Beginners *MUST KNOW* - Drilling Holes On A CNC Router, Router For Beginners, How To Tips & Tricks

This video teaches you how to drill holes on a CNC router using peck drilling and spiral drilling. Plunge drilling on a CNC router is not recommended unless you have an up-cutting router bit with bottom-cutting blades.
See below for links to "drilling" endmills for CNC routers
Using the spiral method, you will need to change your 'plunge' feed to equal the feed rate setting. For example, if your feed rate is set to 25ipm and plunge is set to 10ipm. You will want the plunge to be set to 25imp.
If you have any suggestions or found this video helpful, please leave me a comment and like the video. It helps me know I am giving you the right stuff.
Woodworking - How to drill with a CNC router.
Drilling on a CNC router is good to do to avoid secondary operations. Knowing the in's and out's and the risks are important to save your router bits and damage to your beautiful work.
Drilling with a flat-bottom tool is always risky. Follow the rules below and you should do very well
Tips for drilling on a cnc router:
→ A router bit IS NOT a drill bit
→ Do use peck drilling cycles
→ Use short pecks
→ Set the cycle to do FULL retract
→ Make sure your router bit end is beveled to the center
→ Do not plunge drill (cut full hole in one shot) unless it is a very shallow hole
→ NEVER USE A DOWN BIT OR STRAIGHT BIT FOR DRILLING
→ Use spiral drilling whenever possible to allow good chip ejection. It is the safest technique for drilling with your router
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VECTRIC SOFTWARE LINKS
[Please use these links when you order. It gives me credit. Thank you]
→ Vcarve Pro (Recommended): shrsl.com/36xfh
→ Vcarve Desktop (24x24” size limit): shrsl.com/36xfj
→ Vectric Aspire (3D modeling): shrsl.com/36xfk
→ Cut2D (for the budget-minded): shrsl.com/36xfm
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ROUTER BITS FOR CNC ROUTERS
→ 8-pc carbide CNC router bit set (w/ free vector files) bit.ly/3d1iQnF
→ 1” Surfacing bit required for surfacing your spoil board: bit.ly/2QEYLKz
→ Drilling endmill kit for CNC routers: bit.ly/3AWEbaP
OTHER THINGS YOU'LL NEED
Calipers. For the price, it is a very good set: amzn.to/338MAt3
Hearing protection (plugs don't work): amzn.to/2Hs1RgW
Facebook: IDCWoodcraft
Website: www.idcwoodcraft.com
Email: support@idcwoodcraft.com
#cnc #router #drill

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  • @StanProper
    @StanProper4 ай бұрын

    Hey, Garrett, Don't worry about the length of the videos. If I don't have time to watch the video in its entirety, I can either wait until I have time to watch it all, or I can watch part of it and pause it and watch the rest later. The main thing is the education I get from watching your videos. Thanks again, my friend. Stan

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    4 ай бұрын

    StanProper, so glad to hear this one helped you my friend. Keep working hard and learning everything you can brother!

  • @JoeCorrado
    @JoeCorrado3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another bit of new info Garrett!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Joe. You're welcome, my friend!

  • @furniturepheonix
    @furniturepheonix Жыл бұрын

    Great info. Detailed ! Thanks

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    furniturepheonix, you're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

  • @robertnla70549
    @robertnla705492 жыл бұрын

    Great job Garrett !!!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Robert!

  • @luchoperez3472
    @luchoperez34723 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for sharing!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lucho. you're welcome

  • @mounirdaou9021
    @mounirdaou90213 жыл бұрын

    helps a lot. thanks for the video

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Monuir. What do you make on your CNC router?

  • @oldtech_76
    @oldtech_763 жыл бұрын

    Great info!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jonathan

  • @brucekiefer2209
    @brucekiefer22092 жыл бұрын

    Always learn something from you Garrett!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bruce. That's my goal.

  • @mikehalverson6775
    @mikehalverson67753 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi mike. Welcome.

  • @ParkerEdwardsParties
    @ParkerEdwardsParties2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Garrett

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Parker. you're welcome!

  • @sauletto1
    @sauletto12 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve!

  • @stevenirish6160
    @stevenirish6160 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Steven, you are so welcome!

  • @joederek9757
    @joederek9757 Жыл бұрын

    Great job explaining!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Joe, I'm happy to hear that this video helped you brother.

  • @Kevin-jd1rm
    @Kevin-jd1rm2 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, Thank You

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Kevin

  • @Thunder198
    @Thunder1982 жыл бұрын

    you are amazing thank you...

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ibrahim!

  • @ClinToneCust23
    @ClinToneCust233 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 ай бұрын

    ClinToneCust23, thank you brother! I appreciate that.

  • @victorsmith311
    @victorsmith3112 жыл бұрын

    Good information, thanks!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Victor

  • @ronnorris1504
    @ronnorris15042 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. I continue to follow

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ron. You're totally welcome. Stay on board

  • @Ingo.01
    @Ingo.013 ай бұрын

    Thank you, great video

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 ай бұрын

    lngo.01, thanks brother! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @NickJones-zp7sp
    @NickJones-zp7sp6 ай бұрын

    Yet another great video. Thanks Garrett!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    6 ай бұрын

    NickJones, you are so welcome my friend.

  • @jimm.5664
    @jimm.56643 жыл бұрын

    All this info is very helpful.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, this drilling video was a surprise to many people. Even the experts.

  • @robrome2546
    @robrome25463 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Garrett . Saves a great deal of time. Great information.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad this helps, Rob. It took a bit to figure it out with Vcarve.

  • @jkdive8
    @jkdive82 жыл бұрын

    thank you this help me so much

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    James, you're so welcome! Happy to help!

  • @iancullen6303
    @iancullen6303 Жыл бұрын

    thanks garrett very helpful as always

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Ian, you are so welcome. Glad this video helped you!

  • @pt115823
    @pt1158232 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another awesome video

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Peter.

  • @ranko84
    @ranko842 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot, the video is very helpful!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Rankoman, you're so welcome! Glad I could help!

  • @woodknack1
    @woodknack12 жыл бұрын

    very good videos. Thanks you.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Wood

  • @Clebergomes2010
    @Clebergomes20102 жыл бұрын

    Show de bola!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cleber, right on brother!

  • @DCDLaserCNC
    @DCDLaserCNC3 жыл бұрын

    Great info Garrett! Thank you for sharing.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you DCD! How are things going on your end? What kind of projects are you making?

  • @DCDLaserCNC

    @DCDLaserCNC

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@IDCWoodcraft I am working on quoting a CNC job for a customer who I have previously done some laser cutting work for. It will be doing some CNC work on existing ABS plastic parts. I will need to make a jig to hold the parts and get some pretty accurate measurements from. It will be interesting for sure.

  • @mr.p9882
    @mr.p98822 жыл бұрын

    Garrett, making a bit holder and needed this info!! Thanks...I have French Cleats on my wall, and will be making a "shelf" to hang on the wall holding all the bits...at least the ones I have now!!!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mr. P, right on! I'm glad it was helpful for you! Be sure to send over a picture of your shelf!

  • @Ryan-fc9le
    @Ryan-fc9le3 жыл бұрын

    Bless you

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ryan! Thank you...and blessings back to you.

  • @Ryan-fc9le

    @Ryan-fc9le

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@IDCWoodcraft Partly for the sneeze and partly because of the good tips in the video. Appreciate it!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Ryan-fc9le lol. I forgot about the sneeze Thank you

  • @ParkerEdwardsParties
    @ParkerEdwardsParties2 жыл бұрын

    I like this guy

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    That gave me a smile. thanks

  • @andersenssteelcompany634
    @andersenssteelcompany634 Жыл бұрын

    Thansk for the video.. gretting from Denmark

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Andersen, you are so welcome brother!

  • @AceWorxLLC
    @AceWorxLLC Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Garret! I’m fairly new to the CNC world and would be completely lost without you and your videos!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    AceWorx, you are so welcome brother.

  • @86OEd
    @86OEd Жыл бұрын

    Excellent information...

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on Ed! Glad to hear it.

  • @mohammadlateef7543
    @mohammadlateef75432 жыл бұрын

    actually you are more than good and thank you alot

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mohammad!

  • @letrishacreationsfrometsycom
    @letrishacreationsfrometsycom2 жыл бұрын

    God bless you

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @robertlang9749
    @robertlang9749 Жыл бұрын

    awesome video. thank you for sharing that information with everyone

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Robert, you are so welcome my friend.

  • @jw4321
    @jw43213 жыл бұрын

    This was excellent. I had no idea. !

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey John. Pretty wild, huh?

  • @jw4321

    @jw4321

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have been planning to add a wasteboard using taunts. I requires dozens of holes. I was going to use a drill tool path. Now I see the light! 😄

  • @podman63
    @podman633 жыл бұрын

    Great video especially the spiral tool path Vs the drilling tool path Thanks 😊

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank Pod!. Hope this gives you some ideas. BTW, did toy see I made the Christmas block video you requested? Was it good enough of did you need more info?

  • @tmuka
    @tmuka2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the most enlightening "boring" video! I made quite a smoking mess trying to plunge a hole the size of my end mill!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tmuka, I'm glad I didn't bore you to tears like I expected! LOL Now you shouldn't need your fire-extinguisher on hand! Happy cutting my friend!

  • @currycases
    @currycases2 жыл бұрын

    One of the most useful CNC videos I’ve seen so far. Thanks so much!!!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Curry. Thank you, and you're welcome!

  • @xyloidify
    @xyloidify3 жыл бұрын

    Well done! I loved how you compared the tool paths and times. It made it very clear. Thumbs up and subscribed.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve. Welcome to this little family of CNC'ers! You're gonna find a little community developing here. Make sure to say hi to them. Super glad you joined.

  • @fredscott413
    @fredscott4133 жыл бұрын

    very useful thank you.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Fred. Glad it helps. What kind of project are you planning on drilling on?

  • @fredscott413

    @fredscott413

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@IDCWoodcraft Im not sure yet,I just ordered the Onefinity router and was a manual machinist for 30 years and done everything with metal and plastic but now retired and gonna have some fun,Ill take all the help I can get so Ill be watching all your shows,thanks.see you in the funny papers.

  • @charlestrotter7326
    @charlestrotter73264 ай бұрын

    Great information. Heading out to the shop right now to put this to use! Thank you.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    4 ай бұрын

    CharlesTrotter, you are so welcome brother!

  • @johnborowski7221
    @johnborowski72215 ай бұрын

    As always, no time wasted by watching your videos ty, jjb

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    5 ай бұрын

    johnborowski722, glad you liked this one brother!

  • @Magicmike12345
    @Magicmike123452 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again Garrett. Another very useful post. I'm working out the process of drilling 3/4 holes for a cam pins on my spoil board.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi East coast. This will get those holes mightly close.

  • @ebernabeo
    @ebernabeo Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much…this was sooooo helpful as a beginning CNCer!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Eddie, you are so welcome my friend.

  • @raygodbout
    @raygodbout Жыл бұрын

    Found my problem,wrong post processe, just like you said!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Raymond, glad to hear you got it sorted brother!

  • @danielapollo6458
    @danielapollo64582 жыл бұрын

    Definitely one of the best channels for CNCing

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Daniel, wow thank you! I'm glad to be a part of your CNC journey my friend!

  • @SawdustersCreations
    @SawdustersCreations Жыл бұрын

    Very informational and helpful to me as a beginner.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Robert, right on brother! I'm happy to help!

  • @alanbushy4679
    @alanbushy46793 жыл бұрын

    very helpful. I didn't see this topic covered in any of the Ventric tutorials. Thanks

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Alan. No, you won't find this in tutorials. drilling like this is more advanced stuff.

  • @jamesbaker4370
    @jamesbaker43702 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your every thing you put out there. I and my son got a Next Wave 510 for christmas. I have been looking for a CNC for 20 years. I was a member of technical staff for Bell Labs. So I had a lot of electronics. I had a FCC Microwave license and was involved in cell phone support.I went to a CNC programing class 20yrs. ago. Now I have something to work with. Thank you again.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey James, I'm sorry for the delayed response, I have been playing catch up on my emails and comments! That's awesome! I'm so excited to see what you and your son make on your Next Wave! Keep me posted!

  • @doggoneproductions
    @doggoneproductions Жыл бұрын

    Just getting into CNC work. Your videos are great.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Profbyers, thank you! And I want to officially welcome you to the amazing world of CNC my friend!

  • @johnhulbert4154
    @johnhulbert41546 ай бұрын

    Useful as always Garrett. Keep then coming. I learned about the drilling through master cam. Great to hear it again.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    6 ай бұрын

    John, thanks brother! I'm glad it was helpful, sometimes a little refresher is all we need!

  • @richardduque4701
    @richardduque47012 жыл бұрын

    Just to let you know that you are my go to guy for cnc knowledge, thanks

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow...Thanks Richard! And glad to have you here!

  • @richardwilliams5520
    @richardwilliams5520Ай бұрын

    I've always used peck drilling, but I will combine it with spiral drilling now.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Ай бұрын

    richardwilliams5520, That sounds like a great idea! Combining peck drilling with spiral drilling can help improve chip evacuation and overall drilling performance. Good luck with your projects!

  • @CiaranWhelan
    @CiaranWhelan2 жыл бұрын

    A really informative video as I am starting out in CNC. Thank you for this content.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ciaran. Welcome to the amazing CNC world. Have you made any projects yet? What are they?

  • @CiaranWhelan

    @CiaranWhelan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@IDCWoodcraft not yet, the last thing to do before making a dust shoe of some sort is to finish the spoil board. I found this video by searching how to make holes so I can use stainless pocket screws to hold the MDF panel down. I will then start off by machining slots to mount T-Track down. I've only just finished building the Queenbee Pro on the weekend. Everything working and checked.

  • @saradonohue528
    @saradonohue5282 жыл бұрын

    Please make a dedicated "spiral drilling toolpath" video. This one is packed with information but is so hard to follow from 17:30 to 19:30 where it counts! Thanks!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sara. I will get that on the list.

  • @danzuckschwerdt8462
    @danzuckschwerdt8462 Жыл бұрын

    Nice job. Very well explained. I was working on a project involving some holes and I am glad I watched this video before I went and hit start.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Dan, right on brother! Happy to hear it helped you before you hit start on your project.

  • @robierobert2639
    @robierobert263911 ай бұрын

    As a total newbie, your videos are invaluable.😊

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    11 ай бұрын

    robie, glad you like them my friend! Happy cutting!

  • @ankerstraat60
    @ankerstraat605 ай бұрын

    I stumbled upon this video about drilling, very helpful! I definitely will check out your other video's and subscribe to your channel. Thanks for your efforts of teaching us how to do stuff on the CNC.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    5 ай бұрын

    ankerstaat60, you are so welcome my friend.

  • @SystematicMechanic
    @SystematicMechanic Жыл бұрын

    Helpful video. After watching I just tried out Bore in Fusion 360 which did a continuous spiral cut to depth and that worked a lot better than plunging into stock with a spot drill or an end mill. Thanks!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    SystematicMechanic, glad it did the trick brother nice work!

  • @jimaikman2875
    @jimaikman28753 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful Garrett. I never really payed much attention to the different types of drilling and always wondered why the software wouldn't let me make a 1/4" hole with a 1/4" end mill... now I know :)

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks @Jim. Yes, those quirky little things we struggle to figure out

  • @orsu2001
    @orsu20013 жыл бұрын

    I knew i was doing something wrong :D Man you are amazing cause i find answers in all your videos ! Thanks.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    ORSA!!! Hello. Thank you for sharing that. Let's me know I'm doing something right. Would love to see some of your work.

  • @orsu2001

    @orsu2001

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am full time truck driver in Belgium and i have a 3018 toy cnc and an Ortur diode laser...playing with them in my little left time in weekends 😂 So nothing for business but i Enjoy you teaching all that cnc stuff 😍💪

  • @Tom-ir9nb
    @Tom-ir9nb2 жыл бұрын

    Garrett, I'm thinking of making a cribbage board. Of course, it's a lot of holes. Thanks for the information on drilling.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tom, awesome! I'm glad I could help. I'd love to see pics of your finished board!

  • @paulbergman8228
    @paulbergman82282 жыл бұрын

    As a dentist I spiral drill all the time to enter, then profile drill to shape the prep. Final tool path is fairly slow for precision p, then a ‘tool change’ with multi 12 flute bit. Very easy to understand your methods!😎

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well Paul, I never thought a dentist could relate to this. Thank you for sharing. Gave me a smile!

  • @paulbateman5769
    @paulbateman57694 ай бұрын

    My head is turpalating right now.ha. brilliant explanation though mate 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    4 ай бұрын

    paulbateman5769, glad to hear it brother!

  • @dovetalerwoodcraft
    @dovetalerwoodcraft3 жыл бұрын

    Garrett, thank you! As a new CNC-er, I'm flying by the seat of my pants a little, learning as I'm going. Your videos have been super helpful, and this one particularly so. I knew there had to be a way to use an end mill in a corkscrew fashion... I just couldn't figure it out! Thanks for saving me about 24 hours of trial and error! Really appreciate what you do. Thanks!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dovetaler. You are welcome. What types of projects do you do that requires holes in it?

  • @martymitchell9855
    @martymitchell98552 жыл бұрын

    You answered SO many questions with this 21 minute video. Thank you for doing what you do!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Marty, I'm glad I could help!

  • @maxcooper9215
    @maxcooper92153 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for this video and all the info. in your channel. I know nothing about CNC but yesterday I ordered the: Onefinity Journeyman "X-50". I know, is crazy buying something like this with no previous experience. But, I'm confident that, with videos like your's and some practice I will be good to go. I'm a welder by trade but cant work on the field no more and want to do welding at home. Have all the tools of the trade (TIG, MIG AND STICK) plus some CNC income too.Building a 24 x 30 Metal building on the back yard this week. Let u know how go. Thanks again!!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Max. There is something to be said for those who dive right in knowing little to nothing how they are going to get there. That was the same when I started this channel. You, my friend, will go far with this!

  • @michael.a
    @michael.a3 жыл бұрын

    This is very helpful. Been struggling to figure out how to drill. I feel a lot more comfortable now bcos I know what to do from your video. Suggestion, for next video is drilling on a CNC Router with a brad point drill bit. Well done.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Simi. I will consider thi. However, I tend to keep my videos geared toward those who are just starting out. But, of course, when I get a challenge such as this, it's hard to resist. Please do tell. What are you considering with drilling on your router?

  • @TheSuperheimwerker
    @TheSuperheimwerker8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that !! i am a carpenter and joiner very new to cnc and have watched many of your vidios . i am aware of the problems with different tools but intil now didnt know how to set the program up the right way to drill. on my first atempt zo drill a 20mm hole ( on my spoilerboard) i was left wizh a pin in the middle and didnt know why. but i do now ( i think ) once again thanks !!!!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    8 ай бұрын

    TheSuperheilmwerker, glad to hear this video helped then brother!

  • @woody987654
    @woody9876542 жыл бұрын

    Awesome info! I haven't yet started using my machine. I'm currently still setting it up. I am however ready to add my waste board, and this video on milling the holes has been very helpful. I am also using V-Carve Pro, so... I just need to make sure I have an 1/8" up cut end mill and re-watch the video as I plan the cuts in V-Carve! Thanks Garrett!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right on Frank! It will sure come in handy when you need to mill the holes for your waste board. Im happy that I could help my friend.

  • @bubba6945

    @bubba6945

    2 жыл бұрын

    This Garrett is a genius machinist

  • @douglasadams4540
    @douglasadams45406 ай бұрын

    Great info learned a lot but I use Easel and most stuff I can’t do. But I did lean enough I can do what I need to do

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    6 ай бұрын

    douglasadams, so glad this one helped you brother!

  • @jacobbakst8982
    @jacobbakst89823 жыл бұрын

    This video as well as the others that I have watched and they are very informative. I will not be able to put the information to use until the Covid situation improves and I can go back to the woodshed. Can you do a Vcarve video on 4 sided machining on a CNC Router as the only video I have found is very unclear and just left me more confused than ever. Thank you Yacov Bakst

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    I will absolutely do this! It's on the liost. You'll have to give me a couple weeks. Can you wait that long lol?

  • @sergiykharchyk4207
    @sergiykharchyk42076 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Newbie here. I use easel software. When I try to cut out let’s say a circle 3/4 in. I end up with totally different results. I chose cut inside path option

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    6 ай бұрын

    Sergiykharchyk, your problem is a bit too tough to diagnose over comments brother. Drop by my live session at 8PM EST on Wednesdays. Id be happy to point you in the right direction there brother.

  • @1070jake
    @1070jake3 жыл бұрын

    Been going crazy trying to do holes for t nuts. First try was going to take an hour and a half to do 16 holes! After watching this video I set it up as a spiral cut and the time dropped to less than 20 minutes! Once again you helped out a new CNC'r and kept me from losing my s**t! LOL Great video!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Larry. Good to see you again. It's surprising how fast spiral drilling is. Once you do it, you never go back to that old fashioned peck drilling lol

  • @laynemimstx
    @laynemimstx Жыл бұрын

    nice video, on the spiral plunge, the it uses the plunge rate as it's feed rate, until it gets to bottom, then switches to standard feed rate for the last circle. just keep this in mind for controlling quality of cut with feeds.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    laynemimstx, you bring up some great points my friend. I hadn't thought of that brother, thanks for the info!

  • @Jaloja
    @Jaloja2 жыл бұрын

    Ooo thanks for this.. Common sense is so rare...

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    lol...yes it is. But I think we all have a lack of it somewhere.

  • @Jaloja

    @Jaloja

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@IDCWoodcraft Common sense has become rare to the point of becoming rare gems. You almost have to mine for it. Its not just laying on the surface anymore.

  • @reginaldcass7615
    @reginaldcass761510 ай бұрын

    This video solved a problem that I have. By using this method, drilling a 1/2" hole 3/8" deep with a flat bottom can be solved buy using a 1/8" bit, and a spiral cut. Absolutely awesome description and demonstration,

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    reginaldcass, right on brother! Glad to hear that this video helped you

  • @stevegribble293
    @stevegribble2932 жыл бұрын

    FINALLY!!! Someone answered my question... "Can you drill with a cnc"? THANK YOU, SO MUCH. I am really eyeballing the Longmill, because of your videos.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve. You're totally welcome. It's those obscure things that we think about, but can't find a solution to. That's when you know you need to make the content about it. Please be sure to let me know when you order your CNC. If you decide to get the long mill, can I ask a favor? Can you use the links that are in my description of the videos? It gives me a little pocket change.

  • @stevegribble293

    @stevegribble293

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@IDCWoodcraft Yes, I will. Have been wanting to know if you can drill ⅛" holes in ⅛" 6061. Been everywhere for months. Was not going to buy a cnc unless you could. YOU, finally solved that. One more question, please. If I sent "YOU" the specs to cnc'ing out holes in a simple, 4½" x 7½" x 3", plastic project box, could I pay you to make & send the file? Would it be good for 100's of uses? Can I store & retrieve it permanantly? Do you do simple programs like that for people, for a fee?

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stevegribble293 I don't normally create files for people. I teach them how to create them themselves. I'll take a look at your project. But I do not see an email from you.

  • @stevegribble293

    @stevegribble293

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm just not sure I can create the files. I'm 77 and not "real" techy. Lol I have invented and now reinvented a gold extraction process that sells all over the world. I'm about to put it back on the market and am the point of needing the LONGMILL CNC for 2 pretty simple but highly repetitive jobs. I'll try to attach this picture of a 4¾x8x3 inch project box. The 4 Rocker switches are ½" holes. The vibratory speed control hole is 9/32". The incoming voltage monitor rectangle hole is 57/64 x 35/64 (14.06mm x 22.64mm) The main pump rectangle is about 3" x 19/16. Plus 5 holes down the side for Jack plugs. (7/16) Takes me a couple hours to do all this on a Jet Mill with a Digital Read Out, by hand. (and no room for error without losing a $10 box) From what I'm seeing, it appears that the LONGMILL CNC could do all this in 10 minutes. The Aluminum drilling is 1/8" pilot holes thru 3/4" square tube (one wall only) and flat bar for 1/8" rivets. All of the Aluminum is 1/8" wall. (I loved your video on drilling and the use proper bits). Watched it twice! O.k., here comes the picture of the project (electronics) box. Hope you get this Garrett. I completely understand if you haven't the time. Maybe you know somebody that would? Thank You for the great videos Steve Gribble 2325 N W Highland Ave. #23 Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 Cell - 925-642-8457

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stevegribble293 you cannot send an image through KZread. You'd have to email it to me.

  • @salimafridi2304
    @salimafridi23049 ай бұрын

    Hello Garrett, I'm about to Bye a cnc router, and your videos really help me how to operate, there is ton of videos in mother lenguag but the way you sir understand is absolutely great. Pray for your good health, I'm from South Asia and sorry of my english.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    9 ай бұрын

    salimafridi2304, congrats on purchasing your machine! I'm glad to hear the videos have been helpful so far and I'm glad to be a part of your cnc journey! You got this!

  • @josephunthank363
    @josephunthank3632 жыл бұрын

    Hi Garrett. Your videos have really been helpful to me. I have realized I have NOT been cutting holes the best way. I'm making some wood toys that need a fair number of holes. The holes are 5/16" diameter. The rest of the machining is all profile cut outs which I've been doing with a 1/4" spiral upcut bit. And I confess I've been cutting the 5/16" holes using the pocket toolpath and changed to the profile toolpath with a spiraling ramp after watching your drilling video the first time. All holes were in 3/4" wood with plunge rate of 20 ipm. I understand I could increase that for the spiraling cuts. Today in watching your video again, I realized you were using the 1/8" upcut bit for 1/4" holes and you emphasized the space available for wood chip ejection. Now for my questions: How much space should allowed relative to bit size for spiral drilling or and specifically how small of holes can be cut with spiral drilling using 3/16 and 1/4" bits? Thanks for your response!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Joe. You actually don't need much space at all. If you're drill 5/16", a 1/4" bit will do fine

  • @johnnymac5197
    @johnnymac51973 жыл бұрын

    Very good instruction and examples! Thanks much! Perhaps you could focus on feeds and speeds for cutting holes on a future video. I have seen some sources state that the linear feed rate should be reduced when interpolating (spiral) cutting a hole.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, a little slower but not much. Of course, it depends on the material. I haven't spoken much about feeds and speeds yet. It is an important topic, as is the difference between climb and conventional cutting. both are on my list of videos to do.

  • @DMAnnotti

    @DMAnnotti

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@IDCWoodcraft What speeds do you use for spiral holes?

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DMAnnotti that is subjective to the materials that you use. I would start at 80 in per minute

  • @berttaylor4424
    @berttaylor44243 жыл бұрын

    I would like to hear your thoughts on drilling holes smaller than 1/8”. Also, I was considering buying a second spindle for drilling but maybe I should just consider a second router spindle dedicated to smaller holes and use the spiral technique you’ve outlined in this video!? Good work! I’m a subscriber! Thank you!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good question Bert. Smaller than 1/8 is the same principle except you will start to see flex and tapering if the small bit is too far extended. you may want to try plunging several times. This is a tough one. I'll have to think about it.

  • @DCDLaserCNC
    @DCDLaserCNC3 жыл бұрын

    Garrett, it would not let you select the hole because you still had your toolpaths checked on. If you unchecked the toolpaths it will let you select the circles.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for clearing that up. It was a strange stop for me.

  • @Mtbeaver9
    @Mtbeaver92 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos. Do you recommend climb cutting or conventional doing small profile drilling holes

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Charles, great question. My answer is, it depends. If you don't have a rigid router you might see chatter on a climb cut so try conventional if that happens to you. This also depends on the grain direction of the grain as well. But if you can get away with climb cut at a good feed and speed without chatter then go for it!

  • @gifts_in_wood2294
    @gifts_in_wood22942 жыл бұрын

    Another easy to follow and understand video, great job. Do you know if you can use spotting drill bits in a cnc router and would this help compared to using end mills?

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Marty. Spot drills are fine. It would be interesting to see if they would drill through on tiny pecks. you can use any tool that will fit in your router the cuts down or sideways.

  • @gregsettle1581
    @gregsettle1581 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another very helpful video Garrett. Drilling basics for CNC is an area that I did not know anything about, and now I feel confident in doing any drilling I need to. Great video!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Greg, thank you so much for the support brother! Glad this video "drilled" down some ideas in your head about how to do things properly on the CNC.

  • @gregsettle1581

    @gregsettle1581

    Жыл бұрын

    @@IDCWoodcraft You are welcome Garrett! Right after I finished the video I created spiral drilling toolpaths for 2 projects where I need to be drilling holes. Perfect timing!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gregsettle1581 You never know what I have out there in instructional videos lol

  • @billysheppard31
    @billysheppard313 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting video very useful

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Billy. Yes, it's one of those rare things people don't teach. What kind of projects do you do?

  • @billysheppard31

    @billysheppard31

    3 жыл бұрын

    Waiting on two machines to come in one laser burner one router should be in this week sometimes then we'll start trying to work with him have some ideals that I think will sell

  • @billysheppard31

    @billysheppard31

    3 жыл бұрын

    Already have one customer waiting for me to get set up

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@billysheppard31 excellent start!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@billysheppard31 this is awesome. You're putting the cart in front of the horse which makes you HAVE to buy the horse.

  • @RobSandstromDesigns
    @RobSandstromDesigns2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the time ended effort put into this video. You have good instruction techniques. I am just getting into creating videos to help others learn. I enjoyed your teaching style and gained some insights on how to approach topics. Regardless of how much I think I know about a topic, I usually learn something new when i take the time to listen to what others are trying to teach. Once again - thank you. I do have one question because i didn't hear you cover this when going over the various bits. I actually purchased what was title core drilling bits for my CNC to make Cribbage boards. I was under the impression they were specifically constructed to allow efficient peck drilling on a CNC. My experience is they make short work of the task to drill my cribbage boards. Is there something I am missing about these specialty bits?

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    I haven't heard of 'core 'drilling bits.. I got tired of peck drilling so designed my own crib board drill bit (since I sell bits, I work on my own designs). I think you'll like it. I did a short video on it. Watch it ...you'll be surprised how fast it is → kzread.info/dash/bejne/oI6klNCPmMbSldo.html

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also, thank you regarding the instruction technique. If you're putting some courses together, I can share a bit of my 'behind the scenes' concepts. It's vital to engagement.

  • @appylover72
    @appylover72 Жыл бұрын

    You have tought me so much. Thank you. I have a question...what is your suggestion on how to drill the holes for a cribbage board?

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Applylover, use a cribbage board bit! Here is a link: idcwoodcraft.com/products/set-of-2-extreme-performance-1-8-drill-bit-for-cnc-routers-free-cribbage-files With this drill bit you dont need to spiral drill like this video, you can use a drilling toolpath in Vcarve.

  • @stakwalderbak5331
    @stakwalderbak53312 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this great explanation and practical tips. I don't quite understand why you would use the profile cut rather than a plunge cut. My guess is that it works because the diameter of the spiral bit is half the diameter of the hole so the profile cut would work out. However can I assume that if you wanted to drill a hole that is greater than twice the diameter of the end mill that you would use a plunge cut?

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Stak. I use the profile because it creates a smooth transition as it moves downward. Plunge goes in steps and actually takes longer.

  • @sonofballard
    @sonofballard2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Garrett! Thanks very much for sharing all the great information. I’m using this technique to drill some larger holes (.75” diameter) with a .25” endmill and I wonder what you would do about the small column of waste material left at the center of the holes? I’m also working in plywood, so I’m considering a compound spiral bit to reduce tearout. Any reason not to use that bit? Thanks again for your help!

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thomas, you could use a pocket toolpath to get rid of that excess. Have you tried running using climb instead of conventional on your toolpaths to reduce tearouts? It might help instead of using a compression bit. With a compression bit, you typically have to run the bit at a large depth of cut to get the benefits that bit offers and might not be that effective for drilling when it comes to evacuating chips.

  • @deanroadifer6013
    @deanroadifer6013 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the info. Do you ever use a tapered ball nose to do tapered holes?

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Dean, you certainly can brother!

  • @raygodbout
    @raygodbout Жыл бұрын

    Hey Garrett, found my problem watching your videos. I was using the wrong post-processor. Thanks

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    Жыл бұрын

    Raymond, right on brother! Glad to hear you figured it out.

  • @rsjdawg1
    @rsjdawg13 жыл бұрын

    Great videos Garrett. The thing thats been holding me back with pulling the trigger with the E4 in particular, is where to physically place the machine. Wasn't sure how practical it is to place in a spare area in my house on a temporary basis because of the dust or project byproducts. I was seriously thinking about making the sacrifice of taking up some very valuable garage parking real-estate, until the machine could earn itself a more permanent space in a newly built project shop in the back yard. What are your thoughts about placing it inside the house etc.? And I love your mindset... I too am not really concerned with retiring off of this... I just want to have fun, get good at it, and finance some home projects. And I find I find I enjoy it enough, maybe start earning a supplemental income off of it as well. Look fwd to your response.

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi RS! Thanks for the comments. Off the bat, without dust collection, you may find yourself cleaning things up more often than you want. However, do what I did...dive in and solve the issue later. It is a great deal of fun and as time goes on, there just aren't an end to things you can make. Go for it!

  • @scottmorris4914

    @scottmorris4914

    2 жыл бұрын

    Build a cart for it, where the table flips up. I watch a video earlier where a guy built a flip up table, if it reduced down the 20” deep.

  • @jeffteeter501
    @jeffteeter5016 ай бұрын

    I am a retired master cnc machinist and I have recently acquired a Shapeoko XXL 3 machine. I have enjoyed your videos and I am reminded and learn from them. When it comes to drilling, my most efficient method was a little macro that I made that pecked the first peck at 3 times the diameter of the bit, subsequently the pecks diminished by a percentage until complete. Are there any cad/cam programs today that will allow me to do the same?

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    6 ай бұрын

    Jeffteeter, very good point my friend. Consider looking into Fusion 360, it is a very powerful CAD/CAM software with excellent toolpaths like that.

  • @edmelzark1069
    @edmelzark10696 ай бұрын

    Great content now if I want to make cribbage boards, I would use the 2 d ramp spiral method correct ?? Thank you Ed

  • @IDCWoodcraft

    @IDCWoodcraft

    6 ай бұрын

    Ed, you would still use the same method that I showed you in the video!