Carving a spherical Earth with epoxy oceans - 4-sided 3D rotary CNC routing with the Shapeoko
By Dennis Van Hoof, from Top o' Arts (topoarts.com).
This video shows the process of 4-sided CNC routing a spherical 3D Earth with a diameter of 200 mm (8 inch), using my manual rotary setup for the Shapeoko XXL. The Earth was carved from a solid piece of tree trunk with a diameter of 250 to 300 mm (10 to 12 inch), and the oceans were filled with a layer of 5 mm (1/5 inch) epoxy resin.
Check out the KZread video where I introduce manual rotary CNC routing with the Shapeoko XXL by carving a koi fish ( • 3-sided rotary CNC rou... )
Software used:
- Meshmixer to create the 3D Earth STL files
- Vectric VCarve to generate the tool paths
- UGS Platform to send the Gcode to the CNC
Materials used:
- Tree trunk of 250-300 mm (10-12 inch) in diameter and 375 mm (15 inch) in length
- 1/4" steel octagonal rotary plates
- Epoxy resin and different blue dyes from the Epoxy Resin Store
- 3 inch roughing bit: Amana Tool end mill #45210-3
- 3 inch finishing bit: Amana Tool ball nose #46286
Music: Alex Dee Gladenko - Beach Party
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This rotatory indexing gig should be more common. It completely transforms what is possible on a 3 axis system. Well done.
Every time I watch your videos, I realize how beautiful and vast the possibilities are. Appreciate how you go in depth to help us learn too 👍
It's like a treat every time this guy uploads 👍
@GGGG_3333
4 жыл бұрын
Idea for the next video: 5 axes 4 dimensional tesseract 😬
@dennisvanhoof9958
4 жыл бұрын
Zero calories, so indulge! ;)
Wow! What an ingenious project. Before watching the video, I could not imagine how you did this. After watching it, I am very impressed.
Dennis, you’re an artist, an engineer and an artisan. Your projects are inspiring and frustrating at the same time. Inspiring in showing us what’s possible, frustrating in that most of us would acknowledge we could never be that good. Please continue to put up these amazing projects, they are a joy to watch.
Dennis, this has to be one of the coolest cnc router projects that I've seen. Great Job, love it!!!!
Amazing. Wonderful The CNC machine was a minor character in this play. The conception, engineering, innovation, and finished artwork were the stars.
Honestly enjoying these videos.
I think this is the best use of a shapeoko that I have ever seen, what a amazing way to use this machine
Really awesome stuff you're doing mate, congrats
Absolutely love your creativity!
awesome set up and results !
Mind: blown! Fantastic process, breathtaking results. Grandiose!! 🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏
Great job.. Mind blowing...
Holy ..... ! I watched a lot cnc videos. This one makes me freak out. Extremely good work! WOW!!! Im Amazed. I never saw something genius like this !
This guy is amazing!. You really have the tricks of how using a cnc. Good job and keep us inspiring with new projects like this.
Beautifully done! I just love how the epoxy resin resembles ocean currents. It's mesmerizing. You did an amazing job, Dennis!
@dennisvanhoof9958
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was happily surprised too! :) You never know how the epoxy turns out to be until the very end.
I've never commented on KZread before. Honestly your work is great. 👍 you have me thinking about my own machine now haha.
Beautiful work, Dennis. You should be proud.
@dennisvanhoof9958
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words, Brian!
That is awesome! I always enjoy your thinking outside of the box methods. Great job!
Colors are wild, nice work!
Very cool, I was wondering how far we could get milling 4 sides using VCarve, this was the answer I needed 👍
Cannot wait for the next video, well done mate👍🏻
MA-GNI-FI-QUE.....!!! Super Bravo !!!
This earth with levitating magnetic equipment will be more epic! :) Thanks a lot. :)
This is a great way to make a Death Star
You're a god-send buddy, thanks alot 👍👍👍
@dennisvanhoof9958
4 жыл бұрын
DIY project coming up soon. Stay tuned...!
The oceans have the pleasing element and palette of van Gogh's "Starry Night". Beautiful work and VERY clever techniques.
That is awesome. I never though of manually rotating a piece. Well done fella.
This looks so amazing how earth turn out excatly same big ball of map and its nice see everyone doing their amazing woodwork design in future and wish you are best wood work projects and thanks for sharing a video of how it works and turned out pretty amazing with 100 percent of clear to see whole map nicely neat patterns
You are the man!! A very Smart man.
Great job fantastic videos
This channel gets better and better. I've watched a lot of CNC related stuff in the last weeks because I want to get a CNC machine as well. You sir have the most impressive stuff I've seen so far! Amazing technique!
@dennisvanhoof9958
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the encouraging comments! That keeps me motivated to keep posting more.
You are an incredibly thoughtful and creative user of your cnc. I just finished building one and am just learning how to use it, but hope to be making things like this someday soon!
@dennisvanhoof9958
3 жыл бұрын
Be confident and don't be afraid to make mistakes, but learn from them. :)
This is the most incredible video I’ve seen
@dennisvanhoof9958
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, Brian! I'm working on the female torso that you mentioned earlier, and make it into a 4-sided version out of tree trunks and epoxy. Stay tuned...!
You should do a lot more of these. I'm looking at purchasing the shapeoko xxl and could definitely learn from you
@dennisvanhoof9958
4 жыл бұрын
I have a DIY project almost ready. Stay tuned...
You are not a woodworker...you are a Woodgineertist! I saw your koi vid where you made the rotary table. Amazing. You set the CNC bar just high enough for the rest of us to bump our heads, lol.
@HappyTailsSupport
Ай бұрын
That's Wood Engineer Artist for any that can't figure it out.
Very nice, once again you really demonstrate how to think outside the box. Keep up the good work.
Really nice!
Was going to use a similar method to carve 3d pipes out of square stock. Nice to see the results of such an application.
That sure is a cute ear ring you got on there
This is fantastik! Thank for video by Marco from Italy!!!
@dennisvanhoof9958
4 жыл бұрын
Stay safe over there! Our thoughts are with the people of your country.
@Makerperpassione
4 жыл бұрын
you are really kind! thanks for the solidarity best wishes to you and your loved ones!!!!!!!
Great work! Love the water texture!
Yep, thats real cool. Nice work. I am just getting into CNC as a hobby, dont think I will be pulling off anything like this for a very long time, but its really inspirational though
@dennisvanhoof9958
4 жыл бұрын
You'll get there.
Hello! It looks amazing! Thanks for the great video and detailed explanation of the process. =)
You’re an epoxy wizard dude!!!!!!
A spherical earth. Now that’s a novel idea
Your skills are amazing. I am honestly jealous. Wow man!! I would like to do that to my shapeoko!!! It's been so long since I've used it. I got a 4x8 machine with 4 axis and my shapeoko has been collecting dust. It might be time to modify the set up and get more out of it. You're amazing dude.
Brilliant, well done.
Vc é muito bom mesmo! Parabéns Estou começando no mundo cnc, posso dizer que vc é o melhor que já vi até o momento
Fantastic a feast for the eyes.
Awsome ! thanks for this beautifull video , and for sharing !
Smart man great job
Dude, that's just plain genius...and beautiful!
I am in *awe*, but... the bubbles. THE BUBBLES!!! :sob:
@dennisvanhoof9958
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, water has bubbles.
What a very clever job you’ve done. This is a wonderful inspiration for me, thank you for sharing it with us. Wonderfully beautiful work and seriously smart adaptation of your machine to do the 4th axis work, really clever, thank you
Vet mooi gedaan Dennis.
@dennisvanhoof9958
4 жыл бұрын
;)
Ideas: Use the Shapeoko to mill precise adapter plates that have locating holes of a smaller ID than your indexing bolts. Taper the ends of the indexing bolts so that they accurately index the adapter plates at each 90* rotation. Cool project!
@neobaggins3718
4 жыл бұрын
These hobby grade machines aren't up to the task of machining steel. Maybe if he made it out of aluminum, but even that's a stretch. The spindle is an off the shelf router.
@dennisvanhoof9958
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's why I only marked the "punch" holes with the CNC and then used the drill press to drill the holes in the steel plates. Much faster that way.
Love this project. This is the coolest project I have ever seen. Thanks
You were told the earth is *NOT FLAT?!* - You're talking to the wrong people! 🗺
Bravissimo complimenti
LOVE IT! Wow! Thanks for the video.
That’s a beautiful globe you made. Very impressed with your set-up. Cheers from Ontario. +1 sub.
@dennisvanhoof9958
4 жыл бұрын
Bedankt! :)
so glad i found your channel - your cnc work is epic - and loving the violin mix of wood and epoxy resin, i been watching some make cool violins on another channel and suggested this very thing, thought it might be quite a challenge but your already doing it, very cool - liking the earth you made, stand works well, mmm and you made a torso - so your next challenge then - up the anti with a cnc cut Atlas to hold your Earth????? hehe
@dennisvanhoof9958
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, I love your idea! :)
Hij is weer goed 👍👍👍
Dennis, truly an assume job, i don't have have a 4th axis on my machine, but I do have the height , never thought of a manual 4th axis, i am totally gonna use your idea, I'll send the vid when it happens, thank you so much for sharing.
Very nice work, gives me something to aim for.
And another brilliant job!
Very Well Done Video. I love the fact you used a Shapeoko CNC to make these awesome 3D items. I like to see what processes you go through to making this work on your CNC. Machine that have a similar foot print could make nicely descent 3D objects. What software you use and what steps you go through to making it work the way you expect it to come out. If that is your secret well, I understand if you want to keeping it your self.
@dennisvanhoof9958
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! I try to show as much of the relevant information in my videos as is possible, without boring the watcher with too much details. Each of my videos highlights another aspect of 3D projects with the CNC. If you watch all of them, you get a pretty good idea of the entire process, and answers to your questions. Note that I'm not an expert with Meshmixer to design the 3D objects. I use the very basic principles, and there are many excellent videos on KZread that explain these features much better than I can.
Two weeks and 90 hours later he has a replica of earth. The lord created Heaven and the earth in less than half the time. Just kidding it looks amazing. Blessings, respect, and love to all
@dennisvanhoof9958
3 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, and I believe he just snapped his fingers. I tried that first, but nothing happened. ;) Thank you for your kind words!
you are genious Dennis, a proof of humain mind at its best, well done mate
Holy Crap!!! That's amazing! Great job!
this guy is my CNC hero.
WOW!!! You've got skills!
Another great project. At the rate the oceans are filling with plastic we may really have epoxy oceans in a few hundred years..LOL
@dennisvanhoof9958
2 жыл бұрын
Sadly, you are very right. I might also have to change the oceans on my globe due to the rising water level.
BRiLLIANT!
Another fantastic piece unbelievable quality and detail in all your projects, Never get tired of watching your work and just wondering do you have a web sight to purchase any of your work please.
@dennisvanhoof9958
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the praise and kind words! I don't sell much of my artwork, as most people would be unwilling to pay the price for the time and effort as well as the blood, sweat and tears I pour into each unique project. I currently have only some of the violins made out of olive wood (kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z52ElMSkdrjQaZc.html) for sale on Etsy. My website is topoarts.com
Thank you so much
I just watched a bunch of your videos. You do so many projects involving rotation, I'm surprised you don't just install a 4th axis.
@dennisvanhoof9958
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Unfortunately, the Shapeoko circuit board is not compatible with a 4th axis, so I had to be a bit creative making a manual version. Also, the software to design and CNC that kind of stuff would be far above my hobby budget.
Awesome piece Groetjes van zuid Holland
@dennisvanhoof9958
4 жыл бұрын
Bedankt!
Hey Dennis. I’m in America and I LOVE your channel brother thank you for posting your artwork. I was wondering if you have any plans available for purchase of the gig you created ? Plans and/or precut materials. I’d love to make a 4 sided Shapeoko of my own as I have the same model from February of Th is year. Thanks again.
@dennisvanhoof9958
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! I don't have any plans for the rotary setup, as it is pretty straightforward to make. It is best explained in the video where I carve a koi fish from plywood for proof of concept (kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6aZtcewZdibf8Y.html). I'm confident that you can make your own rotary setup after carefully watching that video. At this point, I'm not selling anything that I made with the Shapeoko, but I have a few cool DIY projects available for free! A butterfly as a beginners project (kzread.info/dash/bejne/c55ovLlpo6fVpKQ.html), and a sea shell box for more advanced users (kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIyLy8qtcs-fqJM.html). Hope this helps!
Beautyfull work and good 👍👍❤🏆🏆
You amazed me
Really inspiring.
That is very smart. I like it a great deal.
Incredible!!!!
Beautiful!
WELL DONE BROTHER, LOOKS GREAT..STAY SAFE
He didn't look too psyched when he was talking about redoing the finishing passes 😂😂😂
@dennisvanhoof9958
4 жыл бұрын
Nah, just gives me more time to spend with my family, while the machine is doing the work. ;)
Sooooo wonderful.👍👍😎
My god that’s beautiful. Great video! Are you willing to share the files or let me know where I can learn how to do what you’re doing with these 3D carvings. Gorgeous work
@dennisvanhoof9958
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! There are plenty of 3D earth files available to download for free from common websites, like Turbosquid, Sketchfab, Thingiverse, etc. You just pick the one that is exactly what you're looking for. I can't explain much better how to do this than what I sow in the video. It might be helpful to watch my other videos to learn more about the rotary setup and designing the 3D tool paths.
@unknownpersonofnointerest2743
3 жыл бұрын
@@dennisvanhoof9958 Thanks for the info about resources. Your video was well done and thorough. I’m just brand new to the concept. I’ll be looking into those sites and have since watched your koi fish and Mother Nature carving videos. Great job! Thanks once again and I subscribed as I look forward to your future videos/projects.
Perfect 👌 🇱🇰
wow that is cool. And a lot of work! You should invest in a 4th axis hehe. I am wondering if you managed to stop the wood movement or if it will crack over time. Let us know a year from now? :)
I want one of those spinners!!!! Lol
Super
Did you film the stand too? The design of that makes it look just as interesting as the globe.
@dennisvanhoof9958
4 жыл бұрын
No, I didn't film the making of the stand. It's basically how epoxy river tables are made, and then I cut out the shapes that I designed in VCarve with the CNC router. There are plenty of videos on river tables already.
I love this guy
OMG and it's funny as well! :D
Amazing work Dennis, but I’m wondering why you don’t fit a 4th axis? It would have been an easier job, but your method of making it is very impressive, keep up the great work 👍
@dennisvanhoof9958
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, the Shapeoko doesn't support a 4th axis, so I came up with this alternative. :)
You can also speed up the process by redesigning your bolt stops that way you don’t have to unscrew/rescrew every time you turn the globe 90*. Stack your bolt stop like so, bolt head, washer, spring, square tube with a nut securing the bolt in place on the cutting side of the square tube. That should allow you to just pull back on the bolt stop instead of having to unscrew then every time.
@dennisvanhoof9958
3 жыл бұрын
Good point. But compared to the many hours of carving time per side, the single minute it takes me to turn the stock is kind of negligible.