X and Y Axis Identification and Rotation
X and Y Axis Identification and Rotation Sometimes we take the simplest things for granted. As an example, I started [...]
Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 22
Part 22 – Importing CRV Files From Other Sources This article accompanies the twenty-second video in a series on my [...]
Making My CNC Table Alignment Jig
This article accompanies a video on my YouTube channel. If you’re not subscribed to my channel, here’s a link. Come [...]
Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 20
Part 20 – Importing STL Files This article accompanies the twentieth video in a series on my YouTube channel. If [...]
Adding a Touch Plate and Modifying the Tailstock Mount for the Rotary Axis on My Gatton CNC
With the rotary axis now fully operational, it’s time to add touch plate functionality and modify the tailstock mount on [...]
The Mount and First Run of the Rotary Axis on My Gatton CNC
THE MOUNT BASE With the rotary axis set up and tested, it’s time to mount it on my Gatton CNC. [...]
Mach3 Settings for the Rotary Axis
Almost ready! With the rotary axis assembled and ready to go, it’s time to set up Mach3 to work with [...]
Introducing the Rotary Axis for my Gatton CNC
I’ve wanted to add a rotary axis to my CNC since I built my first Shoestring Budget CNC back in […]
Creating a Spoilboard Surfacing Toolpath in VCarve
Surfacing a spoilboard is the final necessary step, after laying one down on the CNC table. Creating the surfacing toolpath […]
Adding a Spoilboard to my Gatton CNC
One of the final steps I needed to take before putting my Gatton CNC into service was laying down a […]