How to make money with your CNC machine or my best selling catch all tray.

[@woodfather]

This type of tray was one of the very first projects I ever made on my CNC, a little Panda shaped catchall tray for my wfe. She hasn't used it once, instead it stands up on a shelf on display as, "it's too cute to lie down and fill with crap." 😆Lovely project, they look great 👍

[@malk1275]

Great job 💯

[@johnprosser2142]

Thank you so much for the video and the great ideas! I'm thinking of upgrading my CNC to an 800 W, because that's the highest it would hold in weight, do you think that is powerful enough for these sorts of jobs? Thank you in advance!

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi John, my Dewalt is a 900 watt and has all the power I 'currently' need, so I think an 800 would fine as long as you don't 'dig to deep'. I do intend to upgrade the whole rig in the future, but its more of a want than a need at present.

[@geoffthirlwall373]

Another excellent video and am going to have a go omn my CNC - QQ -do you pop the grain before adding mineral oil or doesnt it need it

[@GTWoodshop]

I always to damp if I an get in the small areas to sand. 👍

[@geoffthirlwall7285]

Graham followed the video, bought the Whiteside Bowl bit and completed the first drop in tray and it looks great so thanks - very helpful. When i tried the second bowl I altered the settings to do one less pass which put the cut to just over 2mm rather that the 1.8mm from the first attempt and the machine stalls with a 'spindle under stress' message. The first attempt took 90 mins, so is it my machine (Trend Desktop Pro) is just not powerful enough or did yours take similar time and I need to be more patient when doing Bowls- maybe I need th Ooznest Workbee !!😑

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Geoff, a 2mm pass with that bit is a lot of material for a 6mm spindle to remove, I usually aim for a pass depth of 1.5mm and find something else to do.👍👍

[@geoffthirlwall7285]

@@GTWoodshop graham - Thanks for the reply - having checked, the Trend CNC has a 1.5w motor which probably just isnt 'man' enough for heavy work, so as per your advice, will reduce the cut and have more patience - thanks again Geoff

[@stvcolwill]

Great video.... just some super small (humble) feedback. right at the part of Vectric the sound goes to the left side speaker only. I noticed this because the sound went completely away for me as I am totally deaf in my left ear. not a big deal after I figured it out. I was able to wait a bit until no one else was around at work to just view this one via built in speaker (instead of headphones). sorry, I'm not complaining, just letting you know. : ) keep up the good work!

[@GTWoodshop]

Appreciate the heads up. 👍

[@derekgranger8228]

Great video again, I'm looking to get a CNC and noticed you have the Ooznest which is the one I'm drawn towards how do you find it? Thanks D

[@GTWoodshop]

HI Derek, for the money I'm very pleased with it. It rigid enough to cope with reasonable speeds and the dewalt router also seems to be coping just fine. The initial Z height is restrictive but if you follow the simple mod you gain an extra 30 - 40mm if memory serves, so all in all really pleased. Would love to get an infinity next, but a lot of money.

[@thistleman5]

@@GTWoodshopHi Graham. What size is your CNC machine. Do you ever feel it is to small or too large. If you upgrade will you be selling it?

[@GTWoodshop]

@@thistleman5 In order. approx 1mtr x 500mm, Yes I sometimes wish I'd bought bigger and yes I sometimes wish it took up less space in the workshop and finally yes I will be upgrading and selling this one. I promised myself I would make it pay for itself first, which its done. 👍👍

[@qarbontestmanagementforsel8194]

Is the bowl bit you used the same as in your Amazon GT Woodshop affiliate page? Thanks. Great video BTW

[@GTWoodshop]

Thank you, apologies I forget to add the link, added to the description now and here: amzn.to/4gYugqR 👍

[@wck2318]

Another great detailed video, thanks for sharing. I don't think its on my side but I clicked the link for your etsy shop and it comes up with an error.

[@GTWoodshop]

Thanks, I;ll take a look.

[@GTWoodshop]

Pls try again, should be sorted now. Thanks again for the heads up. 👍

[@JohnColgan.]

Nice design, curious for the kityy carve you selected taper ball nose. This doesn't cur into sharp points completely. I would hsve srlected 60°v or 45° v-bit and run a V-Carve toolpath

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi John, last time round I used a 45 V bit, thought I'd try the tapered ball nose this time, came out alright I think.

[@LYTOMIZE_Woodshop]

I looked in your Etsy store for the file... did I look in the wrong place or is it still to come? Cheers and hi from 🇨🇦!

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Michael, no you looked in the right place, I've just been a lazy ***, I will address this (shortly). 👍👍

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Michael, I got of my **** and published the files. 👍

[@LYTOMIZE_Woodshop]

@@GTWoodshop Haha sounds great... off to buy them!!!!!

[@kevinknauss4639]

What type of wood did you use for these trays?

[@bo-be-qbarbecueausderseest1663]

I don't like CNC - I'm proud to work with my own hands and brain! But it's okay to show it 👍

[@Maker_of_fine_sawdust]

Is your right shoulder bothering you? If so, I hope it’s on the mend.

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Dan, yes mate, the joys of growing older. 'Rotator Cuff' I think its called, supposed to be doing nothing with it for weeks, so trying to take it easy. NOT. 👍

[@Maker_of_fine_sawdust]

@@GTWoodshop Sorry to hear that. I’m not a doctor, but I suggest you lift your bourbon with the left hand until it’s fully healed.

[@GTWoodshop]

@@Maker_of_fine_sawdust 😁😁

[@maumau2196]

What is name and model of cnc?

[@GTWoodshop]

Ooznest Workbee.