My FIRST Sign on the Shapeoko Pro CNC Router

Making my first project and first sign on my Shapeoko Pro CNC router -- my ‪@Samcraftcom‬ brand logo out of 1/2" (13mm) Baltic Birch Plywood and a 1/4" flat end mill using Carbide Create Pro.
🔗 My $100 CNC Table: • $100 Shapeoko Pro CNC ... 🔗 Assembling my Shapeoko Pro: • Shapeoko Pro Unboxing ... 🔗 Y-Axis & BitSetter Fix: • Y AXIS & BITSETTER FIX... 🔗X-Axis Fix: • X Axis Homing Troubles... 🔗My Website: sam-craft.com 🔗CNC Woodworking Playlist: • CNC Woodworking - Carb... 🔗 Wireless Keyboard for CNC: amzn.to/37jwlvy
VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Material Prep: 13mm Baltic Birch Plywood
0:48 - Measuring Exact Thickness of Material
1:28 - Designing my Sign in Carbide Create Pro
2:37 - Homing and BitSetter Sequence on a Shapeoko Pro
3:26 - Wireless Keyboard for CNC Control
3:50 - Attaching Material with Starbond Medium CA Glue and 3M Painter's Tape
5:21 - How to Use the Carbide 3D BitZero to Set Zero on 3 Axis
7:00 - Close Look at the Sweepy 2.0 Dust Collector by Carbide 3D
7:12 - Job Start
7:43 - How Loud is a CNC When Running
7:55 - Cutting the Sign on the CNC
10:17 - How Strong is Painter's Tape and CA Glue for CNC Projects
10:59 - Cutting Tabs & Sanding the Sign
11:44 - The Finished Sign
12:23 - Thank You & Closing Thoughts
#shapeokopro #woodworking #samcraft ‪@carbide3d‬
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[@Samcraftcom]

🔗 My $100 CNC Table: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXnShJ13f7d0lbM 🔗 Assembling my Shapeoko Pro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWqQhIWKetd5rZo 🔗 Y-Axis & BitSetter Fix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6DEdIBvg7uWq9E 🔗X-Axis Fix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXzEgmV4qrtsqq8 🔗My Website: sam-craft.com 🔗CNC Woodworking Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLxHrEOd7lzfGvvcCTLZzCK4WlJyv6z6LX 🔗 Wireless Keyboard for CNC: amzn.to/37jwlvy

[@diyfferent]

The sign turned out awesome, and how cool that it was so precise that it didn't even cut through the tape!!

[@Samcraftcom]

Definitely a geek out moment! :)

[@guy4462]

OK, Sam's gonna have some fun with his new toy. Sign looks great.

[@igabfbrn]

That's great Sam! Turned out very nice.

[@jeffcoates8684]

Just ordered my XXL pro today can't wait. Your videos are very informative. I'll be binge watching until mine comes in. Keep up the great content !!!

[@imswts]

Lots of future projects coming your way! Its awesome!!

[@LogHouseFarm]

This is some good learning material for my soon to arrive CNC machine, thanks for sharing!

[@WyrGuy2]

Sam, I’ve been following along in your CNC ‘quest’ (along with your other stuff) and to see that HUGE ‘sh \t eating’ grin on your face when you held up the completed logo was extraordinary! Even though I know I’ll never be getting one, watching your enthusiasm (and also working through troubleshooting issues) is great. Keep it going Big Guy!

[@cook6052]

Well done Sam! My Shapoko Pro arrived today. My poor UPS driver carried box #2 up my country drive on his shoulder...box #1 he used my 2 wheeler. Glad you're providing light on this journey making it so much easier, at least on getting it set up. Your candid and honest casts are plesent and invauable. Thanks!

[@audreywalters5368]

Very nice! Staining your sign would look good too! Good job!

[@philjacobus5715]

Sam, between you snd John Clark I have learned more than any tutorial watched. Great job.

[@Samcraftcom]

Wow, thanks!

[@irishrider7324]

Awesome job, looks great! Congrats!!! I can’t wait to buy one!

[@AlmostHomestead]

Pretty sweet setup Sam. Nice sign.

[@bradhugo8973]

Yes!! Very awesome!! Skies the limit with that machine!!

[@jshink5038]

As a long time wood worker I really don' t wont a CNC machine but I am fascinated by what they can do. I am really going to enjoy what you make in the future with it Sam. I enjoy your attitude and spirit and they way you explain things. I also watch you and your wifes other channel. I wish youtube was around when I started woodworking 45 years ago. Keep up the great work.

[@scottmorris4914]

Nice video and good job. When it was cutting down to the pocket background, I liked when there was a step down that outlined the gear and S.

[@GGscrafts]

Love love your videos 👍🏼 very informative, never boring and u your voice is very pleasant

[@bahlowme]

Hey good job man! I've been shopping cncs for a year now and am really nervous to spend the money and have difficulties. This looked reassuring thank you

[@hnhnmnmn]

Thank you for answering the question in my mind about the noise

[@Samcraftcom]

Happy to help!

[@kevinchang7497]

Appreciate for uploading this. Now im hooked CNC myself

[@michaelmcnally]

Thanks Sam. Nice job on this video! I am close to pulling the trigger on the the Shapeoko HDM.

[@dangre00]

Love it, Sam! Thank you!

[@TheHammstead]

Man.. that's awesome! Congrats on the new toy! Great videos on both channels keep them coming!

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks! Will do!

[@weedygarden]

Soo many possibilities with a CNC!

[@rosswoolley2854]

Congratulations Sam, Just the right size for a beer coaster.

[@Samcraftcom]

Hahaha "Yes, I'll take a gallon of beer. Thank you" :)

[@puytheresateegarden5617]

Leave your first one natural. Make another that you can paint for that "pop" effect for your shop sign. Frame your first one and hang inside your shop. I was impressed with what and how you did this. Keep up the videos and may God bless you and your fa

[@playamytrumpet]

I enjoy your videos, your approach seems to be aimed at people like myself. Thanks

[@Samcraftcom]

Glad you like them!

[@martyn1678]

well done sam that sign looked great if your using ca glue you dont need the tabs, think you can call that project a success 👍👍👏👏👏

[@msflt]

Great presentation Sam, well done first time. Love your personality, it makes watching it entertaining (and learning too). Cheers !

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks so much!

[@bill-chichi9701]

Nice new toy. Enjoy it

[@larryschmitt2513]

Looking good Sam!

[@user-justbeingme]

Great job Sam, and love the logo.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@jesusislord2457]

FAR OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bravo Sam! I learned all kinds of stuff watching thissun! Like, I did not know Maker's Mark isn't just a good bourbon. ; ) Also, I had never noticed the half gear in your logo is in the shape of a C. C for clever!!! This was so much fun to watch! Looking forward to the next one. Say Hi to the Mrs. and boys! Merry Christmas to you all! XOXOX

[@glennanderson8783]

Excellent job! We'll done!

[@larryarmistead6176]

Pretty darn impressive

[@TheWoodHaven]

I see a lucrative sign-making business for all the channels that follow Samcraft. Not to mention instant drip grooves in cutting boards and the myriad other things that have opened up for you. The world is your CNC-carved oyster.

[@Samcraftcom]

Muahahahahaha!!!!

[@davedayton]

That looks awesome! I don't have a workshop logo.... so I did a Seahawks logo for my first cut. I do have cnc envy... your shapeoko looks amazing. Keep up the great videos!

[@Samcraftcom]

That is awesome though, thanks!

[@anthonymosher4336]

Subscribing for the antics, lol good video man!

[@christinemck7033]

Very nice indeed.

[@TwoCaptainsOneShip]

Awesome. Love watching your Chanel. Thanks man!

[@Samcraftcom]

Glad to hear it!

[@JohnColgan.]

You went "belt & braces" most people using tape don't need tabs as well. The tape stops cutouts floating around! But it was your first project & it came out well. Good luck with future projects.

[@kluggs99]

Getting my 4XXL next week. I love this video and find you adorable! 😃

[@Samcraftcom]

Awesome! Congrats on the new machine!

[@justruss7389]

Looks easy. Thanks.

[@jasonshepard3562]

Sam nice video! I think you just realized that by using the CA glue and tape you probably o not need tabs next time! I used both my first time too!

[@derekslifer7774]

Aweome! Keep the videos coming.

[@johncarr123]

Great Job!!!

[@jun1977i]

That is so cool sam wow! Men bet you can make so much project on that machine, I call it wally! It sound like it lol

[@spencerbass7142]

Success!

[@fgbeetle]

Hey Sam nice job ! Your cnc videos got me to pull the trigger on ordering my pro can't wait to get it and set it up . Keep the vids coming .

[@Samcraftcom]

Awesome!! I hope you have as much fun with it as I have!

[@fgbeetle]

@@Samcraftcom hey Sam my cnc showed up today so excited!

[@billzowak7705]

Great job, and Great video. I am so new to this that I have not yet ordered my Avid Pro. Since there is about a 4 month wait period I plan on buying a used CNC, possibly a Shakeoko, so I may get "my toes wet". Would love to see a video on what you used to create the file, and how you created it. Once again, Great Job!

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Looks good!

[@coffeefortwosolly]

👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️ maybe a light stain to protect it but loved it ! 🙋🏻‍♀️🇬🇧💕

[@bryanslittlegarage5724]

Heck yeah man I need a logo made❤️

[@resorter66]

Sam Do attribute the bit setter for not allowing the bit to cut into your spoil board or just luck .what has been your experience with other jobs. Jeff

[@billyjay4672]

Just subscribed like your machine and your banter.

[@Samcraftcom]

Welcome aboard!

[@MarcelDiane]

Might I suggest a strip of tape where you measured. Draw a line and when you flip your piece match the edge to the line.

[@lynnobrien9429]

Sign looks Great! cool new Sam toy! you taking sign orders LOL

[@Samcraftcom]

Very soon! :)

[@bkp100]

Great build, Sam. I don't know if you just have a talent for *making* it look easy, or if it's actually that simple. You obviously did quite a bit of background due diligence, to your credit. Enjoy the new toy!

[@Samcraftcom]

There is a lot of research needed to learn the machines, but so far this machine has not really been any kind of hurdle for me. By far it's been ramping my own knowledge up to meet the abilities. :) Thanks!

[@billmulcahy3594]

Sam, draw lines on your bed and take a few small scraps and create a 90 degree angle on the corner or use your t tracks. Put the board you are going to carve down and space your tape out and use the tape you put down as a guide and apply your tape to the work piece. Everything will line up. If you want further I can email you pictures of what I do

[@emilthryse3306]

you should maybe look into buying a 2 flute endmill instead of that 3-4 flute (gives a better chip per tooth unless you are running extremely fast and at 10k rpm or something)

[@jimmyeveridge9896]

Sam good video wish i was that smart

[@robertbankhead8661]

excellent

[@mindi.m]

I'm a graphic designer and I'm jealous!! I say stain it - unless you do the epoxy! Now, do Angela's soap logo for Christmas!

[@Samcraftcom]

You are?! Awesome!!!!! I've been asking her what she wants, but I think it's too early for her to allow herself to think about the fancy bits of the soap shed yet.

[@lnltrusty]

Wow, a man’s circut machine! 😀

[@Samcraftcom]

Right?! LOL Love it!!

[@donwyatt1516]

Samcraft, Thanks for your video. Congrats on your successful CNC sign. you mentioned "first cut to size". I have been researching the CNC and am seriously considering the Pro 4.. I see your video is dated about 6 months ago. Any regrets with your purchase?

[@LandtoHouse]

If you do this more can you setup stop blocks in the cnc base rail? Looks like your cnc base allows for guids on the rail. (Not sure of the terminology)

[@Samcraftcom]

Absolutely! Especially if they're all the same size, etc.

[@LandtoHouse]

@@Samcraftcom nice! That would help.

[@smithoriginal4140]

Sam just subscribe! Love the show so far haha !

[@martynroberts7585]

Thanks

[@Samcraftcom]

My pleasure, thank you!

[@jav9888]

Great Vid !! Can you show how made the design the bits you used and then transporting it to the cnc. Im debating on getting one of these and have never used it but seems like so much fun !! Did you use an upcut bit for the whole design ?

[@bgm1911]

thanks for the vid

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks for watching!

[@simonflr]

Sam I enjoyed watching this one very much. I am trying to decide if I want to buy a CNC for myself (not for business just to play with for gifts to friends and relatives). How has your machine held up? Would you recommend the model you got as a good value, or have you come across one that you think is better? Thanks for sharing :)

[@keithruffner7168]

Very nice, I’d just use the hose to suck up the mess as you go that dust collection isn’t working very well. Maybe build one on the outside and get a dust collection system shouldn’t really cost much. Maybe 500$ for the whole system.

[@the263collective2]

Hey sam! Could you advise on what bit, as well as feed rate and speed you used with your Baltic birch on this cut?

[@joycehoover5058]

Oh, goody. Yay.

[@DavidFlores-bt9vt]

Nice!!!

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@DavidFlores-bt9vt]

You’re welcome!!

[@haansworsie]

Here in NZ that would be standard 12mm thick Plywood, so 0.91mm over

[@lyralong]

Keep it natural and jus oil it! It’s beautiful

[@hnhnmnmn]

I would like to thank you for your prompt response. I am planning to create a workshop inside my garage * What do you advise me * Is this legal within the United States * If I rent a workshop, what is the least area I can start with

[@allenmarquess5037]

Too cool! Any thoughts on how to eliminate the need to sand in the negative space inside the logo?

[@Samcraftcom]

I think with a little machine fine tuning and the right bit & settings it can be worked out to not have to sand much. I think this is also why a lot of people do epoxy pours with things like this too... the epoxy (if colored) hides the imperfections and you don't have to worry about them. :) I've never done an epoxy pour before though.

[@stephenjourdain1842]

Would you consider using your new CNC to drill holes in the base for alignment pins? That way you don't need to touch off for x & y zeros, just to material height.

[@Samcraftcom]

I'll definitely be adding in some time savers like that in the future. Especially when I finalize some of my designs that I want to make production runs on. :)

[@1O1Matthew232]

How much time do you estimate from start of cutting to finish?

[@jorge242]

Is that an upcut bit? You should get clean edges using a downcut bit. Or maybe try reversing your cut direction.

[@zenvent]

Did you surface the waste board prior to cutting? Also- put tape on both surfaces first, then glue on one and smash together. If you want to just slap something on the back, use carpet tape (my usual).

[@Samcraftcom]

I've not surfaced it... yet. Waiting for the last tool to arrive to allow me to surface and tram the system. :)

[@brianwaskow5910]

You have T slots in the bed, doesn't Shapeoko provide an edge grabbing system?

[@alanswiderski6771]

Do you do work for others that need cnc work done

[@patriotwoodworker6092]

So I don’t a zero setter thing. How do I set zero without it? Basically it initialized and did the bit setter fine. I load my file but how do I tell the machine where the work piece is? Bc I started it w/o the spindle running and it went down way past the waste boards

[@victoriahughes5041]

Wow it looks good but how you work out how to do it.... Amazing 😀

[@Samcraftcom]

It's all in the CAD (Computer Aided Design) software and how you model it in there -- CNC work is 95% computer design work. :)

[@RobertKohut]

Nice! :-)

[@paull8209]

Paint it and then sand the raised logo back to natural wood

[@touretteguy69]

I’ve tried cutting birch ply and never turns out. Chips out no matter the bit or feedrate

[@jezz3386]

The sign looks awesome! Out of interest, In theory, as you used the same bit throughout did you need to use the bit setter for its job? Also, did the bitzero/touch probe come with the pro or did you get it separately? Heard they are hard to come by for some reason?

[@kevencornett939]

Pro comes with bit Setter not the Zero

[@Samcraftcom]

You don't have to use the BitSetter with a single tool job, no. But once you enable the BitSetter in the settings of Carbide Motion, it prompts you to run through that workflow after every homing job. The BitSetter came with the Pro, yes. The BitZero was an additional purchase. They just released a version 2.0 of the BitZero, but quickly sold out. So maybe that's it? Hope this helps!

[@PaffordHomestead]

I remember back in elementary school they taught us how to do it all by hand....👍 Looks great..

[@anthonylanger1]

I saw you use a bitzero. Does that come with the kit or is it a separate purchase? If it is separate, is there a reason you went with that instead of the V2? Thanks for the videos, its helping me a lot before I purchase one.

[@Samcraftcom]

The BitZero is a separate purchase. I got the v1 because the v2 was not available when I placed my order back in October. :)

[@joegonzales6735]

Nice!!! What was the time of cut from start to finish?

[@Samcraftcom]

This one took 30 mins on the CNC to run the job. That being said, Carbide Create is notoriously conservative and inefficient in toolpath calculations. The next one I make will be from Carveco Maker -- the software I'm transitioning to for my design work and toolpath calculations.

[@jasonbruce8448]

I just received my Shapeoko Pro and am wondering what software you are using. I'm on the fence to maybe downloading Meshcam. I thought I would ask for any advice before committing to a purchase. Thanks

[@Samcraftcom]

This sign was made using Carbide Create, but I have since stopped using it -- it is way too limiting for a CAD program. I now use Carveco Maker and absolutely love it! It has every capability I can foresee and their subscription model keeps overhead low if just trying it out, too! I have a referral link if you don't mind to click it plus a coupon code should you decided to try it out. Coupon Code: SAMCRAFT Referral Link: store-us.carveco.com/?ref=samcraft

[@IceCreams62]

Why did you use both tabs and tape ? Tape alone is enough for sure. Nice work :-)

[@Samcraftcom]

First project -- didn't know any better. :) I'm 99% tabs/bridges on projects now though.

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Do you have any background in CNC? Like to know how long it took you to create the file in the software. I am taking some classes online to learn Fusion 360 instead of purchasing the CAD/CAM software. I run my CNC off of a jump drive from my iMac. Great job on your first project!

[@Samcraftcom]

I don't, this is my first machine, but I have spent hours watching tutorial videos and other content to learn. I'd say this project took about 15 minutes to design my first time in Carbide Create. Total cut time was about 30 minutes. I could do this much, much quicker now -- both in design and cutting. :)

[@halkench]

Great video. Do you think this machine would be good for a middle school woodshop? I'm in the market. Also considering a Onefinity. thanks

[@Samcraftcom]

I would say yes... because it is ROCK SOLID! Kids are hard on things. This machine is tough all around and has taken zero maintenance since getting it over a year ago. I also like the belts vs. lead screws for the sake of forgiveness. If the router hits an object, the belts allow for a margin of slip vs hard metal-on-metal with lead screws. I also disdain the face OneFinity makes you build your own base! The aluminum base of the Shapeoko is amazingly robust, rock solid, and included! :)

[@halkench]

@@Samcraftcom Awesome! Thanks. I just put in my order request to admin...now we wait for the wheels of bureaucracy to turn, lol.

[@rehabmax]

Can you specify the router speed or is it just full on? Extras to buy appear to be the Bit Setter ans the Z-probe It is about a $3000 investment, not including making a table for it. Axiom pro routers are double the price. Vcarve software is pretty robust for creating separate tool paths, costs extra. Do you think the Spapeoko Pro could make a wavy flag with stars and strips? Can you set separate tools paths with different bits and cutting depths? Helpful videos, thanks.

[@Samcraftcom]

The router is variable speed, but manually controlled. No problem doing 3D carvings with the Pro -- several others make such items as the wavy flag. Yes, toolpaths are all individually programmed to whatever you need.

[@ARod1108]

Damn man your just busting out videos right now. Nice MSI laptop. The sign looks amazing. This is an off topic question but I have the same bandsaw as you, do you ever use yours for resawing? If so how are your results? Great video

[@Samcraftcom]

It's a little bit of a hot time for content I guess. LOL I've only resawed a handful of times. It does okay all things considering. A sharp blade makes all the difference.. and patience! LOL I buy my blades locally from Klingspor's Woodworking but think they also ship them. No special brand, just a low TPI for rough cuts and a high TPI for smoother stuff.

[@ARod1108]

@@Samcraftcom it must be nice to have a woodworking supply store locally. I live in the middle of the California desert and woodworking stores aren’t a thing. I’m going to try and build a fence for my band saw and see if that helps. Thanks Sam!