making an EPIC £20000 machine part 4

Part 1- • Building an EPIC £20,0...
Part 2- • Building an EPIC £20,0...
Part 3- • Building a £20,000 Epi...
shortened version of first 3 parts- • 5 months in 40 minutes...
I was originaly going to save this until I had made a rotary axis, but started editing it to free up some hard drive space and it ended up being an hour long video laready so here is part 4 for you all.
The main goal was to stiffen up the spindle mounting due to some flexing even under fairly light cuts. Doing this also reduced vibration when cutting which should be good for tool life and accuracy.

[@mattdodds2954]

Hi Russ. I'd love to hear your back story, how you learned all your skills and became so incredibly tallented. You're one clever man. Would it be a video you would do?

[@defenda1]

yeah i'm curious myself. I know many people who are good with wiring, woodwork, plastering, CNC, painting etc, but they're all different people, this guy does it all and seems focused and professional no matter the task. Very unique attitude and level of discipline.

[@woodrustandthings]

he be like that boss of the ninja turtles, the quiet all wisdom type o guy

[@mikewhite4464]

By watching KZbin videos then excitedly building something with a few flaws then thinking for about it for 6 months before making improvements. That's how most engineers work.

[@opendstudio7141]

Poverty is usually the motivating force behind a curious mind.

[@marcusott2973]

He's a Yorkshire man, that's how they make them up there, few words, but god, can they build stuff.

[@Quaker521]

Your talents never cease to amaze me, just how you turn your hand to almost anything is fantastic. Yours is one of the few channels that can hold my interest for an hour or more. Thanks for the upload.

[@nickp3173]

This machine has to be more than $20,000 at this point. This is by far my favorite wood working channel to watch.

[@russianbear2]

I tried to look at comparable options on the market and with all the extra he added it looks like a around 30,000 to 35,000 at this point.

[@nickp3173]

@@russianbear2 Easily. He's so damn precise and meticulous. That machine is incredible.

[@MOONRAK3R23]

One hour of pure bliss!

[@jacquelerock6938]

Is there nothing that Russ can’t do people? The man is a talented genius for sure. I know it’s been said before, but your channel Russ, is one of the few that can keep me enamoured with both your skill set and your silent approach to story telling.

[@evanlove808]

I never quite understand what you’re building until the very end. I’m playing checkers, you’re playing chess. You’re the man.

[@russianbear2]

Honestly man to me it feels like he's playing 3 dimensional chess.

[@evanlove808]

@@russianbear2 I have to watch his videos two or three times to figure it out!

[@mattevans7884]

It never fails to amaze me. Not only that you can conceive these ideas of things to make but how to make them. And also to create the tooling to do enable you to do so. I watch in awe every time you release a film. Supreme work, Russ.

[@jan-erikwahlberg2791]

You said it all...

[@mrgodBG]

i have nothing to add

[@retovideogames]

"... for no reason whatsoever" 😂 I just love your humour! Thanks for sharing your projects with us.

[@mags8014]

D’you know, most of the time I have absolutely no idea what you are doing, but everything is completely and utterly absorbing! Your machine and tools are magic! Thank you so much for another fascinating video.x

[@peterjohn63]

You are an utterly brilliant technician ,engineer craftsman, carpenter and everything else ,

[@rbeckert1]

Thanks for documenting your projects and sharing them on KZbin.

[@richardhammond7406]

I find this guys videos fascinating to watch even better with no annoyance music and no verbal narration needed.. very talented.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

How you figure those items out is one thing, but then to manufacture them is out of this world, Russ. I am in awe and enjoyed every single minute of this. I still can't believe an hour went by. Thank you for sharing your skills with us all.

[@imqqmi]

Really enjoyed watching your problem solving and machining! And no talking or music, simp!y blizful!

[@RickRolling-tc7vb]

This is the best wizard on the tubes by far. I can feel myself getting smarter by osmosis, it's just incredible. Well done chap, you are one of the great thinkers and doers of our time.

[@carlfredrikschilde9469]

Wow...the level of ingenuity!!!

[@yolanda231000]

Another mind-blowing build from Mr. Wizard...yes I am calling you Mr. Wizard. If you don't like the nickname stop doing amazing magical things. 😃

[@nickjm37fordel1]

I often watch this very talented gentlemen, but I really don't know exactly what he's doing in this video. But his craftsmanship and attention to detail in doing it is simply fascinating to watch!!

[@justlooking4202]

The hour flew by. That's how enthralling this was for me. Already can't wait for the next vid

[@bluedog4286]

Watching your skills and work is an absolute pleasure - thank you.

[@johnfox322]

I enjoy watching watching you make hard things look easy.

[@phuketmusicscene9008]

Your workshop is another level, super equipment but your skillset to set it up and operate amazes me 👍

[@stephenyoud6125]

Outstanding work as usual. What’s amazing is not just your skill in execution but before you can build you need a meticulous plan for the sequence of steps and before that a vision of the end result and how it needs to function. Incredible planning skills as well as the execution.

[@astrecks]

Plus, all the videography and, no doubt, the editing and post-production!

[@CreativeCarpentry]

Your cnc value has increased- I started off in process engineering working for years then went into carpentry / joinery so I find your videos incredibly interesting and your project always come out well- thanks for the videos and the long format is perfect 👌

[@beirtipol]

To think I only found Russ' channel because I was looking for some way to use up all my sawdust. I still haven't built a hydraulic compressor, but then, I also haven't built my own CNC either. Well done!

[@GingerPiston]

Oh this is so good. Question: assuming your sawdust compacting pellets making device is still in operation, what do you do when you’re cutting material you wouldn’t want in the pellets?

[@idontthinkso666]

Excellent question.

[@balazsfekete9166]

Best YT channel! My fav.

[@johnbradbury433]

Wow. Love the update on this wonderful machine. Money well spent on it. keep improving it. It will pay you back. Thank you for your video's you make for me to watch.

[@NomadMakes]

Always nice to see another video from you Russ. They always jump the watch queue :D Thanks sharing. Cheers.

[@H4rleyBoy]

This really is one of the best channels on here now, CEE, Snowball & Kris Harbour are also great and I highly recommend them to you as examples of people that just do it.

[@hitnorcal]

I can't believe how efficient it was at dust collection at the end. Amazing. I love watching your channel.

[@RomantiCynic]

Another epic video! Your commitment to showing your process is greatly appreciated. I almost screamed when I saw you cutting off the dust shoe. "But her spent 3 days printing that thing!", I said to myself. Then came the explanation. Ahhhhhhh. I get it :-)

[@Panzerino02]

You are so great and talented, master, that I'm often asking myself, "Do you understand that?" Wish you good health and to rise your children in a comfort.

[@twocvbloke]

All you need now is a machine that automatically deposits the compressed wood briquettes made from the sawdust into the stove, akin to how pellet stoves work but with bigger wood nuggets, a fully automated renewable resource heating system... :D

[@claudej55]

C'est toujours avec un très grand intérêt que je regarde votre travail qui n'est que perfection. Vous etes une personne de grands talents.

[@thomasbroker69]

Unbelievable engineering, love to see how you design all these pieces..

[@kevinbridle1831]

That was an hour and 3 minutes well spent, brilliant work.

[@MichalZ78]

I just can't believe this guy and the stuff you see on this channel ! incredible ! over the past year that I found his channel I re-watched all of the videos! thanks for sharing all your work and projects with us plebs! truly incredible what you do and the precision and love you put into anything you touch. this content alone is worth my PREMIUM subscription so I can watch without ads break up the flow of your videos.

[@whiteblazer01]

Ad blockers like UBlock Origin, my friend. KZbin doesn't need your money after how they treat content creators and viewers. If you want to support content creators, then things like Patreon.

[@ianvicedomini2648]

It would be great to hear a bit about him but i think he's a very private man and i respect that. His talent is incredible. Fantastic video russ

[@IvelLeCog]

The lack of spoken commentary really lends itself to the man's mystique. Just a man quietly being an industrial power-house in the tranquil solitude of his workshop.

[@sheph7]

WOW!! As a somewhat experienced machinist, I am amazed at what you can get away with using this level of equipment and a major amount of skill, inventiveness, and patience across a very wide range of technology and trades. Ability to mill a milling vise even a budget one, says a lot about the quality of the router design and build. And very clever use of Rivnuts, think I might use that TODAY, thanks for impressive and fascinating video. How many have ever taken apart a bearing and upon reassembly did not spend half a day looking for the one missing bearing?

[@kyelight]

Great stuff! For the CNC POV camera, I'd suggest an action camera (being sealed would really help) or a small camcorder and for mounting I'd suggest a light-weight setup with three arms so it gets held firmly in place. This is the way that cameras are attached to cars and vehicles. If you're using a light-weight camera then it could even be three rods with rare-earth magnets on the ends that attach to metal surfaces on the head, so it can just be added or removed and not get in the way.

[@dailythenoob]

Also if it's an action cam it's super easy and expected to mount it upside down

[@nathan584]

I would love to see an update on the sawdust pellet maker and how it's been holding up after almost 3 years. That's gotta be my favorite project of yours so resourceful to turn the product of your work into heating your shop absolute genius.

[@ashleychambers7602]

Im currently on holiday in Canada but still find the time to watch this guys incredible channel👍

[@andrewmullen4003]

Amazing £1,000,000 solution to £10 problems, but I love the experience and the problem solving, thanks.

[@stephenweaver7631]

Excellent video. I ran a 122mmX152mm CNC router at a maintenance sign shop. Had to build a dust collection system for it, as the former operators were just letting the swarf build up. It was a mess. Wish I had a 3D printer, it would have been so much easier! Great job!!

[@waynespringer3320]

Your skill and patience are amazing to say the least. Love your videos.

[@miller745]

Even The Jetsons didn't have technology as advanced as the stuff you put together!

[@colinbradford7949]

Hi there russ just started to watch your videos they are good to watch but the one you did making all the parts you needed for cnc was great keep them coming mate 👍

[@1000hpwnd]

Love how he uses instantly what he just created to create something elese 😂 glad to found your channel 🙏

[@318ishonk]

Epic build indeed. I'm surprised the 3d printed shroud didn't break yet. When it does, coat it with one layer of glass weave or print it in TPU95. The vibration resistance and layer adhesion of TPU is excellent. Also fascinating that you even can mill steel on that machine. What's next - overhauling ship diesel engine blocks? 😅

[@borge2014]

Brilliant mind!! I love your home renovation videos.

[@kevinfaddy4656]

Every time I watch one of your videos I always think if only I could but then realise I don’t have the knowledge or skills to build something like this you sir are a genius

[@benm9193]

Your work and attention to detail just amaze me! spending hours watching you work is so satisfying!

[@chesterfield7770]

Everything looks so easy and simple when YOU make it ! Thank you for sharing this amazing job . Cheers from Belgium .

[@andymouse]

The brush bit reminded me of the 1970s ..no idea why...great video as always so thanks !.....cheers.

[@paulmedwell6064]

You are a total genius, I've never seen such skills. Every success to you. Every minute of your videos are enthralling.

[@carlpetitt2241]

Hi, nice work. One suggestion -- since you designed the dust shoe to always be flush with the cutting surface, do you need such long bristles? those long bristles limit how close the suction aperture can get to the cutting action (source of the dust) and I am not sure I see any benefit to having the bristles that long. Your dust suction / collection would improve exponentially if the aperture can be moved as close as possible to the point where the dust is being created and thrown off. The is what I did on my CNC, the dust shoe moves independently from the spindle (so it can always be flush to the surface) and my bristles are very short, less than 1 inch, which allows my aperture to be very close for good suction. All the best!

[@stuartholden2652]

I liked your surface plate for your CNC. I made a similar plate out of aluminum at a small shop I worked at down in Texas about 10 years ago. We made parts for Gulfstream executive jets. Mostly interior pieces out of aluminum sheet to be bent after machining. Well done and very entertaining watch.

[@chrisrnz]

After being a die-hard GoPro fan and user for 10+ years I've just switched to the DJI Osmo Action 4. Highly recommended if you're looking for a small, light and feature-packed action camera. Native webcam support via USB-C (no battery required) so you could even stream the POV content for monitoring purposes or for viewers with nothing to do during 3 day prints. :) No extra software required to operate as webcam - as a Linux user this is a huge win over GoPro on its own. (Yes you *can* do webcam w/ GoPro but it's a total PITA).

[@xyzspec82]

Well done once again. Thank you for the entertainment and skill share. 🙌🏻💥

[@michenji]

the best diy channel ever!

[@__Timo__]

Hol'up! -Err, hold down that hold down thingy. Truely another nice episode as always. Thanks for filming, editing and sharing!

[@johnhull2941]

absolute genius love watching this could sit here all night nice one Russ

[@normanboyes4983]

Absolutely love this channel and your skills and application are just wow. Thank you for sharing what you are doing (or have done) with us.

[@kevincorbin6273]

Soo much talent in one individual, amazing work!

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

Hi, I can’t stop thinking that the Cybermen from Dr Who inspired the design of the kitchen units. 😃👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@horsthorstmann1143]

I had other plans. Then I needed to watch this video first :) Thanks!

[@gbspikyfish]

Re 42:20 a cyclonic separator is a really good way to deal with that problem (preventing dust from clogging filters)

[@idontthinkso666]

Agreed. Just spend the money up front on a Gorilla from Onida.

[@judithdomangue9995]

Genius at problem solving, you are.

[@C-Swede]

As always, amazed by your skills, you have such a breadth AND depth

[@mchaelmontaudouin484]

J'ai regardé toutes vos vidéos et j'adore toujours autant🤩👍👏

[@geraldhannibal7654]

Another great performance. Well done Leonardo!

[@stanmoderate4460]

🤣 Your drill press looks almost Fred Flinstone when compared with the rest of the precision work. Pure genius none the less.

[@felixcosty]

Thanks for the video. Just a suggestion instead of the insert mill, use a fly cutter 50 mm to 75 mm, and high speed steal for the cutter. this will put less pressure on your motor. Depth of cut will not be a lot so it will take time. Surface finish will be way better then insert mill. 7 year CNC metal machining and 19 years CNC wood working.

[@ge2719]

amazing build as always. for the camera arm you will probably need to do something similar to a camera boom arm design so theres two parallel pipes held together with brackets that are allowed to pivot. Makes it a far more rigid setup even when the pipes are fully extended, so you should get far less bounce that way.

[@debandmike3380]

I wouldn't be surprised if this guy was secretly building a spaceship under his house.

[@zzota]

Amazing workmanship. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulbadger6336]

Well done and nicely executed. I like your style. Thanks for taking the time to share. ✌️

[@3MileRundown]

Once again, thanks for taking the time and trouble to put this together when it would have been 100X easier not to.

[@michaellinahan7740]

I have often though that there ought to be an automatic method for tramming the CNC to the workpiece; the cutter head to travel say 200mm and the software can detect what the angle is and then compensate in the G code (not having a CNC). Machining steel (or cast iron) with that spindle is quite impressive, as always great job.

[@moonshinewilly01]

Amazing work as always. Mind blown that that magic ply you used is strong enough for the fixture plate and hold downs!

[@JohnSmith-yp3tq]

I'm sure it's been said already mate, when cutting Aluminium use paraffin stops the cold welding. Love your videos and love the craftsmanship good on yer

[@wadkin1973]

Epic as usual. That single brush hair bugged me😀. I would of thought you would have some kind of thein baffle or cyclone for your dust collection.

[@bertv1205]

Nice one. Just what I needed on this rainy night. Re your camera attachment: I think you need a dampening/balancing setup like the one some genius inveneted in the eighties (maybe earlier) for pro cinema equipment: the Steadicam. U should look into it, b/c those close up shots of the spindle churning away are awesome (SLOMO!)...

[@stevehignett5701]

I would definitely suggest one of the GoPro copies, due to weight. But, you could also try filling the CF tube with PU foam.. really really fill it, obviously, and it should stiffen up somewhat. The orientation you have it in, is not playing to it's strengths..

[@AntiDot70]

You are a true genius.

[@FesixGermany]

I have been updating my CNC in the last couple of weeks as well. It feels so good once you have even the little things fixed that mildly annoyed you all the time. I also got to the habit of doing everything I can automatically like chamfering and even milling threads! You will not get better fitting and more straight threads than milling them with a non-synchronized spindle! Buying more tools and making more attachments and fixtures every week...

[@gbspikyfish]

I don't have a lot of success cutting aluminium with my CNC (endmills get very gummed up). At 9:30 are you just using compressed air for chip clearance/cooling (i.e. no mist coolant)? What endmills are you using for the alum?

[@NewYorkshireWorkshop]

yeah mostly I use just air unless it is softer ally. the cast tooling plate is really nice to machine. You might just have really soft alluminium like you see later in the video. faster feed and lube will help to clear chips, you can reduce step down if the faster feed is stressing the cutter or machine too much. Im using single flute spiral upcutters. you should only ever need sinlge flute if it is a high speed spindle as you can get closer to optimum tooth engagement at lower feed rates. these ones are what im using- www.aliexpress.com/item/32808982522.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.5.1c06f19cvck5B6

[@gbspikyfish]

@@NewYorkshireWorkshop great - thanks! I've definitely found some grades of alum worse than others. BTW I really like the idea of the dust shoe with the built in air blast hole. I made a dust shoe and was trying to come up with a design to accommodate one of the flexible nozzles (like the one you're using at 9:30), but having the nozzle built into the shoe is a much better idea. I'll definitely be copying that (for my admittedly much smaller scale machine).

[@kevinwillis6707]

maybe something small like a Go Pro would have less mass and keep the shaking down? never mind, you just mentioned that. next up, a 4th axis? great work as always

[@tjacksonwoodworker3726]

love your videos. Awesome craftmanship and very creative.

[@afc358]

Mind-boggling ingenuity, it's only a matter of time before you make yourself on the CNC.

[@JaenEngineering]

Looks like a great upgrade. Also say getting a little action cam for the CNC POV would be a good idea as they're well sealed and it did look like the spindle was throwing a lot of debris towards the camera...

[@atawallpa28]

every time i am speechless ... 😍👍

[@chinaski2020]

Can you make some transparent bristles for the dust shroud please? Astonishing work mate. Your productivity is incredible. I can only imagine how much goes on off camera to prepare for what we see.

[@JuanCarlos-vk1wq]

La perfección en cada detalle es hechizante. Gracias y enhorabuena.

[@slippycam]

For the action cam pov, it’s very similar to a car rig we’d do on a film. The basic thing there is we tend to use narrow diameter alloy tube with a variation on c-stand clamps for fixings and at least two fixing points to remove shakes, ideally 3, so maybe triangulate it? We mount bigger cameras than the micro. Love the vids! Love the Nibbler(tm) !

[@suewestby824]

Great machining skills!

[@normanmercer6704]

You are beyond genius. Amazing viewing & always looking forward to the next one. NASA should snap you up.

[@mmmdesignllc]

Great video. Always love your projects.

[@simoncarney9944]

Excellent video and project, so pleasurable to watch!