Fusion 360 2D Drawing series for Beginners part 3

This Fusion 360 tutorial series is for absolute beginners. This will be a multi part series that will cover everything you need to know about drawing 2D in Fusion 360. The overall goal of this series is to teach you the beginner how to draw parts in 2D so you can cut parts efficiently on your Langmuir systems Crossfire Pro CNC Plasma Table.
Part 3 Covers drawing slots and using circle pattern tools along with other tricks in Fusion.
As this series evolves you will learn how to get around the program and draw efficiently, extrude parts, make tool paths, adjust cut speeds and pierce times, export your tool paths out to G code and finally on to Fire control, the software that comes with your Crossfire CNC plasma table. Finally we will cover cutting out your parts.
If you are patient and willing to take the time to learn, you will easily be able to follow along in this series and before you know it you will be drawing in Fusion 360!
Enjoy :)
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Disclaimer: Important Safety Information
Your plasma cutter power supply will expose you to high voltage and high amperage electrical components. It is your responsibility to make sure that all work is done safely and with the power disconnected. If you have any doubts regarding your ability to safely perform this work, you should consult the services of a professional electrician. Mike Festiva will not be held responsible for any injury or death resulting from the incorrect or unsafe execution of this procedure.

[@focusdrivenmedia3436]

I'm bummed. Committed to 3 episodes to be left hanging. It's my fault for not checking if it was a complete series. On to the next tutorial I guess. 😞😞

[@Mikefestiva]

That’s fine, I have spent a lot of my time making free content. Good luck on finding something that works for you 👍

[@focusdrivenmedia3436]

@Mike festiva appreciate what you did do though!

[@davidsimms2806]

​@@Mikefestivareally learned a lot. Thank you

[@jonathansims3126]

Great video series, thanks much!

[@davidnedell1782]

Hi Mike thank you for the great as always video. Any suggestions for getting from the drawing to the cut table? I'm new and struggling.

[@dlancello]

I don’t care what KZbin thinks, this series is great.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊 I really appreciate it!

[@Waleed9547]

Whoohooooo another Mike FESTIVA and Donn Diy friday 😎👍👌

[@richsharp1524]

Mike these videos are absolutely GOLD !!! The amount of time you take is just perfect. I am drawing so much now and using so many things in fusion. It was so intimating until I followed your video like ten times. Please please do a 4 th.

[@CarterBuilds]

these videos should have a million views they are the only helpful videos I've found and I've had my table 3 months !definitely learned a lot here !

[@TreachourusJdogg]

Mike, I fully understand why you've slowed down on making these videos. I just hope to God you finish the series because I've been soooooo lost until I found your videos. I'm feeling good about drawing now, (thanks to you) but I've hit another wall on creating tool paths, and getting it too the machine.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for commenting and checking out my videos 👍 I’m glad they have helped you out. I will try and post a g code video in a month or so, my channel takes a hit every time I post content most of my subscribers don’t watch.

[@remital6834]

11:55 Wow, love this tip! I was always zooming and then pulling the drawing back into view. Great video series, thanks Mike!

[@maneateroftsavo1757]

I have to say as a newbie just looking into fabrication and cnc tables... you have taken a completely overwhelming concept and made it not only doable but easy to understand. I hate that not more people show appreciation for such a world class tutorial but I would like to thank you for your time and rounding off the sharp edges of such a complex process for beginners like myself!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you!!!!

[@chriscole4126]

Subscribed from watching this series. Super helpful, was very lost with fusion until watching your videos.

[@stephanfinnicum1040]

I would totally pay for a patreon for more of these videos. Like how to upload an image to cut out a sign or shapes. Im so excited to buy one of these after the holiday!

[@gmprouse874]

Mike you are a born teacher! Perfect content and real life useable ideas. Keep up the terrific tutorial. It is appreciated and will be watched over for years to come!

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on thanks

[@dennisdunn7198]

Mike, this has been one of the greatest helpful videos EVER!!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on 👍 I’m glad it helped you out 🙂

[@shortman881124]

Can we purchase part 4 or the entire series for reference? This is very informative and could be useful in the future.

[@ryantremblay8006]

This series is awesome. Thanks Mike. Love that fact that you are using practical use cases as examples.

[@markandrewsmall3984]

You're the real deal. These three got me started. Yeah! So much appreciation!!!

[@stefantrnacek1394]

Hi Mike. Really enjoying this series on the Fusion 360. Looking forward to more videos on it.

[@landengreen6982]

Thanks for sticking with this series despite it's lack of popularity. Tools like this are super helpful, especially when someone cuts straight to the point of why we're all interested in the first place:) A++ Mike!

[@landengreen6982]

Also - T-shirt ordered ;)

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Landen 👍 It’s tough trying to balance out KZbin, I want to make videos that help people and show them what I have learned, but the sad truth is 80% or more of my viewers just want to watch entertainment. Thanks for checking out my new video and commenting, I do appreciate it 🙂

[@FabbinAdventures]

Wow, great video man, very informative and easy to understand man! Ill have to watch this series of videos like a million times when i get a plasma table! Thanks for taking the time to video this!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Ron for checking out my new video 👍 I think you would really utilize a CNC table for sure!

[@pn5931]

Thanks for taking the time and hit on channel promotion. Watched all three so far and it is definitely a help!

[@p.t.anderson1593]

You have been, and continue to be, the majority of my inspiration. I did, finally, make some parts of my own design on my LS CFPro through slogging through the tutorials from LS. They were super hard to follow for a beginner. Technically I'm not a rank beginner, I took a CNC plasma cutting class from Everett CC back in 2007 but... we used a different software and time has a way of making stuff like this evaporate. I'm still going to watch these and follow along for the practice, still learning a lot from you. You do a better job of explaining and talking about whether you right click, left click or which hotkey you just used, than the videos from LS. Their videos also seem super rushed. I had trouble keeping even with prodigious pausing and rewinding. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@TRuss686]

Mike, are you ever going to finish your series on Fusion 360. You said you was going to take us from drawing it to actually loading it on the langmuir system software, to being able to cut the parts. You kind of left us short are you going to make a part 4. Seems like more people are watching then you thought would. We need the 4th installment, some of us are bricks.

[@GreenMachineLJ]

Part 4 please. Great videos! Awesome content. Thanks man!

[@tylerdistl9807]

Thanks for taking the time to do this series

[@scottd8097]

Nice work. I'm enjoying this series. Please keep them coming.

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

Excellent video! Can’t wait until I can afford a plasma table to actually put what I’ve learned to work. Thanks for putting these videos together for us.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Scott 👍 I think you will like a CNC, they are awesome tools to have in the Shop!

[@marcwade2778]

Hi Mike, love these so far, really looking forward to part 4. I am holding off the first run of my Crossfire Pro until I have seen the conclusion of this series.

[@chrissnapp7737]

Thanks for this video series. Really helped me get started with Fusion. Best beginner videos I have watched.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Chris! 🙂

[@rainfly7427]

This is a great series you’ve started for the F360. Very well explained.

[@b746086]

So far your videos are the best at making a caveman like myself understand Fusion 360! I do look forward to your next video!

[@brianoneal1415]

I pray u make some more of these videos your about the only one I can understand thanks so much

[@natep4827]

Waiting for that part 4! Thanks for all the help! Got my crossfire pro and love it!

[@brandonsilcox9373]

Thank you so much for this! Please consider making the rest of the series! I would pay for this. Promote your training on the channel and sell it on another platform, you have enough introduction episodes that many would buy. Having owned my table for a year and never firing it up I am finally motivated by your videos to try to learn the software and that is what has been holding me back mentally. Thanks again 👍.

[@mt3499]

Thanks for putting this series together. I don't need a plasma cutter...but now I have to have one!

[@jimc3678]

Good introduction. I watched all 3 videos. I have zero experience with CAD. I am gonna download and give it a try. Thanks for the intro tips.

[@davekranz5110]

Left me hanging, need the next steps to extrude and create g code.

[@CarterBuilds]

These videos brought me here and I’m here to stay and support brother! Great job explaining all you did in actual speed !

[@scavl14]

Pretty informative for a beginner of Fusion 360. Thanks for the 3 part series!

[@jeff41768]

Thanks Mike! I like the pace and style of this tutorial. It’s easy to follow.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Jeff

[@jeff41768]

@@Mikefestiva thanks to you I pulled the trigger and ordered one today using your discount code.

[@jeremyquantphoto]

Great content! looking forward to Part 4!

[@tech-test-break-fix]

Cant wait for more of this content. I am currently building my first cnc plasma cutter

[@designandbuild3953]

Suns out, guns out! Sporting my Quad truck shirt in Indiana...clearly a winter of eating and no physical labor has not made the sleeves as tight as I was envisioning... Good thing my CAD skills are growing though! Thanks Festiva!

[@frankmarcoux7685]

Thank you for taking the time to teach us great series.

[@trxriderjosh]

Great series! I'm looking into a crossfire but was always scared of the computer portion as I'm not computer savvy at all. Thanks to your videos I'm able to fumble my way through designing parts in fusion 360 and I'm getting more comfortable with it. A part 4 would be great to cover the cam and post portion and the final cut process. Just like you said, most videos skip over important details and if you're new like me these are critical details. I know there are quite a few of us who would benefit greatly from a part 4. Keep up the good work!

[@jasongrinnell1986]

Loving this series. Thanks Mike.

[@michaelhagstrom3422]

Did you do more than 3 episodes of fusion 360? I really hope so. I learned more with those 3 than anywhere else. Thank you!

[@coreywiltink3151]

This has been a life saver for me! I've watched other tutorial 360 videos and learned very little. This is what I need to use it for. Thanks very much!

[@kleasinanaj472]

Great job Mike, we would definitely want a part 4 of this too. Also I hope you would make videos on 3D modeling 🙂

[@reidhendershot6736]

Thank you so much just recently purchased a Crossfire Pro to make metal art. These tutorials are incredibly helpful!

[@brianoneal1415]

Im so thankful for your help i know im going to be wathing ur videos over and over to learn this thanks i dont know what i would do without them

[@garywinters6700]

Awesome videos Mike, something I would like to see iis a video that take s us through the process of creating a g code and begin cutting. Thats where I'm stuck right now, thanks

[@1320freek]

I just ordered my crossfire Pro this morning. Watched the first two vids last night and just watched this one. Great information!! REALLY appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thank you!

[@chrispickard3337]

Cool video! Thanks for the tips and ideas Mike!

[@Ben9601t0]

Really appreciate that you took the time to put out the videos, with your guidance I now have the confidence to attempt a cnc cutter

[@giocastillo8892]

Thank you for taking the time to do these tutorials!

[@dave7203]

Wow! It's really too bad you aren't going to make any more. You are an excellent instructor. Maybe Langmuir could work with you since their videos are outdated and very difficult to get anything out of.

[@marcwade2778]

Thanks Mike - this is really great, not too complicated but has all of the things that I need. I can not wait for the next installment.

[@maxxfish7]

Just finished watching all three videos in this series. Thanks so much for doing this! I tried to watch a bunch of "techy" F360 videos and almost fell asleep, couldn't get through the first 5 minutes. Your videos were easy to understand and car/fab guy centric, which made it that much better.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Another great video Mike, please keep em coming.

[@mikearmstrong7866]

Again what a great series. I wish you could do more like this! I understand it hurts your channel but I can still wish :)

[@carmineriganti2333]

You are much teaching this than the instructors they have on there web site. They should hire you . Great presentation So many times I tried and gave up you gave me new hope to try again.

[@maturomotorsports]

This series was super helpful thank you!

[@1961burl]

Thanx again Mike! Bring it on!

[@tlmustang]

Appreciate these videos so much ,….. no one has explained Fusion the way you do …. Got the part sketched …. Ready to extrude and cut …. Hopefully you have a video for that lol…..Thanks again Mike !

[@willys4869]

Thanks for another video! I am watching and learning.

[@adamdettenwanger3670]

Really helpful series, thank's Mike. Keep up the great work!

[@scottmain9049]

These videos are very informative and very well done. Very useful and easy to follow. I look forward to part 4. Thank you for taking the time to make them.

[@kevinjensen4608]

Love this tutorial. I’ve learned many shortcuts and tips. When you were copying the first slot in the engine plate, you don’t need to click on every line individually, just double right click a line and it will highlight the whole item

[@paulmorris8673]

thanks again for your time and effort teaching us, looking forward to part 4!

[@DougHoyle]

I enjoy your cad tutorials. Thanks!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Doug

[@aronknapp7769]

Seriously appreciate the time you put into this series, excellent content and clear teaching methods. Thank you!

[@Lower_Southside_Kustoms]

Mike. Fantastic job. before watching your videos i was lost in Fushion 360. I can now draw and actually use the program well. Thank you so much for doing these videos. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@jamesbibler6492]

I plan to watch this one a few times. Thank you.

[@daveparker191]

Thanks for the great tutorials 👍I am finding them super helpful 😀 my first week using fusion and you are making the learning curve much faster. Thanks

[@Mikefestiva]

Awesome! I’m glad these videos are helping you out 😊

[@michaelports2295]

Thanks Mike. Appreciate the tutorial.

[@rodswim492]

Thanks Mike, as always I love you videos. I've been doing this all my life and your stuff is always helpful.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Rod!!

[@Fredcharest]

Thank you mike !! Because of you I spent a fews $$ buying a plasma table 😅 I'll be a bit educated when my table will finally show up 🤘 cant wait to add fancy motif in my gusset for styling welding project

[@seansysig]

Mike thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Bigdaddy2166_]

Great video. Thumbs up. Please keep them coming.

[@timknight4384]

Great video series. Looking forward to learning about creating G Code for the plasma cutter from the drawings. Great work talking through what you are actually doing and not assuming any pre-existing knowledge.

[@wildcatwilly]

I can't wait to get my table and use it on my channel. Thank you so much mike!

[@bryanmcgauhey441]

Thanks for your time and sharing your knowledge. Great information!

[@JC-lf8pr]

Awesome 3rd "hands On" video on Fusion 360.

[@samsonichinose1900]

Great job very informative video,thank you.

[@evanknoch]

Thanks again for the awesome vids! Its great to learn from someone who is also working out of their home shop!

[@randywolf8487]

Learned some tricks/tips I haven't seen in other tutorials, makes it look more simple

[@paulyedinak2183]

This was a great tutorial. Thanks for putting this series together!

[@c.mikelongo6628]

Keep up the great job, Mike.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Mike I really appreciate it 👍

[@dogpotter]

Thanks for sharing, I'm really glad you posted this up

[@leekollar3298]

Learning quite a bit! Nice work Mike!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Lee 👍 I’m glad this series is helpful 🙂

[@mt6476]

Great video Mike, Thanks!

[@RG-gn1ln]

Great video, Thanks Mike.....

[@karenfisher633]

Great videos! Thank you!

[@steveferrusi1799]

Eggs Cell Ant! Love this series for Fusion 360. More please!

[@mattmckinney6409]

Thanks for the great videos. Much Appreciated

[@sophakpeth4346]

Wow I’m so confident in usin fusion now. Thank you so much. Part 4 pleasssseeeerr

[@jchalliwill]

Thank you so much for your time , I really appreciate this .

[@kdolmyer]

Keep up the good work Mike!

[@jerthomas839]

Mike been watching your KZbin channel for a while I purchased a crossfire pro I’m just now working through fusion 360 on your KZbin videos very helpful so far thank you

[@captnjoe40]

Mike, thanks again for this. Maybe part 4 could be a "evaluation" of using Fusion 360 to Langmuir Fire Control? ;)

[@logsrus1]

Thanks for using simlpe terms and it really helps when you show some of the mistake moves and how to get out of them.