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CNC Router, Gatton CNC, Rotary Axis, Tools and Supplies

The Mount and First Run of the Rotary Axis on My Gatton CNC

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May 6, 2018
CNC Router, Gatton CNC, Tools and Supplies

Tramming the Router on my Gatton CNC

What Is Tramming and Why Would You Do It?   Tramming the router means adjusting the router mount to get the router as close to perfectly perpendicular to the spoilboard…

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November 8, 2017
CNC Router, Gatton CNC, Rotary Axis, Tools and Supplies

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 2015, but they were just too pricey. I looked into…

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April 15, 2018
  • CNC Router

    Tiling Toolpaths Part 2 – Mounting and Cutting the Project

    April 28, 2024 /

    In this video, I’ll finish the Tiling Toolpaths project we designed using Vectric Aspire Version 11.5. I’ll first show you the project materials, and describe the finish I’ve applied off-camera. Then I’ll show you how I’m mounting the material to my spoilboard, then walk you through my process for carving the project step by step. I’ll then wrap things up by showing you the finished project, and discuss what I’ve learned along the way. As usual, if you have any comments or questions about anything I covered in this video, please join me for the Live Q&A, or put ‘em in the comment section below. On Sunday, April 28th, I’ll…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 8

    October 14, 2018
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    Making My CNC Table Alignment Jig

    May 12, 2019
  • CNC Router

    Tiling Toolpaths Part 1 – Design, Toolpath, and Save G-Code

    June 25, 2023 /

    In this video, I’ll introduce the subject of Tiling Toolpaths, using Vectric Aspire Version 11.5. I’ll first discuss what toolpaths actually is, and describe the reasons for tiling toolpaths. Then I’ll show you some things that need to be taken into consideration before tiling, such as mounting the material. I’ll then show you how I intend to mount my project, and discuss the complications that introduced to my overall design. I’ll show you the entire toolpath tiling process, step by step, and discuss important considerations along the way. I’ll then wrap things up by showing you the finished project, and save the G-code for each toolpath. As usual, if you…

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    November 11, 2018
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    Creating a Spoilboard Surfacing Toolpath in VCarve

    November 19, 2017
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 37

    January 26, 2020
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    Beginner,  Software,  Techniques,  Tutorials

    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 42

    March 8, 2020 /

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    May 6, 2018
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    Adding a Spoilboard to my Gatton CNC

    November 15, 2017
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 22

    May 19, 2019
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    Beginner,  Software,  Techniques,  Tutorials

    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 41

    March 1, 2020 /

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    April 22, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 37

    January 26, 2020
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 6

    August 24, 2018
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    Beginner,  Software,  Techniques,  Tutorials

    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 40

    February 23, 2020 /

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    Vectric for the Absolute Beginner – Part 19

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    February 10, 2019
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    3D Model Carving,  Beginner,  Software,  Techniques

    3D Carving for the Absolute Beginner – Part 9

    February 16, 2020 /

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    Adding a Spoilboard to my Gatton CNC

    November 15, 2017
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 39

    February 9, 2020 /

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    March 10, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 38

    February 2, 2020 /

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 39

    February 9, 2020
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 37

    January 26, 2020 /

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    Adding a Touch Plate and Modifying the Tailstock Mount for the Rotary Axis on My Gatton CNC

    May 13, 2018
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    Making My CNC Table Alignment Jig

    May 12, 2019
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    Beginner,  CNC Router

    X and Y Axis Identification and Rotation

    January 19, 2020 /

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    Adding Homing and Limit Switches to My Gatton CNC

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    Tramming the Router on my Gatton CNC

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