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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
Beginner, Software, Tutorials

Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 15

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February 3, 2019
Beginner, Software, Tutorials

Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 38

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February 2, 2020
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #290 – Special Guest – Scott from M&S Woodworks

    May 11, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be talking with Scott from M&S Woodworks. We’ll talk about his CNC journey, and his design ideas. We’re also going to talk about successes and failures, and how we recover from those failures. I’m sure we’ll spend some time talking about inlays, as well. Link to M&S Woodworks’ YouTube channel:    / @mandswoodworks   Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    Vectric Software For the Absolute Beginner – Part 21

    April 14, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 22

    May 19, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 10

    November 11, 2018
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #289 – Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 12

    April 27, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll answer your questions regarding Part 12 of this series, and any other question you may have about Vectric Version 12. This will be in addition to our regular Open Live Q&A, where I’ll answer your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 12 – Rotating Objects: https://youtu.be/I1teY9ndEJU Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 20

    March 29, 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 4

    July 31, 2018
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    Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 12 – Rotating Objects

    April 27, 2025 /

    This is the twelfth in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before.  In this video, we’ll get into Rotating 2D Vectors, 2D Vector Objects, and 3D Components in the 2D View of Vectric software for the absolute beginner.  We’ll start in the row of icons under the Transform Vectors section of the Design tab. We’ll focus on the third icon; Rotate Selected Objects. In this video, we’ll be working exclusively in the 2D view.  Thanks for watching!  On Sunday, April 27th, I’ll be hosting a LIVE Q&A session, where you can ask your questions pertaining to anything I’ve covered…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 26

    July 21, 2019
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    Adding Homing and Limit Switches to My Gatton CNC

    November 6, 2017
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 9

    November 6, 2018
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #288 – Open Q&A

    April 13, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    August 24, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 9

    November 6, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 4

    July 31, 2018
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #287 – Open Q&A

    April 6, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    February 17, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 6

    August 24, 2018
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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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    Live Q&A #286 – Open Q&A

    March 30, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 38

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 20

    March 29, 2019
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #285 – Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 11

    March 23, 2025 /

    n this live stream I’ll answer your questions regarding Part 11 of this series, and any other question you may have about Vectric Version 12. This will be in addition to our regular Open Live Q&A, where I’ll answer your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 11 – Sizing and Placing Vectors:    • Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginne…   Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    January 27, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 24

    June 9, 2019
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    Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 11 – Sizing and Placing Vectors

    March 22, 2025 /

    This is the eleventh in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before.  In this video, we’ll get into Resizing and Moving/Placing Open and Closed Vectors in Vectric software for the absolute beginner.  We’ll start in the row of icons under the Transform Vectors section of the Design tab. We’ll focus on the first two icons; Move Selected Objects, and Set Selected Objects Size.   Thanks for watching!   Link to the Vectric Version 12+ for the Absolute Beginner playlist:    • Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner  

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    January 19, 2020
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 25

    June 16, 2019
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #284 – Open Q&A

    March 16, 2025 /

    n this live stream I’ll be answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    Creating a Spoilboard Surfacing Toolpath in VCarve

    November 19, 2017
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    February 17, 2019
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    Live Q&A #283 – Open Q&A

    March 9, 2025 /

    In this live stream I’ll be answering your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date! Thanks for watching!

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 5

    August 7, 2018
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