X-Carve Zero to Hero - My First Project

[@TwoCaptainsOneShip]

Awesome, we are considering on getting a machine so this was great!

[@kennethd2643]

My X-Carve 1000 is on the FedEx truck out for delivery. Great vids!

[@Dragonuv2002]

As a Texan, I approve this video.

[@tboneterryd]

Keep the vids coming. Thanks

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Great project! Keep the X-carve videos coming.

[@DuraWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@grateful4068]

Amazing video and work. Liked and subscribed.

[@trailgeartradingpost]

Make sure you touch off the roughing and detail bit at the same location on the workpiece. I have had the same issue of varied depth and it was because I touched off in a different spot, and there was some bowing in the workpiece due to clamping. It’s not much, but even .010” difference or so will definitely show up.

[@DuraWoodworks]

That’s definitely a possibility. I’ve had it happen across a few projects now though, so not 100% sure what it is yet. Need to take some time to sit down and really troubleshoot it.

[@tomperry9954]

I'll bet the software left material on the z axis to cut on the finish cut. Check your setup parameters.

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Just found your channel. Looking forward to watching more.

[@tkowarhawk1991]

Eeeeerrd TY do not the

[@trikerflyer]

Of course, the finish cut always cuts lower than the rough cut...that's why it's called a finish cut. If you set the max Z at say, 3/8"...the roughing cut will not cut down to 3/8"...it will be a shallower cut than the finish cut.

[@jonathanback6053]

Great video, I’ve been really contemplating getting one to take my flags to the next level instead of hours of dremel/router work. Just haven’t pulled the trigger due to $$

[@DuraWoodworks]

It is definitely worth it. Adds another level to the process of building and opens up so many different options.

[@shawnalley3309]

They offer a monthly payment option (like $85/mo)

[@LuisCasstle]

Look into the Lowrider2 by v1engineering. Less than $400 and you can build it up to 4'x8'.

[@johnedwards1968]

Is the white part snow?

[@faisalleite]

Nice video, what the maximum thickness of the wood can be cutted by xcarve?

[@mikethompson7290]

You seem very comfortable in Adobe illustrator for your first projuct.

[@DuraWoodworks]

This is my first project on an X-Carve. Not my first in Illustrator. I have a lot more experience in Illustrator. Not sure how that matters for the end result here though.

[@Jayhadd21]

Subscribed from a fellow Texan

[@cheeznipsmagee2357]

linseed and beeswax would've looked pretty nice too!

[@bicyclerider3978]

Flex probably. Thicker bit has more resistance on he Z axis. Minimum but enough to see and feel when switching to the thinner bit and a light pass. The wood density isn’t always constant so it doesn’t take much. I get different results but the same affect on duplicate projects and different material.

[@jerrymoreno6223]

Do you have your cut settings set to recommended?

[@Marc9889]

Is it possible to run it back through the planer after it's painted? My thinking is that it would be faster than sanding the paint off with the palm sander. Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@DuraWoodworks]

The planer has a bigger chance of chipping out some of the smaller edges (stars, stripes, etc) so I decided to go on the safer side to sand it all out.

[@Marc9889]

Good point. (And that reminds me... I still need to buy a planer.)

[@anthonyrogers8358]

Hey looking into buying an x-carve. About how long did the cutting part take from start to finish?

[@DuraWoodworks]

Right around an hour.

[@fiberinspector1304]

Great vid !! You in Texas or just like Texas. I am just about to pull the trigger and order me a 1000 mm.

[@DuraWoodworks]

fiberinspector I am in Texas. Love it here :)

[@fiberinspector1304]

@@DuraWoodworks Been here ball my life, what part of Texas you in? I'm in Abilene

[@tommybrannon]

What size work bench would you need just for the CNC?

[@DuraWoodworks]

Here’s a good forum post going over exactly that: discuss.inventables.com/t/looking-for-overall-size-specification-footprint-of-x-carve/663/2

[@tommybrannon]

@@DuraWoodworks Thank you. I've had the machine for a couple weeks now...trying to figure out the few quirks, and learning how to make it do cool stuff.

[@robm9772]

how loud is it? buddy of mine had a different brand CNC but the sucker was super loud. had to wear hearing protection and pissed off all the neighbors. I realize most of the noise is the router itself, but just wondering what your experience is. Thanks

[@DuraWoodworks]

The noise of the router is really the only sound you hear while it's running. There is a very light noise of the machine actually running, but most people like it (it sounds like it's making music). I wouldn't say it's any louder than a regular hand held router. Definitely not quiet, but not what I would consider "pissed of neighbor" loud.

[@samadabdul1242]

Hi, Is there wood cnc forums for beginners that you recommend joining?

[@jamessmith84240]

I got into CNC work 9 months ago and I found "Mark Lindsay CNC" on youtube to be very helpful. I use Vcarve software which is a bit pricey, however it seems to be alot better than xcarve. I think having this software has made it much easier for me then if I were trying to make free software do the same.

[@springwell6146]

How long did that take that machine to cut all that out?

[@DuraWoodworks]

Right around an hour

[@springwell6146]

Kk thx 4 that. Unit still running good, still like it? Thinking about picking one up.

[@DuraWoodworks]

@@springwell6146 yeah, don’t use it nearly as much as I want to but it works great every single time I use it.

[@harleco1]

how long did it take to crave it out? nice

[@DuraWoodworks]

I can't remember exactly how long it took, but it was approximately an hour and a half or so.

[@DOUBLEDEFENSE]

Nice video 👍

[@DuraWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@michaelbreaux9164]

I don't know why but mine does the same with the 2nd bit. Wish I had an answer for you.

[@SkipEvansx]

Ditto....

[@sconrady123]

Did u zero out the second bit after u changed it

[@luisrosal1322]

Hi! Nice video. How long did the carving process in the xCarve took?

[@DuraWoodworks]

I can't remember exactly how long it took, but it was approximately an hour and a half or so.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Great job for a first project. I am sorry but I can only give you a 9.9 on a scale of 1 to 10. If you carved Hawaii, you would have received a 10. LOL. Please produce more videos. We enjoyed this!

[@DuraWoodworks]

Haha, I have actually thought about doing all the states and selling them on Etsy. Lack of time has kicked my butt haha

[@hackerandrew13]

How long did it take the x carve to cut something like this?

[@DuraWoodworks]

About an hour.

[@dustinlyle8629]

It really took it an hour? Maybe I won’t be buying a small table top if that’s how slow they are.

[@Allnimalz]

Could you tell me the wattage of the X-Carve?

[@DuraWoodworks]

EyeSMK1 you would need to check with Inventables on that, I’m not totally sure what it is and would hate to give the wrong info.

[@shdwhealr]

what about the people that dont have Adobe Illustrator? How could one do this in the Easel software itself?

[@DuraWoodworks]

I don't think this is possible in Easel. You could look into some of the free vector design tools like SVG-Edit, Inkscape, or BoxySVG and probably achieve something similar.

[@janicewilcox8590]

Maybe you didn't seat the bits in the chuck the same depth? Idk if that's a possibility, mine came yesterday and is in the box waiting for me to finish building this table 😂

[@DuraWoodworks]

I most likely didn't as that is almost impossible to get right, but I did re-zero it with the Z probe between bit switches. Best of luck on the install. It's a lot of fun!

[@janicewilcox8590]

@@DuraWoodworks thanks. I'm 2/4 of 2/5 of 5/12 of they way through putting it together 😂😂 so I'm getting excited to get started making stuff

[@krkabob]

What's the dark mark on the piece?

[@DuraWoodworks]

If you are talking about the one in the stars, it's a knot I forgot to fill in from the back.

[@cwgoforth]

Really nice video, thank you for sharing! New sub here

[@DuraWoodworks]

Thanks Carl!

[@JasonGrissom]

Great project. I JUST JUST ordered my x-carve so I'm totally just spit balling, but maybe since it is considered a "detail" pass, it automatically tries to extenuate that pass? But again, I have no real knowledge. Great video. Keep it up!

[@Seemsayin]

I think the word you were looking for was "accentuate". I was thinking the same thing. Perhaps by default, either the bit possibly being too long, or the clean-up pass being set too deep? That would bug me, too. Whatever the case, there maybe a reason for either, or maybe a simple tweek might be needed. I really want one of these. Good luck to ya!

[@krkabob]

What size is your machine?

[@DuraWoodworks]

I have the 1000mm machine

[@andyvaldez7714]

How much do you sell the final product for?

[@DuraWoodworks]

Andy Valdez I haven’t sold any as a commercial product yet, but could definitely be convinced to if the interest was there.

[@andyvaldez7714]

@@DuraWoodworks if you were to sell it how much would you want for it

[@DuraWoodworks]

Shoot me an email ([e-mail]) and we can talk price offline.

[@Bramblek]

When zeroing the z depth - use the same location (x & Y) as sometimes the wood is non-flat.

[@michaelhodge7957]

Do you offer custom work?

[@DuraWoodworks]

Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and we can chat.

[@michaelhodge7957]

I tried that email and it came back not found. Email me at [e-mail]

[@brayden22yaroslawski17]

Love it

[@davidtobin508]

Can you please share the x-carve project?

[@DuraWoodworks]

Sure thing, here you go! www.inventables.com/projects/texas-flag-project

[@DuraWoodworks]

Only thing I request is that you send me a picture if you carve it :)

[@davidtobin508]

Thanks very much. Will do!

[@davidtobin508]

can you please share it publicly? it's set to private@@DuraWoodworks

[@DuraWoodworks]

Updated the link above. Published it to inventables.com instead of sharing the actual project.

[@melch572]

Nice job! I’m thinking about buy the x-carve soon. My only concern, from what I’ve read, that the belt will slip and loosen causing the cut to get off its course. Have you come across this? Thanks for any info

[@DuraWoodworks]

Nah, I haven't seen anything like that. From what I have read online, that is typically due to the belts not being tightened correctly during calibration.

[@addicted2diy]

The belts will loosen over time as you use the machine. They can easily be tightened if they do get loose. I haven’t noticed it making a difference in how my x-carve performs.

[@rhaepers1]

Ivehad my X Carve for 3 yrs, use it daily and have never had an issue with my belts slipping or loosening. Im guessing those that have belt issues didnt install them correctly.

[@patriot9560]

The stripe under the blue is always white

[@carljordan2386]

Why walnut though, great piece otherwise

[@jonavarque347]

Well, I've had one for about 3 years now and I can tell you this thing is the biggest piece of shit we own. Continually falling apart. The V-Wheel design is a pathetic cop out. After working with this thing, which is really only a toy, I have concluded that it isn't even worth selling because I wouldn't wish this on anyone. Save your money and buy a real tool. Without the belts and definitely without those stupid V Wheels.

[@DuraWoodworks]

Sorry you feel this way! I have loved mine for every minute I have owned it. Inventables is a REALLY good company support wise, so you might want to throw them a message to see if they can help troubleshoot the issues.

[@joemamashouse6709]

Get off the damn computer! There is no Craftsman ship in a computer ran router. Do it by hand

[@DuraWoodworks]

There’s craftsmanship in both. By your argument using a router at all isn’t craftsmanship. You should be doing it all using hand tools. Maybe that is even cheating too? Probably should just scratch the wood out with our fingernails? Technology is always improving, as is art. Just enjoy the process man.