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Sienci Mill One Desktop CNC Mill
Sienci Mill One Desktop CNC Mill Inexpensive Rapid Prototyping CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 38 Sienci Mill One Desktop CNC Mill We take a look at the Sienci Labs Mill One, Desktop CNC Mill. Developed by two College students and offered on Kickstarter, The Mill One is fast on it’s way to reaching it’s funding Goal of $60,000 Canadian dollars. The compact milling machine with enclosure is a low cost way to get started with CNC machining. Andy Lee and Chris Thouroughgood and Mechanical engineering students from the University of Waterloo. Their mission is to bring inexpensive rapid prototyping […]
How To Surface Your Spoil Board
How To Surface Your Spoil Board Get Better , Flatter cuts CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 39 How To Surface Your Spoil Board Get Better, Flatter Cuts One question that always pops up from beginners is how to surface your spoil board. In this edition of the CNC Router Tips Podcast we show the ins and out of this process. We discuss the types of router bits to use and how fast they need to spin. We also talk about a CNC Router Bit starter set and much more. Bill Griggs contact info:Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsite: http://cncroutertips.com SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/39 […]
Have You Met Ms. Jones?
HAVE YOU MET MS. JONES? CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 27 Have you met Ms. Jones? In this episode we speak with Melissa Jones, sign maker to the stars. Melissa explains how she and her husband built Nice Carvings a thriving sign making business using both hand carved and CNC routed signs. Melissa Jones has made signs for many Hollywood films and television. Let’s hear about her latest venture importing CNC Router tables and Laser Cutters. This is part of a series of interviews with people who have created CNC Startup businesses. Melissa Jones Contact Info: mj@sign.mn Email – mj@sign.mn […]
Should You Buy Or Build A CNC Router
Should You Buy Or Build A CNC Router Concerns, Considerations & Conclusions Listen to “CNCRT 40: Should You Buy Or Build A CNC Router” on Spreaker. CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 40 Should You Buy or Build A CNC Router? Should you Buy a CNC Router Table or Build one? This question come up quite a bit and can have a variety of answers depending on your ultimate goal. People who are using a CNC Router Table to build a business may have a very different answer than someone who is using one as a hobby. Time and money are […]
How to add draft to a 3D model for Molding
How To Add Draft To A 3D Model For Molding. CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 6 How To Add Draft To A 3D Model. This is the CNC Router Tips podcast, a show which answers one question from you, the listener about cnc router tables, cnc software, hardware, web hosting and business. I’ll help you get started in your CNC hobby or business and help you CUT THROUGH THE CONFUSION. Q: Dylan asks: How do you add a taper between two vectors for molding. We discuss how to add Draft to a 3D model to make it easier when molding. […]
CNC Startup Circus with Jesse Hughson
CNC Startup Circus With Jesse Hughson CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 28 CNC Startup Circus with Jesse Hughson In this episode we talk with Jesse Hughson, Designer, Performer and Entrepreneur about his CNC Startup Circus equipment business Cyrcraft Custom. http://cyrcraft.com. Jesse explains how his love of Street performance art and Making helped him escape the 9-5 rat race to develop a CNC business making custom made Circus equipment. This is part of a series of interviews with people who have created CNC Startup businesses. Jesse Hughson’s Contact Info: Jesse’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JesseJamesHughson?ref=br_rs websites: Crycraft Customs http://cyrcraft.com WEBSITES MENTIONED Websites Mentioned […]
Maker Jon Berard
Maker Jon Berard CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 29 Maker Jon Berard In this episode we talk with Jon Berard, host of the Podcast for Makers about his mission to introduce young people to the world of making and manufacturing. Jon Berard is a skilled machinist and craftsman who enjoys making all varieties of projects from woodworking, forging, metalworking and more. Jon Berard’s contact info: Twitter: @podcast4makers Website: http://podcastformakers.com SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/29 WEBSITES MENTIONED Websites Mentioned Dyami Plotke – http://www.modernwoodworkersassociation.com/ NYCCNC – http://www.nyccnc.com The Other Mill – https://othermachine.co/othermill/features/ The Wood Whisperer – http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/…
How To Make Two Sided CNC Projects That Actually Line Up
Maker Jon Berard CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 29 Maker Jon Berard In this episode we talk with Jon Berard, host of the Podcast for Makers about his mission to introduce young people to the world of making and manufacturing. Jon Berard is a skilled machinist and craftsman who enjoys making all varieties of projects from woodworking, forging, metalworking and more. Jon Berard’s contact info: Twitter: @podcast4makers Website: http://podcastformakers.com SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/29 WEBSITES MENTIONED Websites Mentioned Dyami Plotke – http://www.modernwoodworkersassociation.com/ NYCCNC – http://www.nyccnc.com The Other Mill – https://othermachine.co/othermill/features/ The Wood Whisperer – http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/ BOXZY…
Looking Back At What Is Ahead
Maker Jon Berard CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 30 A LOOK BACK AT WHAT IS AHEAD In this episode we take a look back at the previous episodes and where we have been in our CNC journey. We look back and talk about some of the amazing personalities we have met an what we learned from each of them. We also focus on our plans to move forward to the next phase to help you grow your business and increase your effectiveness. Bill Griggs contact info: Twitter: @BillGriggs Website: http://cncroutertips.com SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/30 WEBSITES MENTIONED Websites Mentioned Podcast For […]
WHAT IS A VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE
WHAT IS A VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE -VFD? CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 31 WHAT IS A VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE – VFD In this episode we answer the question “What is a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)”? We examine how the work and how they can be used to control a 3 Phase industrial motor from common household current. We also discuss salvaging older machine tools through the use of a Variable Frequency Drive. Also in this episode we talk a bit more about the upcoming ROI Challenge and also announce a contest to celebrate reaching 3000 members in the #CNC Router […]