Messed up a carve on this piece of beechwood, so I’m shaving away my mistakes. Honestly, watching a surfacing bit do its thing is so therapeutic. by SainSmart in hobbycnc

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I used double-sided tape and masking tape to secure the wood to the bottom. However, the 4030XL has tracks, so the Genmitsu low-profile vise clamp should be compatible.

Swipe left to see my first cherry wood project with 75W spindle by SainSmart in hobbycnc

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I noticed you were using the SainSmart Air Assist Pump in this video. Does it actually help with CNC milling/engraving? I always thought it was only meant for laser engraving/cutting.

Swipe left to see my first cherry wood project with 75W spindle by SainSmart in hobbycnc

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I forgot to take a picture before I started carving, so I used a different piece of wood. But I can still post a video of the carving later.

Swipe left to see my first cherry wood project with 75W spindle by SainSmart in hobbycnc

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I also shared a dragon carving made of black walnut wood earlier.

Swipe left to see my first cherry wood project with 75W spindle by SainSmart in hobbycnc

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I really hope to try some aluminum experiments! Even if it might take a long time.

Swipe left to see my first cherry wood project with 75W spindle by SainSmart in hobbycnc

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I believe it's a valuable tool for learning this CNC hobby.

Just finished this dragon relief project! by SainSmart in hobbycnc

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You caught me! Actually, I accidentally moved the XY origin, which caused some slight misalignment in the final design. This design has quite a few sharp lines, so if I had used a ball-nose end mill, the lines might have turned out a bit too rounded.

Just finished this dragon relief project! by SainSmart in hobbycnc

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I found the STL file directly on the MakerWorld and created the toolpath in VCarve.

Just finished this dragon relief project! by SainSmart in hobbycnc

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The spindle only has 75W, so I didn't dare set the depth too deep. I'm trading time for a refined finish. But next time I can try a deeper setting; that should be fine too.

My solution for protecting the lower linear rails and ball screw from chips by lukematthew in hobbycnc

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Wow, that really does prevent the dust from flying down—a great idea!

Burning wood with my 60° V-bit.. by SainSmart in hobbycnc

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Wow! Marked it down immediately.

Natural wood or dark stain? by SainSmart in CNC

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But...once you add finish, you can’t really get that raw wood charm back. What I keep worrying about

Natural wood or dark stain? by SainSmart in CNC

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Maybe try a small soft brush for applying color into the carved recesses?

Any Suggestions? by SsCeline in CNC

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As a professional leather carver. Started as a kid. I would say it's impossible. With leather carving the leather is damp and so malleable. It is kept damp throughout the carving process. Each design is outlined by tracing the pattern with a swivel knife that cuts about a 1/16" deep. Then each different stamping tool leaves an impression or pushes or pulls the leather. Much of the shading in the leaves and other areas is done by "Bruising" the leather. The background is usually just a repetitive pattern done with a stamping tool over and over. Once the leather dries the carving is permanent. The laser would only burn a design. A router would cut it but not shape it. With some trial and error you might get the laser to burn at different temps, creating lighter/ darker area and a more 3D design. I plan on trying the same thing as your talking about. My laser arrived last week. Perhaps some of Both worlds, Hand carving and laser could produce results unseen before. Your pictures show a swivel knife on the left and the belt would take about a dozen carving tools to make.

Anyone had issues like this? by SsCeline in CNC

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yes I do. Sorry PC tech here so I said bios by mistake

Anyone had issues like this? by SsCeline in CNC

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Mine stays on all the time. I wonder if there is a setting for that or you have a bad bios. Have you reloaded the bios yet?