Is your Router on the Level? - CNCnutz Episode 131 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2017-01-13 | Todays Top Tip comes from Jim Anderson of Texas.This little device you can build from scrap you have in your shop and with it you can very accurately tram your router to the tabletop.For build details and more info please visithttp://www.cncnutz.com/2017/01/how-to-set-your-router-perpendicular-to.htmlThanks Jim.A suplimentary video has been made to ad additional information.Please watch this video after this one.youtu.be/cKyfUaY5DdgSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:Email: cncnutz65@gmail.comWebsite: www.cncnutz.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzDISCLAIMER:CNC machines and other power tools are dangerous when used incorrectly. These videos are for entertainment purposes. I can accept no responsibility for any injuries you may incur from replication of what you see in these videos. I aim to demonstrate safe procedures but before attempting any project you should have prior machining experience or have done further research. If you are in any doubt about your safety you should look for an alternative method.I hope you enjoy.
Realign a Laser to your work - CNCnutz Episode 258 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2022-04-12 | In this video I need to put a laser engraved work back on the table and run the laser over it again. Can it be done?How?What do you do if it is round? LASER used in this VideoThe laser consists of 2 different kits. I added the Air assist later mostly to see how it went. I still have to do some testing but air assist usually helps with cutting and remove the yellow smoke stains from work.optlasersgrav.com/cnc-laser-upgrade-kits/plh3d-6w-xf-universal-kit-for-cnc-machinesoptlasersgrav.com/accessories/high-pressure-air-assist-nozzle-kitConnection to my MASSO CNC controllerhttps://docs.masso.com.au/quick-start-guides/laser-engraving-cutting/setting-up-an-optlasers SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
Fixing Back EMF problems on your CNC - CNCnutz Episode 257 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2021-12-13 | This video looks at the problem of Back EMF and the problems it can cause if not suppressed.We look at what causes it, What problems it causes and how to fix it.A few cents can save you a lot of heart ache later on. I suggest you use a 1n4007 power diode. Cheers Peter SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
X / Z axis upgrade Part 6 - CNCnutz Episode 256 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2021-04-05 | A list of the major components used in the X / Z axis upgrade can be found in the link below. cncnutz.com/2021/02/x-z-axis-upgrade-part-1-cncnutz-episode.html SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
X/Z axis upgrade Part 5 - CNCnutz Episode 255 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2021-03-29 | Installing Cable management on my machine. SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
X / Z axis upgrade Part 4 - CNCnutz Episode 254 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2021-03-22 | Adjusting the carriages for parallel and square.Upgrading the stepper motorsInstalling the X axis motor drive. SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
X / Z axis upgrade Part 3 - CNCnutz Episode 253 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2021-03-14 | In this episode I install the Z axis, make a custom coupler and show my new spindle. SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
X / Z upgrade Part 2 - CNCnutz Episode 252 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2021-03-07 | Starting out with a clean slate the rebuild of my machine begins SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
X / Z Axis upgrade Part 1 - CNCnutz Episode 251 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2021-02-27 | This video documents the start of my X Z axis upgrade.cncnutz.com/2021/02/x-z-axis-upgrade-part-1-cncnutz-episode.htmlWe start with the removal of all wiring, and mechanical parts of the machine before I can start the rebuild. SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
DIY CNC Pen Holder - CNCnutz Episode 250 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2020-12-15 | How I made my own DIY Penn Holder for the CNC.Very simple and cheap to make from plumbing fittings. For more info see: cncnutz.com/2020/12/diy-cnc-pen-holder-episode-250.html SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
Make Smooth running Gcode - CNCnutz Episode 249 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2020-09-13 | cncnutz.com/2020/09/make-smooth-running-gcode-episode-249.htmlThis video shows how to use your CAM software to make Gcode that will make your machine run smoother. This works for machines running Exact Stop or Constant Velocity. It also take you through how to set up constant Velocity in Mach3 to get the best from your Machine. SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
Constant Velocity - Dont do it! - CNCnutz Episode 248 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2020-08-23 | For more information visit: cncnutz.com/2020/08/constant-velocity-dont-do-it-episode-248.htmlWhen I first started out on my CNC adventure I used Turbo CNC for my controller and it couldn't do Constant Velocity. All I had was exact stop and having heard about how wonderful it was I couldn't wait to change to Mach3. In the meantime while I saved up to buy the CNC magic beans I had to learn how to produce Gcode from my CAD software software that would run smoothly and not try and shake my machine apart. I turned out to be an easy process but I couldn't wait for the promise of Constant velocity.Finally I upgraded to Mach3 and there were many wonderful things i could now do but to my disappointment the one thing I wanted turned out to be a disappointment. The realization that constant velocity isn't all it is cracked up to be.People might say that I didn't set it up properly and maybe they are right, but set up properly or not it doesn't alter the fact that when it turns on it alters the Gcode file that I spent hours working on. This is a big problem with parts that need to fit together and more trouble than it is worth.I bet a lot of people use it without realizing what it actually does. How many people spend hours looking for a fault that is distorting their parts and not realize that it could be constant velocity doing exactly what it told and distorting your part. You slow the machine down and the part comes out better because CV behaves differently at different speed. It may even turn off at the lower speed. SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
Make an adjustable raised Chair Base - CNCnutz Episode 247 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2020-05-23 | I was asked to make a quick raised base to lift an armchair a few inches up off the floor. The chair needed to be tilted such that the hip was higher than the knee. I looked around the internet to see what was around for inspiration but didn't find anything that was useful. So I started designing my own. This is the result. For more information and insights check out the write up on my Website. cncnutz.com/2020/05/making-raised-chair-base-episode-247.html SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
2020 Quarantine CNC Challenge CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2020-04-27 | My Entry in the Dave Gatton 2020 Quarantine CNC ChallengeIt's time to have some fun. SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
Change between Inches and millimeters on your CNC - CNCnutz Episode 245 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2020-04-24 | cncnutz.com/2020/04/changing-between-mertic-and-imperial.htmlI received a question the other day about running files in imperial on a metric machine and it seemed like a good topic to cover as it is not the first time i have been asked this. When you first set up your machine you need to choose the unit of measurement that you want to use on your machine. If you live in the USA you will most likely choose imperial and if you live anywhere else you will probably choose metric. Having made the decision are you stuck with your choice or can you change it easily? Fortunately Gcode has some commands built in just for this situation. G20 & G21So the long and the short of it is that no matter what Native unit of measurement you set up in your machine you can machine any Gcode file given to you in any unit of measure. Is it advisable? That is a completely different question. While I am not keen to run other peoples Gcode on my machine and any Gcode I make will always be metric I can see where this could be very handy. In these times of makers spaces where a CNC machine is a communal item it is likely that some people will want to work in Metric while others work in imperial. This is where the G20, G21 will shine. Users can design what they want in whatever unit of measure they want and can still machine it on the same machine. Cheers Peter SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
Vacuum table revisit Part2 - CNCnutz Episode 244 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2020-03-26 | cncnutz.com/2020/03/vacuum-table-revisit-part-2-cncnutz.htmlWelcome back to part 2 of my Vacuum Table build.In this Video I investigate 2 tabletop designs for their holding ability, and talk about the vacuum I purchased for this project and if I get time to clean up my workshop.I also I have links to the cad files for those who want them. In the last video I built the table base from a piece on Melamine coated MDF and sealed the edges of it to prevent air leaks. The one thing I learnt for sure was that MDF is a very porous material and when it comes to air you need to seal it. I sealed mine with several coats of acrylic paint though you could also apply edge banding to the MDF as well. In that case you might want to keep the outside shape square for easier banding.I also made a top that was plain MDF on which I skimmed 1mm of material off the entire back and 1mm off the vacuum area on the front. This is to open up the MDF by removing the compressed surface to get access to the less dense material for greater air flow. I made the tabletop as easy to make as possible as it is the part that will be damaged while in use and a new one can be made quickly once it has no more life left in it. SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
Vacuum Table revisit - CNCnutz Episode 243 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2020-02-27 | Revisiting my Vacuum table build. This time I want to do it properly, or at least better.For additional information about this build please visit:cncnutz.com/2020/02/vacuum-table-revisit-episode-243.html It was almost 2 years ago that I made my first vacuum table and even today I still get questions about the table. people want to know how it is going and requesting drawings to make their own. My thoughts were that the old table was a bit more complex than it needed to be and I wanted to make another. This time I wanted to use a base material that would not leak as plain MDF does. I searched around to see what I could find and managed to get some melamine coated MDF. MDF is porus as I found last time but with the major surfaces sealed by the melamine coating I only need to seal the edges. To do this I gave the edges 3 coats to ensure a good seal.Next I looked at the seal between the base and the top. Last time I simply screwed the 2 pieces together and it seemed to work but this time I bought 2 meters of 6mm round rubber to act as an o'ring. This will seal the top to the bottom and allow me to machine new tops as replacements and also to experiment with as I still have more to learn.Next I added threaded inserts to attach the base to the top. This will give me a consistent method to attach the top and allow easy replacement. Something to note I didn't screw the top screws down to compress the o'ring. The screw down until they stop turning under gentle pressure and that is all. I do not want to keep the o'ring under constant compression but will allow the vacuum to do this when it is in use and it can return to it's normal state when the vacuum is off. I hope this will prolong the o'ring life.This time the top has no pockets cut into it but has been left as plane MDF. While in the video I get more than enough sideways holding I don't seem to get much in the way of vertical holding. Does this mean that pockets will improve the table holding or am I missing something. This I hope to find out in the 2nd part of this build at which time I will also release the CAD drawings I used to make the table for those who wish to make their own. SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
Making a 3D map of New Zealand for my wall - CNCnutz Episode 242 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-12-04 | Making a 3D map of New Zealand for my wall cncnutz.com/2019/12/making-3d-map-of-new-zealand-episode-242.html Use the link above for additional information on the build process, tools and materials used. SHARE WITH OTHERS: youtube.com/user/cncnutz SOCIAL: www.cncnutz.com Email: cncnutz65@gmail.com youtube.com/user/cncnutz facebook.com/CNCnutz twitter.com/cncnutz I hope you enjoy.
A fail and a win #TeamTrees - CNCnutz Episode 241 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-10-28 | Join the cause and Plant a Tree or threeteamtrees.orgHere's what it's all about.youtu.be/U7nJBFjKqAYImpressive facts about trees. What are they made of and isn't soil.youtu.be/-PWMQR59M68Here's how a real Plasma machine runs youtu.be/3zR9m2dUFh8SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
How to Make a 3D model of your Home - CNCnutz Episode 240 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-09-22 | For additional info and resources for this video please visit:cncnutz.com/2019/09/how-to-make-3d-model-of-your-home-town.htmlThe key to this project is the website https://terrain.partyThis will let you create a model of your home with up to 60km square. It will give you a series of Height maps that you can use to make your model. I looked at the range of maps it gave me and the ASTER 30m maps seemed to be the most up to date with good detail. You can look at each and make your pick of which you think is best. I really didn't see any improvement bu using a smaller area so I would personally get the 60km map and cut it down manually by using the vector boundary method I show in the video.SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
The Completed Console Part3 - CNCnutz Episode 239 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-08-31 | For additional information on this project visit.cncnutz.com/2019/08/the-completed-console-part3-episode-239.htmlconsider subscribing to CNCnutz Masso Editionyoutube.com/channel/UCDLVKDi-aTYv7Z7omdaj1jgSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
How I design a Project Part 2 - CNCnutz Episode 238 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-08-04 | Write upcncnutz.com/2019/08/how-i-desiign-project-part-2-episode-238.htmlCheck out my new channelCNCnutz Masso Editionyoutube.com/channel/UCDLVKDi-aTYv7Z7omdaj1jgSometimes you have to think of others when you design a project especially if you are thinking of sharing your plans. A lesson I should know by now but sometimes, I forget that taking the easy way out or trying to save material can make a project far more complex than it needs to be. I forgot that when I did the initial design of this project and had to return to the drawing board literally . While the outcome is exactly the same the ease with which the new version of the project goes together makes the redesign worth the effort.SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
CNC Console build Update CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-07-23 | I haven't forgotten!On a few days I have been cursing not having it finished.SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
How I Design a Project - CNCnutz Episode 237 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-06-26 | Write upcncnutz.com/2019/06/how-i-design-project-episode-237.htmlCheck out my new channelCNCnutz Masso Editionyoutube.com/channel/UCDLVKDi-aTYv7Z7omdaj1jgHave you ever wondered how I design a project? No?Oh well, your about to find out anyway. This video is the first part of a series on designing a project from the beginning. Unfortunately as you probably know this sometimes isn't the most glamorous part of the process and to be blunt can be a bit boring. Even worse is having someone trying to pass on their thoughts and plans. At theses times it is best to just nod and smile a lot but this part of the process is important. If someone came up to you and asked you to make them a box then like me I'm sure you would spend the next 5 minutes or more getting as much information about the box as you could. Height, width, depth, material, hinges,handles, finish, etc The same applies to a project like mine. I have the advantage that I can see in my minds eye what I want and even though my design is being done on the fly I can see the overall finished product. Some Youtubers will present a 3D model of the finished project before they even start on it which is great from a building point of view but I'm also sure that they run into problems as they build it and need to change things as they go. It would take me longer to draw a 3D model of the project than to build it so i just get on with it.Look at it this way.If it works it is because you planed it well.If it fails then it is a prototype to sort out the issues before you build the final one.Either way the main thing is you are making something. SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
How to update your Vectric software - CNCnutz Episode 236 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-05-20 | If you have Vectric Software and haven't been updating it you could be missing out.cncnutz.com/2019/05/how-to-update-you-vectric-software.htmlI've been putting off doing this update for a few weeks now with thought it would make a good Video. Quite often people will ask me for assistance with doing something on VCarve or Aspire and when I ask what version they are using i find that it is Version 6.0 or Version 8.0 when there is no reason that they shouldn't be running Version 6.5 or 8.5The X.5 versions are a free update to your software which unlike the minor changes within a release which focus on bug fixes the X.5 version add additional functionality. It's like an upgrade only better! It's free!!! Why wouldn't you want to install it and take advantage of new features.SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
How to Name your X & Y Axis- CNCnutz Episode 235 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-05-12 | cncnutz.com/2019/05/how-to-name-your-x-y-is-episode-235.htmlOnce you understand how it works naming your axis is simple but those of us that know sometimes forget that is isn't obvious to those who are new to this hobby. It probably wasn't obvious to you when you first started out. If you built from plans or bought a ready to go machine it was all set up for you and you didn't need to think about it. If not you soon have to confront this question. My first build was from a photo I saw and the machine had no gantry to get in the way and was by no means obvious at all. Some people think axis length has something to do with it but that is wrong. The confusing thing is you and I can say that different axis are the X and both be right but there is only one correct way to name your axis.It all depends where you stand!SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
How to make a Lithophane - CNCnutz Episode 234 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-04-21 | cncnutz.com/2019/04/how-to-make-lithophane-episode-234.htmlI've been planning to show how I make Lithophanes for a few years now but somehow never managed to get around to it. this video will fix that and if you want to make some keyrings of your own I will put a link to the Keyring File in the write up.Hope you enjoy.CheersPeterSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Moulding Toolpath Update - CNCnutz Episode 233 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-04-17 | This is a quick update to yesterday's video shong how i made a pirates chest lid using a moulding toolpath. I asked if there was an easier way to extend the curve and you guys came through for me. I show the 2 tips I received that will make all our lives easier in future projects. I hope you enjoy.CheersPeterSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Moulding toolpath - CNCnutz Episode 232 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-04-16 | Helping my mate Russ with making a pirates chest lid. Moulding toolpaths are your friend and is a great way to do 3d without having 3d software.cncnutz.com/2019/04/mouding-toolpaths-easy-way-to-do-3d.htmlSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Hobby Horse build with Vectric Aspire - CNCnutz Episode 230 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-03-07 | Vectric Case study vectric.com/vectric-community/case-study/PeterPassuelloThis is the 2nd part of my Hobby Horse build. In the previous episode I created a 3D model from a coloring book picture and this week I am using the model to create a Hobby Horse.The files are available as part of the Vectric Case Study follow the link below.vectric.com/vectric-community/case-study/PeterPassuelloIf anyone makes a horse I have created a place for those who wish to show their horse on my website. Just follow the link below and email me with a photo. I will add it to the Stable.cncnutz.com/2019/03/making-hobby-horse-episode-230.htmlSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Draw a 3D model in Aspire - CNCnutz Episode 229 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-03-01 | My first 3D model drawn in Aspire.For more information pleae follow the link below to the write up associated with this video. i hope you enjoy.cncnutz.com/2019/03/creating-my-first-3d-model-episode-229.htmlFiles are available to make your own Hobby Horse by following the link below to the Vectric Case study.vectric.com/vectric-community/case-study/PeterPassuelloSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Install XHC-HB04 Pendant on UCCNC - CNCnutz Episode 231 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-02-10 | Setting up my new pendant in UCCNC was a deam and done in minutes without instructons. After 2 days with instructions I still can't get Mach3 to work which this pendant and it is designed to be used on Mach3 only. Lucky I don't use Mach3 much anymore.For more information on this pendant and better detail on the keys please follow the link below.cncnutz.com/2019/02/install-xhc-hb04-pendant-on-uccnc.htmlSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Create custom Stock for Vectric Software - CNCnutz Episode 228 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-01-21 | cncnutz.com/2019/01/create-custom-stock-for-vectric.htmlInspired by the last episode a viewer asked a question. Is it possible to create your own Wood stocks in Vectric software as the the options available don't really match the wood he was using. Not only is it possible but it is easy as well.SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Simple Bedside Lamp - CNCnutz Episode 227 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2019-01-03 | cncnutz.com/2019/01/diy-bedside-lamp-episode-226.htmlI've been looking for a suitable bedside lamp for a while now and this is almost the perfect one. Touch lamp, rechargable, Warm color and dimable. Almost perfect because it isn't heavy enough to stay where you put it and a bit on the cheap side visually. This project solves both problems. If anyone would like to get one and make the base for it all the details are available from my website using the link below.SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
2018 Gatton CNC Christmas Challenge - Episode 226 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-12-23 | My Entry for the 2108 Gatton CNC Christmas Challenge.I hope you enjoy.CheersPeterSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Diagnose your spindle with SpindleTalker- CNCnutz Episode 225 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-12-03 | SpindleTalker is a program that can be used to help diagnose VFD connection problems by eliminating your CNC control software from the equation by talking directly to the RS485 adapter and VFD. cncnutz.com/2018/12/diagnose-your-spindle-with.htmlOnce you have the spindle working under control of SpindleTalker you can move on to connecting it to UCCNC or Mach3www.masso.com.auSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
How to VCarve a Sign - CNCnutz Episode 224 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-11-26 | cncnutz.com/2018/11/how-to-vcarve-sign-episode-224.htmlEver been given an oddly shaped piece of wood and been asked to engrave it? This video shows how to hold, and use a photo technique to align your material and vectors so that you can machine exactly what you want.Sponsored by MassoControllerswww.Masso.com.auSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Conventional or Climb Cut- CNCnutz Episode 223 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-11-11 | cncnutz.com/2018/11/conventional-or-climb-cut-episode-223.htmlThis video explores the mysteries of the Climb and Conventional cut. This is my personal findings from using my machine. Let me know in the comments below what your experiences are and what way you perfer to cut your parts.Sponsored by Masso - www.masso.com.auSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Fix Backlash - CNCnutz Episode 222 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-10-26 | For more information, the Macro's and other resources used in this video please visit:cncnutz.com/2018/10/fix-backlash-episode-222.htmlFollowing on from the last video I explore further the problem of backlash on our CNC machines and how we can use backlash compensation to fix it. Before we start we first need to now what Backlash is and what causes it. Put simply backlash is the effective loss of steps when an axis changes direction. These steps are used to take up the slack in the system before it starts moving in the opposite direction. These steps are not translated into movement in the axis so it doesn't travel the full distance. Backlash is non cumulative so will not increase as the cut progresses.SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Rack & Pinion or Leadscrew?- CNCnutz Episode 221 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-10-21 | To see the writeup of this video or to download the Macros provided please visit the link below.cncnutz.com/2018/10/rack-pinion-or-leadscrew-episode-221.htmlSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Oil Filter Removal Tool - CNCnutz Episode 220 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-10-14 | cncnutz.com/2018/10/oil-filter-removal-tool-episode-220.htmlStarted doing an oil change this afternoon and I found I couldn't remove the filter. Clearly it had been tightened by the incedible hulk so I decided to make a tool to explain to the filter that it was time to go. This is why I love having a CNC machine in the workshop.SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Dust Collector Thein Separator Build - CNCnutz Episode 219 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-09-11 | cncnutz.com/2018/09/dust-collector-thein-separator-episode.htmlContinuing on from the hose install I am now moving to the Dust collector itself. I own a 1hp basic dust collector with the standard ba at the bottom and a filter bag at the top. While it works well it is a bit of a hassle to empty the bottom bag as well as clean out the filter bag. One option is to install a cyclone inline with the DC hose and have it filter out most of the dust before it reaches the dust collector. Unfortunately I do not have the room for such an installation in my workshop. I want everything to be compact and reamin within the footprint of the existing Dust Collector. To put it another way i want it all.With a Cyclone out of the question I decided to install a Thein Separator. It is basically a compact version of a cyclone which can collect most of the dust and woodchips before they get to the DC. No cyclone is 100% efficient and due to the compromises employed in the Thein separator design it is less effective than a properly designed cyclone. Some people may argue different but given the simple design and compact nature of the Thein, if it really was better than a cyclone, it would have replaced them years ago. This is my take on a Thein Separator designed to fit under the Dust Collector.SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Dust Collector Hose Support 2- CNCnutz Episode 218 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-08-28 | cncnutz.com/2018/08/dust-collector-hosesupport-2-episode-218.htmlI admit itThe hose support I made in the last episode didn't look and work the way I immagined when I designed it. The DC Hose old and not as flexible as it was when I purchased it all those years ago. At the same time I also bought a flexible 4" flexible VentilationDuct and it is still as good as the day I bought it. It has Aluminium on the outside and plastic film on the inside. The plastic walls are very thin and that makes it very flexible indeed. This is not made for use as a dust collector hose and while I'm sure it will not be damaged by dust and woodchips I can't say the same about small peices of wood picked up by the DustShoe. The only thing I have gong for me in that respect is the Dust Ciollector I have is only 1hp and it doesn't pick up too many larger pieces of material. Only time will tell if it will survive but it could be destroyed on it's first time out. I do not recommend you follow my lead in this until it has proven itself one way or another.I can kiss my 3 year warranty goodbye on it to start with and if it is still working in 3 years I will be astounded. SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Dust Collector Hose support - CNCnutz Episode 217 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-08-25 | Pimp my Hosecncnutz.com/2018/08/dust-collection-hose-support-episode-217.htmlNew AutoZero Macro for UCCNC http://bit.ly/2HVpEQYChip's back and he's not happy with the state of my dust collection hose. Can't say I blame him really and I had a good suggestion from a subscriber, (sorry I can't find his email to give proper credit)Us a piece of pipe to support the hose and ensure it can't get a sharp bend in it. The sience of air flow in pipes is well beyond me but the basic thing to know is to have nice gentle bends and smooth inside surfaces. The hose I have is far from smooth inside but at least I can reduce the sharp corners. SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Autozero issue - CNCnutz Episode 216 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-08-15 | A writeup of this episode can be found from the link below.cncnutz.com/2018/08/autozero-issue-episode-216.htmlThis episode is inspired by Ted who was kind enough to share his problem and the solution.I like a mystery so long as I find out the eventual solution. Teds issue is that despite using the Autozero script that I demonstrated in receint episodes he is having issues with the cutter cutting into the spoilboad even though it shouldn't. He explained how he is using the machine and everything was good so the issue had to be the machine but what?SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Mach3 or UCCNC- CNCnutz Episode 215 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-08-02 | More information on this video can be found on my website below.cncnutz.com/2018/08/mach3-or-uncnc-episode-215.htmlThere are a couple of questions I get asek on aregular basis. 3 times this week already. Should I change from Mach3 to UCCNC and what do I recommend for a first time builder. Mach3 or UCCNC?2017 ScreensetIf you are interested in the Screenset mentioned in the video you can find it here.http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/uccnc.htmlMach3 As mentioned in the video a recient update to Windows 10 has broken Mach3 preventing it from opening. For anyone suffering this problem you can download the latest version of Mach3 which has the fix applied. The new version is Mach3 R3.043http://www.machsupport.com/software/downloads-updatesSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Making a replacement Grate - CNCnutz Episode 214 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-06-29 | I needed a replacement grate for my drain and I needed it quick.After looking around town I found that they are no longer made and I would need to make my own. With Time ticking away I made this replacement with some PVC material I had on hand. It came out really well and should last for many years. I may even get carried away and make one from Aluminum.If anyones wants to make their own great I have put a 3D model on my website which you can scale to whatever size you require and away you go.cncnutz.com/2018/06/making-new-grate-episode-214.htmlSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
How to Calibrate your CNC Machine - CNCnutz Episode 213 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-06-09 | This video is a natural sucessor to the previous one on squaring your machine.If you do not calibrate your machine then noting you make will be the right size. The larger you make an item the larger the sizing error will be. Depending on what you make with your CNC the lack of calibration may or may not be an issue. If all you do is cut 3D models then any sizing error will go unnoticed but if you are cutting inlays then the penalty for an inaccurate machine is parts that do not fit as they should. Fortunately there is a simple way to fix this problem. Mach3 and UCCNC have built in calibration that allows you to check real world movement against the calculated movement and then they calculate new steps per unit values automatically for you. CalculationsThe calculations can be a bit daunting and to make things easy for you I have created a spreadsheet you can download that will calculate everything for you.The spreadsheet can be downloaded from my website along with instructions on how to use it.cncnutz.com/2018/06/how-to-calibrate-your-cnc-machine.htmlSHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
Square your X and Y axis - CNCnutz Episode 212 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-05-22 | cncnutz.com/2018/05/how-to-square-your-x-and-y-axis-episode.htmlLike tramming the Z axis on your machine to be square to the tabletop, Squaring the X and Y axis is another job you need to complete for your machine to cut accurately. The biggest problem with this is it isn't as simple as grabbing a square and checking it. Machinists squares are far too small for this task and builders squares are not really accurate enough. Even if it was then on a large machine like mine even a builders square is too small and there is nowhere I can put it to reference square from anyway. This is true of most CNC machines but none the less it has to be done and done accurately.If your X&Y are not square to one another then nothing you cut will be square. The good news is that it takes very little in the way of technical knowledge and tools to set your axis up square and when you are finished it will be super accurate.For this we will use Pythagoras's theorem but don't worry if you aren't good with maths. This video will show you a simple method for doing this.SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
DIY Vacuum Table Part 2 - CNCnutz Episode 211 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-05-01 | cncnutz.com/2018/04/diy-vacuum-table-part-2-episode-211.htmlFollowing on from the last episode I have made changes to the Vacuum table to get the project back on track. Many thanks to those who provided feedback and suggestions on possible fixes to the problems I faced. In the end I opted for the simplest solution of painting the MDF base and the edges. This sealed the table very nicely and because most of the vacuum was being lost throught the bottom of the table I added a vinyl sheet puchased from a local craft shop for a couple of dollars. It is very effective and enures the perfect seal on the bottom. Once this was done the vacuum was restored along with its holding power. The solution I used was only one of several suggested by viewers all of which would have workedSuggestionsUse a non porus material for the base like Plastic sign board or HDPEUse Malamine coated MDF and seal the edges with edge banding.Seal the MDF with paint, shellac or similar product. Leave the vacuum running while painting to pull the paint deeper into the MDF to get a better seal.Cover the MDF with a vinyl or similar coating.Getting a better sealEven with the table sealed and maintaining the vacuum the issue of sealing the material to the tabletop remains. With the table flat there are still small paths for the vacuum to escape due to material imperfections. What is needed is come form of gasket to get the good seal and many solutions use Orings. these won't work if you want to cut through the material as I do and making special vacuum bases per project isn't practical.I remember Micheal, who visited me about 18 months ago, telling me he used some form of material between his vacuum table top and the stock to get a better seal. I can't remember what it was but I had an idea to put a piece of newspaper on the table surface and see how that went. To my surprise and great pleasure it makes a huge difference to the holding power of the vacuum. It will reduse the air flow through the unused holes while alloing the vacuum to build up under the stock. I will also provides a little clearance between the tabletop and the bottom of the stock so when cutting through the cutter won't touch the table surface all going well.Small HolesThe use of the small holes in each pod looks to be just ideal. The vacuum pulls very quickly but even with most of the pods uncovered or covered with paper the vacuum seems to have good holding power. Had I put 1/4" holes in in each pod the uncovering of just 1 or 2 of them would have meant loss of vacuum on the entire table. It also eliminates the need for sectioning off areas of the tabletop though if I had made it larger it mag have been necessary.Vaccum sourceThis is the hardest problem to solve and something you need to be aware of.Vacuum cleaners are not made to but used with vacuum tables. While they obviously work and are used by many people the restricton of the hose robs the cleaner of the necessary cooling air it needs to keep the motor cool. If you don't cool the motor it WILL burn out. The vacuum I used in part 2 of this video is made by Festool but has been superceeded. It has seperate cooling for the motor so is a good option for this project. The motor cooling outlet can bee seen as the grill on the front of the cleaner and the exhaust for the vacuum is visible on the left hand side of the cleaner. when you block the hose the exhause on the left stops but the one at the front keeps blowing. the only down side of these is the cost but it is a professional unit made to collect fine sanding dust etc. At over $1000 for one of these I think I will borrow my brothers on the occassions I need it.Other options are real vacuum pumps though I dont know what size pump is really needed for this application. Ebay has some cheep ones at less than $100 USD but whether it will work with a midsize table top I don't know.The other suggestion was to convert an air compressor to pull a vacuum. After all while it blows at one end it has to suck at the other. I'm told it can be done quite simply and not loose the compressor function. I actually have a 2 stage vacuum pump that I used to use as a compressor but its piston seals are damaged and it will not pull a vacuum any more. If I can find a suitable material I may be able to repair it but in the meantime the current setup will work just fine.Please be aware of ordinary vacuum cleaner limitations.Well that is all for this project. I am looking forward to using it on an upcoming video so until next timeCheersPeter SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
DIY Vacuum Table Part 1- CNCnutz Episode 210 CNCnutz (Peter Passuello) 2018-04-16 | cncnutz.com/2018/04/diy-vacuum-table-episode-210.htmlDon'y forget to watch Part 2 where we solve the problem encountered here.This is my attempt at making a Vacuum Table for my CNC machineI finally have gotten around to making a vacuum table for my machine. I was planning to make one the fill size of my tabletop but decided it was a bit ambitious for a first attempt. How right I was.The idea for this build was built on one simple idea. Large holes for the pods fed by tiny holes such that even if many of the holes are uncovered the vacuum cleaner that I plan to use fore this projecj will still be able to keep the vacuum up to the rest of the pods. This is the mistake made in many designs that I have seen. They use large holes which as soon as they are uncovered, the vacuum source can't keep up with the air pooring in through the holes and the rest of the pods loose their vacuum as well.By keeping the holes small the effect of uncovering these holes is minimal and the rest of the pods should keep their vacuum. The price to pay for this it the increased time to pull a vacuum on the individual pods but this is very minimal.SHARE WITH OTHERS:youtube.com/user/cncnutzSOCIAL:www.cncnutz.comEmail: cncnutz65@gmail.comyoutube.com/user/cncnutzfacebook.com/CNCnutztwitter.com/cncnutzI hope you enjoy.
