, and this is the only video I've found. Thanks I think someone mentioned the setup in the CAD software - that would definitely be helpful!

[@gokhanceterez1043]

how is the radius results ? I mean you gave 5 mm raduis and it cuts how much different ?? there is an offsett 1.63 mm on the knife. what is its effect ?

[@stevesprojects9433]

Awsome Craig! Thanks for explaining the dragknife.

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Thanks Steve!

[@l0ckcr4ck3r]

Great to see it cutting well now!

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Thanks!

[@ricardrin]

Cool Craig, thanks for sharing

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Thanks!. Glad to share.

[@ScotYin808]

Yes, please tell us more about the software. Maybe a video showing how you set it all up?

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Yeah, That's a good idea. Thanks!

[@danielricaud3783]

Hello, How many offset does the knife have with the center of the tool? Thank you

[@darryltaylor8995]

What kinds of things do you make with a drag knife?

[@LizakDominik1988]

Craig we miss your videos.

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Thanks Dominik! I hope to be making more soon.

[@HughesEarthworks]

Great job Craig!

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Thanks Jason!

[@mike3dprint23]

Craig. Great video. What cnc machine would you recommend for a beginner trying to cut foam board with this set up at home?

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

If you are just cutting foam board then you can probably just get an inexpensive cnc router. Not really familiar with all the cnc routers out there. You can probably just look on Ebay or Amazon.

[@cnctoolspro1]

Great Vid! Keep them coming. Thanks

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Thanks Robert! Will do.

[@Tensquaremetreworkshop]

I am struggling to see where the price comes from. A decent router costs less. I thought Festool had ridiculous prices, but this caps it.

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Mine has cut probably over 10K gaskets, so it has paid for itself many times over.

[@Tensquaremetreworkshop]

@@craigsmachineshop2040 Still came out of your pocket- but if you are happy with that...

[@woodfinchcrafts7267]

For the same reason Nike's are more expensive. The price is way over the top - but people are stupid enough to buy

[@peterdahlman]

What software do you use? I have some sharp corner problems with my homemade one.😊

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

I am using sheetcam with the dragknife plugin. Not sire if there is a free option. Cool on making one!

[@CNC4XR7]

very neat Yeah is it a Special software? by Donek?

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

No, its Sheetcam. I wish Fusion 360 had dragknife functionality.

[@bluehandsvideo]

Great vid Craig! I like the slo-mo. Did you get past the dips that were leaving places uncut?

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Thanks Mike! Yeah, seams to be working better now. I think I will still make another top like you suggested though with more smaller holes. Thanks!

[@bluehandsvideo]

You're more than welcome! I hope it works!! :)

[@gertzadik]

Miss your videos.

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Sorry, hope to start again tomorrow.

[@kevinl5878]

Miss your videos buddy hope all is well

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Sorry, hope to start again tomorrow.

[@OldBastardsRacingChannel]

Thanks for a great video. What specs CNC would u recommend for this knife? My wife make Headstalls and leather goods for horses. She would be cutting a maximum of 3/8" leather.

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Thanks! A decent CNC router I would guess. Not sure of all the models. You should check with Donek about the thickness. Might need multiple passes at that thickness.

[@kevinwebb6350]

Amazing

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Yeah, pretty slick.

[@LizakDominik1988]

Hi Craig, any videos coming soon?

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Sorry, hope to start again tomorrow.

[@hamatyd]

great video! like your channel, what happened to your mini mill project?

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Thanks! Hope to be getting back to it soon. Next project might be a power drawbar!

[@hamatyd]

Craig's Machine Shop , I look forward to it. I modeled my controller for my mini lathe build after yours, great work!

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Cool, thanks!

[@k-9servicesdogtraining561]

Hi. Where i can get that tool? Thanks!!

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

donektools.com/

[@k-9servicesdogtraining561]

Thanks

[@Katzenmario]

Maybe this will help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajMe36OZppgosU

[@cokimi1301]

Why is it so freakishly expensive ? 270 dollar for this easy to produce piece of metal

[@mancsean1967]

are you still doing vidios

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

+Sean Mancini - Just started again!

[@NuttyforNissan]

Looks like you've got the problems pretty much ironed out.

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Yeah, Pretty much. I will probably still make another top with 1/8" holes instead of 1/4".

[@user-tx2ql7yv5o]

100th view yay :)

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

Woohoo!

[@meocats]

you have a full CNC you could have easily made this tool yourself in half a day.

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

I don't have a Lathe though. Would have been a nice project though.

[@woodfinchcrafts7267]

CNC lathe plus CNC router - that would make one of these with almost no manual intervention. I know because I have both, and churned out a lot of bushings

[@garthn2561]

They cost an entirely ridiculous price.

[@craigsmachineshop2040]

I use mine every day and has been very worth it.

[@garthn2561]

I don't doubt that. They look well made. But still a ridiculous price.

[@andreeca]

$250 tool...and what a shitty engraved box..