Wesley Treat | A Better, Stronger X-Carve, With an Aluminum Bed & More Upgrades @WesleyTreat | Uploaded April 2019 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
I've replaced my X-Carve's MDF waste board with a more rigid aluminum bed, featuring metal T-track and easily replaced spoil boards. I've also added a few new upgrades from TBD CNC.
The new aluminum platform not only adds significant rigidity to the robot's frame, but also allows for hassle-free replacement of the sacrificial surface without removing the whole bed.
EXTENDED VERSION
For an extended version of this video, as well as other bonus content, visit patreon.com/wesleytreat.
GET YOUR VERY OWN X-CARVE!
Use the link inventables.com/?ref=wtreat for your purchase and help me to keep making videos!
FOLLOW ME
▶ Instagram: instagram.com/wesley_treat
▶ Facebook: facebook.com/satelluxe
▶ Twitter: twitter.com/wesleytreat
▶ Amazon: amazon.com/shop/wesleytreat
▶ Etsy: satelluxe.etsy.com & satelluxestudio.etsy.com
TOOLS & MATERIALS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
▶ X-Carve: inventables.com
▶ Suckit Dust Boot: suckitdustboot.com
▶ DeWalt 20V Max Drill & Driver Kit: amzn.to/2hLB64q
▶ 3M Virtua CCS Protective Eyewear: amzn.to/2l5EITE
▶ Tap Magic ProTap: amzn.to/2Vur3bv
▶ 1/4"-20 Spiral-Point Machine Tap: mcmaster.com/2687a48
▶ #6-32 Spiral-Point Machine Tap: mcmaster.com/2687a44
▶ Rockler Universal T-track: rockler.com/universal-t-track-universal-t-track
▶ Bosch Clic-Change Self-Centering Drill Bits: amzn.to/2VvGyjm
▶ Lacquer-Stik Black Fill-In Paint Crayon: amzn.to/2IHjZCn
▶ Irwin Metal Countersink Drill Bit Set: amzn.to/2VyfOz2
▶ Mini Ratcheting Offset Screwdriver: amzn.to/2SjgxCl
OTHER NOTES
▶ Why didn't I just have OSH Cut create the holes to the diameter necessary for tapping? With material as thick as 1/4", as the laser burns through, the bottom of the hole ends up a tiny bit larger than the top of the hole. Now, if I didn't need to tap it, it wouldn't really matter. But, with a tapped hole, you need a precise and consistent diameter. So, I had them cut the holes slightly undersized, then I drilled them out as needed. All this I learned from OSH Cut, who helped me determine the best way to get the results I needed.
▶ If you're planning to use the TBD stiffeners with Phil's design (linked below), you'll need to subtract 1/4" from both the left and right sides of the aluminum bed. But, you'll need to double check everything yourself to make sure the design works for you. I make no guarantees for my or Phil's measurements.)
THANKS TO
▶ TBD CNC: tbdcnc.com
▶ OSH Cut: oshcut.com
▶ Designs by Phil (see note below): designsbyphil.com/dbp-x-carve-waste-board.html
SEE ALSO
▶ My aluminum plate being laser cut (pew pew!): youtu.be/fAhS6qE8zHc
▶ Cheap & Easy T-Slot Waste Board for the X-Carve CNC Router: youtu.be/pPOtXLCGQUo
I've replaced my X-Carve's MDF waste board with a more rigid aluminum bed, featuring metal T-track and easily replaced spoil boards. I've also added a few new upgrades from TBD CNC.
The new aluminum platform not only adds significant rigidity to the robot's frame, but also allows for hassle-free replacement of the sacrificial surface without removing the whole bed.
EXTENDED VERSION
For an extended version of this video, as well as other bonus content, visit patreon.com/wesleytreat.
GET YOUR VERY OWN X-CARVE!
Use the link inventables.com/?ref=wtreat for your purchase and help me to keep making videos!
FOLLOW ME
▶ Instagram: instagram.com/wesley_treat
▶ Facebook: facebook.com/satelluxe
▶ Twitter: twitter.com/wesleytreat
▶ Amazon: amazon.com/shop/wesleytreat
▶ Etsy: satelluxe.etsy.com & satelluxestudio.etsy.com
TOOLS & MATERIALS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
▶ X-Carve: inventables.com
▶ Suckit Dust Boot: suckitdustboot.com
▶ DeWalt 20V Max Drill & Driver Kit: amzn.to/2hLB64q
▶ 3M Virtua CCS Protective Eyewear: amzn.to/2l5EITE
▶ Tap Magic ProTap: amzn.to/2Vur3bv
▶ 1/4"-20 Spiral-Point Machine Tap: mcmaster.com/2687a48
▶ #6-32 Spiral-Point Machine Tap: mcmaster.com/2687a44
▶ Rockler Universal T-track: rockler.com/universal-t-track-universal-t-track
▶ Bosch Clic-Change Self-Centering Drill Bits: amzn.to/2VvGyjm
▶ Lacquer-Stik Black Fill-In Paint Crayon: amzn.to/2IHjZCn
▶ Irwin Metal Countersink Drill Bit Set: amzn.to/2VyfOz2
▶ Mini Ratcheting Offset Screwdriver: amzn.to/2SjgxCl
OTHER NOTES
▶ Why didn't I just have OSH Cut create the holes to the diameter necessary for tapping? With material as thick as 1/4", as the laser burns through, the bottom of the hole ends up a tiny bit larger than the top of the hole. Now, if I didn't need to tap it, it wouldn't really matter. But, with a tapped hole, you need a precise and consistent diameter. So, I had them cut the holes slightly undersized, then I drilled them out as needed. All this I learned from OSH Cut, who helped me determine the best way to get the results I needed.
▶ If you're planning to use the TBD stiffeners with Phil's design (linked below), you'll need to subtract 1/4" from both the left and right sides of the aluminum bed. But, you'll need to double check everything yourself to make sure the design works for you. I make no guarantees for my or Phil's measurements.)
THANKS TO
▶ TBD CNC: tbdcnc.com
▶ OSH Cut: oshcut.com
▶ Designs by Phil (see note below): designsbyphil.com/dbp-x-carve-waste-board.html
SEE ALSO
▶ My aluminum plate being laser cut (pew pew!): youtu.be/fAhS6qE8zHc
▶ Cheap & Easy T-Slot Waste Board for the X-Carve CNC Router: youtu.be/pPOtXLCGQUo
