Fusion 360 CAM tutorial for CNC beginners | How to

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Did y'all know we have *4 channels* now? This main one, plus: 🎮 Evan and Katelyn Gaming kzbin.info (us playing games and chatting, enhanced by epic editing and a heavy dose of memes) 🎙️ Evan and Katelyn Podcast kzbin.info (chatting about life, KZbin stuff, and playing games you can play along with) 😹 Evan and Katelyn Too kzbin.info (still figuring this one out 😂)

[@11danzizzle11]

You know it's a great tutorial when you watch the whole thing and you don't even have a CNC carver. Keep up the amazing work!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Dan G thank you!! That's a huge compliment, we really appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave us a comment 😊😊

[@mpilosov]

hahaha right?! though now when you find yourself with a chance to access one, you have a starting place to approach it from! Otherwise chances are you would be like "that thing looks scary and dangerous." lol

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Mad Liberation we definitely hope to make CNCs (well, lots of stuff related to making) seem less scary!

[@autumnbonavita2326]

Same

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Hey y'all! One additional quick tip: we recommend conventional (as opposed to climb) milling for machines like the x-carve or carvey (found in passes tab). Also, if there's enough interest, we could do a KZbin Live walk-through of the process start-to-finish, answering questions along the way. Let us know if that's something you'd want, and if enough people are down, we're down! -E&K

[@johnr.harrington7563]

EvanAndKatelyn I am down! I just purchased my X-Carve and am in the process of learning Fusion 360.

[@justcruisin109]

Would love to see more of the process. Thanks for the CAM tutorial.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

justcruisin109 neat! If we get enough interest we can do the live thing 👍 In the meantime, there is more detail in the written tutorial that we linkes to in the description

[@WoodworkingEngineering]

+1

[@onebeartoe]

Complete (but really interested) noob here. I think this video was really good at giving insight about the workflow y'all use. What I really wanted to see is how, from the last shot in this video where model is still on the carve bed, is the model removed from the bed. To me, it looked like it was still connected to the stock. Is the model still connected to the stock at the end of the carve job?

[@not_riley]

I don't know who those deranged people are that gave you guys 111 dislikes, because this is the most helpful guide i've come across for getting started with my cnc. There was a section where i was a bit lost around the management of the cuts (the 3d adaptive clearing), but that's mainly because I'm working with a simple 2d cut. I eventually got it. Again, this is the best guide for beginning with cnc's on youtube. Thank you.

[@tocov]

Man I don't own a CNC machine and have never even been in close proximity to one, but I found this video very enjoyable and informative. Way to go guys.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

AWESOME! That's just what we were hoping for and it's a great compliment, thanks!

[@shyowl3453]

if you are inclined to spend time building it and learning the differences you could try getting a mpcnc, its about 700-800$ which is quite a bit cheaper than a premade one (at least any ive found of a reasonable size), however it does have limitations due to the materials but for wood its a more budget friendly option that with some love can be upgraded as time and money provide, if you have the funds though ive seen a ton of positive reviews for the X-carve so if you wanted to dive into it that would be a decent option

[@beeleywood7796]

I could watch this type of video all day. Such an easy way of showing us noobs. More please

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@tayd3ll399]

I just bought a cnc and i was just searching around for some good tutorials for making my models/whatever they are called. I have been familiar with 3d printing for a while and thought why not do woodworking with the cnc so i use fusion 360 some.. and can i tell you how OVERLY excited i was when i found this EvanAndKatelyn video... Super hype!

[@MacPennington]

I finished my CNC build last fall, just in time to make everyone signs for Christmas. They were a big hit, but now I'm ready for some 3D or at least 2.5 D and Fusion 360 ! It's been a little more than two years since you made this video and Fusion 360 has changed names and locations of things you point out in your video - so that adds to the challenge. You make it look so easy - Wish me luck!

[@SaSeshen]

Honestly, this is a fantastic display of what Fusion 360 can do and how it isn't as overwhelming as it may appear to new users. If people complain about the style of your video tutorials, they need to realize that your delivery is fantastic. Thank you so much for this tutorial it proves without a doubt, that if I am going to run a CNC subsection of my business that it is well worth the investment to get Fusion 360!

[@Poolboy28560]

"The devil is in the details" You apologized for the screen shots but it was within those shots and your dialog that I learned about "additional offset". I have been fighting the cutter not going to the base of the part for some time and couldn't find out why. You saved me! Thank you for the screenshots and the step by step to understand why I was having an issue that most would see as "elementary".

[@georgikrastev]

I am quite uncertain which is the cutest - Kevin, the cat or you guys as a couple. Whichever it is, this is an amazing and helpful video. And it is highly appreciated by a CNC total noob such as me.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Haha thank you!

[@joecnc3341]

Great work Evan & Katelyn! I am amazed at how the Fusion 360 interface has changed (and actually - it's not for the better - the old interfaces were nicer.) You should maybe consider doing a re-make with the latest interface.

[@CCcummins]

I know this is 3 years old and you guys probably won't see this but you should totally bring Kevin into your streams and throw back to this video since we are the Kevins. :D Is so cute!

[@harldave9850]

Wow. Out of the hundreds of videos I've watched, this was the most lay men's video I've seen for a total and I do mean total newbie. You have a subscriber

[@gaudywidget]

Ive had the Xcarve for almost a year and just carved my first relief carving from watching this video! Thanks guys and keep it up!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Ah that's so awesome to hear! Thank you!

[@AdamOravetz]

That was by far the easiest explanation of CAM I have found so far. Thanks!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!

[@barefootlyrooted]

I really like how you illustrated you're entire workflow. It helped pull some concepts together!

[@ssconeson1189]

This was a fantastic tutorial! The CAM stuff in fusion was SUPER intimidating after only using easel for things so far, but you guys broke it down clearly and it seems way more doable :)

[@servanttofriend8481]

Evan, you're a my long-lost best friend, if you're into drones. Thanks for making this video, guys. Good stuff, again!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

He does like drones! 🙂🙂

[@servanttofriend8481]

@@EvanAndKatelyn - Choice! Bro-nnection confirmed...Tell Evan, the key to the super-secret man-fort is underneath the flower-pot behind the tool-shed, to the left of the Porsche. You're pretty rad too, Katelyn. It's a Crew-nnection, if you know a martial-art, or have experience with lasers! ;)

[@dr.diggle5157]

This video is so in-depth while be so quick and entertaining that I literally can watch this whilst sleeping

[@riccardocovassin486]

I'm a newbie on CNC cam world but this tutorial helped me a lot! I learned lot of new things, made mistakes but now all work better! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

So glad it helped!

[@Saeyph]

The original Kevin!

[@udomorgenstern]

nice tutorial... i just wish I had finished my cnc machine already, but since I binge watched you channel I decided to build the casing for the electronics out of resin instead of plain 3d printing it. Still after the resin-time and everything is in place your video will come in handy for sure

[@ventonbros]

I felt compelled to add this to my saved videos so I can watch this multiple times. My cnc is arriving tomorrow

[@FabReyesMecha]

Thank you for the tutorial. I really liked your style for explaining things: First you explain the concept without showing how to do it, and then you show step by step how to do it. Very few people explain things like this, making the explanations sometimes tedious.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! We came at it from a combination of someone very comfortable in 3D programs (Evan) and someone just learning them (Katelyn) so I think that helped us present it in what we hope is an easier to digest way!

[@alexmartir8220]

You guys are so awesome. Great chemistry between you two, and really instructive/funny videos. Make more!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

❤️😁

[@furthernorthfab]

Thanks, guys. This is great! You can really unlock the capabilities of a CNC like the XCARVE once you figure out CAM

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Totally agree! It's what we were most excited about when we got our CNC and think it's often worth the deeper dive to get the fine control over your CNC. Once we had it figured out we knew we had to share it with as many people as we can :)

[@furthernorthfab]

EvanAndKatelyn I need to commitment more time to learning Fusion360. Glad you shared.

[@danthefireman5229]

Could you go over the new fusion 360 start to finish. Also could you go over putting lettering on things. Thanks

[@retiredtom1654]

You two make a great video. I watched several videos, but most left unanswered questions. Thanks!

[@paulsullivan649]

This video was SUPER helpful at getting the basics in. Thank you SO much for this!

[@FullyFazed]

I don't even have a carver, but I just love watching your videos. P.s. I love Kevin

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+FullyFazed that's a big compliment then! Kevin says hi 😀

[@FullyFazed]

EvanAndKatelyn :D love you guys :D

[@PJDoesStuff]

You know you’ve been watching a KZbinr way too much when you start getting recommended stuff you’ve already watched and stuff from three years ago and back

[@kumarrohitsoin]

You Guys Are Awesome! Learning went from boring to 'FUN' with you guys.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to us!

[@paulmckinney6147]

You guys are awesome, you helped me cut parts I designed in fusion but didn’t think I could cam-gcode to my machine. Thank you thank you 🙏!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

that's awesome! thank you!

[@lqqkout8214]

Resin time is great and the more active build processes are easier to make a storyline for, but I've gotta say that I was happy to see an E&K video when starting to learn more about CAM and CNC routers. It was also wild not to see my name amongst the patrons... it's been a lonnnng time since that's happened :)

[@JimValentine]

All I have to say is THANK YOU! This got me over the hump going from model to cam. Tool paths now make sense.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

That makes us to happy to hear! Good luck!

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

That is really cool. I have been impressed with computers controlling machines ever since I saw the first one about 30 years ago. My son and I keep discussing building a CNC router, but we would have to be able to cut steel with it and we don't really have the room. We have also discussed adding CNC to one of the mills. We built a 4'x9' CNC plasma table a couple of years ago. It will cut 1/2" thick steel with plasma and 1"+ with oxy'acetylene. We recently built in the capability to rotate and cut up to 6" pipe.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

CNCs are super impressive and can open so many possibilities - that's awesome that you made a plasma table!

[@doubleV4]

super good tutorial! I've owned cnc for +5 years but just recently got it to my garage (used to have it where I worked) now need to but it to good work! like your style!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

WOOO! Thanks so much! They are pretty mesmerizing to watch while the run don't you think?

[@doubleV4]

Yes they are, and I don't even have one of those fancy dust extractors which you have... even thou it seems it has something against Evan :D

[@punishedprops]

Wonderful tutorial you guys!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! It was a labor of love but we're proud of how it shaped up! Already have some props we might want to carve, but realllly need to step up our painting game. A painting booth is on our project ideas list, a compressed air sprayer is on our shopping list, and a lot of your videos are on our to watch list lol :D

[@edoardociavatti5415]

thank you for your clear demonstration! Just a question, if I got a mill with specif tools, How can I create a post processor or make Fusion cam recognise it? Thanks a lot

[@yousifdelvalle4162]

is there a way to make a virtual version of the work area in fusion so you know where to position your material?

[@printyourenvironment]

Saw you guys tease this on Instagram and have been patiently waiting for the upload, tutorial did not disappoint, thank you guys so much! Exactly what I needed :)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thanks for being patient! This one took us a lot longer than most videos but we're glad we put in the time that we did :)

[@MrCorobox]

Omg I just bumped into your tutorial and you two are so cute and clever! Thank you ❤

[@madhatterfpv80]

Well my wife and I just subscribed! She wants an X-carve and I’m loving this video! I have a bit of experience in Fusion 360 since I work with 3D printers. I’d love a more in-depth Fusion360 tutorial. In the comments you guys answered what I’ve been trying to find! Can the X-Carve handle 3D like this. Just realized that it’s not the machine it’s the software used! So we’ll be purchasing our X-carve tonight! Thank you!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! Yes the X-Carve can do the same things in 3D like this 😁

[@BruceAUlrich]

Great explaining! I'm quite impressed with how smooth Kevin was straight out of the machine!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Bruce A. Ulrich thank you! That last pass we did, at first when it was running we thought it was air carving bc we couldn't see any dust coming off. Then we realized it was just a suuuuuuuupee fine later coming off. We can thank that for the nice finish!

[@DanteNava]

Really liked this video, I've been wanting to get a CNC at some point and been watching you guys for a while now. It's too bad this type of thing wasn't more popular, you're really good at asplaining this kinds of stuff!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! Every now and then we'll live stream some 3D modeling and we do explaining there while we chat with folks ( twitch.tv/evanandkatelyn )

[@DanteNava]

@@EvanAndKatelyn JUST recently started following you on Twitch

[@michaelnessim]

Your video is exactly what I was looking for, and the content, quality, and speed are exceptional. Well well done. I normally don't subscribe unless absolutely need to but I had to like and subscribe to support you guys and because I would absolutely love to see other videos from you two. Thank you so much, you're awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@TheEveryMaker]

This is fantastic, I have designed a wood burning tip with my logo that I am going to have machined out or brass on my friend's CNC (thanks to the inventables gift card you guys gave me, which I used to get a bunch of bits). I've been trying to figure out the CAM part and this makes it much more accessable. One question I had, do you use just one bit when you are carving something out or do you switch bits based on the specific path you are doing? Is there anything specific you need to do or know when swapping bits in the middle of an operation? Also, with Easel (or Fusion), when doing fine corners, is it easy to setup the path for a V bit to get nice sharp corners (as they also have to move in the Z access, if I'm making any sense)?

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

We haven't done anything with multiple bits but there are most likely a few ways to do it. The easy way I know will work is to export the g-code for each toolpath independently and swap, using the same home point. My guess is that if you have multiple tools, Fusion will export something to pause, but I'm not sure how Easel will handle it. Something to look into for sure. For the fine corners with a V bit I didn't actually know so I created the tool and did a test. Looks like engrave is the answer and it works great! i.imgur.com/6l4fRYT.gifv (I made a little GIF of the demo) - E

[@TheEveryMaker]

And this is one of the reasons I love you guys, not only do you answer the questions, you go out of your way to test the answers and create nice little graphics. Thank you Evan, you are awesome!

[@nomnomnom101]

Speaking from general experience with g-code and metal cnc machines, you can have the head return to home and pause, until you hit the go button on the machine again. This would allow you to change out the head without creating multiple tool paths or g-code printouts.

[@DesktopMakes]

Nice job guys! Very in depth but concise at the same time. Well done!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you so much!

[@johnosborne3187]

Great lesson!!! It was EXACTLY what I was looking for!

[@JuanJoseMartinezGuerrero]

Wow this is the perfect kind of "beginners" video i've ever seen, SUSBCRIBED!

[@ralphpizzo5375]

Hey. I'm enjoying the fun and encouraging nature of your channel. I'm just entering the world of cnc. This video is inspiring in the sense it's taking the overwhelming learning curve and breaking it down to simple step by step procedures. Thanks and keep up the awesome videos.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Aww thanks so much Ralph, that makes our day!! Definitely took the two of us to do that. We bounced ideas back and forth a ton and since I have some experience with it and Katelyn was new to CNC and CAM it really worked out well. Have like... 5 videos part way done right now but feel like we're finally catching up to the curve and can't wait to share more! - E

[@RyanHeaney42]

Just ordered by own X-carve. Great to see such a detailed tutorial. Thanks!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Awesome, and thanks so much :D what are some of the first projects you're going to make?

[@josephbloom8491]

I don't even have a CNC, but I just love watching your videos!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Joseph Bloom aw thank you! That's a huge compliment!

[@floydkershner6591]

This is an excellent Video for the person just getting started. I would like to see it updated to the current version of fusion.

[@bad3659]

great video! how do you tell your machine how high the stock is sitting off the spoil board? i ask because mine keeps plunging all the way down, if i don't stop the machine, the bit would run into the spoil board. thanks!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

It depends on the machine, for the X-Carve we set the zero manually and input stock thickness in Easel when we go to carve (it prompts you for the thickness right before you carve)

[@bad3659]

@@EvanAndKatelyn ok I'll try that out thank you!

[@mmmmmmm8706]

Why didn't I watch this earlier? Wow, I like Kevin. Great job, you're a great team! Would love to see more like this.

[@retiredtom1654]

Thanks for your helpful information. I'm still trying to select a program to use as there are so many. Your smiles are infectious. I smile through most of your information... Thanks!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! Glad the information here helped you out!

[@neilpike6758]

the bump bump muzak is a spoiler, good video and narration

[@Chris-de7tv]

This really helped me produce my first Fusion based project. Thanks for the video :)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Max Heazlewood yay! So glad we could help!

[@thandekampofu8470]

i don;t have any of these types of machines so i just look at this video as an informative one so thank you i guess you do learn something new everyday:)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

YAYY! That's what we were hoping to do, make it interesting enough for people who don't have a CNC but informative enough for those who do. We've been so buried in this video it was hard to see if that's what we made but really glad to hear :D

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks guys!! This was very helpful and I need to watch it a couple more times as well as look at the written article. Will you be doing a CAD tutorial in the future? I know there's plenty out there but I like how you guys present it. Thanks again!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you!! Yes the written article is a good partner to the video. We might do a CAD tutorial too if there's enough interest out there!

[@wint3rsmith42]

very helpful, ive just started with fusion 360 and wasnt sure where i was going with it.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Yay so glad to hear it!!

[@TommyKronholm]

Awesome guys. I’ve just started learning Fusion so nice to see what the steps are after the design process. I really want a cnc now!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Tommy Kronholm thank you! And that's super exciting, theres a lot you can do with Fusion. Especially with a CNC which you should totally get! We've been trying to think of more and more ways to use the CNCs as part of our side business selling products so that we can share various ways people can use them to pay for themselves

[@TommyKronholm]

EvanAndKatelyn I’m putting money aside right now for one! First thing I’d use it for is sign writing stencils. Have you thought about creating eyes and a mouth for Kevin? Maybe made from a coloured acrylic which could be glued in? This could be an example of component manufacture and assembly possibilities?

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Tommy Kronholm we hadn't thought about that but that would be cool! Excited to try more material mixing like that now that we have a way to super accurately cut multiple types of materials. We have a video coming up where we make a cheeseboard with walnut and corian and we get a super perfect fit, it's so satisfying

[@TommyKronholm]

EvanAndKatelyn It would have to be a glow in the dark material for Kevin 😀 The cool thing is you’ll already have the hole dimensions, it’s just a case of creating the new parts in Fusion and carving them out. I see a future where a cnc and 3D Printer work together in creating some awesome products. I’ll keep an eye out for the video guys!

[@frankg3278]

Amazing! I'm wanting to do roughing with a large cutter then finishing with a small cutter. Can I do that? Will it stop to let me change the tool half way through? Any help would be good.

[@CafeNFTs]

Thank you for the great content! Doing a ton of research on cnc and 3D printers when we, wifey and I, stumbled upon one of your videos. Great stuff! Learned a bunch.

[@RCW-Designs]

Great video guys. I'm downloading a few free CAD/CAM programs to get used to the learning curve there before I purchase the machine. Great walk through. Definitely sign me up as someone who would love to see a more in depth video as well.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Rowland Custom Woodworking that sounds like a smart plan! That way when you get the machine you can start rolling right out of the gate 👍👍

[@RCW-Designs]

EvanAndKatelyn let's hope the plan works lol.

[@ranhdgdh]

Great video! Is there a version without music? Thanks!

[@RyanNiemer]

Great video. I'm planning on getting an X-Carve soon, and I'm trying to wrap my head around Fusion 360 and Easel beforehand.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! If you haven't already, we'd recommend playing in fusion and easel first and creating a couple starter designs - that way you have a project to start with 😁😁

[@RyanNiemer]

EvanAndKatelyn I’ve designed a couple Easel projects, taking a little longer to get something in Fusion lol

[@thedarkhal5]

i follow this chanel for a few years just for the funny videos, im so glad to find a tutorial of you two now i need to understand how the f i can use this thing xddd

[@brickdaddiy]

This is some next level tutorial action you’ve got going on. Your videos just keep getting better and better!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thanks so much Donovan! It was definitely hard balancing the technical with the entertainment so we're super relieved that it seems to be right lol :P

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

This was a lot. And I don't really think I know any more. Lol. EXCEPT... That I totally feel like I can open up the programs and the files and follow along. I will definitely be doing that. May have to check out the tutorial on your website. But this feels doable now. Can't wait to make a Kevin of my own 😍. (😂😂😂 I've been laughing at Kevin the whole time... That's my husbands name!)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Good luck! We do have a blog post linked in the description with everything written out if that helps

[@Demoni696]

Great primer for CAM in Fusion. Simply explained and easy to understand!!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you!!

[@gallagherchannel]

This is such a great intro video for noobs, you guys! Well done (as usual)!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thank you! happy to help!

[@larsjongen4756]

Cool tutorial Katelyn and Evan! Do you have a tutorial somewhere that shows how to get the wasteboard/fixture 3D model in the CNC workspace?

[@ChunkySteveo]

I need to build my MPCNC and get into CAM, looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for another great video!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

CAM opens up a lot of doors in terms of what you can do. Good luck!

[@666Azmodan666]

I set the bottom 0 as always, in this way I have one Gcode and I process the material from two sides (gives a pause before the other side and turns it manually) It comes out perfectly. I set the control program so that it always retracts the tool when turning it on, only then it goes sideways so it doesn't hit anything (it moves back so high that the frame itself hangs on it a bit lower).

[@hacklabdesign]

Really great learning video guys! You’re both super sweet.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you!

[@Michael-lo3ht]

I really needed this video. One feedback though. I listen at night while family is in bed. With ear buds the heavy beat of the base in the music bangs hard on the ears. When it's loud enough to hear you talk I get alternate of you talking and then boom boom.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you for letting us know! I know sometimes it sounds differently when it's earbuds vs computer vs TV so we'll keep that in mind.

[@Michael-lo3ht]

@@EvanAndKatelyn You're quite welcome. I loved the video. It helped me a lot, and fun too.

[@xyphn3910]

Love the editing in the video! You guys make awesome videos :)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thanks so much Xyphn!! We certainly try to make awesome videos so nice comments like yours make us happy :D

[@RobertEchten]

Awesome. So timely. I plan to finish construction of my XCarve today :-)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Awesome indeed!! It's a great feeling when you have your first carve going and the machine is just moving on it's own! Have fun :)

[@DoItProjects]

That's some great tutorial-ing guys. I love the breakdown of phases of the whole process. Very comprehensive and informative. That accompanied by your charm; it's no wonder your channel has grown so fast ;) Keep it coming!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Do It thank you so much! We definitely put a lot of extra time and effort into this one to try to break down an often-intimidating process. We appreciate the kind words and encouragement!

[@WorksbySolo]

Hi guys! Happy New Year! Great tutorial! (I can tell that took quite a bit of effort to produce!) I found several good pieces of information regarding CAM in Fusion 360. Although I have a few years experience with my CNC using RhinoCAM, I’m currently learning Fusion 360. So, thank you for the helpful tips!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Hey Bernie! Happy new year to you too :D Nice that makes us super happy because we were trying to hit a broad range of skills and you're really good with CNC stuff! DEFINITELY a fan of Fusion 360. Each piece of software has it's quirks and things I'd like to change but think it's probably my fav right now. Wish they handled joints (or mates) a little different but it's a small thing

[@poolrod2]

Is is possible to get the G-code file for Kevin, so I can see what GRBL likes for the flowline or shallow toolpath. Great video and thank you.

[@zefypissaki]

Hats off to both you for this great tutorial🙌🏻

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

WOOOOO!! Thanks so much. I wasn't wearing a hat but I took off my hoodie

[@congruewoodworks1474]

Thank you for this video. I have an OX CNC waiting to be assembled, this video helps with the software part. Plus you guys have awesome chemistry. Edit: Subscribed :)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Congrue Woodworks thank you! The software (and assembly!) can be a little intimidating, so happy to help in any way we can. And thank you for the sub! Happy to have you in our little corner of KZbin 😊😊

[@guybooth20]

Your videos are great - informative, comprehensive, and fun. I just ordered a CNC Machine, so I’ll be watching quite a bit of your stuff. Do you have a video on how to generate G-Code and carve when you change the cutting tool? That’s for the help!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! This is the only CAM video we have right now but Lars Christensen has more fusion tips on his channel if you're looking for deeper dives

[@guybooth20]

@@EvanAndKatelyn Lars is great! I can’t open your Kevin file, I get the message "The file might be corrupted, truncated, or in an unexpected format.” I guess my computer needs some other program to shift him into Fusion360....anyhow, I’ll keep trying!

[@ask.q]

Nice video! Really helped me understand the process and how to ready files for our router! Thanks heaps!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! So glad it was helpful 😁

[@ask.q]

EvanAndKatelyn I did. I’m currently trying to figure out the best and easiest way on how to get something on the router so I can pass this on to some youth at a space I work at so this is really helping!

[@fabiocastellanos9645]

Thanks a lot for this tutorial! Took something really dense and made it less intimidating! I have a small non inventables CNC but use easel as its controller, do you have any end mills you recommend to start carving away?

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Fabio Castellanos thank you! It really depends on the material (upcut vs downcut bit) and whether you're removing a lot of material (large bit) or cutting our just lines (small bit)

[@fabiocastellanos9645]

Don't know how to respond to that but great starting points for me to do a little more research!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Fabio Castellanos let us know if you have further questions, happy to help 👍

[@vedantbarje134]

Loved this ❤! Would love to see the 3D modeling part of Kevin. I generally only 3D model my projects as I don't have any CNC but would love to own one at some point.Great video👍.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Sweet!! Thanks so much! We're actually thinking of doing a live event showing the whole process from start to finish so make sure you have notifications on to catch it. We'll also announce it on our socials too :D

[@joshgibb04]

Did you end up doing a live modeling?

[@cadcamstuff]

Awesome Job!!! :-)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thanks so much Lars, still so much to learn but it's been a ton of fun! I've shared Fusion 360 with a few professional machinists and programmers and they can't believe what it can do. Thank you guys for making this accessible to so many people! -E

[@ScottMoyse]

Lars Christensen they're better than you Lars! 😉

[@maximilian0987654321]

Love this video. Thank you so much!

[@yapastor]

This might be a completely dumb question but I was wondering how you got the Carvey layout (frame 2:45 in the video) in Fusion. I have the X-Carve and I was hoping that I could do the same layout with it. (New to Fusion 360). Thanks. Justin.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Nope, not dumb at all. We've gotten this question a few times and have the file linked in the description (second link) :)

[@yapastor]

Awesome! Thank you for the time and effort you invest in your videos! You guys seriously are the best of KZbin! Im hooked on your channel.. haha

[@ronaldsmith6724]

Found this leaving me more confused with more questions than when I started. Must be me with all the “great” comments others left.

[@lukerobertson1123]

I think its aimed at people on tiktok

[@billajagan4338]

Hey.. Great job.. I'm also cam 3d carving designer from India.. 😍😍 good explanation.. Both.. 👌👍

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you!

[@ms_vibe9918]

Beautiful couple! Beautiful and easy to learn video… can you make Kelvin from an edible stock( something I can eat😅)

[@mr.frogman9939]

This was a really great tutorial! I haven't done really any cam yet, but I have been meaning to. Also, now you should design and 3D print Kevin a body :D

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thanks so much! Go for it, CAM is fun and pretty addicting :D also printing Kevin a body would be hilarious!

[@geoffburns]

Awesome tutorial! Honestly, the best tutorial I've seen, ever! Great job!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Wow, thank you! Glad you like it!

[@itsginn]

It's looks so satisfying when the finished piece comes out. I want a CNC machines now *__*

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+ItsGin it's soooooo satisfying! Removing the tabs or popping it out is like icing on the cake haha it's so fun

[@tonialzola]

I definitely need a Kevin for my desk at work!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

We have Kevin on our desk, it's a good spot for a Kevin!