How to Make Halloween Lanterns on the CNC

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I figured out how to attach tabs to that nose section. Use the exploder app and separate the pieces. Then you will have tabs on each section

[@brianfinnigan2269]

You can also move tabs from one section to another by dragging it. You could have move one of the two from the mouth cut out

[@icmpeko]

Nice! FWIW, a 1/8" compression bit is my preferred solution to tabs... In fact, you can make your 1st toolpath trace ON the lines w/ a 90° Vbit or a 1/8" roundover/form bit (DOC 0.11") to pre-finish the edges, then cut inside the lines of the face parts and leaving the pre-softened edges🍺🎃👍

[@devinwelborn5211]

Saw your U.S. Army flag pole holder. That is a project I will do also. A Ret. Dog Face GI here. Enjoy your channel.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Thank you for your service. I appreciate you watching my videos. Thank you

[@mikeledee8786]

A great idea, will give them a try. The only issue in my area no one sells cedar pickets, I don't know why so I will have to use the preserved one. For me I have some that are in storage for a few years so they are all dried out.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

That’s great, they will work just fine

[@ryanmatthes4263]

Thanks for your time making these videos. I’m new to Cnc and your videos are really helpful to me. Very informative. Nice work.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Glad you like them! You're welcome

[@SimplySellers202]

Rather than dragging a box around the faces in Inkscape, you can hold the shift key as you are clicking on the pieces. That way you don't have to be as precise around all the extra bits you don't want.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Thank you very much.

[@bobhale4420]

Great project, the wife will love these.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome!

[@bobbeck155]

Thanks for the information about Inkscape. I downloaded it and tried it. Going to take this old man a little time to get use to it. Looking at information on KZbin for help. I would love to visit your shop one day. I am in Poplarville and go to Slidell often. Worked in Slidell for a few years with Ma Bell(ATT) Bob Wooddogg woodworks.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You're welcome. You get to visit my shop on each and every video that I do along with 1000's of others and I welcome all. Thank you very much.

[@kirkachenbach]

Thanks for the thanks for the video, what size are the other pieces? thanks

[@pepejuan2924]

Good work Paw Paw , thanks for posting 👍

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching

[@007flyguy1]

Thank you so much for taking your time to make these videos It really helps. And with great knowledge as well thank you so much your videos are fantastic keep doing what you're doing please!! We can all learn a lot from you.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You're very welcome!

[@kuravani1963]

Cool Nice project. Thanks for the explanation .

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You are welcome!

[@harldave9850]

Thanks again Paw Paw. Love your videos!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You are so welcome!

[@lorirodgers6185]

You can add tabs in the cut section. Just increase the number of tabs and then you can move the tabs between all of your cut outs. If the mouth has 2 or 3 you can move one to any other spot that is missing a tab.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you for the information

[@best49erfan]

I might make some of these!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome!

[@bradleyjohnson452]

Awesome project. Now, I just need a CNC. ;-)

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes you do. Just remember you can make these without a CNC

[@antonioblack8598]

Obrigado pela aula !!!!!!!!!!!!Super Like e um beijo do Brasil !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you so very much

[@thecreator1455]

You didn't put a link for the flickering tea lights. What's up?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

These little tea lite can be found everywhere. Dollar stores, Walmart, hobby lobby and so many more places.

[@jamesbarlowjr.3762]

Very Nice Paw Paw. But not a lot of people have that machine or the money to purchase one. Or know how to work it for that matter. But for those that do more power to ya. Thanks Bud.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thanks for watching! This channel is all about woodworking and CNC. It would be hard to have this channel without the necessary tools.

[@bobbeck155]

You can print them out and use a Dremel tool, a copping saw, or a scroll saw. Size in in another program attach it to the board and cut.

[@judgem9150]

Great project as usual. Two question, what are the dimensions of the top and bottom pieces and are your pickets a full 6"?The reason I am asking is because a standard 6" fence picket is only 5 1/2" wide and with the 5 1/4" dimensions you were using for the body leaves only 1/4" difference on an uncut picket. It looks like you have at least a half an inch overhang all around.

[@mmmmmmm8706]

Fun project. Really like those hold down clamps. Btw, awesome shop! Did you ever do a shop tour?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. Yes, I did a shop tour. I may need to do another one because I am constantly changing the shop.

[@tobedetermined4180]

How do I do the faces with regular tools. Do you have a video like that?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Just use a jig saw or a scroll saw

[@anthonygreen9844]

Great work! I really appreciate you sharing your projects.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much!

[@williammoore2259]

Is there a small version of your cnc because I work out of my shade which is not to big I like your work it turns out great keep up the good work thank bill

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

The Vasto by FoxAlien is a smaller machine. I have a link in the description. Thanks for watching

[@andrewjohns6823]

very nice

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@georgemoore7989]

I just found your site and enjoyed it immensely, I was wondering what CNC machine you use and what software do you use

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much and welcome to my channel. I use primarily three CNC machines. The XCarve by Inventables, the New Carve by CNC4NEWBIE and the VASTO by FOXAlien. All three are excellent machines and are used in my shop all the time. The software is the Easel which comes with Inventables. You can use it for the other machines as well. I chose to use VCarve Pro by Vectric. For the controller I use UGS (Universal Gcode Sender) or the Openbuilds controller. Both are free. These are not necessary with easel as it is built into the software.

[@macp721]

Hi, great video. I'm new to using the x-cave do you have to probe every piece?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

If you change bits then yes you must z probe

[@mmagg1017]

Not sure if anyone has said this yet. Have you tried a combination bit? I have flat bottom combinations bit coming but have not tried them yet. I hear they are up cut on the bottom, down cut up toward the top or closest to the router. They are suppose to give clean cuts in the bottom and the top edge so you have very little clean up after done cutting.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I will check it out. Thank you very much.

[@karenhadden4980]

We use compression bits all the time and they work great!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I need to order some. Thank you

[@migoalaso]

Newbie question. What type of bit are you using? Up cut, down cut, etc.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I actually use both. For wood and if using masking use a down cut bit. For acrylic use an up cut to get the chips up and out of the way

[@migoalaso]

@@PawPawsWorkShop And the size of bit?

[@Matt-wb7lm]

As always a great video. Can you tell me the difference between union and combine in inkscape. Normally I would explode and combine in other programs. Thanks again for an informative show.

[@SimplySellers202]

I had to look it up, because I had never even thought about it. If you have overlapping closed paths, the results will be different for Union versus Combine. If not overlapping, then there's no difference. There can also be differences with the behaviour of Combine itself, depending on the direction of paths. The example pictures that went along with it made it look like the overlapping pieces are joined together and one of them keeps the lines in the overlapped section and one doesn't. Now I have to go play with it to see.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Outstanding, thank you very much.

[@Matt-wb7lm]

@@SimplySellers202 thank you for checking that out for me.

[@floresgraphics8468]

great walkthrough thanksss for sharing

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Glad you enjoyed! Thank you very much.

[@mavgrab74]

what cnc router table do you recommend ? I was looking at the X-Carve fully loaded...

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I built my own table. Take a look at my videos on building it.

[@JoeLazzara]

Hi Paw Paw. I know this is a much older video, but I was wondering if you could help me with a question I have regarding the faces. You looked on Google for the faces and typed in free clip art, but in Google were you under the "images" tab, or were you under the "all" tab?? I can't seem to find anything like you did. Hopefully you'll be able to help me with this. Thanks so much!!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Google search is what I used. I’ll see if I can find the faces again. Thanks for watching

[@JoeLazzara]

@@PawPawsWorkShop Thank you so much. 😊

[@sadeniji1]

Thanks for shedding light on how to do projects. My question is, what kind on laser engraver were you using, and if can I get some info on that please. I do own an X-carve. I'm just a weekend carver for now and I don't want to spend too much money on that. I do have a small desk top laser, but I'm just limited to just about 6"x 6". Thanks

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

This is the JTechPhotonics 7 watt laser.

[@tonylatham5915]

Thanks for sharing. Do you have a link for the lights?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

They are just the little small LED tealight. You can pick them up at any big box store or dollar store.

[@tonylatham5915]

@@PawPawsWorkShop Thanks!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You're welcome

[@TheHamadanners]

So cute

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you

[@donwoodshop]

Do you have any christmas themed ones?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I will be making some this year for Christmas.

[@beardedlocoswoodworks]

That’s awesome thanks for the video. 👍🏽

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@williamcordova8407]

Paw paw. How much did you find that CNC machine for. I bike 4 and used a jig saw hand drew the face. They came out looking well. How ever by the 3rd my wrist was killing me. Thank you I’m advance

[@jake31376]

Nice! What did you use to finish these? Paint, stain, polyurethane?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

These were unfinished. You can finish with all the above. If using outdoors then us a UV protective coat of finish.

[@jake31376]

@@PawPawsWorkShop great! Do you recommend a sanding sealer before finishing cedar wood?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes

[@CANE1202]

Super cool project. I was actually working on a set of coasters and they’re round. Someone mentioned that you have a video of how to use a round piece of wood on the x-carve. Could you lead me in the right direction?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, I have a number of videos that I have used round projects. The key is to use stops on both axis and use the x,y,0 in the center of the project. It keeps everything perfectly centered and it also makes changing out the projects easy because of the stops. They act like registration points.

[@CANE1202]

@@PawPawsWorkShop perfect. I have a few that I will be working with today and I will give it a try. Thank you sooo much!!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You're welcome

[@robertwlafferty153]

where did you get your lights

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

In the Halloween section of the craft stores and even Walmart

[@tobedetermined4180]

I think it will be a lot faster if you don’t use a cnc machine. The set up and cutting takes a very long time.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

If you are only making one or two you are correct, but if you want to batch a bunch out to sell then it’s a lot quicker and more precise with the CNC

[@pdwoodwerkz9625]

PawPaw, I just had the occasion to watch this video and as usual, you did a great job. BUT when you started to use the router table to round over the small pieces, I couldn't believe what I was seeing. You are usually a modicum of safety and common sense. But you had your fingers really close in to the router bit. If that piece had jumped or kicked out, you would have probably rounded over your fingers. I'm sure you realize that but thought I would mention it. Since so many people watch your videos and follow your lead, always present the safest route. I really enjoy your work and your videos. take care and Happy Halloween 2021.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you for you concern

[@craigwesson1788]

Love it ! Thanks 😊

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You’re welcome

[@rachellarsen939]

You are very talented and great at explaining everything, have you thought about having classes to make these or things for each holiday?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. My classroom is the workshop and everyone is invited in through my videos.

[@klausreviewscraftrestore3152]

good priject but i hate cnc machines, do another one where you cut the faces by hand.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Just use a jig saw. Get the patterns from google search.

[@karldavidson27]

Hi Paw Paw, great instructional video as usual. Two questions: where did you get the clamps for your spoiler board? And on the software you mentioned an exploder app. I got lost at that point. Where can I find the app? Thanks, Karl Davidson

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. The clamps are my design and have been shared on the Inventables project page. Look for the link in the description. The exploder app is in Easel. Look on the menu on the left side of the screen and you will see the app icon. Click on it and it will open up a window with many different apps.

[@cheryljameson3088]

So, how to do these with no CNC? You said no CNC, no problem. Any tips?

[@russellcrawford8657]

You can download the image and trace it onto a board, use a jigsaw or scroll saw to cut them out.

[@tommyjaskulski4003]

I found that you can click and drag the tabs to where you need a tab, I was using 9 tabs and then click and drag the extra tab to where I wanted it.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you. All you need to do break apart the pieces and you will get tabs on each piece.

[@shelleybrim6489]

great video!!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

👍

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thanks!

[@karenbridge7753]

what are the dimensions on the top and bottom

[@davidbrinkley4710]

What's the name and version of the cnc and how much is it

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I have two, one is the XCarve 1000mm and the other is the CNC4Newbie New Carve. It also is a 1000mm

[@davidbrinkley4710]

What's the need for two? Will one of them not do what the other won't? Im inexperienced in purchasing these so im trying to make the best decision! I want the best or in other words one that I can say, yes my machine can do it without question

[@russellcrawford8657]

@@davidbrinkley4710 I will try and answer the question you asked, I have been following Phillip for a long time and he was one of the reasons that I purchased the X-Carve, he made everything look simple and he explained it where I could understand. Phillip has had the X-Carve for about 3 years and has made a bunch of videos on how to use it. The X-Carve is a good machine and easy to use with the Easel software. The extra machine that he has is very similiar to the XCarve except that its a much stronger machine. I follow the forum on the XCarve site and also on Facebook and have always heard about CNC4Newbies upgrade equipment and how good it was. So when it came time for me to upgrade my XCarve I went with CNC4Newbies and my machine is similiar to what PawPaw uses. If I were starting out I would go with the CNC4Newbies NewCarve, its a stronger machine and you wont need to upgrade. You asked Will one of them not do what the other won't? They can both do the same thing except the NewCarve can do it faster and give you a better quality product. The NewCarve has been out for over a year and I don't think I have seen one bad review on it or anything negative about it. The company took the simplicity of the XCarve and made it better. Its not a right out the box plug it in machine "neither is the XCarve", you will have to understand what you are doing but that experience will make you a better craftsman. CNC4Newbies has a facebook page where you can ask questions about different things. Whatever you decide just have patience, you will get frustrated and wonder why you ever bought it and be ready to cuss someone out. Calm down and read the different threads on what people said and ask questions. It will take some time to get good at any machine that you purchase.

[@davidbrinkley4710]

Thanks Russell! Will it carve like thick wooden doors for homes?

[@russellcrawford8657]

@@davidbrinkley4710 I just took a quick measurement on mine and I have a 4.5" clearance and you can put something up to 37" wide by whatever length you want. So sure it would carve thick wooded doors for homes. What exactly are you wanting to do? I hate to carry on a conversation on PawPaw's channel, text me at 985-290-0572 Thanks

[@ayotaamer]

Perfect 💐❤️🇮🇶

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Fantastic. Hope you can make some.

[@ohske]

😯👍👍👍👌♥️♥️♥️

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you

[@jefft.7584]

Isn't this more like machining than carving? Just asking for a friend.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Use could use either term. It is commonly referred to as carving when using the cnc with this type of wood carving tools.

[@DavidBoston-rx2yi]

Use a scroll saw, put them Out faster. cNC is slow

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

That will work. I view the CNC as an extra worker in the shop. I am then free to do another project. Even cut some out on the scroll saw, lol. Thank you very much for your suggestion.

[@kenwatson2397]

3:16

[@blcksmth]

STOP!!!! Don't use the router table on such small parts like that. Your fingers were only 1/4" from the bit. Just a tiny slip and you'll be in serious pain. Get a holder for those pieces. SCARY!!!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much for your concern. I appreciate it very much

[@blcksmth]

@@PawPawsWorkShop These really came out nice. Looking forward to more videos :)