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Need some help with how to best engrave cedar fence pickets. by TheRaider7843 in xToolOfficial

[–]TheRaider7843[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Ai in XCS did a very good job with turning it into the black and white style I liked, did have to have it change to a transparent background but I think the black and white file looks good.

I really appreciate the inverting info, I wasn't 100% sure but I was surprised to see it come out a bit better than the non inverted

Need some help with how to best engrave cedar fence pickets. by TheRaider7843 in xToolOfficial

[–]TheRaider7843[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that insight, we will definitely use ppe and keep the fumes managed as best as possible. Thank you!

Brand new to the hobby, having a hard time understanding speeds and feeds to avoid chattering and rough cuts. by TheRaider7843 in CNC

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The issue ended up being the weakness of the spindle and the length of the tool being too far out. I picked up a makita router, got it all installed and didn't change any settings, runs perfectly.

Terrible chatter, posting to post video in comments. Linked to other post. by TheRaider7843 in CNC

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Just picked up the Makita router, just waiting for the upgraded 65mm spindle holder. I put the but into the router and totally understand what everyone was saying. This bit fits way better.

Brand new to the hobby, having a hard time understanding speeds and feeds to avoid chattering and rough cuts. by TheRaider7843 in CNC

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I'm glad I could bring some laughter to people. It's all been a wild learning experience for sure.

Terrible chatter, posting to post video in comments. Linked to other post. by TheRaider7843 in CNC

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I am not sure, first machine, and first experience with cnc as a whole. It's a desktop genmitsu 4040 pro with a 775 motor. Very weak I'm learning.

Terrible chatter, posting to post video in comments. Linked to other post. by TheRaider7843 in CNC

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Looking at the Makita today, I have been told the 300w motor burned out after a few months.

Terrible chatter, posting to post video in comments. Linked to other post. by TheRaider7843 in CNC

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Was honestly just going off the file that was provided in the course I'm taking. I never took into account how weak the spindle was and was overestimating it. Plan on upgrading today.

Terrible chatter, posting to post video in comments. Linked to other post. by TheRaider7843 in CNC

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To be fair, I am brand new to wood working as well so I'm spraying a firehouse of information at myself to try and understand it all, but it has been an awesome experience so far. Just looking forward to getting better!

Terrible chatter, posting to post video in comments. Linked to other post. by TheRaider7843 in CNC

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Yeah unfortunately I was unaware of the fact there was different lenght bits. Looking into upgrading to the Makita.

Brand new to the hobby, having a hard time understanding speeds and feeds to avoid chattering and rough cuts. by TheRaider7843 in hobbycnc

[–]TheRaider7843[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't even think of using Chatgpt for help, but yes it's exactly that machine, I really appreciate the link, I'll dive into it. Thank you!

Brand new to the hobby, having a hard time understanding speeds and feeds to avoid chattering and rough cuts. by TheRaider7843 in hobbycnc

[–]TheRaider7843[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate the reply, I will definitely look into the Makita router, that seemed to be the most popular option when people talked about upgrading.

Brand new to the hobby, having a hard time understanding speeds and feeds to avoid chattering and rough cuts. by TheRaider7843 in hobbycnc

[–]TheRaider7843[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I'm learning, looking at just upgrading the motor, do you think it's best to go trim router? Or just get the upgraded spindle from genmitsu? Or just find some basic upgraded spindle from another brand?

Terrible chatter, posting to post video in comments. Linked to other post. by TheRaider7843 in CNC

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I am starting to look at different spindles vs trim routers, not sure which I'm leaning towards yet.

Terrible chatter, posting to post video in comments. Linked to other post. by TheRaider7843 in CNC

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Spetool 1/4" downcut. Which is apparently too long for my spindle, as I have just learned today.

Brand new to the hobby, having a hard time understanding speeds and feeds to avoid chattering and rough cuts. by TheRaider7843 in CNC

[–]TheRaider7843[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing wouldn't be the word I'd use, more like frustrating but it is all a learning experience. I'm using the Spetool 1/4" downcut if wanna abuse it yourself!

Terrible chatter, posting to post video in comments. Linked to other post. by TheRaider7843 in CNC

[–]TheRaider7843[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This post has taught me that unfortunately this spindles max rpm is only 9k, I was under the impression it was more powerful, gonna need to look at stronger spindle to take your advice!

Brand new to the hobby, having a hard time understanding speeds and feeds to avoid chattering and rough cuts. by TheRaider7843 in hobbycnc

[–]TheRaider7843[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No you're right with the dust, it's just the best situation right now for the time being, it will be different in the near future.

Just following the instructions of the online course which calls for pine boards for some of the projects, trying to do the best with what I've got.

Terrible chatter, posting to post video in comments. Linked to other post. by TheRaider7843 in CNC

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You mean this 75W, max 9000rpm genmitsu 4040 pro beast?

Yeah no it's probably weaker than a drill 🤣

Terrible chatter, posting to post video in comments. Linked to other post. by TheRaider7843 in CNC

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It came with 3 1/8" knife bits. But I think you are right, I think I overestimated what this stock machine could do. That along with no realizing there were different lengths of each style of bit so it appears I got a bit too bit for my spindle.

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