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That's beautiful work. Do you have any resources you'd recommend to start learning how to make these?

dymk 5y ago
I'd recommend with simple projects like edge-grain cutting boards and moving up in complexity. I got started making cutting boards, signs, and drink coasters [1]. A cutting board is the kind of project that's easy to start off with, but has a high skill cap if you're trying to make something _very_ nice. Plus they make great gifts. John Katz-Moses - YouTube channel [2] for learning traditional woodworking (cutting boards, joinery, frame making, etc). He's recently been getting into CNC. Frank Howarth (also on YouTube [3]) - Resource for woodworking, commonly incorporating CNC with traditional woodworking methods. Winston Moy (YouTube - [4]) - Go-to for learning how to use the Shapeoko line of routers, but the knowledge on his channel is applicable to any CNC platform. He has lots of parametric modeling tips-and-tricks as well. Lots of ideas for starter projects on a benchtop sized CNC. I use a Shapeoko Pro for my work, but you can get started at a lower price-point by going with a used Shapeoko 3 to get your feet wet. The "Shapeoko and Nomad Users Group (Unofficial)" group on Facebook [5] has lots of projects, and is a good community for getting support with projects, and finding used machines for sale. There's also the X-Carve platform (that I'm not as familiar with, but they're pretty comparable feature and ability wise). I'd recommend getting familiar with a parametric 3D modeling suite such as Fusion 360 (which does both CAD and CAM in the same package), which is what I use to generate toolpaths once I've created a reasonable looking topographic model in Blender. My favorite resource for Fusion 360 is "Fusion 360 School" [6]. It has tons of little tips and tricks. The first videos in the channel are a primer on how to use the the software, assuming zero previous knowledge. 3D printing channels are also a good resource for Fusion 360 knowledge. [1] - https://www.longtailwoodcraft.com/gallery.html https://www.longtailwoodcraft.com/gallery.html [2] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXBNF-A7QlYT3tT-B9N4ElA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXBNF-A7QlYT3tT-B9N4ElA [3] - https://www.youtube.com/user/urbanTrash https://www.youtube.com/user/urbanTrash [4] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdCeHBUOlcCWr6RM8acEog https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdCeHBUOlcCWr6RM8acEog [5] - https://www.facebook.com/groups/232744457133521 https://www.facebook.com/groups/232744457133521 [6] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7QDqWAeIdCK5aNFXPgX2g https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7QDqWAeIdCK5aNFXPgX2g

dymk 5y ago

I'd recommend with simple projects like edge-grain cutting boards and moving up in complexity. I got started making cutting boards, signs, and drink coasters [1]. A cutting board is the kind of project that's easy to start off with, but has a high skill cap if you're trying to make something _very_ nice. Plus they make great gifts. John Katz-Moses - YouTube channel [2] for learning traditional woodworking (cutting boards, joinery, frame making, etc). He's recently been getting into CNC. Frank Howarth (also on YouTube [3]) - Resource for woodworking, commonly incorporating CNC with traditional woodworking methods. Winston Moy (YouTube - [4]) - Go-to for learning how to use the Shapeoko line of routers, but the knowledge on his channel is applicable to any CNC platform. He has lots of parametric modeling tips-and-tricks as well. Lots of ideas for starter projects on a benchtop sized CNC. I use a Shapeoko Pro for my work, but you can get started at a lower price-point by going with a used Shapeoko 3 to get your feet wet. The "Shapeoko and Nomad Users Group (Unofficial)" group on Facebook [5] has lots of projects, and is a good community for getting support with projects, and finding used machines for sale. There's also the X-Carve platform (that I'm not as familiar with, but they're pretty comparable feature and ability wise). I'd recommend getting familiar with a parametric 3D modeling suite such as Fusion 360 (which does both CAD and CAM in the same package), which is what I use to generate toolpaths once I've created a reasonable looking topographic model in Blender. My favorite resource for Fusion 360 is "Fusion 360 School" [6]. It has tons of little tips and tricks. The first videos in the channel are a primer on how to use the the software, assuming zero previous knowledge. 3D printing channels are also a good resource for Fusion 360 knowledge. [1] - https://www.longtailwoodcraft.com/gallery.html https://www.longtailwoodcraft.com/gallery.html [2] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXBNF-A7QlYT3tT-B9N4ElA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXBNF-A7QlYT3tT-B9N4ElA [3] - https://www.youtube.com/user/urbanTrash https://www.youtube.com/user/urbanTrash [4] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdCeHBUOlcCWr6RM8acEog https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdCeHBUOlcCWr6RM8acEog [5] - https://www.facebook.com/groups/232744457133521 https://www.facebook.com/groups/232744457133521 [6] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7QDqWAeIdCK5aNFXPgX2g https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7QDqWAeIdCK5aNFXPgX2g