Winston Moy
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Machining a Custom Gantry Rail for the Frankenoko
It's finally time to start making progress on getting a functioning CNC into my garage. On today's episode of questionable ideas on a CNC, we're going to cut a 40-inch long aluminum extrusion on a machine with a 33-inch wide bed.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:11 The Frankenoko Plan
2:56 The Gantry Rail
4:34 Isn't Heavier Better?
5:10 40-inch Rail on a 33-inch Shapeoko
6:50 Fusion 360 Setup
7:21 Machining the Fixture
8:28 CAM for Hexagons
9:28 Making Chips
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Відео

Starting From a Scratch - 2024 Shop Update
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Hello guys, it's been awhile. In case you've been wondering where I've been, the TLDR is: I bought a house, my free time evaporated, I got married, and I’m struggling to rebuild my shop. The longer version of all that is 2023's been quite busy for me, between various maker-related trips and planning out my dream one-car garage (which does sound a bit like an oxymoron). This is everything I've b...
Machining Billet Aluminum Star Wars Droid Parts feat. @bytesizedengineering
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In this video, I explain the process of taking my buddy Zach's 3D model for a Scomp Link and turning it into a machined aluminum part. Along the way, I experience a heartbreaking workholding failure, and devise a method to salvage the project. Check out Zach's video building the Scomp Link here: ua-cam.com/video/akk-TeK5eno/v-deo.html If you're curious about what the maximum rate of material re...
Machining Drink Coasters on a $100,000 CNC
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Today we're taking a look at what it's like to use a CNC machine that's way outside my budget, the Datron Neo. This is a CNC that many (myself included) have drooled over in social media posts for it's seemingly effortless machining of aluminum, blistering speed, and crazy precision. But does it live up to the hype? Is the magical vacuum workholding system as effective as it's made out to be? L...
Machining Aluminum Isogrid Drink Coasters
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This is how I made some over-engineered drink coasters. I used (and paid for) laser cutting services through SendCutSend, and they were great. If you want to try them out, you can use the link: shop.sendcutsend.com/winstonmakes Doing so helps out my channel. If you would like to buy an isogrid drink coaster, Ihave a limited number available on my website (accurate as of 10/31). Store page: www....
Machining a Carbon Fiber Quadcopter Frame
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I was asked to make a batch of carbon fiber parts for a drone prototype. This is how I went about doing it in a way that minimized cleanup and post-processing of parts. Disclaimer: Cutting carbon fiber involves health risks you should take care to mitigate. Use high performance dust collection and avoid inhalation of carbon fiber dust and residue. Wash hands after handling or use gloves. Use yo...
Things I Learned Outsourcing My Parts (feat. @XometryHQ )
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For years now, I've had ideas to create a series of workholding accessories for the PocketNC. The problem was always my free time, or lack thereof. When Xometry reached out to me about collaborating on a project, I knew this would be the perfect way to kick-start the WWU - Winston Workholding Universe. Xometry is an on-demand manufacturing service offers a wide range of capabilities with nearly...
An Unnecessarily Heavy Box w/ Epoxy & Aluminum Honeycomb Accents
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Last year I was commissioned to create a gift for an engineer. Here's what I knew: He was an aviation geek, hexagon lover, and (almost hypocritically) a connoisseur of horrendously over-engineered designs. This is the story of how I designed a wildly impractical box. Blending typical woodworking techniques for making a box with some composite materials (aluminum honeycomb and epoxy), I came up ...
Prototyping a Wooden Computer Case
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I thought this project would be good for sharing my workflow and how I approach machining several similar parts. By duplicating setups and using 3D toolpaths, I need to do very little toolpath customization to make gcode for each part. CAM smarter, not harder. Watch Rob Lockwood's Fusion Academy 2019 Panel on CAM Templating here: help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/courses/AP-2019-STREAMLINING...
Ocean Wave String Art with a CNC Twist
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String art always seemed like something that could benefit from some CNC love, but I needed the right opportunity and motivation to bring this idea to life. Embroidery floss variety pack I used: amzn.to/2TneCzr Check out Starbond Adhesives if you need to stick things together: www.starbond.com/?rfsn=3277759.7afdff Get 10% off your order if you checkout with coupon code "CNCLOVER", it supports m...
Designing Nested Bins for Dewalt Deep Pro Organizers in Fusion 360
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It's been so long since my last upload that I forgot how to machine things, so today's project is all about using Fusion 360 and 3D printing to fix my organization problems. Dewalt Nested Bin Digital Files: www.winstonmakes.com/shop/p/dewalt-deep-pro-nested-bins-stl-fusion-360-files Digital Protractor/Angle Finder Used: amzn.to/3eNNGPH Help support my experimental CNC content: www.patreon.com/w...
First Attempt at Machining Carbon Fiber - Light Duty Utility Knife [#173]
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I've long wanted to try machining carbon fiber, so I put together a quick little project to test some basic toolpaths. It's a little proof of concept utility blade holder that I'm actually quite fond of now. I'll probably end up using it for a few weeks to see where I can improve the design. So far I've only stabbed myself with it once. Special thanks to Home Depot for providing the tools I use...
Vacuum Forming Custom Packaging for the Cyberspoon
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In a previous project video, I shared the genesis of the Cyberspoon: ua-cam.com/video/KxEBBH_l4GM/v-deo.htmlsi=S5TnbbQk4_osQCAK In an attempt to provide protection for the Cyberspoon (should I ever decide to sell them), I decided to design and create some prototype plastic packaging. I modeled some bucks in Fusion 360, machined them out of Renshape, and vacuum-formed plastic sheets over them us...
CNC Machining the Cyberspoon - A Perfect Low-Poly Coffee Companion | Project #171
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Get 30% OFF your first bag of coffee with Trade Coffee when you click here: cen.yt/tradewinstonmoy I've long wanted to model and make a wooden spoon, because it's a great two-sided machining exercise. I finally found the inspiration and excuse to do this. Shoutout to Harvey Tool for providing the 1/4" Downcutting Endmill used in this project. Check out their line of wood-specific endmills here:...
CYBERSPOON Fusion 360 Breakdown - #171 Supplemental
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CYBERSPOON Fusion 360 Breakdown - #171 Supplemental
Building the Ultimate PocketNC Enclosure - #169
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Building the Ultimate PocketNC Enclosure - #169
Making Infinitely Customizable Wooden Gift Box on my CNC
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Making Infinitely Customizable Wooden Gift Box on my CNC
How to Use Parameters in Fusion 360
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How to Use Parameters in Fusion 360
Pushing My PocketNC as Hard As I Dare - Optimizing Mini Crew Dragon Production
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Pushing My PocketNC as Hard As I Dare - Optimizing Mini Crew Dragon Production
Skeletonized Shapeoko Gets an RGB Lighting Upgrade - #166
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Skeletonized Shapeoko Gets an RGB Lighting Upgrade - #166
I Joined the Dark Side and Bought a 3D Printer - #163
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I Joined the Dark Side and Bought a 3D Printer - #163
Mini SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Machined on the Pocket NC - #162
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Mini SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Machined on the Pocket NC - #162
How Bad is it to Drill on a CNC Router?
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How Bad is it to Drill on a CNC Router?
How I Ruined My Latest Project - #165*
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How I Ruined My Latest Project - #165*
Making the Ultimate Studio Lights for my CNC Enclosure - #154
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Making the Ultimate Studio Lights for my CNC Enclosure - #154
Maker Knife Mods: CNC Machined Faceplate + Kydex Sheath - #149
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Maker Knife Mods: CNC Machined Faceplate Kydex Sheath - #149
Maple and Epoxy Valet Tray Project - #160
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Maple and Epoxy Valet Tray Project - #160
Machined Wooden Poké Ball w/ Concealed Hinge & Compartment
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Machined Wooden Poké Ball w/ Concealed Hinge & Compartment
Making a Small Vacuum Chuck for CNC Workholding - #162
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Making a Small Vacuum Chuck for CNC Workholding - #162
Machining a Mini Stormtrooper Helmet in Graphite - #160
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Machining a Mini Stormtrooper Helmet in Graphite - #160

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @elvalau288
    @elvalau288 12 днів тому

    Wow, you do a good job! We can supply the CNC cutter with the best price, no matter what materials. pls contact me if you need it, tks.

  • @elvalau288
    @elvalau288 12 днів тому

    Wow, amazing video! We can supply you with the tungsten carbide CNC cutter at the best price, pls contact me if you need it, tks.

  • @TheJohdu
    @TheJohdu 12 днів тому

    glad i found this excellent channel. you re really good at explaining! exactly what i need at this point in my cnc journey. why did you decide against vacuum clmaping the parts in this project? are the light gaps of the miters where the panels come together from the wood warping?

  • @zxa635
    @zxa635 14 днів тому

    hmm any reason im not able to save this video to a playlist?

  • @lqqkout8214
    @lqqkout8214 14 днів тому

    Thanks for the update and congratulations on the changes! It looks like you've had a bunch of exciting live events and and it's totally worth savoring them! The project list will never be empty 😅

  • @StevenBennettMakes
    @StevenBennettMakes 23 дні тому

    Lovely video, Winston. Hope to see you at Open Sauce this year 🙂

  • @ryankingston7733
    @ryankingston7733 28 днів тому

    100% agree with dejanbrice8774 , Please GUYS BE CAREFUL with cutting carbon fibre it's very hazardous to your lungs! Please wear a mask at the very least. Happy flying. : )

  • @thaddiusultsch5697
    @thaddiusultsch5697 Місяць тому

    P r o m o s m

  • @BlakeRobinson-uk4cv
    @BlakeRobinson-uk4cv Місяць тому

    Can you use a 3D printed mold instead of and CNC machined wood mold?

    • @WinstonMakes
      @WinstonMakes Місяць тому

      You absolutely can, just keep in mind that pockets and concave areas need to be vented. So some tiny holes modeled or drilled through the mold would be recommended.

  • @noobnitesh
    @noobnitesh Місяць тому

    i am learing cam on pocket nc where should i start from and keep on

  • @Ericjiang-ci1li
    @Ericjiang-ci1li Місяць тому

    😊😊😊😊😊

  • @brentncindy9023
    @brentncindy9023 Місяць тому

    Tell Carbide3D to move to ....ANYWHERE but CA!!! A normal size home won't cost you eleventy million dollars. AND you won't have to pay thru the nose in taxes!!!

  • @karthikeya.b6007
    @karthikeya.b6007 Місяць тому

    I need cnc files

  • @karthikeya.b6007
    @karthikeya.b6007 Місяць тому

    The link is not working

  • @imqqmi
    @imqqmi Місяць тому

    Was it a scrap build from parts you had laying around to bootstrap a CNC? Otherwise I'd have gone for ball screws and linear rails instead of those delrin rollers on V track and belts. With ball screws you'd have plenty of power to use even heavier and stiffer materials like steel tubing. I also dislike the Z axis sticking out so much under the gantry, seems such a waste for Z travel. In my latest build I've made sure the Z axis parts don't stick out under the gantry. There are times I really needed the 200+mm of Z travel to clear some high features under the gantry. Looking forward to the bits and bobs you've added to this build!

  • @Kudennnnnnn
    @Kudennnnnnn Місяць тому

    hello.. May I ask if Makita RT0701C could make a long-run on more than one hour? Thank you!

  • @OffroadMXbohemia
    @OffroadMXbohemia Місяць тому

    Use the doublesided tape too. And try cutting carbon fibre sheets with a dagger type end mill.

  • @erikm9768
    @erikm9768 Місяць тому

    Very sensitive smoke alarm triggering a power off sounds like it would be easy to setup.

  • @erikm9768
    @erikm9768 Місяць тому

    Pausing doesnt seem like a good enough procedure, enough heat to combust will probably build up in 30 seconds and by that time its a bit late to press pause?

  • @DanCycles
    @DanCycles 2 місяці тому

    thanks for the video, i would have liked it even more if you were using metric

  • @jaywimer4415
    @jaywimer4415 2 місяці тому

    Someone mentioned wipe down (preferably right before glueing) with mineral spirits to remove the oil. Also don’t use a water based glue as oil and water doesn’t mix, use something like a polyurethane glue…. Once placing the internal piece, pin with a pin nailer to hold the position to prevent slipping. A sprinkle of salt will also help prevent slipping.

  • @auhopu
    @auhopu 2 місяці тому

    If Euclid was a machinist he'd have positioned the stock by using two precision dowel pins.

  • @2nadianoah
    @2nadianoah 2 місяці тому

    What is this machine called?

  • @user-uu5en7vt5s
    @user-uu5en7vt5s 2 місяці тому

    Do by you have the clamps for sale ?

    • @WinstonMakes
      @WinstonMakes 2 місяці тому

      Sadly not. They probably need one more revision to perfect, and since I bought a house and moved I haven't had much time to dedicate to PocketNC projects. Hoping I can turn that trend around in the next few months but can't make any promises.

  • @arkangel3231
    @arkangel3231 2 місяці тому

    Nice where do I get that brass bit.

  • @robertpeters9438
    @robertpeters9438 2 місяці тому

    I hope your vacuum has a helps filter. Also, you could make a passive cyclone like in filter queen vaccuums or in Dyson models.

  • @bytesizedengineering
    @bytesizedengineering 2 місяці тому

    I love watching how you work around the limitations of what you have available. It's a testament of what you can achieve with what you already have! I love the chamfers on everything!

  • @NamelesshunterGaming
    @NamelesshunterGaming 2 місяці тому

    BoB and yourself were in the country next to mine? If I had known I would have attended

  • @BobOBob
    @BobOBob 2 місяці тому

    For a moment there, I thought you were going to make parts to widen your enclosure by two inches. Nothing's quite that simple, eh?

  • @incubatork
    @incubatork 2 місяці тому

    About the cheapest and most adaptable storage system for tools etc. I recommend looking into the French cleat system, very easy to make and remain movable at all times as you expand. Great for saving wall space and not encroaching into your workspace. There are many videos on UA-cam with some great ideas.

  • @patricknitzsche5205
    @patricknitzsche5205 2 місяці тому

    We bought a kit with working area of 130cmx130cm which means long cables. Which position for the control board makes most sense?

    • @WinstonMakes
      @WinstonMakes 2 місяці тому

      Wherever makes the most sense for you. Usually you want it kinda close to where your laptop will be so you don't need a crazy long USB cable.

  • @EtienneBoucher-dx3nh
    @EtienneBoucher-dx3nh 3 місяці тому

    Nice project, I also justify "saving" a day's work to modify or build a new tool (but we all know it's gonna take 10x the time that you are saving) ;) ! I designed and built a larger scale CNC Router and adding weight is indead a commun pratice, I must have 200kg / 440 lbs of sand in my fixed frame, that's why we love old cast iron machine, they are rigid and heavy so result in less vibrations and a nicer cut quality. You might be able to justify that the gantry doesn't need to be full of sand since it's weight might reduce your cut speed, especialy if you are limited in stepper power/size, belt size or that your linear motion system isn't rigid enough (like you said) but there's absolutly no need to reduce the weight of the fixed axis rail in my opinion ! In the end, It would be very interesting do get a side by side "sound" and speed (acceleration) comparaison between a standard machine and one that's been "lighten" !

  • @GENcELL2014
    @GENcELL2014 3 місяці тому

    3D manual/digital probes or edge finders make finding parts fixtured in a random location and orientation easy. Takes 2 (3, or 4 for sanity checks) points per face then using X,Y coordinates to constrain points in CAD to adjust stock in CAD to match location in reality.

  • @hannahpk
    @hannahpk 3 місяці тому

    I love those clamps did you make them?

    • @WinstonMakes
      @WinstonMakes 3 місяці тому

      I didn't. They're the Tiger Claw line by Carbide3D, though they've now been superseded by Crush-It clamps.

    • @hannahpk
      @hannahpk 3 місяці тому

      @@WinstonMakesThank you!

  • @sparks-tech
    @sparks-tech 3 місяці тому

    So cool, looks amazing, Love the videos man, keep up the great work.

  • @deanlonagan1475
    @deanlonagan1475 3 місяці тому

    ..no...tell and show us all the technical details...we're not here for gossip and chat, we want to see and hear a knowledgeable person doing their thing...

  • @sega702
    @sega702 3 місяці тому

    People like you make my brain hurt. 😂 Just kidding. Great work, awesome detail. Thank you for sharing your genius.

  • @grumpywoodchucker
    @grumpywoodchucker 3 місяці тому

    So cool. I have been "weighting" for this for a long time. The chamfers made it perfect! #teamchamfer

  • @purelitenite
    @purelitenite 3 місяці тому

    I am new to this... but fanuc robots have a "User Frame" feature that orients the X and Y axis. in case an object is facing a funky direction... does cnc software have that feature?

    • @WinstonMakes
      @WinstonMakes 3 місяці тому

      Some CNCs can adjust for rotation but most lower end machines cannot.

  • @supadeluxe
    @supadeluxe 3 місяці тому

    I'm excited about this project!

  • @FrankGraffagnino
    @FrankGraffagnino 3 місяці тому

    cool video. thanks Winston!

  • @petervillano3484
    @petervillano3484 3 місяці тому

    That is so pretty

  • @doukasphatskool9364
    @doukasphatskool9364 3 місяці тому

    welcome back!!

  • @pierdolio
    @pierdolio 3 місяці тому

    It made me smile to hear you justify various decisions while ignoring tiny problems yet almost in the same breath you used tiny problems to justify other decisions. Hope you got some stainless shim stock.

  • @JoeMakes
    @JoeMakes 3 місяці тому

    Great to see that after any amount of time, you are still taking things to the next level of detail! Keep it going, brother

  • @rogue277
    @rogue277 3 місяці тому

    My man can you please share the speeds and feeds, and that end mill type? I've tried cutting aluminum on my homebrew machine but get awful chatter and horrible cutting whenever I try.

    • @seasaw40
      @seasaw40 3 місяці тому

      Make sure you're using 3 flute, or less, endmills when machining softer materials. He mentioned using a single flute finish mill at one point, but I'd opt for 2. Only cut about 10 percent of your endmills diameter to start, and whatever tooling you buy should have surface feet and inches or millimeters per revolution ranges for different materials right on the packaging. Use those values to find your feeds and speeds using the formulas

    • @WinstonMakes
      @WinstonMakes 3 місяці тому

      Timestamp 8:46

  • @joshuabarr5427
    @joshuabarr5427 3 місяці тому

    Yes! Winston! Back to your roots. I'm sure the folks at carbide will understand. Thanks for the efforts

  • @mvadu
    @mvadu 3 місяці тому

    10:44 I came here to watch the drama! Not. Coming back if you don't show the broken endmills and ruined parts

    • @WinstonMakes
      @WinstonMakes 3 місяці тому

      I will try to make sure something goes wrong in the next video.

  • @xyzspec82
    @xyzspec82 3 місяці тому

    Looks really cool! ❤

  • @TomZelickman
    @TomZelickman 3 місяці тому

    Great to see you working on this project. Some cool tips for folks along the way as well. Looking forward to the next steps!