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The Ultimate Showdown: Clamps vs Tape for your CNC

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The Ultimate Showdown: Clamps vs Tape for your CNC

In this video, we'll look at different methods for securing your project to your CNC bed. I'll be showing you two different methods for using tape to attach your workpiece to your CNC bed using both standard masking tape with CA glue and double-sided woodworking tape by XFasten.  I'll also be showing 3 different CNC clamps for T-Slot workholding. This includes an aluminum hold-down clamp and Cruch-it toe clamps from Carbide 3D. Masking Tape and CA Glue MethodThis method is used by many woodworkers because the items needed are widely available from most hardware stores.Contractor Grade Masking Tape: https://amzn.to/3J0U06eMedium CA...

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Shapeoko 5 Pro Review: Is it worth it?

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Shapeoko 5 Pro Review: Is it worth it?

Introduction:In the world of CNC machines, the Shapeoko 5 Pro has emerged as a game-changer for small workshops. I’ve had the Shapeoko 5 Pro for a while now and thought it was time for a review! Shapeoko 5 Pro Review Video Key Points: 0:34 Shapeoko 5 Pro control box 1:19 Shapeoko Power Pendant 1:35 Shapeoko 5 Pro ballscrews and linear rails 2:31 Carbide 3D BitSetter 2:50 Shapeoko 5 Pro size 3:35 Workholding table bed 4:35 Gantry Light 4:53 Sweepy V2 Dust Boot 5:45 Shapeoko 3D Project Shipping and Assembly of the Shapeoko 5 Pro:The journey begins with the unboxing experience,...

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DIY CNC Clamps

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DIY CNC Clamps

Today I'll be making some basic DIY CNC clamps for my Shapeoko 3 cnc mill. We'll be using Plywood, HDPE plastic, and MDF to make clamps on the CNC. PLA plastic for 3D printing some clamps and even a CO2 Laser cutter for make one set of clamps.We'll be using carbide create for making the clamps on the CNC. *****CNC Project Files*****Carbide Create CNC Clamp File: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LS_MRFAiVrU4S0cgs3-e3LIU6lodP0bW?usp=sharingSmall CNC Clamps: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2427778Heal Clamps: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1071010Laser Clamps: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1692984MDF DIY CNC Clamps: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2958415Small Lip Clamps: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2018642Shapeoko 3 HDPE CNC Clamps: https://cutrocket.com/p/5c960e9ad1ac4/

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CNC Bits For Beginners / Upcut Vs. DownCut Vs. Compression Vs. Ball Nose End Mills!

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CNC Bits For Beginners / Upcut Vs. DownCut Vs. Compression Vs. Ball Nose End Mills!

Today we'll be looking at CNC Bits for Beginners. We'll be looking 4 different types of CNC router bits also known as End Mills or Spiral Router Bits: - The Upcut Router Bit  https://amzn.to/3oTy8jB- The Downcut Router Bit https://amzn.to/3J9QAMd- The Compression Router Bit https://amzn.to/3Jaoy3h- The Ball Nose End Mill https://amzn.to/3B9oAWj These router bits are usually the first you'll encounter when starting CNC Woodworking.  

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Cheap and Easy CNC Cutting Boards w/ Coffee Wood Stain

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Cheap and Easy CNC Cutting Boards w/ Coffee Wood Stain

Today we'll be looking at making some super easy CNC Cutting Boards from Laminated Pine Board you can get from most hardware stores. We'll be using the Shapeoko 3 and Carbide Create to cut this project and will be finishing the wood with instant coffee stain and Walrus oil wood wax cutting board finish. Download Carbide Create to open the work files: https://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/*****My Easy Cutting Board Files to Download *****https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RfSTpdeGUu7CckXxfuwgobTLR1BRWPTk?usp=sharing

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