2018 Gatton Christmas Challenge Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2026-09-22 | 2018 Gatton Christmas Challenge
Carving 3D Dragon Drum - REST Machining vs Single 1/16 TBN Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2024-06-15 | In this video I build a maple snare drum with a 3D dragon design carved into the shell. I compare using REST machining toolpaths to using a single 1/16" tapered ball nose.Link to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsLink to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
Giant Threaded Rod #short Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2024-04-20 | I went down the rabbit hole again... I still haven't decided if this is brilliant or stupid (or both).None of this was done on my large rotary CNC.
CNCing Threaded Cover with Vectric V-Carve Pro Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2024-04-12 | In this video, I cut out and do a threading toolpath for a top/cover for my DIY router table.
Myrtle Snare Drum with Lion Design Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2024-03-08 | Quick video on a 7x14 snare drum with a 3D lion design wrapping around the drum
Epoxy Inlay Monopoly Board (part 2 of the puzzle chess board) Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2024-02-17 | This is a follow up to the previous video where I built a puzzle chessboard. This is the other side of that same board, where I did an epoxy inlay of a monopoly board.Link to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsLink to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
Making a 2-Foot Puzzle Chessboard with CNC / Vcarve Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2024-02-10 | In this video I use my CNC to make a 2-foot square puzzle chessboard with walnut and myrtle woods.Link to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsLink to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
Building the Maple and Cherry Squiggle Drum Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-12-09 | I this video I build the maple and cherry "Squiggle" snare drum.Link to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsLink to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
Setting up a Tool Setter using LinuxCNC and VCarve Pro Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-12-02 | In this video I set up a tool setter in LinuxCNC that runs on gcode generated by Vectric CAD/CAM.Here is a link to the files used in this video.drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ukd53nT2AtTzUd0djRe7txIiCo8a3bBA?usp=drive_linkLink to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsLink to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
2023 Gatton CNC Christmas Challenge Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-11-24 | My entry for the 2023 Gatton CNC Christmas Challenge.Link to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsLink to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
Building Two Flourish Snare Drums (with no stinking badges) Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-11-04 | Building two drums with the same flourish design, but with different wood types and finishing techniques.Link to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsLink to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
Working on my DIY CNC Machine Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-09-09 | In this video I fix a broken anti backlash nut on my CNC, plus I add a brace to the gantry uprights.Link to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsLink to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
Ziricote Drum Build with Egyptian Epoxy Artwork Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-08-30 | In this video I build a drum out of ziricote and add some epoxy inlays of Egyptian artwork.Link to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsLink to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
Epoxy Inlay in Ziricote Snare Drum #shorts Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-08-12 | Short video on the ziricote shell with epoxy inlay that I am doing that has an Egyptian theme.
Making Wavy Staves for a Snare Drum Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-07-22 | In this video I make some "wavy" staves using my CNC that will be used in a Pecan snare drum.Link to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsLink to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
Drilling Lug Holes on My Favorite Drum (So Far) Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-06-17 | Using my CNC to drill holes for the puzzle drum that I built. I also finish installing all the hardware and have photos of the finished drum.
Rotary CNC Upgrade Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-05-27 | This is a quick and simple video on changes I made to my rotary CNC. Sorry in advance for the production quality. This was all done on my phone with very little editing.Link to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsLink to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
Making Wood Nuts and Bolts with my CNC Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-04-15 | In this video I use vcarve pro to design wood nuts and bolts for my CNC using a Magnate 796 threading bit.Link to "The Jenny" (.250" Custom Compression bit)cadencemfgdesign.com/product-page/the-jenny-bit-8675309Link to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsLink to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
Wood Nuts and Bolt #shorts Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-04-07 | I made some screws, nuts, and bolts this morning on the CNC. I will make a full video in the near future about the full process.Changes the meaning of wood screw...
Making Wavy Staves on the CNC Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-04-07 | I went deep down the rabbit hole to make wavy staves using vcarve and a spreadsheet to edit the gcode for a CNC.This will eventually be used to make drums, but can be used for many other projects.To get the spreadsheet from this video, right click and copy the file in this link to add it to your google drive. If you choose to use this to create gcode for your machine, test it thoroughly before you trust it. Use at your own risk.drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Bv5858gCy3-UjdDXapiDCCMTayh2JU0l?usp=share_link
Puzzle Drum #shorts Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-03-16 | Just got done skimming / rounding my current drum build. There are 320 puzzle pieces in this drum (8 tall and 40 around).Wood varieties are: Padauk, Purple Heart, Walnut, and Roasted Oak.Link to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsLink to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
30 V-bit CNC Shootout Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-03-04 | This a quick test between a very cheap 30' v-bit and the top end 30' GrooVee Jenny down shear v-bit.
Quick vid of CNC making worm gear shaft Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-02-28 | Regular speed video (feel free to speed up if you are in a hurry).Early testing to make a worm gear shaft. If everything works out, there will be a much longer and more in-depth video using this in the project.The wood is just a cheap old 2x2. For a "real" project, it will be a better hardwood like maple.There was a manual change to the gcode: after cutting the thread, I manually put in a line to move the bit away from the dowel before raising up.The bit used (not sponsored in any way):IDC Woodcraft 1" surfacing bit.idcwoodcraft.com/product/surfacing-bit-for-cnc-router
Puzzle Drum (part 2) Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-02-03 | Part 2 of my puzzle drum version 2.0 build video.Here are the soft sanding pads I mentioned in the video:amazon.com/dp/B07YY14D16/?coliid=I1Z5P0RGO6XVS8&colid=2M19JRVX5LB2Y&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1Link to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsLink to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
Puzzle Drum 2.0 (part 1) Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2023-01-21 | In this video I am building a second puzzle drum, but this one will be much more complex...
2022 Gatton CNC Christmas Challenge Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-12-20 | My entry for the 2022 Gatton CNC Christmas Challenge.Here is a link to my Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNCHere is a link to my SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrums
My Drum Sold for $50,000! - Snake Skin Drum Part 6 Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-12-10 | Special thanks to Solid Rock for featuring the drum I donated for the Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding concert!Here is a link to Alice Cooper's Solid Rock:alicecoopersolidrock.comHere is a link to SideWinder Drums Facebook page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrumsHere is a link to my other Facebook woodworking page:facebook.com/SawCNC
Our dog LOVES baseball! Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-10-15 | Our dog "Snickers" loves to watch baseball. She especially loves fly balls.
Gcode on the fly for Rotary CNC Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-10-15 | This is another gcode video for true CNC Geeks. In this video I show how I skim a cylinder (drum) with a single line of gcode from the MDI screen.
Snake Skin CNC Snare Drum Build pt5 - New Style of Rims Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-10-08 | In this video I build custom rims that tie in to the drum's "snake skin" theme.
Snake Skin CNC Snare Drum Build pt4 - Clear Coat & Making Brass Lugs Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-10-01 | In the video, I add clear coat to the unfinished myrtle drum, and I cut, drill, tap, and add a patina to the brass tubes that will become the lugs.
Modifying gcode in a Spreadsheet - SnakeSkin Drum Build 3b Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-09-24 | Warning - This video is for true CNC geeks - it could be very boring if you are not into gcode and other geek/nerd topics.This is a very in depth look at how I modify / create gcode in a spreadsheet. This example is for the interior of a drum I am building for a series. This was originally part of video #3, but I broke it out to be it's own stand alone video.
Snake Skin CNC Snare Drum Build pt3a - Skim Inside / 3D shape Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-09-24 | In this video I skim the inside of the drum with a flowing 3D shape. I have a new jig for the CNC that made this possible.
Snake Skin CNC Snare Drum Build pt2 - Epoxy Badge Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-09-17 | In this video, I go over the epoxy badge / logo that is inlayed in the drum.
Snake Skin CNC Snare Drum Build pt1 - Carving the Outside. Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-09-09 | First video in a build series for a drum with a 3D snake skin design, made with a myrtle and walnut woods.
Myrtle Wood Drum Quick Vid Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-07-30 | Myrtle wood snare drum with walnut standoffs. The standoffs will hold the tube lugs.7 hour carve compressed down to a little over a minute.Complete build video coming soon.
CNCing Wood Rings - Camera Shutter Style Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-07-02 | This a quick and dirty video where I try out a new idea to quickly design, cutout, and glue up wood rings. Truly spur of the moment - less than 24 hours from the idea for the concept to publishing this video.
Diagonal Slat Drum Rims - Part 2 Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-06-25 | Part 2 of the videos where I go over the theory, design process, steps to build a jig, build a blank, and finally snare drum rims.
Diagonal Slat Blank For Drum Rims - part1 Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-06-14 | In this video I go over the theory, design process, and steps to build a jig, and then eventually a ring from slats of wood that will hopefully become a snare drum rim.
Making Custom Wood & Brass Drum Tube Lugs Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-05-24 | Start to finish making brass tube lugs with my CNCFor those interested, here are the items used in this video:Brass tube: mcmaster.com/7782T413Detail Belt Sander:amazon.com/WEN-6307-Variable-Detailing-Sander/dp/B072Q2FTLY/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3CN9605RBOIFS&keywords=wen%2Bbelt%2Bsander&qid=1653398834&sprefix=wen%2Bbelt%2Bsander%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-5&th=1
Follow-Up to CNC Tooling Marks Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-04-28 | In this video I explore some ways to hopefully improve my CNC machine to reduce the tooling marks from the previous video.
CNC Issues That Can Cause Tooling Marks Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-04-16 | Exploring a few of the many different issues that can cause tooling marks like these on a CNC machine, and the surprising issue that caused these tooling marks on my CNC.
From PDF Sheet Music to CNC Artwork - Start to Finish Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-04-08 | This video starts with PDF sheet music, imports it into vcarve pro, and then CNCs it into beautiful artwork.Here is a link to Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate's page (composer of the music used in this video):jerodtate.comHere is a performance of the timpani solo used in this video:youtube.com/watch?v=qoVb5Vt3bPk
Making Badge for Fallen Local Police Officer Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2022-01-23 | This video is the build process for a wood badge that was presented to the family of a local police office who passed away from covid. Here is a link to article about the police office who passed away.pinalcentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/area_news/community-bids-farewell-to-officer-lara/article_dbe04eab-e285-53a9-bab0-653acb6fdb6c.html
2021 Gatton CNC Christmas Challenge Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2021-12-20 | My entry for the 2021 Gatton CNC Christmas Challenge
Oramask Alternative Follow-up Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2021-10-05 | My follow-up to my previous video. In this video I use joint compound before v-carving.
CNC Carving Dragon Snare Drum Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2021-08-07 | Filmed my CNC carving a new dragon design on a cherry snare drum (until my dog tip over the camera)...
My Alternative to Oramask Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2021-02-17 | This video goes through a CNC project that carves the music to Amazing Grace into maple. I show my alternative to using Oramask
Dragon Lacewood Snare Drum Build Video Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2021-01-08 | Build video for lacewood / leopard wood snare drum with a 3D Chinese dragon using my rotary CNC.Sidewinder Drums page:facebook.com/SidewinderDrums
2020 Gatton CNC Christmas Rob Shuster / SideWinder Drums 2020-12-18 | My entry for the 2020 Gatton CNC Christmas Challenge
