Stephan ForseillesI go through all the steps (in a very quick way) of creating an end-grain cutting board with a deep inlay (8mm). If you're interested in getting more details about any of the steps, let me know in the comments.
Making an inlaid custom end-grain cutting board (super quick)Stephan Forseilles2020-04-11 | I go through all the steps (in a very quick way) of creating an end-grain cutting board with a deep inlay (8mm). If you're interested in getting more details about any of the steps, let me know in the comments.
My CNC is a SOROTEC Basic Line 1050. I use Vectric Vcarve for CAD/CAM. Design used: inspireuplift.com/Ravenclaw-Crest-Emblem-Outline-Svg-School-Of-Magic-House/iu/109975Making a Gryffindor sigil for GabrielStephan Forseilles2024-01-21 | I'm getting deeper in the intricacies of multi-layered epoxy using my CNC. This time in six colours, including the original wood. I have included the full CAM process as screen recordings. I didn't put any music in the video, feel free to listen to what you like (which is most probably better than what's in the Youtube free library).
The design of the sigil: inspireuplift.com/Gryffindor-Svg-Harry-Potter-Logo-Harry-Potter-Clipart-Harry/iu/2893416 My CNC, Sorotec Basic Line: https://webseite.sorotec.de/produkte/basic-line/ My bits: https://www.cncfraises.fr/181-packs Epoxy: https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B07RZK4T91/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1Full inlay process: Too many idiots cutting board.Stephan Forseilles2023-02-07 | This was a fun one. I saw the slogan on a t-shirt and it resonated with me. ;) .Base is beech, inlays are Padauk (7mm depth, Viking head) and Iroko (6mm depth, writing).
Total machining time was about 4 hours on my SOROTEC Basic Line CNC.
All bits come from https://www.cncfraises.fr/
The Viking SVG was purchased on ETSY (€0.77).
I try to answer all questions in the comments! Not always fast, though... ;)A JIG for PERFECT workpiece alignment on CNCStephan Forseilles2023-01-21 | Squaring workpieces on the CNC and finding a perfect zero in their corner is not always easy. But it is very important, especially with double-sided jobs.
In this tutorial we make a jig to nail the placement of the workpiece every single time!Epoxy ANDOR plaque on CNC with full CAD/CAM processStephan Forseilles2023-01-16 | I think Andor is, by far, the best thing in Star Wars since the original trilogy (maybe with the season 1 of The Mandalorian). I wanted to go for a full epoxy project (I'm running low on scraps of wood...) with some challenges like creating the "scratches" on the logo and a double-face project. I ended up adding a 3-D carved base made with a small piece of oak that was lying around. I re-created the logo from scratch in Vectric Vcarve.
As I often get questions on toolpaths, I included the full CAD/CAM process as screen recordings. Don't hesitate to skip if you just come to be mesmerised by the dance of a CNC (I do it too).
My CNC is a SOROTEC Basic Line https://www.sorotec.de/shop/CNC-Mills/Basic-Line/?language=en Where I buy my bits: CNCFraises https://www.cncfraises.fr/ My CAD/CAM software is Vectric Vcarve vectric.com/products/vcarve-desktop I drive my CNC with Eding edingcnc.com/software The 3D model is actually the K2 mountain, here is the STL printables.com/model/148463-k2-mountain-ultra-hd/files Music at 02:13 is "With a Stamp" from Twin Musicom http://www.twinmusicom.org under Creative Commons license creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Embedding a Motorola 68030 CPU in resin.Stephan Forseilles2022-12-16 | I have fond memories of programming the 68000 and 68030 in my younger years. The 68030 was the 'dream beast' at the time (mid-eighties) but now you can buy one very cheap. Incredible to see that they are still available and used!
Of course I tried to make things a little bit challenging by including a wood circling and a Motorola logo as background, all in a two-sided CAD/CAM project.
This time I also included the full CAM parameters as screenshots.A floating skull in epoxyStephan Forseilles2022-12-11 | I keep experimenting with my CNC and epoxy. This time I try to completely encapsulate a 3D model by creating a 2-faced design and filling epoxy from both sides. I also keep learning the best ways to use my new vacuum chamber.
My CNC: https://www.sorotec.de/shop/CNC-Portalfraesen/Basic-Line/ My CAD/CAM software: vectric.com/products/vcarve-desktop My bits: https://www.cncfraises.fr/ My vacuum chamber: https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01HRHVXM2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1Is a vacuum chamber useful when making epoxy projects?Stephan Forseilles2022-10-16 | I invested in a vacuum chamber to remove bubbles from epoxy. This is a €200 model made by Baco (including the vacuum pump). This video is about the set-up and a first test to see if degassing actually makes a difference.Making fake Stained Glass with epoxy and CNCStephan Forseilles2022-09-25 | This time I feel like playing with epoxy. I'm fascinated by transparency and light so I'm trying to make fake stained glass using coloured epoxy. The challenge is the multiple passes between the epoxy pours.
I'm not entirely happy with the polishing, I think I miss wet sand paper from 800 to 3200 between the dry sandpaper (up to 320) and the polishing compound. That's the reason why I had to use varnish. I'll have to try again.
My CNC: https://www.sorotec.de/shop/CNC-Portalfraesen/Basic-Line/ Where I buy most of my bits: https://www.cncfraises.fr My CAD/CAM software: vectric.com/products/vcarve-desktop Donald Duck design on ETSY: etsy.com/listing/985753101/donald-duck-disney-head-face-happy All music comes from the Youtube free music library. I tried more music on this one, let me know if you prefer the videos without music and more machining noise. :)Deep inlay with full CAM process in Vectric VcarveStephan Forseilles2022-08-08 | This is the whole process of creating an inlaid cutting board using offcuts from my backyard deck. I show the complete step-by-step including CAM setup (with depths, bits and feeds & speeds) in Vectric Vcarve.
It's been a pleasure and it's been an honour. I hope you enjoy the gift and will use and abuse it during long hours of cooking.A THANOS cutting board on CNCStephan Forseilles2022-01-16 | My largest and most intricate inlay yet. And my first 4K video. Not without problems...
Quelles fraises utiliser pour faire des inserts en V? Particulièrement dans les planches à découper. Une description du jeu de fraises que j'utilise sur un vrai exemple.
Which bits to use for V-carved inserts? Especially in cutting boards. A dettailed explanation of the set I use.Stephan Forseilles Live StreamStephan Forseilles2021-12-09 | ...A Pink Floyd-inspired end-grain cutting boardStephan Forseilles2021-11-14 | (Sous-titres en Français disponibles)
Another big mess up that I had to recuperate. Ah well, it keeps me busy.
My CNC from @sorotecTV : https://webseite.sorotec.de/produkte/basic-line/ CAD/CAM software is @vectric VCarve: vectric.com/products/vcarve-desktop
Bits used: -6mm 2+2 Flat bit (for agressive cleanups): https://www.cncfraises.fr/fraises-carbures-4-dents-ebauche-bois-evo-queue-6-mm/371-fraise-4-dents-ebauche-bois-diametre-de-coupe-6-mm-longueur-utile-25-mm-queue-6-mm.html -1.5mm Fishtail: https://www.cncfraises.fr/fraises-carbures-2-dents-fishtail-queue-3-175-gamme-evo/223-fraise-2-levres-fishtail-carbure-queue-3-175-diametre-coupe-1-5-mm-longueur-utile-12-mm-gamme-evo.html -3.175mm (1/8") Fishtail: https://www.cncfraises.fr/fraises-carbures-2-dents-fishtail-queue-3-175-gamme-evo/227-fraise-2-levres-fishtail-carbure-queue-3-175-diametre-coupe-3-17-mm-longueur-utile-12-mm-gamme-evo.html -10° V-Bit: aliexpress.com/item/33034695014.html -6mm 'blue' flat I use for surfacing: I can't find it but it is a cheapo from Aliexpress...Inlaid serving plate with Vectric Vcarve and SOROTEC CNCStephan Forseilles2021-10-24 | Not a cutting board this time, but a serving plate made in beech wood with wenge and padauk inlay. The design is made in Vectric Vcarve and you can download all the files with the link below. WARNING: do not use "as is", you must adapt the feeds and speeds to your own CNC and bits. If you cut too aggressively you can damage your machine or even get hurt. Feel free to modify and use as you wish! But do not use commercially as the SVG's licence does not allow it (you must purchase it).
I try to answer all the questions in the comments.Deep inlay with Vectric VCarve and SOROTEC BL CNC Full processStephan Forseilles2021-10-18 | This time I've put the emphasis on the CAD/CAM process (but rest assured there is plenty of CNC action). I usually do end-grain boards, so this is my first experiment with inlaying in long-grain. I've included the full Vectric VCarve process of design, CAD and CAM.
CAD/CAM software is VECTRIC VCARVE Desktop My CNC is a SOROTEC Basic Line 1005
I generally don't put music in my videos (we all have different tastes) but as there is a lof of CAD/CAM time with no satisfying milling noise, I've tried to find some music that would match the theme of a 14th century center-European village (see introduction of the video) .
Chapters:
00:20 - Design 02:07 - CAD of the base 03:37 - CAM of the base 05:10 - Milling of the base 06:50 - CAD/CAM for the plug 09:00 - Milling of the plug 13:10 - Assembly 13:37 - About juice grooves and handles 18:29 - Sanding and finishing
Here is a video of my first test inlay and some information about the machine. More serious and larger projects are coming in the following weeks. I'm busy building large beech and wenge blanks!
For those who wonder who Felix the Cat is: youtube.com/watch?v=VSAofzhlFFsSuper strong CNC inlays reinforced with epoxyStephan Forseilles2021-03-06 | In this video I try a new inlay technique where I reinforce inlays with epoxy that sits between the plug and the pocket, but AFTER the inlay has been glued. I got the idea after I had to patch an inlay that had collapsed when I inserted the second color, because the glue gap was a little bit too large (in my Star Trek board video: youtu.be/sW82qnea4VA ).
My CNC is an Aureus 3X from Euro Makers, an aluminium hobby CNC similar to an X-Carve or a Shapeoko. Most of my videos are about all my experiments to reproduce what the masters of CNC inmlays on Youtube make (for me, @mtmwood and @Broinwood ) but with a light hobby CNC, coping with less speed and rigidity. I'm still very far behind them but I get a little bit better at each try. :)Making a thick end-grain cutting board from scrap woodStephan Forseilles2021-03-01 | Looking at my scrap pile that I was about to cut for firewood, I thought I might put it to better use. I detail the process of building a large, thick end-grain cutting board only from scrap pieces.
For this project you will need a table saw, a planer (thicknesser) and a sander. A palm router and a CNC are optional but useful.
My CNC is an, Aureus 3X from Euro Maker, similar to a Shapeoko or an X-Carve.Star Trek-themed inlaid cutting board (full tutorial)Stephan Forseilles2021-01-31 | This is my most complex inlay project yet. I had a problem with one of the blanks so I had to 'patch' the finished board, which I had never done.
My CNC is a EuroMakers Aureux 3X, similar to a Shapeoko or X-Carve. CAD/CAM is made with Vectric Vcarve Desktop.
If you're interested in making deep inlays (especially with 'light' hobby CNCs), I have got several tutorials on my channel.A Breaking Bad cutting board, all steps with a big mess upStephan Forseilles2021-01-03 | I like making cutting boards and I loved Breaking Bad so this was bound to happen (yeah! one more board in the kitchen...) Unfortunately I've messed up the CAM set-up and there were big problems with the inlay. This video is about my attempts to fix those. Spoiler: one way that works and one that doesn't work at all.
My CNC is a Euro Makers Aureux 3X, similar to a Shapeoko or X-Carve. CAD/CAM is made with Vectric Vcarve Desktop.
If you're interested in making deep inlays (especially with 'light' hobby CNCs), I have got several tutorials on my channel.Personalized cookies cooling platter on CNCStephan Forseilles2020-12-19 | Today I'm making a platter with food-safe epoxy inlays and large grooves to put cookies on when they get out of the over.
Made with a Euro Makers Aureus 3X CNC (similar to Shapeoko or X-Carve).Hobby CNC: depths and speedsStephan Forseilles2020-12-15 | I've been making end-grain cutting boards with v-carved inlays since about a year. I've experimented with a lot of tool path strategies: is "fast and shallow" better than "slow and deep"? I've decided to test it a bit more systematically.TEST: are downcut bit worth the effort?Stephan Forseilles2020-12-05 | We know that downcut bits should provide a better result when pocketing wood on the CNC. But do they? I made a small test.Making a RUSH-themed inlaid end-grain cutting board on CNCStephan Forseilles2020-10-24 | As Neil Peart passed away this year, I thought it would be a good hommage to craft an end-grain cutting board with a RUSH logo in it. It is made on my Euro Makers Aureus 3X CNC (similar to a Shapeoko or an X-Carve). euro-makers.com/gb
For this particular project I'm using a prototype 15 degree V-bit made by Christophe from http://www.cncfraises.fr . It should be available in his shop in the future!
The board is made of Iroko, with Beech and Padauk inlays. Those are deep inlays (9mm). The design is made with Vectric VCarve.
If you haven't seen it you might be interested in my tutorial on making deep V-carved inlays: youtu.be/RY0zLv3wcyc
If, like me, you are mesmerised by the view of a CNC in action, I have plenty of other videos like this on on my channel. :DMaking cheap hour meter for my CNCStephan Forseilles2020-10-17 | Some time ago my spindle's brushes went out. This stopped the spindle, broke the bit and ruined the workpiece.
It could have damaged my CNC.
So I need a way to keep track of the total working time of my spindle and my CNC as a whole, so I know when to replace "consumables" and perform maintenance.
Here is how to make an hour meter for a CNC whose 110-220V spindle is controlled by the CNC ( = you don't switch it ON and OFF manually). If you have a manually started spindle check this wiring diagram instead: images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31cNG8EnTIL._AC_.jpg
Oh yes, all this costs less than 15 bucks if you have old power sockets laying around.
My CNC is a EuroMakers Aureus 3X, similar to a Shapeoko or X-Carve.Getting perfect epoxy inlays in wood with a CNCStephan Forseilles2020-09-11 | It's not easy to make crisp coloured epoxy inlays in wood as the fluid epoxy tends to bleed into the wood grain.
I've tried a lot of methods and found the one that gives the best results for me. Here it is!
If you want more details on the deep inlay technique check the tutorial on my channel.
Si vous voulez plus d'info sur la technique d'incrustation, il y a un tuto détaillé sur ma chaîne.Upgrade axe Z sur lAureus 3X: version 2Stephan Forseilles2020-07-24 | L'upgrade de l'upgrade, ou le retour de la vengeance.
Dans cette video youtube.com/watch?v=cEmyNybhNG8 je vous décrivais le montage de l'upgrade de l'axe Z sur mon Euro Makers Aureus 3X. Je concluais que, malgré une amélioration par rapport à l'origine, les roulements linéaires du bloc-guide avaient un peu de jeu.
Euro Makers m'a envoyé la nouvelle version de ce bloc-guide, avec des guides linéaires en Vesconite en lieu et place des roulements linéaires.
Testons cela et mesurons si cela fait une différence...Making a Pink Floyd wooden sign with multi-colored epoxy inlaysStephan Forseilles2020-07-20 | My latest project using my Euro Makers Aureus 3X CNC (similar to Shapeoko or X-Carve) and Vectric VCarve.
This time I experiment with multiple epoxy inlays of different colors, trying to learn how to make good seams, overlaps and contrasts.
I bring you along for all the steps except for the design in VCarve, which might be a bit tedious.
If you have any question or remark, hit the comments section!Fabrication dune plaque de boxStephan Forseilles2020-07-04 | Cette vidéo montre (en accéléré) comment sont faites les plaques de box, de A à Z.
Vendues à la sellerie Equ'Idéal: facebook.com/pg/sellerieequideal Exemples/catalogue: facebook.com/pg/sellerieequidealAdaptation Dust Shoe sur laxe Z upgradéStephan Forseilles2020-07-02 | Comment adapter la dust shoe de l'Aureus 3X de Euro Makers quand on a installé l'upgrade de l'axe Z.Upgrade axe Z Aureus 3X (Français, English CC)Stephan Forseilles2020-07-01 | Je détaille le déballage et le montage de l'upgrade de l'axe Z de ma CNC Euro Makers Aureus 3X.Tuto détaillé incrustations CNC avec Vectric VCarveStephan Forseilles2020-06-23 | ENGLISH version: youtu.be/RY0zLv3wcyc
Cette vidéo explique en détail toutes les étapes de création des incrustations à la CNC que vous avez pu voir dans mes précédentes vidéos. J'y aborde les fraises, la création des toolpaths avec Vectric VCarve, les problèmes de profondeur et d'ajustement, etc. avec beaucoup de graphiques et d'exemples. Après n'avoir jamais trouvé de tuto satisfaisant et assez détaillé et après avoir fait des dizaines de tests avant de trouver les bons paramètres, je me suis dit qu'il était temps d'en faire un tuto! :)
J'utilise une CNC Euro Makers Aureus 3X, similaire à une X-Carve ou une Shapeoko.
N'hésitez pas à faire votre propre bouton Youtube (lien vers le logo ci-dessous) comme exercice! ;)
Désolé pour les deux clips en anglais entre 13:30 et 15:30... Je débute en video. :D
For a long time I've been searching for the best method to make deep but detailed v-carved inlays in end-grain cutting blocks and other pieces. I'm still learning but I wish I had found a detailed tutorial that would have saved me a lot of time and waste. So I made one (there is a French version here: youtu.be/P1nbIjlBYG4 ).
I've used a lof of schematics and examples to explain start depth, flat depth, bit angles, glueing, etc. I've tried to cover all the bases! Feel free to follow along and do your own v-carved Youtube button!
This time I go to the dark side and make a much bigger (470x290x45mm) "First Order" cutting board. It is made of end-grain beech with inlays in padauk and iroko (also end-grain).
For this project, I used Vectric VCarve and a Euro Makers Aureus 3X CNC, which is similar to an X-Carve or a Shapeoko. I've inserted a picture of each bit used at every carving step.
The video is rather long, sorry, but as there are overlapping inlays, there are lots of steps.
If you are looking into planing end grain, please see mtmwood's excellent safety video on the topic: youtube.com/watch?v=QJ2LSj4RhAsScrap wood olive tray with CNCStephan Forseilles2020-05-27 | Let's use some scrap wood and a CNC to make something useful... All steps for this very quick (except for the sanding part... oh God) project using a Euro-Makers Aureus 3X CNC (similar to X-Carve or Shapeoko).Making a STAR WARS inlaid cutting board with my CNCStephan Forseilles2020-05-16 | With some leftover pieces of wood I made a 3-colors inlaid end-grain cutting board with an inlaid YODA on it! Full process detailed, including design in Vectric Vcarve. Engraved on an Aureus 3X CNC from Euro-Makers (similar to X-Carve or Shapeoko). This involves a lot of sanding. :)
Please don't hesitate to leave a comment if you have a question, a suggestion or just if you liked the video.
As some of you requested it here is a link to all the VCarve files. But... DISCLAIMER: those work for my CNC, please review the carving parameters (especially speeds, feeds and bit types) for your own machine! I don't want you to damage your CNC. :) dropbox.com/s/ahzj3grfy69xl1v/Yoda.zipMaking a V-Carved Tim Hortons 3-colours cutting board with hobby CNC (v2)Stephan Forseilles2020-04-27 | I love my CNC, I love coffee. So I made myself a 3 (overlapping) colours end-grain cutting board with a "Tim Hortons" inlay. I mostly concentrate on the carving part: design, bits, depths, speeds, ... I've put all the details so it's a bit long.
I've tried to explain through a drawing the start depths and flat depths for both the pocket (female) and the plug (male) inlays. Let' me know if it's not clear. :)
For this board, I use 3 woods: iroko (for the base), oak and padauk.
My CNC is a Euro-Makers Aureus 3X, similar to an X-Carve or a Shapeoko: euro-makers.com/fr/381-cnc-aureus-3x Another video where I show in details how to make the blanks for end-grain cutting boards: youtube.com/watch?v=sZJmFp3j__c Software used is Vectric V-Carve Desktop: vectric.com/products/vcarve-desktopSquare Box on the CNC with epoxy inlay - Complete tutorialStephan Forseilles2020-02-29 | In this video we make a square box with an epoxy inlay, from scrap pieces of oak. I'll explain everything from design in Easel to carving on my Euro Makers AUREUS 3X CNC (but it works as well for an X-Carve, Shapeoko or any other CNC), mixing and laying the epoxy, sanding, finishing, etc.Cutting an Avengers logo with an Aureus 3X CNCStephan Forseilles2020-02-10 | I cut a large Avengers logo with my Euro Makers Aureus 3X CNC + some explanation on how to cut completely around an object!A simple 5 minutes V-Carving tutorial using Easel and the Euro Makers Aureus 3X CNCStephan Forseilles2020-02-05 | I show you how I design in 5 minutes , using Easel Pro, a 40x15cm V-Carved name plate for my pony then engrave it on an Euro Makers Aureus 3X CNC machine.