I was in the Marines for 6 years. While a young PFC at Camp Pendleton I was ordered to the color guard for about 2 months. If you are on a Marine color guard, then yes, there are very specific rules about how to handle a flag. If you're making a piece of art like this, we all know where your heart and mind are. It's a very cool piece that evokes patriotism in a unique way. BTW- The view is from behind. So the girl in the carve is displaying the flag correctly. Some people are just wankers.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Matt, very good points brother. I couldn't agree more!

@ravencraft_woodworks

11 ай бұрын

The more and more I watch you, I get more and more impressed. Those are very good points on how people wake up and choose violence for the day, it must be miserable, I just Block them. I seen something similar where a creator in a shop was using his phone as his monitor on self mode, when you do that the image is inverted. And people missed the whole video just to get on him about his flag looked to be hung wrong in the background. Some called him everything but a woodworker. Your teaching style works for me, the way you engage just clicks with my brain and I have learned more real world skills in this, from you than any other. The first machine I ever seen I ran for superflow. I was one of three in the cabinet shop in 2000 ish and we got a 4x8 shopsabre with vacuum and it blew me away, at that time I was just getting a home computer, so it was so cool to have the job of running it. I always wanted my own machine and been a kitchen carpenter for 30 years I knew my way around a shop, but they were unreachable. I had a career ending injury 18 months ago and said hell with it and bought one, used recovery time to learn it and I feel that stupid machine saved my ass from self destructive loathing. I came across your videos while in the hospital and I truly was inspired to get that machine as soon as i could. Thanks, for the you tube university education...really thanks.

I look at it this way, if you are creating or fixing something, you get a thumbs up to me. I've seen some horribly items made but still gave a thumbs up, because they are making an attempt to do something or make something. We need to get back to encouraging people to work with their hands. Things will always need to be made by people.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Jon, I couldnt agree more brother!

Garrett, I'm the guy who told you the story about the sewing! All I can say is this vid ROCKS! I've found that almost in every case the Nay Sayers are the ones with the least amount of talent, ability, or personal DRIVE to even try to achieve something. I always ask them if I can see some of their work in this field of endeavor...never hear from them again! I equate them to movie critics. When was the last time you saw a movie made by a movie critic. I'll get off my soap box now. Keep the vids coming.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Greg, right on brother. Thanks for letting me use that story because it couldn't be more accurate.

Some people seem to find it impossible not to criticize others work, and some people just cannot give someone any praise or admiration without quantifying it and it pisses me off as well. Back in the 80's, when I was in college, I had a friend that was an art student and could draw pictures that looked like a photograph, I was also into art but did not commit as much of my time to it as he did. I finished a drawing that I was very pleased with and showed it to my friend and returned with a backhanded compliment, "Not bad for catalogue work," he could have simply said nice job, he did it all the time. Love your channel!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Hoodoo, you are so right brother. Very good points. Glad you have been enjoying the channel.

I live in Michigan and I don’t have a heating shop, so it’s been several months since I CNCed. Yesterday I came out fiddled with getting the shop set up and decided a sign was needed, I turned on the CNC opened VCarve Pro, and realized I had forgotten how to make a sign. I just brought up a IDC UTube video and in a couple of minutes I was off and running. Thanks Garrett for all you do.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Steve, right on brother! Happy to hear you are back in the shop figuring out things again.

Hey Garrett, speaking from a former Marine perspective your carving is perfectly fine in my book. The key which you can ask any former military person is the Stars are at the beginning of the way the wind flows through the flag (i.e. the stars are always starting at the front of your car with the flag flowing to the back). Love the design and people should be more encouraging versus criticizing. Life is too short to be so negative in your life, look at the good in all and embrace ALL our diversity and experience. Love your channel...please keep up the great work!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Jeffrey, very true my friend. I couldn't agree more. Keep up the hard work yourself.

You are a good guy, man. That was one of the most righteous and proper rants about creativity -- let alone the CNC version of it -- that I've ever heard. I was a woodshop brat in high school, and I'm an amateur musician (bass player). My biggest project was to build a bass in woodshop, like back in 1981. I didn't finish it, but I came *really* close. Having just the knowledge that I was taught by my superb woodshop instructor, I *almost* succeeded in building an instrument I've been playing now for over 40 years. Everything you say in that video is spot-on, and also has an analogy in music. I've become pretty okay as a bassist, but I'm not a professional and probably lack certain skills required to be one (for example, having memorized a ton of jazz standards, or being a better sight-reader). And I totally GET when I'm seeing/hearing someone with those skills! I'm not so dumb that I don't recognize a Master. So, like you we're saying about master wood-workers: "I don't need to be told that I'm not at your level, or that I did something wrong, or screwed something up." I'm very well aware of that, because something inspired me, way back when, to learn how to play the instrument, even if I haven't risen to a certain level, and it was those same Masters! A CNC machine is an instrument. It's a device we use to express our creativity. I myself may not be the most accomplished, and I always welcome constructive criticism. But you're so right. Some people seem to exist mainly to tear other people down, to tell them that they messed up, that they *suck* at this, and so on. What a bleak life that must be! Patrolling Facebook to critique someone else's carve? (And by the way, I totally don't get the criticism of your beautiful carve. To me, I was like: Well, if he just flips it 90 degrees to the left, from my perspective, everything is right and proper. Stars and Bars are in the right place, etc. I would not have dreamed of that criticism in a million years!) Also, incidentally, your "Luthier's Bit Set" is pretty darned inspired, and I will be purchasing one soon! You totally got to the essence of what's required to carve those thick bodies!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Thomas, wow I'm humbled by all the kind words my friend. Thank you for all of your support brother.

Garrett, Enjoyment is the greats skill. I had a true woodworker come to ask help on how to run a cnc. After working with him, he said running a cnc is a skill. Thnaks for all your hard work.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

D Jones, great points brother! CNC is definitely a skill.

Now is the time to say Thank you! It is very difficult to find information about CNC tools and how to use them properly. There are thousands of types on the market, that's why your videos are very useful! It is also very useful to learn from someone who has experience working with these machines and tools because the manufacturers do not provide enough data.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Georgi, you are so welcome my friend!

I just watched your video on people that piss you off. The things you said I whole heartedly agree with. I'm just like you in the fact that I don't allow negativity in my life either. Your words are honest and true and thank you for sharing them

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

John, very true my friend. Thanks for sharing your perspective on this one.

Garrett, i totally 200% agree. I dont pay to much attention to social media, but I quickly tire of some of the negative comments. I really appreciate your channel and enjoy following you. I am a retired 74 year old and have taken the plunge recently and bought a cnc. Here in Austalia I managed to get one made here and am setting it up as we speak. I am using vcarve pro and gSender. I must admit I am a tad nervous as I near my first project. Keep going Garrett, I may well be screaming for help very shortly.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Knottyyash, congrats on your first CNC brother! I am excited to see what you create.

Garrett .. Sounds like those making unhelpful comments are jealous.. I love your channel and it has helped me on my CNC journey in the UK. Keep them coming Mike

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Gunship, I'm so happy to hear my channel has helped you brother. Keep up the good work yourself!

I'm with you totally! So many people feel entitled to impose their thoughts/beliefs about something that has NOTHING to do with them! Those people are miserable on the inside and attempt to make themselves feel better by denigrating others.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

C-Dub, you are so right my friend. I couldn't agree more.

I am glad you touched on this. We all ventured into the cnc world for various reasons. We all have our own story. We never criticize the painter for the brush they use. Without creativity and the skills we learned along the way, its just another tool that would just sit in the corner. To anyone reading this, rest assured, the haters wouldn't even know how to turn on the controller. Thanks for the straight shooting video Garrett!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Kdub, very true brother. Criticism in a negative way never helps people at the end of the day.

When you spend 40 plus hour doing a rendering for a screen door, my customer was blown away. I agree with you totally, good on you.

@IDCWoodcraft

12 күн бұрын

mikepeterson8663, That's fantastic to hear! It's always so rewarding to see a customer's reaction to your craftsmanship. Keep up the great work!

As a 65 year old, retired engineer and CNC'er / novice woodworker I closely relate to your experiences and the enjoyment you get from being creative and learning new stuff. I have also had similar experiences with unsolicited negative opinions from a**holes. I just ignore them. Life is too short. Thanks for all you do. - Mike, Tumble Creek Woodshop, Cora, Wyoming

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Mike, very good points brother. I couldn't agree more!

Thank You Garrett for making this video. Our church was celebrating 50 years of getting a new roof, I decided to engrave on my CNC machine some of the old roof tiles which I salvaged. I had the name of the church correct but was told that the cross I engraved was wrong. The church is in Scotland and we have many different interpretations of the cross. According to the so called expert the cross was wrong but in my eyes it was correct. Until I saw your video I was going to throw them all in the skip, now they are going to be handed in on the day of the anniversary . Thank you again for giving the confidence to go ahead . please stay safe. Bill M8-) Scotland

@IDCWoodcraft

9 ай бұрын

BillMartin, that is one heck of a story my friend. That sounds like an amazing project. I am excited for you to show your church what you made!

Here, here, Garrett!! You hit the nail squarely on the head. There are a whole range of people who can only get validated by being overly critical of everyone else and what they achieve. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Union location on your carve. . .all the "rules" say is how the flag is to be constructed, nothing more. You are correct in the view that if we viewed the carve from the "front", the union would be on the "correct " side. All of this is unadulterated horse dung. It is a great carve. And if it is to be a gift, for example, the recipient will be thrilled. I am so totally sick and tired of these sideline critics. i have experienced it with other things and while there always exists a "better" way to do something, most times, people won't do jack but will critique those who do. CNCing is nothing more than another technique in a woodworker's toolbar to get realization of an idea that currently may only exist in his/her mind. Just like the new generation of lasers are providing craftspeople with the new found ability to fine detail engrave and create. So, this is a video a long time in coming and I applaud you on it! You, sir, speak for many of us. thank you.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

PD WoodWerks, very good points brother. Thanks for sharing your perspective on this one because I couldn't agree more!

My grandpa taught me along time ago "opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one and some smell better than others" Love the channel, excellent work

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Scott, you made me fall off my chair laughing on that one brother! LOL

I agree totally Garrett...I am a complete newcomer to woodworking and CNC. I built my own Workbee Z1+ relatively recently and when I put some pictures up I got comments from a few nasty people that my machine was shit and that I should have gone for another make! Also told that the things I had made were "badly done"...!!! None of this is helpful to a newcomer, their comments are unwanted and show a lack of respect to others...I feel sorry for these pathetic specimens of hmanity...I really had to "rein-in" what I wanted to say to them...😉🤣🤣Take care and thanks for all YOUR help!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Ivan, keep working hard brother. I am sure your projects were amazing!

The general public, and even many craftsmen, do not understand CNC, 3D printers, etc. So many people think it is "just push a button" but have no idea what feeds and speeds would be needed for cutting plywood versus maple, or temperatures and speeds for extruding PLA versus PETG. Work holding, bed adhesion, and post-processing are critically important. There is an art to running these machines. You are very clearly about teaching people that art.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

r2db, I couldn't agree more brother! Very good points.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

r2db, very true my friend. All great points!

Bravo, unless you have something nice to say, keep it to yourself...its a great carve! Local kids bring projects by my house when they see me in the garage bulding something and they are so proud of their project and as rough as it is, i always build them up and tell them what a great job they did...their smiles are priceless!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

1960 fusion, I couldn't agree more brother. Glad you like this carve.

Absolutely been there, Garrett! I worked a community market last summer, and found one yardbird who came by periodically and criticized my work. I wound up suggesting that he go to WalMart. Thanks for your videos and time.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Norman, that is quite a story brother. Sorry to hear that happened to you!

I'm with you Garrett! 👍

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Terry, thanks brother!

Keep the good work Garrett, These negative people try to start a negative club and don't succeed because they are too negative

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Denis, thank you brother. I will keep cranking out the videos to help you!

Damn Garrett!! I couldn’t agree with you more!!! There are many who just feel it’s their duty to burst other people’s bubbles…Thanks for bringing up this subject…it happens way too often… I just block them so I don’t have to deal with their negativity more than once!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Onefinity, thank you brother! Nobody needs negativity like that in their life.

Garrett, I absolutely and totally agree with your rant and feel the same way about everything you mentioned in this great clip. Thanks, Randy

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Randy, glad you liked this one brother!

Garrett, You are the one that convinced me to buy my CNC by your honest and detailed presentations and I thank you for that. The huge learning curve is easier to navigate with you and your channel as a resource. The field of the flag is correct as viewed from the front as you stated. Keep it up.

@billymcgee5987

Жыл бұрын

Ditto

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Gordon, thank you my friend. I will keep up the good videos!

You're absolutely right! I have been woodworking for 13 years. I have hand carved pieces with a chisels and been told by other people that I CNCed them when I didn't. In my experience the people that care about whether you carved it by hand, aren't willing to pay the price for things that are carved by hand and aren't willing to believe you did it anyways. Some people need to be contrary and wrong. I am new to CNCing. I see it as a useful tool to expand on my abilities as a wood worker and I am really enjoying learning about all of the technical things such as a down cutting bit not having fuzzies on the top surface and to not use them to bore holes unless I want to start a fire. I love all of this new knowledge. I appreciate every bit of what you are doing. Thank you.

@IDCWoodcraft

11 ай бұрын

WikiSnapper, I couldn't agree with you more my friend. At the end of the day there will always be neighsayers no matter what you're doing. But, there will also be the people who can truly appreciate the work and effort that goes into your craft. It's important to know your worth brother. Happy cncing my friend!

Garrett, thank you sir!!! you are spot on!!!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Ed, thank you brother. Glad to hear this video resonated with you.

Garrett I totally agree with you, I had a similar experience at craft fair. The person next to me made beautiful children's furniture, and I had made Gulider swings for adults and children. He said I don't understand why they are buying that crap when what I made is way better. I just laughed and ignored him, in my heart I was sad that he was so selfish an self-centered. I asked God to show him kindness. The next day he packed up and left never seen him again, no one ever seen him at any other shows or sale.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Paul, thanks for sharing your perspective brother. I'm glad to hear that gave you a bit of perspective on other woodworkers too.

Garrett Give’m Hell 3:42 brother!! Loved it! Keep doing your thing your way and the real people that make sawdust will keep learning and watching. Celebrate you!!!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Scott, glad you enjoyed this video brother!

Garrett, I'm with you, unfortunately this is the age we live in. We are living in a world of sad sacks and keyboard worriers that will attack you no matter the topic, but you already know that. Keep up the great video's and words of wisdom, I've learned much from you. Cheers!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Frank, I couldnt agree more my friend. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

Good words man. I dont make to please others, I make to please me. Without people like you educating us, I would not have been able to access my talents. Some advice on comebacks: Tell them that "they just want you to turn it around so that they can see the naked lady :-) Tell them you dont make their type of art. " Another come back is that " its well known that to argue with fools is to become a fool yourself" pause then say "I agree with you" Keep going brother!! (By the way I built my own CNC. That is my talent...)

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Matthew, I couldnt agree with you more brother. Very good points. Congrats on building your CNC, I am excited to see what you make with it.

"THANK YOU!!!" What you are talking about touches on so many fields. I have been in the IT field for over 20 years and have come across so many people who have this attitude that they are better than everyone else and will trash anyone they feel doesn't meet their level of skill. Many don't give new developers, devops, testers, or anyone else a chance. I try to encourage others in things I am skilled at. I don't give advice unless you ask, just like you mentioned, with the exception of when I am training someone, and even then I would never act like an a-hole and constantly berate them. When I watch a video I always look to see what or how I can do something better than I can right now, and there are a lot of areas where that helps me.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Mrklean, you are so welcome my friend. Glad to hear you and I see eye to eye on this one.

When and when not to listen to negative people is the masterpiece.People saying stupid thing can be useful. Your info is good Thank you

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Roddy, I couldnt agree more brother!

I also got my CNC machine due to watching and listening to you! I know I’m creative, but I can’t draw or build a piece of furniture by hand, but I can create amazing things with a CNC machine! Thanks Garrett!!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Chris, congrats brother! I am excited to see what you create with your machine.

Garrett you are not wrong in this whole video. I work part time at a local hardware store and I run into individuals who ask for your input , and then will stand there and criticize the help you are offering them. I just let them rant and nicely suggest they do it the way they are see fit and walk away. Your efforts and teaching are awesome Garrett. Thank you for speaking out. I support you and have similar experiences. Keep up all your hard work. It helps the majority of us in this CNC world. Ignore the ney sayers.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

David, will do brother. I'm so happy to hear you liked this video and thanks for sharing your perspective.

Good Job Garrett, No matter what you do there is always people that want to put you down or degrade what you did. If you take the lady rotate 90 degrees to the left the union is on top and she is flying leading the way. Good job you the man.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Wayne, very good points brother. I couldn't agree more!

Garrett I applaud you... it's about time someone spoke there mind to talk the negative crap in these forums... I am very new to this and I belong to a bunch of these forums and fir the most part people are pretty awesome and so will to help me.. but there is always going to be that few who think they are just better then everyone else... but in true fact no one is better then anyone else... thanks again Garrett for being so bold and speaking your mind...

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Paul, thanks for sharing your perspective on this one brother. I couldn't agree more about this one!

Garrett, thanks for sticking up for all of us who have created sawdust, and some fireplace material, as we continue to learn and refine and be proud of our craft!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

William, you are so welcome my friend.

Nice side Garret, I like people that say it as it is. If someone thinks using a cnc machine is skill less have obviously never tried to do the whole process, If a cnc machine cost a dollar and the program was free majority of the people would try about 3 projects and quit. Let them complain, anyone that spends the time to learn this process deserves a ton of congratulations.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Chuck, thank you brother. I couldn't agree more about this one.

Not often you can look for some CNC advice and get a life lesson. Well said!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Ian, thank you brother. Glad you enjoyed this video.

Right ON , Garrett

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Ted, thank you brother!

Thanks Garrett. These negative people don't deserve any of your time or attention. Your videos were the very first ones I had ever watched about CNC. You taught me how to do my first carve on my machine and because of that I now have a nice little CNC business that is growing and I just bought a second machine to keep up with the orders. Thanks for your hard work and the Sharing of your knowledge.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

jim2lmo, very true brother. I couldn't agree more! Keep working hard on your CNC business!

Your wisdom is really appreciated. I have lost my company in the last year and I am lost. I started rebuilding my workshop. I enjoy the challenge of building something I have never done and I am at ground zero. Praying I can make this work or risk not feeding my children. Your word have helped inspire me.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Kelly, thank you my friend. Keep working hard and focusing on building things back up. You will get there!

couldn't agree with you more! I have been getting a lot of views in my recent videos, and with that has come the same thing. the same kind of comments. I've been meaning to make a similar video, because the issue has really pissed me off just like you. Thanks for speaking to this! "its never about the skill, it about the fullfilment" exactly! good rant!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Walter, thank you brother. I appreciate you sharing your perspective on this one too brother!

Thanks for the insight Garrett. words of wisdom is always appreciated.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Gary, my pleasure brother!

First off, thank you for your videos, they have been an enormous amount of help getting me started in CNC. I have been wood working for 30 years, and now have a second career as an IT person, so for me this was a perfect juxtaposition of two of my favorite things. That being said, it has still been a steep but very enjoyable learning curve. A CNC is just another tool, but one that gives you great precision and repeatability. I just don't understand people, most of whom would have no idea how to do this, who seem to think that they have been appointed the official deciders of what is "actual woodworking". All hobbies seem to have these self-appointed critics for some reason. I say embrace those who support you and just scroll on by and ignore the people want to tear you down.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Larry, you are so welcome my friend. I couldn't agree more about what you said. CNC is such a skill and a passion, it is 100% real woodworking!

Garrett, this is so true and thank you for saying something about this, but of course those people still won’t get it. Your awesome and thank you!!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

DaLee, you are so welcome my friend. Keep up the good work!

Garrett, I am a Retired Brigadier General after 35 years of service in the Army National Guard. I just wanted to say that the product you produced is beautiful and is also correct. In my opinion the designer of the file you purchased designed it the correct way. The A-hole that was complaining needs to google "us flag rules and etiquette" again and study them. Some of the simple rules that he does not understand are. 1. The first thing you need to do is determine which direction the flag is facing. It this case my opinion would be that the flag is facing the same direction that she is . The rule is that the flag is facing the direction from which it is most viewed. Anytime you hang a flag under a mail box it is going to appear to be correct or incorrect based on direction the viewer is traveling. 2. If you are hanging a flag on a room wall in a building it is simple to determine that it is most viewed from the interior of the room. Once that is decided the rule states that it should be hung so that if you turned it clockwise the union would be on top. That would mean that the union should be on your left and if you turned it clockwise it would be on top. If the union was on your right and you turned it clockwise it would be a Distress Signal. In this case, my opinion is, that if he had walked around her and viewed her from the front he would had realized that you and the designer were right and he was wrong. I totally agree with your suggestion. Just block those kind of folks and keep on going.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Your Personal Car Consultant, thank you for your service my friend. I couldn't agree more with what you said.

Garrett, if I look at your carve, I understand that she is holding the flag in the long way. Turn your project counter clockwise. And if this person is so critical about the flag, just remind them what the flag stands for…..”FREEDOM “. God bless you Garrett!!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Chris, very good points brother! I really agree with your perspective on this one.

110% agree with this video. When people ask me if an item is hand made, my canned answer is this, "Yes it is hand made... on the CNC."

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Michael, good comeback brother! I like that one.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Mike, this is a great answer. One thing I wonder...when they ask and if the answer fits their desire, will they buy it? Might be a good come back question...

Spot on Garrett!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Walter, glad you liked this one brother.

Glad you think like that! Thank you for all your hard work and motivation!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Ludwig, you are so welcome my friend. Keep working hard yourself!

My grandmother had a saying; Misery loves company! As I have mentioned in public and private, you and your company are a true asset to the CNC hobby. Thanks for all that you do!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Brad, you are so right on this one brother! Thanks for sharing your perspective.

This is art and free expression. That is what our beloved veterans fought and died for Free Speech.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Billy, very true my friend. I couldn't agree more.

I loved this topic! So many people think it takes no skill to create a project on a CNC and they dismiss work produced on them as being of lesser quality. Such BS! I’ve been a woodworker all my life and can make just about anything out of wood. I was excited to get into CNC though because it’s a better way to produce beautiful things that would otherwise take too long to be commercially viable. I’m able to carve wood by hand, but it takes a lot of time to do it well. With 3D modeling software or purchased models I can produce intricate designs with precision as many times as I want. This doesn’t diminish their beauty, quality or intrinsic value. I’m still learning everything I need to be “good” at CNC, and anyone who thinks it’s just, “push a button” and requires no skill doesn’t know shit about it. Creating 3D models is not easy, even with great tools like Aspire. There is a shit-ton of knowledge, skill and artistry required to be capable of producing a beautiful model like the one you purchased. The skill, knowledge and artistry definitely don’t end there though. Understanding the CNC tool, material, cutters, tool paths, feed and speed, machine setup, and proper machine calibration MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE in whether you produce a beautiful product (like yours) or a piece of firewood. Saying CNC isn’t true woodworking is stupid and short sighted. It requires more skills and knowledge to pull it off successfully than to make it 100% by hand. CNC software and hardware are tools, just like paint brushes. Anyone can paint a picture, but I n the hands of a master those brushes produce something special and unique. Thanks for doing the videos and helping the community to up their game. Sharing your knowledge is helping us all to to be a better woodworkers.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Dave, you bring up a lot of great points and I agree completely. I'm so happy to hear you are enjoying the videos and all the CNC knowledge.

Awesome carve. All I know is that no matter what side it’s on, someone is going to say it’s the wrong side. Well done! Thanks for all your videos. You have literally taught me everything I know about cnc work. Keep up the great work! 👍

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Jason, thank you brother! Keep up the good work yourself!

I love that you've kept the absolute beginner in mind with your videos. I've had my CNC since the new year and have enjoyed watching countless hours of videos and tutorials. Being retired, I love a new challenge and have put the 9 to 5 mindset IN a box and threw it out. You've inspired me to put in the time to learn and attempt projects with the CNC. Software learning curve is steep but doable. I'm from the old school and we used to say, "If I want your opinion, I'll beat it out of you" Keep up the great work!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

DLL, congrats on your new CNC. I am happy to hear that my videos have inspired you to jump into CNC and find something that helped you get out of the 9 to 5 mindset!

This is a great example of project perspective, encouraging perspectives and as well as openness to change. One of the most fun part of CNC is the chance or iterative design process. Being too pleased with your current situation might have you miss a chance to grow. You stated that you don’t want to follow rules, which is good and allows you to change and grow. Further more you set rules at the end of you video that said everyone should follow. They are very good suggestion and everyone should be open to hearing them as suggestions. zero tolerance is a rule. The Flag is a place of passion I ask you politely to know that it has been a symbol to some of us as the the freedom to have our freedom. When the last thing you see of your buddy was that symbol in an effort protect our freedom. In closing I think your flag was correctly displayed. Garett you inspire me with your passion and willingness to share and teach others. You make me want to be open to learn new perspectives. Semper Fi, Dave

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

David, very true my friend. You really bring up a lot of good points. Glad you enjoyed this video.

Great rant. Also a true woodworker, artist, musician....creater will use any and every tool at their disposal to bring their ideas to life.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

John, true that my friend. Couldn't agree more!

I appreciate your videos a lot. We got a CNC machine at work and they told me to set it up and figure out how to use it, I started just guessing but your videos enabled me to use the machine much better! it went from being a hard annoying task to something I enjoy at work. I was able to make all of our recreation and fire crews their logos. A lot of the stuff I have made Isn't very good but everyone who has received something has been stoked regardless, so thank you for making these videos that have helped me grow in my CNC machine abilities.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Caylee, keep working hard! I know CNC can be tough at first but it sure sounds like you got the hang of it and you are well on your way!

I have a plasma table but modified it (on my own) to run a router. I watch your channel because you keep it REAL. I lost my mother to cancer, divorced, drank and got in trouble with the law all at the same time. My machine gave me a purpose, knowledge and a way to express my creativity. I love what I do. It gave me fulfillment. It changed my life...

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Tony, your machine must be a BEAST brother! I'm so happy to hear that CNC has helped you so much in your life my friend. Keep working hard!

I definitely agree with you on this. I’ve had this happen. I’ve made things with my cnc and my laser and been told by someone they really liked it. Then asked me how I learned to use the scroll saw. Then…. OH… I thought you made it. LOL. We are all makers. We might get there by a different path. But as you said… it’s about our own individual journey.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Angie, sorry to hear this happened to you too! Keep working hard, I am excited to see where your CNC journey takes you.

people around the world will always put their opinions ahead of the learning process---you are advancing yourself with cnc just like cabinet makers before found that table saws, jointers,planers,drill presses etc etc advanced their ability to DO GOOD WORK and still meet expectations of the BUYING public----people need to keep their opinions to themselves unless they are ask for it good video, rick (my opinion----keep going strong)

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Rick, very good points brother. I couldn't agree more!

Some people just aren’t happy unless they are A-Holes! Thanks Garrett for all you do!

@IDCWoodcraft

6 ай бұрын

Southofthenorthwind, couldnt agree more my friend.

Ha, I remember that comment and thought the same way as you. I bought a long Mill based on your great reviews. Keep up it up Garret, many people appreciate your hard work.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Dean, thank you brother! Keep up the hard work yourself!

Couldn't agree more, Garrett.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Bruce, thank you brother. Glad you liked this video.

Garrett, I appreciate your channel and all your support for those of us who are starting out. Your videos start from the beginning, giving us all the tools to succeed. Even nicer is that you offer your help from videos on every topic - to emailing you directly...there is no one that offers that kind of support. You keep doing what you are doing and there are a lot of us that appreciate you and will continue to follow you. God bless!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Lucy, you are so welcome. I am so happy that my channel and all the videos have helped you in CNC. Keep working hard yourself!

Hi Garret, I’m from Indonesia, I have learn a Lot, got a lot of knowledge about CNC from you… thank you.. Those who ever has negative thought will always be negative, just ignore them…. 👍👍

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Ridzeki, keep working hard and learning everything you can brother!

Been on a CNC for a year now and never looked back. It is an amazing journey and Garrett's videos helped so much. That flag reminds me of going to a friends house on a hot day by the pool and one of the ladies stood up, grabbed a flag towel to dry off and run in the house. I happened to snap a pic with the phone and carve it the next day. Take a fun day with friends and transfer the memory to CNC.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Jason, I'm so glad to hear you have found CNC and never looked back brother! Keep working hard.

Garrett, You are a great resource and you say things the way you feel which is very refreshing. Anyone making anything is awesome no matter how developed their skills are. If someone is trying to make then they are great in my book!!! There is an old saying that my grandmother used to tell me." If you can't say something good then keep your comments to yourself. Great video!!!!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Michael, thank you brother. I appreciate the support!

Amen Garrett. You nailed it!!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Rob, thanks brother. Glad you enjoyed this one.

Thank you sir! I am, at ground zero of learning to CNC. I mean REALLY at ground zero! I am going to learn CNC first by building my 'own' custom CNC machine; my hopes are that I will more intimately learn by building my own vs. buying a ready-made CNC machine. So, my hat off to you! I am 62 and know absolutely nothing about CAD/CAM software or CNC'ing but I do have a basic understanding about the X,Y,Z thinking that goes into this art. Before I run on any further, I'll just say thank for your straight forward no bullshit zero tolerance way of doing things.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Bryan, congrats on your first CNC brother! I think you are off to a great start building your own machine. I am excited to see where your CNC journey takes you.

I'm with you Garrett. I see those posts, roll my eyes and scroll past. It frustrates me too, because I like many, like woodworking, but never manage to get everything just right. But with my cnc, I am now cutting stuff that looks awesome and has tight tolerances and I am so stoked! I enjoy creating and am proud with what I'm accomplishing

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Adam, I couldn't agree more brother. The CNC brings things to a whole new level for a lot of people.

Garrett I have never chimed in but now I will!!! I just received my Phantom CNC SCV 44 today!!! You are absolutely correct! People are Dicks!!! I have worked my ass off (as an old man) to get up to speed to make things on my laser, 3D printer and now my second CNC. All of it was tough! Nothing in this world is easy. All I can say is we all feel the same. Celebrate our accomplishments and move forward (Positively) one step at a time!! Thank you for all of your knowledge that you share!!!!!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

David, congrats on your new CNC brother! I am excited to see that bad boy rip and what you create.

Well said sir! It is quite the curve and any forward progression should be celebrated.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Sam, I couldn't agree more brother!

Loved this video! There’s just some people who will look to put others down so that they’ll feel better about their meager lives. Absolutely love how real you are. Keep the good work coming! You’re a good man Garrett! I consider this your best video!!! And I’ve watched a LOT of them.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Tom, glad you enjoyed this video brother! Keep working hard yourself.

Bravo!!!! What a great video!!! Thank you for all you do and for helping encourage us CNC enthusiasts!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Props, you are so welcome my friend!

Hey Garrett, It's a shame that people have to be a problem to others, there is a saying, " There's nought stranger than folk " Animals are predictable, People are not. Unfortunately, there will always be the ones that are never satisfied and will always look to spoil the party for the ones that are happy and content with what they have achieved regardless of how good or bad it may be. Possibly the ones that made the comments are skilled in some way or other, but most likely not CNC work. The creation of a project takes time and skill, your knowledge has to span different areas, Woodwork, Software, Editing, Woodworking tools other than a CNC machine and a few more too. For the people that are new to all of these areas or most of them, it is a big achievement for them to start and complete a project that they probably never dreamed that would be able to do. Congratulations to everyone that achieves their goals. To do something that you don't really have a clue about and actually have success with it, is a huge achievement for many, Well done. Garrett is online, giving his all to help others, regardless of skill level, yes he has a business in CNC, and businesses need to make money, so for sure somethings cost money, but many times Garrett gives his time and advice for free and doesn't complain or tell you that you made mistakes in a negative way. He may have constructive comments, and that is to help you to show you the errors and then to show you how to correct the errors to help prevent them in the future. We all make mistakes, " Tough " It happens, and for the ones that are willing to learn from and by those mistakes, Good on them. Garret, Keep up the good work mate, what you are doing is great for the CNC community, Beginner, Intermediate, or Professional, we all can learn something from you. Even the most professional person does not know everything and will be challenged by something new and will still learn even at their level. We never really stop learning. Good on you mate. Michael from Australia

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Michael, thanks for sharing your perspective on this one. I couldn't agree more about this.

Amen Garrett, Amen!! Thanks for these words of encouragement.

@IDCWoodcraft

10 ай бұрын

Dave, my pleasure brother! Happy to help!

Beautiful words and beautiful work, Garrett! Thanks for the positivity that you provide for this community. CNC on, my brother!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

MOZO, glad you enjoyed this one brother! Keep working hard yourself.

RIGHT ON BROTHER!!!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Boer, glad you liked this one brother!

I just finished and delivered my first job. During design, I reached out to a few friends and one of them gave me a good piece of advice. “You’re the artist.” I don’t think I will ever unhear those 3 words.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Tim, couldnt agree more brother. You are the artist!

It's not on the wrong side. Her back is turned to us. She'd holding it correctly across her back

@markdenton3681

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@matt_9112

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, even strictly from the back, isn't it simply "tilted" 90° clockwise? Like one would do with a horizontal flag spread as a vertical "cloak"?

@Justicescales123

Жыл бұрын

@@matt_9112 yep. It 100% correct 4 me.

@charlesburgess9221

Жыл бұрын

That was my exact thought!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Justice, I couldn't agree more brother!

Great video! I have yet to watch the whole thing. My mind is a tangled web of stuff that I have to get done this week, so distracted I am, but I hear you on this topic, brother. I usually find that it's the individuals who are jealous of what I created who are first to comment. I find that it's rare for experienced makers to comment unless, like you mentioned, you're looking for feedback.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Todd, thank you brother. Keep working hard my friend. I'm glad this video gave you a new perspective.

Garret, I found your channel a while back and you inspired me and taught me a lot from your videos. Thank you for continuing to teach us noobs. Haters will always be haters.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Jose, keep working hard brother! I look forward to seeing where your CNC journey takes you.

Way to go. There are so many negative people in the world. It is definitely a skill to learn these machines and the whole design program. Love your easy to follow informative videos.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Lynn, very true my friend. Glad you are enjoying the videos.

Thanks for the video Garrett!!!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Cody, you are so welcome my friend.

Well said, Garrett! I've had my CNC almost 5 years and am still learning things with it! :) Appreciate your channel!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

ShoHashi, thank you my friend. I am so happy to hear you have been enjoying all the other videos on the channel.

I’ll add another “Thank You” to you Garrett. I picked up a Longmill about 6 months ago, all because of you and this channel. The level of detail and attention you have given throughout all your videos have helped countless people go from absolutely no knowledge to a beginner/intermediate level with ease. Keep doing what you are doing and leave other’s negativity in the rear view mirror. After seeing so many of your videos, learning so many different skill sets , the thing I have come to understand… You are only limited by your own creativity!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

William, you are so welcome my friend. Congrats on your new Longmill! I am excited to see what you create with your machine!

Great video, I've just begun my journey with a small CNC router. I'm 3 projects in and I appreciate your video so much. I'm a subscriber now, thanks so much!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Bill, congrats on your first CNC brother. I am excited to see what you create.

Since I’m Italian, I would just quote the Divine Comedy and say the Dante’s way:” Non ti curar di loro ma guarda e passa” . That is a very poetic and smooth way to say “don’t care about them and move on” 😉 There are jealous people all over the world, maybe envious of other people’s success (even the smallest one…) You’re doing a great job with many of us, don’t waste your time on guys who don’t deserve it. Keep it up 💪 Greetings from Rome 🇮🇹 BTW, I’m not an expert of the U.S. flag, but as far as I know the Union is on the correct side (she’s just keeping the flag vertically along her back, holding the left uppermost side of it with her right hand…am I wrong? 🙂)

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Fulvio, you are so right brother. I couldn't agree more with your perspective.

Garrett, your videos as well as having the chance to speak with you directly on the phone is what convinced me to purchase the Longmill. I have been a novice / hobbyist woodworker for the past 40 odd years and the age of 61, purchased a CNC. I do have some computer skills but was completely new to the CNC world. Your encouragement and enthusiasm convinced me I could do this. Btw, if you turn your carving lenghtways with the woman's head to the left of you......the union is in the proper position. :) Thank you, and we appreciate you.

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Worrall, congrats on your new Longmill brother! I am excited to see what you create.

I'm a press operator and understand the learning curve but sometimes we forget about that. love your channel.

@IDCWoodcraft

2 ай бұрын

crztrn1, very true my friend. Thanks for sharing your perspective on this one

Hi Garrett, You're most welcome. It's really good to see there are many people that got behind you on this unfortunate incident to give you some moral support and to show you that not everyone is tarred with the same brush. Now, it's water under the bridge, and time to move on and continue doing what you do best. The Lady and the American flag actually looked really good, I would have been very happy if I had done that on my CNC machine. Talking of doing a 3D on my machine, I sent you a message regarding the open book 3D carve that you did a short while ago, hopefully, you can find a few minutes to have a look for me. If anyone else reads this message, Please continue to encourage and support Garrett. Regards, Michael

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Michael, im glad you enjoyed this one brother! Keep working hard yourself, I will be emailing you shortly.

Loved this video!!! Thank You Garrett!!

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Rick, you are so welcome my friend.

You are right on. Love the rant. I am a retired IT professional with a lot of woodworking experience (furniture, cabinets, church fixtures). I've done it all as a hobby and helping others. The natural progression for me was CNC. I've watched most of your videos and bought products from you. I bought a Longmill II 30x48 based on a lot of what you said and after researching Sienci Labs (a great company). So, why did I give you all this background? I've been on this planet longer than you and have encountered many of those negative "experts". I find that most of the time they have no idea what they are talking about and have never accomplished anything worthwhile. Some clown with a keyboard living in his mother's basement is not worth your time to engage them. Keep on doing what you are doing. Those of us that appreciate talent and class will continue to excel, while the naysayers continue to be miserable.👍

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Ron, I completely agree. I am so happy to hear that you are working hard and finding your own way on your CNC journey!

keep doing what your doing. The thing I like the most about CNC is learning how to do something new. Different ways to setup a job etc

@IDCWoodcraft

Жыл бұрын

Joe, thank you brother. I will keep working hard to delver videos that help you early in your CNC journey.