Vcarve Inlay on an End Grain Cutting Board

[@dankeene9879]

Any time you can increase your creative skill set it's a good thing. I am in my 70's and just took up a CNC a year ago. Learning all the software and the nuances of the CNC machine has been a great experience. Never too old to learn a new skill. Thanks for sharing your knowledge .

[@russellfay6771]

I'm not far behind you at 67! And I don't have the time to learn by reinventing the wheel from scratch! So I appreciated M&SWoodwork's willingness to share what he's learned.

[@basilloizou1942]

I'm in the same position and loving it, good on you mate

[@derekludlow]

I’m a Derek! But unlike the other I appreciate all the skills required to do what you do. I’ve been a wood worker for 35 years and I’m still intimidated by my CNC. The haters will always hate so just keep doing what you do!

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you sir! I know that not all Derek's are created equal! Ha! Thank you for watching!

[@lindagillum2938]

Hey, I'm a 76 year old great grandmother, and that CNC work was wayyy more work than I want to do. It's beautiful!!! All I've made so far is a regular cutting board, and I'm really proud of myself. There is pride of knowing you did your best, and there is pride when you think you're better than others. Even God bragged at the end of each day when He created everything by saying it was "good". When He created man He said that was "very good". Glad you didn't let that comment get you down.

[@MandSWoodworks]

Bless you, ma'am! Your comment made me smile! I believe anything that we make or create, be it with our hands, or using our mind to operate a machine, no matter how simple or complex is a blessing from God. And no ma'am, I didn't let that kid get me down. If anything his comment inspired me! Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching!!

[@AndyCiordia]

I tell folks to sit back and fire your videos up like a warm fire. You've taught me a lot and I really enjoyed it. Thanks.🍻

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you Andy! That means a lot! If you like Vcarve Inlays, then you'll really appreciate a couple of videos I have coming up in about a month. Thank you for watching!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Okay, you now have me scrambling to figure out where I can put a shop press into my tiny shop. I like the scissor jack modification, BTW.

[@MandSWoodworks]

Mark, it's a game changer for sure. Clamps and cauls on especially larger inlays just doesn't cut it. Good luck to you and thanks so much for watching!

[@scottjohnson2399]

Amen!! Thanks for those lovely words, cause half these folks have no clue on the work it takes to make something beautiful, unique and special for that client or special someone. Look forward to your next one!

[@woodturner1954]

Been in California for many years but the family is from Tennessee so I don't mind the southern accent at all. I've had a CNC for several years and have learned you need to be an artist for designs and an engineer for getting the software to perform the way you want. And also a mechanic to make sure the CNC is working properly. Mostly a woodworker to see a piece of wood for what it can become sitting on a shelf, table, or kitchen counter. Amen y'all

[@rhebostatfibulator6124]

Amen, hallelujah brother. Now climb down off the cross, I could use the wood. . . Excellent work, look forward to more. Thanks for taking the time to record, edit, and post your work. Not everyone appreciates how much time it adds to a project.

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you for saying that. I was very surprised when I first started doing this how time consuming it is. But comments like yours make it worthwhile. Thank you for watching!!

[@paultosev1599]

Mate, I've built quite a few cnc machines including four and five axis ones and metal mills. I've posted a few of my builds on woodworking sites and get comments like "you're not a real woodworker, you just copy / paste". There will always be ignorant people that are afraid of what can be done with a cnc machine. I'm just starting to get into inlays and have been watching a few videos on the subject. Without people like you I would never have had the success I'm starting to get so keep up the good work so the enthusiasts can learn and the ignorant can be jelous.

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you for the kind words, Paul! And thank you for watching!!

[@williammccollough2905]

Amen indeed, Brother. I hear you. There are a lot of small-minded people out there who, as you so aptly described, do not know what it takes to create something beautiful. I thank you for being willing to share your hard work. You have it right. This is a gift from God who allows us to co-create within His world.

[@dbockman52]

Very well stated! Don't allow critical people to affect your creativity. You have a significant talent.

[@dbockman52]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZbXY5aGi9lkbqM - I designed and patented this farm drainage tile plow. (I am a retired farmer.) When a neighbor first saw it he said these exact words, "Just how is that going to improve the quality of your life!!" Not long after that when he saw it working, he bought one and loved it. Then later he told me he loved his tile plow more than he loved his wife. And then his wife was VERY upset with me. Just an example of how some critics can't ever say something nice without causing more problems. I use a CAD program for designing various things, including the previously mentioned drainage tile plow. It takes a lot of thought and effort to do that. I know just enough about it to understand that you really know what you are doing.

[@FullStackWoodworking]

Nice job. It's so easy to make a mistake and trash days of work in an instant, so was good to see you handle the juice groove inlay without issue!

[@rogerloydmccoy]

Just came across your channel for the first time. Great work and your clamping press is just awesome 💯

[@williamvalachovic]

Love this video! I just set up my longmill mk 2 and sufaced my spoil board last night. Very excited to get carving. I've been looking forward to doing inlays and your video is inspiring!!! Thank you

[@aaronswoodshed4103]

I enjoyed the video. To date I've made about 14 cutting boards. One thing I really liked was that you put the pocket and inlay numbers in the description. That's a huge help for anyone just starting out. It took me hours of testing until I got the numbers I was happy with. The video format was good keep it up.

[@maccaslasher]

Great job m8. Ive been cnc ing for about 3 years and have had lots of mixed results with inlays, so i know how difficult they can be. inspiring stuff, well done.

[@kevinrich4637]

Amen brother! Great job! Never thought of putting an inlay in the juice groove! Keep up the good work! Thank you for sharing!

[@Cobyvincenr]

There is a lot time and effort spent on researching, planning and designing, cutting and painting, and just waiting on things to cure in these projects . The machine definitely is only a tool for the artist to use. Awesome work!!

[@rescobar8572]

You get an Amen AND A SUBSCRIBER!!! You make this look so easy! EXCELLENT work amigo!

[@cliffgeter1105]

AMEN!!! Great content...Please keep it coming...I am also in my early 70's and just starting my CNC journey. Stop Learning...Stop Living!!!

[@CncRouter43]

I've had my cnc for about a year and a half and it has been my biggest challenge in woodworking

[@ianthetech1455]

Im in my second week of owning my own CNC. Took a leap of faith, invested in myself and here i am. You're little rant did me some good. I'm diving headfirst into self employment and naysayers are many. Thanks for the positive and optimist feelings

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you for the kind words, and the best of luck to you!

[@mukmusicdiary]

Great videos! I love them, keep it up. I am on the beginning of my woodworking and CNC adventures. It's full of frustrations, but when it comes together it's the best feeling in the world!

[@nothereorthereoranywhere]

Nice workmanship! Appreciate the commentary throughout! Very helpful.

[@richwallace4632]

I just found you. Amen!! Been wanting to step up my end grain cutting boards. Have stayed away from the cnc. One it intimidated me, two I thought, one more tool, plus learning the darn thing. Watching you and some others, I’m taking a second look. Plus, I like the voice over. I hate guys spending ten minutes explaining how they are going to turn the machine on. Turn it on, I figure some of it out while I watch. Lol. Thanks for the time to share with us what you’ve learned.

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you Rich! Your comment made me giggle. Ha! Thank you for watching!

[@Dta1996]

Outstanding work! Working to improve my inlays. Thanks for the tips.

[@Zimm2000]

Very nice work! I've had my CNC for a few years now, and am currently working on my first end grain inlay. I've watched many videos and seen just as many recommendations for proper settings. So I've decided to just make my best guess and see what happens. Everything is an experiment ~ occasionally something beautiful happens!

[@MandSWoodworks]

No one setting is perfect. That is a fact! I plan on doing a video in the future, explaining the math behind the Vcarve Inlay Technique, so folks can figure out what the best settings is for them and their particular machine. Thank you for watching!

[@bobmartinez4656]

Sir, I am 58 looking into purchasing a cnc in the near future. I currently do hand routing projects at the moment. But I am fascinated at what can be done with a cnc. I continue to watch KZbin videos like yours to learn what it takes to create amazing projects like your cutting board. I would say you knocked it out of the park with your editing and content. Thanks for sharing and keep it up. 👍

[@CamsWoodcrafting]

Very Cool, I'm a woodworker and I say to others, middle finger up, it takes alot of work to do this stuff!!!

[@bufordtjustice4362]

I just found your channel. I have been a woodworker for close to 30 years and located in south Alabama as well. Nice to know there are a few of us in the area.

[@gregsullivan1445]

Wow beautiful work and craftsmanship

[@michaeldiaz5760]

I’m new to CNC about 4 month lol and I’m really good with computer and wood working but I tell you when you combine the two it truly is at another level. It’s not easy at first. Not to mention the math I ignored in school was a mistake. That comment I made 37 years ago about I won’t need this math had come back to bite me in the buttocks. Well whoever gets into CNC all I can say is have fun because it truly is beautiful work

[@karlsangree]

That board came out really well … you know, for a machine operator lol. By the way, I use Sapele a lot. I love it. Also, nice job fixing that little blowout.

[@OldUglyOpossum]

wow,, your patience is astounding.. thats a lot of steps,,but the end was great

[@brucehabel8553]

Amen! Beautiful work!

[@lylehandeland8020]

Really enjoyed your work!! Looking forward to learning more from you. Thanks for taking the time to make your videos.

[@JohnGordon-y7y]

I’m so glad I found your channel. Great content, great commentary. I subscribed. Thanks for sharing your experience. Greetings from Western Australia 🇦🇺

[@chrisolvera6386]

Very nice! I have a Onefinity Journeyman and I am just getting started with VCarve Pro and hope to be able to make some cutting boards like yours. Thanks for the video!

[@sidewinderdrums]

Amen - the groove around the edge to match a ritz cracker is awesome planning and attention to detail. I think I need to steal that feature.

[@MandSWoodworks]

Please do! I like it because it kind of "frames" the design in the center Thank you for watching!

[@TetraCNC]

Nice work. I was considering doing some inlays with my CNC and love the idea of the press for clamping.

[@ozguzzi]

AMEN!!! Absolutely fabulous work! Getting use to the southern accent myself. Formerly a cheese head (Wisconsin) and now living in Ozark, Al. Very impressive work, and design. Thank you for sharing, and you have a new subscriber.

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you sir! Welcome to the South!

[@eitantal726]

Top-notch. I look up to you, sir. Technique is outstanding, and attention to every detail. Flawless

[@sergiozarate7846]

Absolutely Beautiful!!! I am a CNC aficionado, and I can see you are and artists. can way to see your next project.

[@RogerDisspayne]

I enjoyed your video. I have a 48X48 Onfinity and I'm very new to cnc's.

[@blueboy4511]

You did a great job on the cutting board. Don't worry, you will always have naysayers in anything you do. Personally, I think you are a skilled craftsman and you do great work. I love woodworking but I don't have a CNC machine, YET. Even though I am in my late 70's, I still enjoy learning something new and interesting. What a legacy that we may be able to leave behind. May the Lord continue to bless you and your work. Take care my friend. Rudy.

[@MandSWoodworks]

Rudy, thank you for the kind words! God bless you, sir! Thank you for watching!!

[@GentleMatriarch]

Thanks!

[@MandSWoodworks]

Bless you! Thank you so much!!

[@riddepk]

you're right !!! it's just like the 3D Printing it's a creation work !!! i would even say it's an artistical work. i know i'm unable to do do what you are doing a great job !!!!

[@Tiny-Designz]

I think your work is amazing, and it comes from you, not the machine, the machine is doing what you tell it to! Don’t worry about those little pee-on’s negative comments, obviously they stopped to watch because you sparked their interest 😊

[@timpoll7094]

I know plenty of CNC Operators. I also know many artists that use CNC as a tool. This is an artist

[@rajendergurung7867]

Great work ! Beautiful carving !

[@baustin11111]

I'm a woodworker, I've made very nice furniture. I wish I could do what you do, it's beautiful. I'm getting started with inlays, I can't seem to figure it out, so massive respect. Looking forward to your next video

[@MandSWoodworks]

In the next month or so, I plan on making a cutting board with a very complicated inlay. My intentions are to explain the math behind the inlays to help folks better understand how to do them successfully. Thank you for watching!

[@baustin11111]

That would be awesome, I'm looking forward to it@@MandSWoodworks

[@basilloizou1942]

100% agree with you love you work from down under

[@papado72]

Love the video....keep them coming. I really enjoy watching. I'm getting motivated to try some inlays. I would like to see how you setup your cuts in Vcarve.

[@MandSWoodworks]

I do indeed plan on making a video, to cover the math behind the Vcarve inlay technique as well as my workflow on how I create those tool paths. Stay tuned! 🙂

[@Horizon-m5o]

Thank you for the video, keep up the good work my friend!

[@joelmckinney8026]

Great video, awesome work brother! Loved the gorilla 😂

[@AcrylicMemories]

Please, don't worry about the deadbeats on this platform I have two lasers and one flatbed UV printer and just ordered my $5000.00 CNC the amount of work that goes into the design, computer knowledge, and problem solving that comes up during the process of making something is crazy whether you are old school using hand tools or into the future of woodworking (Creating), you are still a creator so don't listen to the "Trolls" !!! just keep doing what you are doing...................We love you !!! Best, Rick. Oh.................AMEN!!!

[@surfingnoid]

Hallelujah! I've made plenty of firewood using all sorts of tools in the wrong way, including my CNC. This board looks fantastic; I really like how deep you went (I usually limit it to .25"). It seems like you're using a very similar small angle v-bit as well. Those fine lines on the male plug part of the inlay are impressive. Also, thank you for the tips on the juice groove! I need to remember the Ritz size factor.

[@briangarrett5116]

AMEN Brother!! Great craftsmanship sir

[@CncRouter43]

Amen brother I have a cnc and it takes serious dedication to create projects..

[@joshuadelisle]

Amen brother 🙌

[@aspirecncworks5686]

Can you make a video showing how you have you tapered ball nose set up in vectric?

[@aspirecncworks5686]

Did you ever make video on how you have this set up in vectric? Can you help me pls

[@aspirecncworks5686]

Really interest on how you have tapered ball nose setup and what kinda tool you have set up as

[@chrisr1241]

You are right. I also have a cnc and it is pretty hard to do such stuff you do with it. You even manage the tight corners which is not easy at all…

[@fathmi]

I used a similar bit-toolpath-depth setup, but the plug was too tight, using oak and walnut. And because I didnt use any press like your, I crack yhe wood while trying to fit the plug into the groove. I used 'v carve' for pocket , 'Pocket' feature for the plug. I think I'm doing something wrong in the toolpath setup in vcarve. Do you have any video walking through the toolpath setup? I use vcarve pro 11.5.

[@MandSWoodworks]

I don't have a video of toolpath settings. Sorry. But what you are describing sounds familiar. Check out this video. I think it might help you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJSwnaqjiLyjecU

[@brandonyork4834]

Well done! I would love to know how you setup your press.

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you sir! It's actually fairly simple. I bought a Harbor Freight Shop Press and just simply added squares of ply on the top and bottom as the press. I cut notches on each side of them to fit between the vertical rails on each side of the press. The bottom squares rest against the bottom with no securement and the top has a 'punch' welded onto the gantry of the press. I drilled a hole large enough into the squares on the top for the punch to fit down into. I hope that made sense. Thank you for watching!

[@brandonyork4834]

@@MandSWoodworks Much appreciated! I reached out on IG too but this info is exactly what I hoped for.

[@neststewart4268]

Your inlay work is amazing and inspiring. But as great as that is, I also noticed your spoilboard. Could you do a video on making it? Thanks

[@MandSWoodworks]

Ironically enough, I get more questions on my Waste Board than anything else I do. Lol. My Waste Board is actually quite simple, and for good reason. I use 3/4" PVC as stops, as you saw in the video. I just created circles in Vectric that were the proper size for the PVC pipe to fit down inside of, and then just arranged them into a pattern that I liked and then fit inside the cutting area of my CNC Bed. So if your bed is 48inches x 32inches like mine is, create that size in vectric. Sprinkle some circles inside of that work area and then cut them into your waste board. I plan to replace my waste board in the next few weeks, as it's getting kind of thin, so I'll make a video of it's replacement and touch on how I come up with those patterns. Thank you for watching!

[@williamthrasher8442]

So... If you use a mechine you're a machine operator? Gosh... I don't have a CNC, yet. But I do have a table saw, drill press, planer, sander, hand drill , multi saw, and more. So I guess I am a machine operator as well. You just keep doing what yoou do. 😎

[@EdwinRamaker]

Warm thx from holland still learning

[@wadetomczyk8043]

Nicely done!

[@garciarosa100]

o, yea. im struggling with learning a new machine and a new software. It's very frustrating at times. Amen to that.

[@rrr92462]

Great vid! Love that press! Where did you get those yellow/orange push clamps? The ones pushing your work piece into the corner?

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you! Here's an Amazon link... They aren't perfect because they will in fact push up against your work, but I get around that by continuing to use the wooden wedges and dog holes, and using the clamps to hold the wedges in place. They tend to back out if the work experiences any vibration. The clamps work awesome for that. Thank you for watching! Bench Dog Clamps amzn.to/3JW4Meh

[@WILDMACK]

?? Your creations are amazing. Can you answer a question for me. Are you using a V bit and developing your tool path with the inlay toolpath? I though that's what I heard in one of your videos. If so, are there any tricks in doing it that way? Thanks Dave....

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you for the compliments! No, I am using a Tapered Ball Nose, that is assigned as an engraving bit in Vectric. I then use a Vcarve tool path. :) Thank you for watching!

[@williammccollough2905]

Hey, Brother, can you tell me what brand your gluing press is. I'm looking for a fairly inexpensive press that is wide enough to accomodate work that is 20 inches wide. Thanks.

[@MandSWoodworks]

It's just a Harbor Freight Shop Press. I laminated several layers of ply for the top and bottom press. The bottom section just sits on the bottom part of the frame and I cut a hole in the top section to allow the punch of the press to recess inside of it. I can easily remove it if I need to use it as an actual shop press. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching!

[@MandSWoodworks]

Oh... And FYI, you can fit something that is 22 inches wide into it.

[@homespot5445]

Great video, I just happened to stumbled by your video! Great craftsmanship! May I ask what software you use?

[@MandSWoodworks]

I use Vcarve Pro. Thank you for watching!

[@AJonahU]

Love the content! AMEN BROTHER! Where did you get the borders? TIA!

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you! Search for "Split Monogram svg" on Etsy. Several different styles and super cheap. Thank you for watching!

[@Flyeneagle]

Awesome Job, and well said

[@michaelrowland4021]

Great video, I'm thinking about getting into cnc. Keep up the good work and don't let the sourpuss get to you.😊

[@russellfay6771]

I'll certainly give you an "AMEN"! And, as someone who's trying to reach the level you've obtained, I appreciate the information you've so generously shared. I'd just like to ask for one more piece of info that might really help me resolve some failures I've had. Would you mind sharing the speeds and feeds you used? Thanks, and keep being a positive creator!

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you for the kind words! When cutting the pocket, My feed is 80ipm and my spindle speed is 14k RPM for the engraving bit and about 12k RPM for the clearing bit. When I am cutting inlays, due to the start depth being so deep, I slow the feed rate on both bits down to 30 to 40ipm depending on how dense the wood is, and my spindle speed RPM remains the same. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching!

[@russellfay6771]

@@MandSWoodworks BTW, wouldn't it have been easier to put the inlay for the juice groove in before cutting the juice groove? It seems to me that would have reduced the process from 3 steps to 2!

[@MandSWoodworks]

Possibly. And I did think about that before settling on cutting the groove first. The inlay in the juice groove is 1/4" deep. The juice groove is a little over 1/8" deep. To cut the pocket and inlay before the juice groove meant that they would have had to been both cut at a little over 3/8". Thats a very deep inlay, and I feared increased the chances of it not seating against the pocket floor, which I am a stickler for. But in truth, it would be personal preference ,and most likely would have worked fine to cut the groove after installing the inlay. :)

[@PSS_1]

Do you have a sketch or drawing of how to make the positive and negative part? how much does one part need to fit into the other etc...

[@MandSWoodworks]

The positive and negative part drawings are created in CAD software and then toolpaths are created from that, and they tell the machine where and how to cut. There is no simple answer to explain how the inlays fit into the pockets, or as you say the negative fitting into the positive. Both the positive and negative parts are cut using an angled bit, so that when they both fit together the angled parts seat together to close up any gaps. I know this isn't the best answer to give you, but a more detailed answer would require me to type out a lengthy tutorial and this comment section isn't the place to do that. My next 2 videos will be solely about how to create and cut inlays like this, so hopefully your questions will be answered then. I hope to have the first video uploaded in the next couple of weeks.

[@PSS_1]

@@MandSWoodworks OK thank you

[@PSS_1]

@@MandSWoodworks OK thank you

[@TrevorVonSeggern]

You have some serious talent!!!

[@TheMadManPlace]

A good craftsman uses ANY TOOL AT HIS DISPOSAL to do quality work. What "derek" and the rest of the trolls forget is that ALL WOOD is harvested with a power chainsaw, transported using diesel trucks, planked by a powered saw mill, sized on a power plainer, cut to size using some sort of powered saw, holes drilled using a power drill, more often than not, finished using some sort of powered sander - the list goes on and on. AND THOSE ARE ALL TOOLS TO HELP THE CRAFTSMAN. A CNC machine is simply one of those MANY tools available to the MODERN CRAFTSMAN.

[@MandSWoodworks]

Well said!! Thank you for watching!!

[@DrgnSlyr]

Beautiful work. I assume you're doing the clearance path before the v carve?

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you! Yes. The tip of the engraving bits I use are so small and thin, I do my best to keep them out of harms way as much as I can. I know a lot of folks run the finishing pass first, as it helps combat tear out, but you also risk breaking the tip off the bit. Ask me how I know. 😁 Thank you for watching!

[@DrgnSlyr]

@@MandSWoodworksThanks for explaining your reasoning. I will keep that in mind.

[@williesmith1828]

What kind of bit is this in the video. The long pointy one. What angle is that

[@MandSWoodworks]

The bit I used in this video isn't available anymore on Amazon, but here's one exactly like it. amzn.to/3wvExsg Thank you for watching!

[@DrgnSlyr]

Question: How do you consistently get x and y zeroed after removing the piece and then placing back on the CNC? It seems to me that even a millimeter of difference would effect the the subsequent carvings. Am I wrong?

[@MandSWoodworks]

Two ways... One is that on my controller I am able to save XYZ origins that I zero on particular projects. But even if I weren't able to save those points, just re-zeroing XYZ using a touch probe in the same spot each time gives me accurate results Secondly is making sure that the board goes back in the same exact spot each time and you do that by creating an accurate 'fence' for the board to rest against when replacing it on the waste board. I do that using the pvc pipe you see in the video as stops. You are not wrong. Repeatability is very important when doing complicated inlays. There are so many variables that can make a carving a success or a failure. Accuracy and rigidity of the CNC machine. Cut settings. And of of course the human element. I hope this answered your questions. Thank you for watching!

[@DrgnSlyr]

@@MandSWoodworks You answered my question perfectly. Thank you. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

What is that device called that you used to measure out for the feet you added to the bottom?

[@MandSWoodworks]

That is my own creation. I 3D printed that to act as a jig/guide to consistently and easily drill the holes for the feet. Thank you for watching!

[@SJSSawdust]

Great video! I have a question, what are your settings as far as depths? I tried EVERYTHING and can’t seem to get it. Vcarve just came out with a vcarve inlay “app” but that only uses v bits. Thanks!

[@MandSWoodworks]

Settings can vary on several things. I've got a couple more videos on the subject where I touch on settings. Check them out and if it doesn't answer your question, let me know and I'll try and give you a starting point to try. Thank you for watching!

[@SJSSawdust]

@@MandSWoodworks thanks - will do!

[@gregsanter4578]

What font did you use for this project? Looks great.

[@MandSWoodworks]

BEDGOOD was a font called "Georgia" that should already be included if you are using a windows PC. The monogram was included in the vector that I purchased off of Etsy. Thank you for watching!

[@geraldleveque5827]

100% correct in saying YOUR A CRAFTSMEN ,ARTIST, AND CREATOR! Keep up the great work! May I ask what CNC are you using

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you sir! I have the Onefinity Journeyman with the Elite series upgrade. Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching!

[@keithclark8030]

Nice! I am starting to research CNC for wood designs. Would like to create different products. I have ran CNC for cutting metal years ago, but I have a lot to learn about wood.

[@MandSWoodworks]

Wood isn't more or less than difficult than metal, but it is a bit more forgiving than metal, imho. I say this with limited experience with metal, so I am really not an authority on the subject. Just like different types of metal and their density, you have the same with wood. It's all about finesse and patience with both. :) Thank you for watching!

[@woodbutcher3887]

Great job and do not worry about what other people say. Now for the questions. I am running the same software and machine as yours, I think my spindle may me smaller. But, have you done any work( Inlay) with the new Ver 12 of V Carve Pro? Are you going to do a video on using that software and settings?

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you for the compliment! I have v12 but I have not tried the new Vcarve Inlay Tool Path they added to it. I just use the same Vcarve tool path that I always have. I am working on a video now showing different tool path settings for producing inlays. I plan to try the new Vcarve Inlay tool path just to see how well it works, so stay tuned. If you are looking for more comprehensive videos touching on the V12's new features, check out Mark Lindsay's channel. He's the Vectric guru and knows much more about it than I do at the moment. Thank you for watching!!

[@jeffdavis7872]

What is the tapered bit you prefer to use for inlay carving? Stunning work!

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you for the compliment! There is an Amazon link to the bit I used in the video description. Thank you for watching!

[@ppinthewoods3430]

A warning, this is a bit of a very long boring post, but in spite of what it sounds like, it is not about me, it is all about my appreciation of you, the work you ( and other like you ) are doing and how you do it.. First let me applaud you for all you accomplish in your woodworking including dealing with the " Karens" of the internet. ( you know who you are Derek and friends). Please kep making these great videos. Please feel free to point out what appears to be bad spelling, I don't feel my fingers and type like crap hitting a bunch of keys at once.. I don't wear my feelingss on my sleeve and will edit as needed. This may be only the second or third post I have ever done on a woodworking video or forum. I am about to waste a bit of your time with my own credentials, but,,,, I was programming automated machinery since before there were computers. We used a strip of paper tape with holes puched in it like a ticker tape you see in the old stock trading movies. Light passing through the holes to indicate a positive or negative condition with a collection of the conditions initiating a certain move on the tool.... blah, blah blah . it was simply called N.C. ( numerical control ). That was before I was out of high school. I went through a formal union woodworking apprenticeship and the ensueing required competition to become a journeyman that included several thousand of us internationally and I completed the apprenticeship in record time as the top Journeyman graduating from that very large group. I returned by invitation to the training center as an instructor immediatly upon graduation while simultaneously starting my own company. I was soon later blessed enough to get to study and become friends with the retired head sculptor for the Vatican and improved on my carving skills significantly. I was a one man shop that was really blessed with clients that demanded projects that most woodworking shops would not touch or said couldn't be done. I went through almost a decade with NO sandpaper in my shop and using only hyde glue and/or physical interlocking joinery, doing " proper " period pieces with original methods. We made our scrapers by shocking thick homemade glass into shards I still own roughly 260 Gouges, 70 " carpenter chisels " and maybe 200 or so planes for specific molding cuts. Some I went to England and found or had made custom there but most I made ( as most REAL woodworkers did Derek ) in house. As a propr woodworker I learned about metalurgy, forming , tempering etc. In 1986 I had all of my steel in my shop including hand tools, saws, power tool bits and blades cyrogenically treated at 4 kelvins ( forgove me Derek, you can just google it ). I was regularly published nationally and maintained a 6 figure minimum with several commissioned projects surpassing 7 figures. I reproduced part of the Palace of Versaille and did over $2.7M on a 53' Wooden Yacht. I guess by Dereks standards I am still just a machine operator. I never really cared for cabinets or casework although I built 2 large kitchen that had horizontallly inward curved faces that everyone else said couldn't be produced. I was excited by other new challenges . A neck injury in 1992 lost the functional use of my hands for a long while so I decided I should build a cnc router to keep cash flow going. A tempting cash offer caused me to sell the first router I built and for a moment, I thought I was going into the CNC business but then I met " Derek". Folks would read a few magazine articles and actually think they could just buy a router and puch a button and do what I did. It only took a few Dereks for me to decide I did not have the desire to deal with likes of them. CNC became my weapon of choice for portions of my projects but the decades of fine woodworking are where my real value surfaced. My resume, if I had a need for one will included multiple US presidents, NASA, Dept. of Defense, NFL team owners, major International designers ( like Hermes , Fabrice Grandin both from Paris ) some of the most famous athletes in the world. One of my favorite and most challenging projects ever was developing and producing mold to produce a carbon fiber trombone that included 100% of the components. I departed from wood and produced the molds from Corian for obvious heat and mechanical reasons. Much to my own surprise, the mold worked first go. Tolerances on the slide and other mating parts were basicall +/- 0.0015 ". You have probably seen this black trombone on TV . I could go on much further but by now you should be well fed up with me and I was only hoping the Dereks of the world would know I AM a world class woodworker am am in absolute total respect of the likes of what is done here in this video. Getting from idea to product with CNC requires a lot of effort and investment in workflow development, design balancing, and MUST include previous knowlege of advanced woodworking to keep from wasting all of the other work invested. It is vastly more complicated when you add video production in the middle or your workflow. I bought a bunch of very expensive video equipment, sound and lights etc. and never made public even a single video that I made for my original channel. I stripped my website form 400 pages to a single page last year and have now it totally shut down for the moment. I thought I was going to start producing training videos etc. The effort it takes to produce a video to help other is unappreciated by anyone except for those that have done it. It at least doubles your production time while totally stopping some parts of the project if not duplicating some of the work to make sure you have the footage you need to. All of this while you are doing it to help others ans NO you don't get a bunch of money from KZbin for doing these kinds of videos. The editing and scripting is an art form all of it's own. When you see a video like this with good lighting, good focus and details explained in easy to understand ways, it was not done by the seat of the pants. It is a LOT of time and effort and this was done as well as any , not to mention the actual woodworking was really functional and tight. M&S Woodworks has earned a spot of very high respect from this "Machine operator".

[@MandSWoodworks]

All I can say is WOW! You do indeed have quite the resume!! With that I am honored and humbled by your words, and I truly appreciate the kudos! Happy New Year to you sir, and thank you for watching!!

[@JD-nq4vb]

How many thousands of an inch(.001", .002", .003") under do you carve the inlays? I will be getting into this soon so I am looking for some tips/help. Beautiful work by the way. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[@MandSWoodworks]

I am assuming that you are talking about cutting the inlay to an offset of the pocket cut to get the inlay to fit properly? If so, then the answer is none. If you are using the correct bit for deep inlays, and that bit is setup properly in your CAM software, then an offset isn't necessary. That is why an angled bit is used so that the inlay fits into the pocket, with the angled walls of the inlay and pocket seating against each other when the inlay is pressed down into the pocket. You would only need an offset if you were using a straight bit, and you would never get any small details (sharp corners and such) to cut correctly. I have another video called "A Redneck's Guide to Vcarve Inlays" where i lightly touch on the subject. Check it out and it might give you a bit better answer. I will also be releasing a video in the coming weeks where I go in-depth about the math behind the Vcarve inlay and how you can easily figure out your cut settings yourself. I hope that this answered your question. Thank you for watching!

[@JD-nq4vb]

@@MandSWoodworks Got it, I understand what you mean and thank you very much for taking the time to respond, and the other video. Much appreciated.

[@RockhollowCNCServices]

Great video. I need to try this. What is that clamp you use on the bed?

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you! These are the clamps that I use. amzn.to/49or2IH

[@eric3927]

Great video, there are always nay sayers and people that want to offer suggestions. "Get your own KZbin channel and do it your way"! I'm ready to step up my CNC game to inlays. The bit you used, I see 5 , 4, 3 degree etc. Is there a particular reason for the 5 + or - vs the others or is that what you had? Thanks

[@MandSWoodworks]

Thank you! The only bits that I use that are smaller angles than 5 degrees are 1/8" bits that I use on my Rotary, and are too small to use on inlays. The tapered bit that I use for inlays is 1/4' in diameter and is a little over 5 degrees. But to give you insight about this, I try to find the narrowest angled bit with the smallest tip diameter for inlays to get as much detail as I can and still be able to get good cut depth on them. I hope this answers your question. Thank you for watching!!

[@eric3927]

@@MandSWoodworks It did answer! Thanks

[@cygnusa3772]

Do you get better detail with an endbrain inlay? I tried edge grain and the fine details kept chipping off during the CNC process.

[@MandSWoodworks]

Very much so. End grain is far more forgiving than side/face grain. I don't even attempt fine details in side grain because I know that tear out is a sure thing. Thank you for watching!

[@programorprogrammed]

Good job, Good video

[@Brangustx]

What is the source for those rubber feet you use?

[@MandSWoodworks]

Here's an Amazon link to the ones that I use. amzn.to/4bakMW6

[@davidyoung4312]

Thanks for making the video, it turned out beautiful and thanks for sharing your depths. What size spindle do you use? Thank you again

[@MandSWoodworks]

I run a 2.2kw water cooled spindle. Thanks for watching!

[@gregraso557]

nice work! You mentioned your start depths and flat depths, but are you using a v-carve toolpath for both the pocket and the inlay? Thanks!

[@MandSWoodworks]

Yes. Vcarve Toolpath for both the inlay and pocket cuts. :) Thank you for watching!

[@richwallace4632]

What brand is your cnc machine? Could you do a voice over talking about your cnc? Thanks

[@MandSWoodworks]

I have a Onefinity Journeyman, upgraded with a Masso Controller. If you are interested in my setup, check out the very first video on my channel where I explain my machine and the upgrade. Again, thank you for watching!