How to Make a Work Holding CNC Wasteboard | ToolsToday

We made a Work Holding CNC Wasteboard using Amana Tool® Industrial Router Bits on the STEPCRAFT M.1000 CNC machine, how do you think it turned out? www.toolstoday.com
The customizable plans for this project are also available on our site for US customers only at this time with item no. M_1000_BOARD if you want to make this project yourself!
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Cam Clamps for Work Holding Wasteboard CNC Plans available on our site for US customers only at this time, item no. CAM_CLAMP www.toolstoday.com/cam-clamps...
Feed & Speed Cutting Parameters
Amana Tool® 46202-K SC Spektra™ Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/4 Dia x 3/4 CH x 1/4 SHK 2-1/2 Inch Long Down-Cut Router Bit
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RPM: 18,000
Feed Rate: 100ipm
Plunge Rate: 50ipm
Max Depth Per pass: 0.25"
Amana Tool 46102-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/4 Dia x 3/4 CH x 1/4 SHK 2-1/2 Inch Long Up-Cut Router Bit
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RPM: 18,000
Feed Rate: 100ipm
Plunge Rate: 50ipm
Depth per pass: 0.25"
Peck Drilling tool path for wasteboard holes: 0.25" per pass and retract above material.
Amana Tool RC-2265 CNC Spoilboard Insert Carbide 3 Wing, Surfacing, Planing, Flycutting & Slab Leveler 1-1/2 Diameter x 1/4 SHK Router Bit
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RPM: 18,000
Feed Rate: 200ipm
Plunge Rate: 50ipm
Depth of cut: 0.04"
Amana Tool 49544 Carbide Tipped 4 Flute Corner Rounding/Beading 1/8 R x 7/8 D x 7/16 CH x 1/4 Inch SHK w/ Lower Ball Bearing Router Bit
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[@DebHeadworth]

Thank you for all the extra tips in this video (using airgun to get bolt back in place, removing the extra wood shavings to avoid cross threading, etc). Your wasteboard looks awesome!

[@ToolsToday]

you're welcome :)

[@MegaSoyaMan]

Thanks for sharing your work with us , great job 👍🏾

[@edwardharrison28]

I'm new to CNC, this answered all my questions as far as spoil waste board installation. Thank you!

[@ToolsToday]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Duncansickler1]

I made a board like that 3 years ago. I use 1/4" hardboard or plywood under my parts to protect the spoilboard from any damage from thru-cuts. After thousands of jobs still have a clean spoilbooard.

[@martinmaintenace522]

cooooool , looks like a day of work to do whole set with clamps.

[@ToolsToday]

Its much more than the clamps, its a work holding wasteboard.

[@SuperLysy80]

Wow great idea. Simplly and praktice blade. ❤

[@Tchefter]

Nice Job Matt, well done! thanks for the show!

[@ToolsToday]

You bet!

[@CaesarBuildsThings]

Just downloaded the plans for this. Can't wait to get it modified to run on my Q404!! Thanks guys!

[@ToolsToday]

sweet!

[@therelaxingwoodshop7495]

Excellent and a nice longer version

[@ToolsToday]

Glad you like it!

[@imthedj]

Doing mine right now!

[@alterstassfurter5743]

Thats the way it goes 👍👍

[@schillrainer]

Greatings from Germany.

[@ToolsToday]

Hello there!

[@Santos30241]

First off, I recently started baying these Spektra bits, I have about 8 of them in the last couple months, GREAT bits, I'm glad I found them. I have spent so much time trying to perfect my spoilboard, I have found a few that worked OK, But, I LOVE how well this was done, I would love to have you create on of these files for the 1F journeyman? Do you think you would be interested in this? Please let me know, I would buy one tonight! LOL

[@LibertyWarrior68]

Nice clamping idea.

[@ToolsToday]

thanks!

[@bit1345]

Nice work. If you plan to make more of these maybe make a plate with evenly spaced bolts to hammer in multiple t nuts at the same time

[@ToolsToday]

ok.

[@ferasfadhel4872]

good job Thank you for this good content If you allow, what is the appropriate size between a buckle and another 1 inch?

[@frankshannon3235]

It is super awesome. But I've had issues with the workpiece lifting off the surface just a tad with that kind of clamp.

[@HowToFromMeToYou]

It would be awesome if you could make a video on doing the same style wasteboard on the openbuilds lead 1515

[@williamc5008]

I just bought these plans , i would love to see a step by step walk through of making this from the software side to the finished product

[@patwood7745]

Great video, bought the plans and the Amanda bits. When I fitted the bit into my CNC with the waste board in place I did not have enough Z height as I have the ATC adapter fitted to my spindle which reduces the Z height. Looking closer at video, I see that your spindle is higher than mine. You must have spacers installed. How many spindle spacer rings have you fitted on your spindle? Does the ATC still function with the spacer rings and the exhaust adapter connector (brush). Please can you make a video showing how you use the spacer rings to raise your spindle, and show it fitted with the exhaust adapter and using the ATC.

[@marcelhunold9622]

Had the same problem with the Z height. So I designed a spacer in Fusion360 and 3D printed it. The height of my spacer is 25mm (1 inch).

[@ncprotraining]

I wonder is that would work on a 5 axis router.... :) Clever.

[@chuckdeskins4660]

Great job, hammering all those T-nuts...ugh!

[@ToolsToday]

Tell me about it ! Satisfying when complete tho.

[@oobihdahboobeeboppah]

Great work and beautiful content. I can't help but think that the waste board is somewhat over engineered a bit. As I watched you work on the waste board, what came to mind was simply sandwiching layers of pre-drilled pegboard. One could use two, three, or four layers of pegboard with the holes all lined up and then holding that down by your favorite method from outside the cutting area, flattening the board and finishing up with the clamps that you used. Also, there are still a great many users who don't have the elaborate setup that you have nor the large cutting area so relying on pre-cut pegboards would also be a time and cost saving alternative. After all, store bought pegboard is probably made with CNC machinery anyway and would have perfect alignment as would something that is made entirely in the shop. Just a thought.

[@ToolsToday]

I've never tried that, but it's certainly possible that it could work. I find that machining my own holes on the CNC machine provides more accuracy and ensures everything is lining up the way that I want it.

[@stevef]

Would this work on the SC D.840? I Think so.

[@dencio1976]

How about a sealer? Won't that suck up moisture?

[@wiredodger60]

Great content. Thanks for taking the time to make that instructional video. Question… What’s the brand and power rating of that spindle? Water cooled? Thanks. Best.

[@ToolsToday]

This is the MM-1000DI with Automatic Tool Changer

[@leonardcarroll156]

Nice job, can you show how you set up uccnc to work with the table. Everyone shows your there systems but no one shows the software setup. I bought your plans and have built your system. But I would love to know how to setup the zero axis on a macro. Your help would be really helpful. Or an add on video . Thanks

[@ToolsToday]

good idea, we will keep in future.

[@guerrillasneeded]

Great video! Do you have a video for the misting setup, or at least the equipment that's used?

[@ToolsToday]

not at this time, sorry

[@bigbubbabiz1431]

Where did you get the large white spacer on your spindle? That is nice for added height!

[@ToolsToday]

For sure, they are available on our website - toolstoday.com/stepcraft-spindle-spacer-rings-for-mm-1000.html

[@DiogoSalazar1]

Nice video! Does your origin become offset when the fence is installed? If so, how do you manage that in software/designs?

[@dominic6634]

hi you most likely could do that. but work origins are mobile, you can make them from wherever you want

[@thesplinteredfinger]

What would you suggest as a work hold down for a larger piece of acrylic? I am currently using double sided tape but if I am cutting several sheets of acrylic it is very time consuming to install and remove the tape.

[@ToolsToday]

If it's thin material, the best option is some sort of vacuum table setup. It's not always possible to do, but will save tons of time if it's something you're doing frequently. Other than that, the double sided tape or screwing the piece to the wasteboard would be my preferred method.

[@johnm5544]

Hello Matt, GREAT informational video!! Thank you for taking the time to show us!! Can you advise what size bolts (I believe 18pcs) and what size nuts (I believe 18Pcs) that fit inside the aluminum channel? AKA, The nuts and bolts you used for attaching the waste board to the M1000 white board's aluminum track? Also can you tell us how long the 3/8" bolts used to hold down the clamps?? Hoping you can make a material list (quantity's/sizes) of all material used? Trying to get all parts together prior to purchasing the plans and cutting the waste board! I have the bit's needed in my tools today cart. :) Thank you so much in advance!! John...

[@ToolsToday]

Hey John. Thank you! The plans have links to all of the hardware I used as well as the quantity of each. I don't remember off the top of my head what each one was

[@johnm5544]

@@ToolsToday AWESOME!! Thank you!!

[@durgeshviradiya]

Can you give the solution for 1mm tickness pc material sheets engraving and cutting operation

[@anthonysmith6825]

Where did them atc tools holders come from

[@ewildgoose]

What spacing did you decide on for the holes? Anything lead you to that design choice? (Just wandering what ranges of values work well?) Edit: guessing 1.5 inch?

[@ToolsToday]

Yes, I chose 1.5" on center. It will allow me to hold most pieces without using any sort of spacer.

[@basilloizou1942]

Thanks for a great video How do you use carveco to make a stepped hole like you were doing?

[@ToolsToday]

I'm glad you liked it! I've never used CarveCo, but basically I made a pocket at a certain depth then another pocket at a deeper depth.

[@edgargreene2406]

What size tee nuts did you use

[@khurramejaz2944]

Please make a detail vedio for vacume dust recover system for wood router cnc

[@ToolsToday]

we will try :)

[@magnusmrup254]

can i ask why you use t-tracks?

[@troublecreekcreations]

I'm not seeing the materials list size T-Nuts and screws for the spoil board. I did find for the cam clamps.I already purchased the plans.

[@ToolsToday]

Did you get the instruction file to go along with the plans? It should have all of that information in there. If you didn't for some reason, please email us at [e-mail] and we will get it to you.

[@SeamlessFab]

Nice.. But with double sided tape and CA glue.. Do you even really need tabs for most projects? You can cut the profile but your part is still secured with glue. I don’t even use tabs except for rarely or in aluminum.

[@MrBrettStar]

Looks very neat but I imagine the entire process took a while? What home sensors does that CNC use? I’ve read that proximity sensors aren’t accurate enough to do repeating cuts. Or do you home the piece every time?

[@ToolsToday]

It's always hard to judge how long things take when filming as that adds a ton of time. I have made these before in a single day for a different CNC when I wasn't filming. This CNC uses limit switches for a positive stop every time.

[@mattivirta]

i use 4mm promixity sensor my all axis home switch and have sure accurate and all machie what i has seen, thousand, have promixity sensor and workng well factory or hobby user. normal big 18mm hole sensor not have accurate but small sensor have, 3mm sensor sense less than 1mm area and accurate have 0,002 mm newer not need cnc better accurate anywere.

[@mattivirta]

i need make my DIY machine my life first cut and wasteboard similar, can i cut single flute 4mm bit this all, or need i orden somethink other bit this job. can single f bit drill down hole ? i has orden 2 flute bit but not have come post to me yeat.

[@Boxboys.Audio.Sound.Solutions]

About how long did this take to cut out ?

[@beljones8709]

Hi. Great. But the right clamp must be inverse to sqeeze to the left corner down.

[@ToolsToday]

I've never personally run into an issue needing to inverse a clamp. You don't need to clamp it at the very base of the work piece, clamping in the middle provides plenty of pressure.

[@Fine_art_aerial]

Why do people use t-nuts on these?? Ive always used threaded inserts.. Is it a price thing??

[@laser31415]

I prefer threaded inserts. I've had t-nuts work loose over time.

[@davekolp4552]

Looks nice but how do you hold down boards that are a little twisted?

[@ToolsToday]

you can use c clamps

[@Smokininthedark]

Great looking system! Do you have a link to the tnuts you used?

[@gthmcty111]

Amazon type in t nuts

[@ToolsToday]

Thank you, these are the ones I used www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSVU3WF?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-ypp-ro-model_ypp_ro_model_k0_1_12&amp&crid=M3QM83HDFVNQ&amp&sprefix=bolt+dropper

[@Smokininthedark]

@@ToolsToday Thanks!!!

[@zirocool15]

what will you do if the plywood is bent?

[@ToolsToday]

try using clamps, double-sided tape.

[@mauriciogomez6330]

Hi, where can i find the dxf file?

[@Duncansickler1]

I suggest hurricane nuts would work better. Good job though

[@Vestly-Snekkeri]

Nice wideo. I purchased the file. What bolts are you using? nice to have the lenght in the description

[@ToolsToday]

Thank you for the support! Which bolts are you referring to? All bolts used are listed in the instructions file that comes with the plans.

[@Vestly-Snekkeri]

@@ToolsToday hello again. I cant find any instruction file in the downloaded zip file. maybee the wrong file, since some folders are called test?

[@ToolsToday]

@@Vestly-Snekkeri hello, are you still having this issue ? Please email support at, ttsupport @ toolstoday.com

[@dimitrilosmanos6370]

Where can i find this adhensive sticker to stick the wood ?

[@ToolsToday]

toolstoday.com/xfasten-double-sided-woodworking-tape-3-pack-w-yellow-backing-1-inch-wide-x-36-yards-108-ft-per-roll.html

[@dimitrilosmanos6370]

@@ToolsToday Thank you very much for your quick reply . So you stick the lowest wood with the stepcraft' s surface with this sticker.. and after the lowest wood with the wood that you want to engrave with this sticker again . Right ?

[@robert_arrow]

Hi Matt, the links for to download the wasteboard doesn't work. Can you fix this, please ?

[@ToolsToday]

Seems to be working for me, please try again or click directly here, thanks. www.toolstoday.com/stepcraft-m-1000-cnc-work-holding-wasteboard-instructions-downloadable-and-customizable.html

[@ToolsToday]

The link works for USA customers only, to see and purchase the plans when oversees from USA, please goto the top left corner of the ToolsToday website and change the flag to the USA flag, then place your order. This may be updated in the near future, thank you for your patience.

[@robert_arrow]

@@ToolsToday That works. Thank you :)

[@joecachia749]

How thick is the board please?

[@ToolsToday]

3/4" thick MDF

[@kevinmcdonald2336]

Does the wasteboard need to be MDF or can I use other particle board?

[@ToolsToday]

MDF will hold up much better than particle board will.

[@kevinmcdonald2336]

@@ToolsToday OK, thank you

[@smartfisher2k6]

Where can I buy this CNC ?.

[@ZulkSOD]

What material is the waste board?

[@ToolsToday]

MDF

[@mattivirta]

normal used MDF best material

[@severyntitko305]

Hi! cool project, I want to find your cnc plans, but link doesn`t work, can you halp me please)

[@ToolsToday]

Hi, please use this link, www.toolstoday.com/stepcraft-m-1000-cnc-work-holding-wasteboard-instructions-downloadable-and-customizable.html

[@ToolsToday]

The link works for USA customers only, to see and purchase the plans when oversees from USA, please goto the top left corner of the ToolsToday website and change the flag to the USA flag, then place your order. This may be updated in the near future, thank you for your patience.

[@severyntitko305]

Thank you for helping🤘

[@jasonharris8728]

Bit of overkill.

[@alexxustube]

Dislike for not allowing downloads from Russia

[@ToolsToday]

sorry :)

[@marcsenteney3160]

Nice video…… But man take a breath when talking!