Fusion 360 2D Tutorial Drawing series for Beginners part 1

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.
This video series starts off covering the tools used when measuring parts in the real world, tips, how to draw them out on paper and finally work flow through Fusion.
Part 2 will cover introduction to Fusion 360, understanding the tools and drawing your first part.
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 Firecontrol, 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.

[@bendavison2097]

This is exactly what KZbin should be showing,

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

Yep. Plus the magnetic worms. 🧲 🪱

[@fhagerber4079]

I agree

[@snafuequals]

@@PatrickKQ4HBD too true

[@amodelman7]

I watch all your videos. Period. They’re all educational and informative. Thank you for keeping it real for those of us who like real content.

[@puzzled4163]

Finally someone is doing something that will help me learn Fusion 360 and G code.

[@cablebandit]

This series is going to be epic. It's one thing to watch tutorials that are "theory" only. It's quite another to actually see the process and the why's and hows of actually creating something.

[@anthonytacolla6731]

Hey man I've been anxiously waiting this... You got a style that I appreciate. Thanks for taking one for the team by doing this. The maker team that is...

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Anthony 🙂 This series should really help a lot of people out 👍

[@richsharp1524]

First and foremost...... to the ten people that gave a thumbs down 👎 what is your issue.?? To me that is the most disrespectful thing you can do .... if you think you can explain it better .... DO TELL THE CLASS!! The rest of us appreciate Mike sharing info in a way we can understand and showing us what we have all wanted to know. He already went through the growing pains and is showing us the best way he can so we don’t have to struggle like he did. Mike . Thanks for the info. Rock on 🤘 and we are just as excited for the next Class session as we are the next build video. 👍😀

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Rich I really appreciate it 🙂 I can’t recall ever clicking the thumbs down 👎 button on anyone’s videos on YT, if I don’t like there content I just move on. YT seems to have a strange thing going, it appears if you block someone who’s been really rude, they can’t comment anymore on your channel, but it seems they can still stay subscribed and rate your videos, I actually have some people that will thumbs down my videos within the first 2 minutes of them being posted. Over the past 6 years on YT I have blocked about 45 people, a number of those people still are on my channel thumbs downing my videos. All that aside I really appreciate your support Rich 👍 I have some really awesome people subscribed to my channel, 99% of them are positive and supportive! You guys and gals are truly what keep me making these videos. Thanks again for the support I really do appreciate it 😊

[@neekfpv7131]

i dont care what youtube thinks....this is EXACTLY the content i need!!! THANK YOU!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you 👍

[@stevecrawley2765]

I don’t k ow why you tube will not promote educational videos when I want to learn something like learn how to make/build or replace parts on a truck or whatever it is I go to KZbin lol your doing a great job mike I’ve already learned a whole lot from your channel not going to lie your channel is definitely one of my favourites

[@robertpulz1013]

Breb Don this is exactly what KZbin should be promoting you are in the real world thanks

[@Tubeagrutis]

Soooo looking forward to this series Mike! You've got one of the best channels on KZbin, so I hope the algorithm finally catches on and promotes the heck of your channel!!! Awesome!!!

[@lukesizemore1170]

Mike, I took drafting and AutoCAD classes in high school, (22 years ago) and recently downloaded fusion 360 and instantly felt lost. I really appreciate what you are doing with this series of educational videos, tutorials, tips and tricks. Cant wait!

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on! I think you will really like part 2 of this series coming out soon, we will cover drawing your first part and different tools used. I think it will definitely simplify Fusion so people won’t feel so overwhelmed. There’s a lot of things I don’t know in Fusion, but I feel I can show others what they need to work efficiently and draw up almost any part in 2D. Thanks Luke for checking out my videos and commenting 👍

[@steveschumacher5470]

I will really appreciate this series. the biggest reason I haven't bought a plasma table is because I wasn't sure I could navigate the cad. As I age it gets harder to fully comprehend the new ways of doing things. Thank You Mr. Mike, count on my full attention.

[@jonathanbraud5648]

Mike, just a suggestion here, if you extrude, then create another sketch and you the point command, then hole command, you can easily edit all the hole sizes at the same time. Say you cut it out and you want all of them a different size, you can edit the hole command and it will change all of the holes at once rather than having to edit each circle in your sketch. It is great that you are teaching this skill! I’m a drafting and design student, we have learned fusion 360, inventor, and autocad.

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Ordering myself a quad truck T shirt as my first quarter tuition! This series is a going to be so extremely helpful to me. My crossfire pro is here, this is perfect timing. Thank you for doing this!

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on 👍 thanks for ordering a T shirt! I think this series will really be helpful for many people. I will have part two up this Friday 🙂 Ps your flatbed is looking awesome!

[@awhipps]

I don’t have any hope of owning or using a CNC table anytime soon, but you do a great job and I’ll still watch these too. I also appreciate you using a wireless mic. I wish more people on KZbin would as well.

[@brycejeannotte7699]

I can really relate to your comments about how complicated the KZbin videos normally are for Fusion 360. It took me a long time to get started with that software and it was only after one of the Fusion 360 experts published a 3-part series going back to the basics that I was able to get going. I followed his examples step by step. That really made a difference. I am sure that your series will do the same. Not many people ever talk about 2D modeling in Fusion 360. Cheers.

[@toddwilson911]

Mike, this is SO overdue on KZbin! Thank you for "taking one for the team" and making this series. I'm looking forward to every lesson you put out. Maybe you should do it on a secondary channel so it doesn't cause you to take the hit - "MikeFestiva,s Lessons"? Thanks again!

[@abdulazizalzamel4758]

Excited for part 2! Thanks!

[@lazypwelding7176]

Mike, buddy, you are my hero! You don't know how long I've been looking for a video like the one's you are getting ready to do. Fusion and utub should be paying you my friend! Thank you!

[@yamr6rider]

Really makes me like your channel more knowing you're doing the right thing because it's right. Even when it comes at an expense to you

[@jubileefan6079]

Fusion needs to put you on the payroll. This is AWESOME!! Thanks, Mike!

[@ebc1f7]

I’m so pumped about this series. Thank you.

[@brandonpollok2277]

super excited for this series

[@keatonluther1055]

Can't wait to see more

[@RockMeJoeUTube]

Mike, thank you for taking a hit for us! Wish YT wasn’t stoopid and showed awesome content like teaching vids over drama.

[@kmcwhq]

Agree completely

[@glennyee5607]

First one I've watched but I like what I see. At this entry point, you clearly explain the "why" of Fusion 360 and how it applies to the end goal of a project. Thank you for your effort. Fusion 360 for the real world.

[@ordinarymiracles5959]

Thanks for a great simple introduction to something that is often overwhelming to old guys like myself at 75 and still trying to learn new things!👍👍👍

[@gmprouse874]

Oddly, most of the KZbin videos I watch are for education (how to). I want to thank you in advance for creating this Fusion 360 tutorial. It is appreciated!

[@Sniperman1238]

I’m excited about this series.

[@94668]

This fills a real need. Great series. Thanks Mike!

[@jchalliwill]

I recently purchased a crossfire pro because of your channel just started receiving the components, looking forward to this series, Thank You

[@nospam4488]

Looking forward to this series!

[@buzzer51]

Looking forward to this series, thanks Mike.

[@Nauticalbros_BJ]

Looking forward to this one! Thank you for sharing the knowledge!

[@kenveal5529]

So looking forward to this! Great idea!

[@CrawlDaddy89]

Stoked on this series been wanting to learn how to do this keep it up man! Really enjoy your videos!

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Really looking forward to this series.

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Great, looking forward to the series!

[@darylwest560]

Thank you! I’m really looking forward to this series.

[@alanreynolds4784]

I can’t wait to see these episodes.

[@moparproud3978]

Woohoo thanks Mike!!! Been waiting for this!

[@leftymalonewertyu]

I have been trying to learn fusion 360 for plasma. Most tutorials are done by computer geeks and I don't speak the language. Thank you for the video's.

[@joshalonzo8488]

I just bought the Langmuir CNC pro, thank you for this series.

[@frankrodriguez1977]

Thanks Mike. This series will be great.

[@fireguy53024]

Appreciate your time getting this info out there.

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look forward to this video series

[@chriswhite6879]

Looking forward to this series

[@isidorodelapaz8207]

Thank you! Please don’t stop.

[@dan2397102]

looking forward to the series.

[@hoekstra427]

Thanks Mike! I'm up for this series!

[@FISHBREATHH]

Mike, thank you so much. I am really looking forward to this series. thanks Dave

[@1979augistine]

Right on thank you for this love all your videos

[@joshwelch8288]

This is what ive been waiting for!!!

[@josephharrington3530]

Appreciate this! Looking forward to learning

[@jasoncrossman2624]

Thanks for taking the time to do this series

[@Maxwelshouse1]

LOVE this!

[@mt3499]

Thank you so much for doing this series. I'm looking forward to it.

[@gmcook17]

Hi Mike, I'm a "Hands On" learner. I'm looking forward to your Tutorial series. I like that you're so detail oriented. Thanks for the sacrifice your making on your channel to help others out. It's obvious you love what you do. You ROCK!!

[@kmikem78]

This is great Mike! I am looking forward to this series.

[@HARPOZ]

Mike, Thank you for taking the time to create this series of videos, it’s truly appreciated. 👍🏼

[@RG-gn1ln]

Great job, looking forward to your next video.

[@vtjpd]

Support you all the way!

[@keepitsimpleson.withrogers7028]

Thanks Mike, looking forward to this

[@scottd8097]

Great video, I can't wait for the rest of the series.

[@toddonsgard9235]

I’ll be watching, thanks.

[@KotheJ1]

Learning is life. Thanks for taking the hit and educating us fans of the channel.

[@c.mikelongo6628]

Loved the video, can’t wait for more on Fusion 360.

[@p.t.anderson1593]

I'm about to need this. THANKS! 👍

[@WyattFamilyonUTUBE]

Good work. Can't wait for the next one.

[@chrispickard3337]

VERY COOL! Thanks Mike!!!

[@rcscrapnparts]

I really look forward to the rest of this series! Thanks Man!

[@gsftom]

Glad u are doing this!

[@thomaslochner9068]

I literally just came from a Fusion360 video for 3D printing and decided to narrow my search to "Fusion360 CNC tutorial", and I was so glad to see a video from you come up! Haven't gotten into the video or series yet, but I know it'll be good, so thanks for your effort put into this Mike!

[@lukesabala1129]

Oh my, thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed!!! I have been delaying buying a cnc plasma table because of fearing the learning curve. KZbin needs to get behind educational series like yours; that is why we come to youtube. Very much appreciated

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Luke!

[@Bonanza06c]

Just what i was looking for! Thank you .

[@jeremyquantphoto]

thank you so much for posting these tutorials!

[@randykiefer]

I look forward to watching the rest of the series.

[@davidmcduffie1398]

I've been wanting to learn Fusion 360 for a while now and here you are to teach me, Thank's Mike ! ! ! I watch all of your videos no mater what you are doing because I can always learn something from you ! ! ! ! !

[@ruraltraveler8652]

Great video looking forward to that series

[@seanharkins1054]

This. Is. Awesome!!! Please, continue!

[@giocastillo8892]

Thank you for taking the time to do these tutorials!

[@jamesklosterman6619]

Thank you Mike. I love whatching the parts you make on the table. keep up the good work

[@chrisl2807]

Thanks Mike, I appreciate your content. Just stumbled on your channel. Wanted to say thank you for some real world content for normal people.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Chris I really appreciate it man 😊👍 This series is just a side series to a wide range of topics and projects on my YT channel, I built a sawmill from scratch years ago and that’s what started me making videos.

[@hankbayles3156]

This is exactly what I have been looking for, thank you for doing this!

[@davem3492]

Been wanting to learn on Fusion 360 for a while now. Thanks for putting these out! You are the man!

[@MDogg1960]

Thanks Mike, Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@deanomachineo7281]

Thanks Mike, this is fantastic.

[@maxconway4908]

Thank you for making this series 🙌

[@GarageofHope]

Thank you so much for putting these out! Very helpful.

[@tylerdistl9807]

Thanks for deciding to this series, just got my table yesterday.

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Super kewl ! Keep them coming!

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Thanks, I appreciate what you’re doing.

[@markwertheimer2320]

Great stuff as always!

[@jamesbibler6492]

Thank you. This is what I am looking for.

[@thesatelliteguy]

Thanks for making these videos. i look forwards to your lessons

[@easttnscott7629]

Awesome video series. Still anxiously waiting tig series. Thanks

[@chrisshake23]

Just bought a 4x8! Always enjoyed your stuff. Thank you

[@jackgosnell7651]

Thank you for taking time to do this series!

[@lomoDaniel]

I need this. I'm getting a plasma table and a router cnc so this will be most helpful. Keep up the great content!

[@TheLiquidtherapy]

Thanks for taking the time to do this, Mike! Very helpful!