Hi how are you? Your videos are awesome . Im 54 and just bought my first cnc after becoming familiar with my laser engraver. Im lost lol but you are helping me and im learning the hard way. Thanks Tom

@PawPawsWorkShop

7 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Glad I am able to help you

Love your videos and your tutorials, they inspire me not to give up on learning this art.

@PawPawsWorkShop

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome and welcome to my channel

First of all, THANKS. I have had my 1,000 mm X-carve up and running for about 3 weeks. It's a long thorough process to understand everything CNC if you've never used something like this before. With your extremely friendly, detailed, and simple easy to understand videos it has made my life much easier. My hat's off to you sir, I really appreciate what you do I'm an avid watcher of all of your videos and I look forward to many many more in the future. -Mike

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I really appreciate the comments very much. I can remember when I first started, I knew nothing about CNC at all! I truly wished that I had videos to refer to at the time. It would have made the learning curve much easier and saved much trial and error. I will try to answer any questions that you may have as you begin the learning process. Again, thank you very much.

Informative as always! Hope the next vid is the carving and painting of this sign

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

New Xcarve owner. Thank you so much for this video. I appreciate your time and knowledge. Thank you for sharing it with all of us SgtQ. USMC 1st Anglico

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. I enjoy sharing my experiences with woodworking and the CNC. I'm glad that you enjoyed them.

Very detailed and easy to follow video - thank you!

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! You're very welcome.

Yes the bits are the key. I ordered a good 60 v bit because i dont have one. We'll see. Im carving one now

@PawPawsWorkShop

7 ай бұрын

You can get the 90 and 60 degree vbit at any big box or hardware store

Thank you so much. I learned a great deal from this.

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I very glad you learned a great deal from this video. Thank you very much.

I just want to say you do something good, looking better at this 1 year video than 3 years ago. I binge watching your videos :)

@PawPawsWorkShop

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Like most others.... I am a total newbie. LOVE your videos. WOW . Packed full of incredible learning knowledge!! Thank you Sir!

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Welcome to my community. If you have questions, I will do my best to answer

@brianmenard4743

3 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Do you have any instruction on how a guy would make something like keychains? to make Multiple of the same item out of the same run on the machine?

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Make your design and copy in multiple times to cover the material size and carve

Well done Phil I have made several of these.

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve. They look great but are hard to paint.

@stevemoloney3430

4 жыл бұрын

​@@PawPawsWorkShop I use hard maple and torch mine, they come out pretty nice looking. I have done them dark and light. The light ones are easier to get the spray finish to cover them. Torching them dries out the wood and they become a sponge!

Very Informative videos, Thank you!

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

Thank you as always very informative 👍🏻

@PawPawsWorkShop

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure,sir. Thank you very much for watching.

Hi, fantastic video and very well explained for a CNC beginner like me. Please keep them coming.

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Will do.

Great video ,Great sign thanks for the tips, a fan for sure Dave the Wave

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 👍

thanks you soo much for your guidence. Its soo helpful

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

I am making one of these signs for my sister for Christmas!!!!!

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

Great video Sir!!

@PawPawsWorkShop

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

great job

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

My sign or Facebook page is the same as yours. I'm so sorry if you're offended. I have 23 grandchildren so it's only fitting. Since I found your channel I have put above it my name seems how you're way more experienced than I am. I watch your channel all the time and love the tips.

@PawPawsWorkShop

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, congratulations on being a papa also and thank you very much

I just finished making a sign like this this weekend. Ii recessed my large text below my background Very interesting.

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

That is fantastic! Send me a picture when it is completed.

@brandonbritt886

4 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop I finally finished this. Not sure what the wood is. I put natural Danish oil on it. I need to work on my oil application. First CNC project imgur.com/gallery/ionKRh4

@mnboilerguy6529

3 жыл бұрын

@@brandonbritt886 looks really nice. I'm just getting started with CNC machines. Super excited!

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Your first project looks great!

thanks for the video will try a couple of these tomorrow. i only have a little 3018 right now but got my feeds and speed worked out time will tell tomorrow if all is good.

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Let me know how they turn out.

@dmcarpman

4 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop i sure will. be some time this weekend they get done

@ralph1533

4 жыл бұрын

Martin 2E0ERY how did it work out? I have ac3018, also. Kinda like trying to run a restaurant with only an Easy Bake Oven.

@js8479

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, We have the machine (3018)but we can figure out the feeds and speeds, bits,etc. We keep having a plunging issue☹️ Any suggestions or sites that can help us newbies??

Great sign pawpaw

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@juansalmeron1537

3 жыл бұрын

What kind of material did you make the sign on?

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Pine and Poplar are the most common. Sometimes oak.

Could you do a video on the painting of a sign like this? I surely do enjoy your videos Phil. You are truly the Maestro.

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@shelby50411

4 жыл бұрын

wait a minute...so you have easel pro now.?...

I just got my little cnc machine and have decided to try easel instead of the candle that comes with the machine. Candle looked to be alot less novice user-friendly. Your videos are helping me lose some of the fear about the computer setup side of cnc.

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Easel is very user friendly. You can also use UGS (Universal Gcode Sender) This is free. I use this for some of the carving that I do. The possibilities are limitless.

@dangenovese8905

3 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop I will check that out. Thanks for the tip!

Great video, as usual. I'm betting that one took some time painting.

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, any layered sign like this is difficult to paint.

Yea i have 90s in different sizes , my dilemma is im trying to figure out what bit to use for what applications so im just playing around til i get a great result

I came back to watch t color and this video once again. My wife wants a sign just like this color and all. Would you care to help and explain your paint ideas for this sign. Thanks in advance for your help. Enjoy all your videos, been a fan for a couple years now

@PawPawsWorkShop

11 ай бұрын

The best way to paint is to use masking. Carve and paint. Sometimes add more masking carve again and paint. Yes, it will take some planning

Clear instructions as always. I know I can paint MDF red 1st, mask entire project, then carve and paint carved areas next. What is your best or easiest way to paint the 2 different carved area levels that are not masked after carving (.05 Kitchen and .1 background carve) without hand painting each word? Thx

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

There is not real easy way to do it. It requires a lot of hand painting.

This looks easier then using v carve, Thanks. Can you show us how you painted this sign

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, easel is much easier than vcarve to do this type of sign

Hey can you make a video about adding 30 degree bits and other bits with very fine points in easel

love these videos, thank you for sharing this info. I just got a cheap hobby cnc 3018 pro, can you recommend a good all around bit to get started practicing?

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

I use the 1/8" straight bit, 1/16" both upcut and downcut along with 90 degree v bit. These are my most commonly used bits.

I did this sign and it turned out great, but having problems with the paint. would you mine sharing your technique with how you accomplished this. Love your videos and your tutorials

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

There is no easy way to paint the sign. You have to be careful. I hand paint with a small brush to get the detail.

@ericmichael8283

3 жыл бұрын

i had a thought last night before going to bed, I sank the center letters and it looks great and will make painting a breeze. Thank you for you input and all your great videos.

Silly question of the day: I just received my Onefinity CNC. I have the vcarve desktop software. Can these controllers run on both easel and vcarve? In other words I can load the g-code from vcarve on a thumb drive to run my controller. Can I also load the easel g-code on a thumb drive and plug it into my controller? I really like the way easel allows you to set up a stacked text project.

@PawPawsWorkShop

2 жыл бұрын

Easel can run on both machines. Vcarve does not have the ability to directly send the file to the machine. You must save the Goode and use Picsender, UGS or similar program send the file to the machine

Nicely done. What cut path do you use? Thanks

@PawPawsWorkShop

Жыл бұрын

The letters are generally cut on the outside and the recessed area is cut on the inside

@mikeledee8786

Жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop thanks

Did you use a 1/4 inch straight fluted router bit for clearance? I have a Bob's E4. I'm getting a total carve time of just under 5 hours.

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, try different bit and estimate times before you carve. You can also adjust speeds and cut depths.

Question for you. How does a 2 layer pass work? I've only been using my CNC for 3 weeks so I'm a full-on rookie. Everything you explained is very detailed but I'm not sure how you would change the bits for the second detailed pass. Does the program know to stop, and then you just pop in the 2nd bit? Or do you have to pause when it looks like the first layer is done? Please advise, thank you!

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

In two stage carving using Easel, you set up both bits in the software. Run the roughing pass first. When finished the machine will be at the x,y 0 position. You will need to change the bit to the set in the program for the detail pass. You will need to use the probe and zero the z axis again, then run the detail pass. Follow the checklist in Easel. Be careful not to move the machine when changing the bit. You need to keep the x,y 0 position consistent.

Can you make a make-up vanity with drawers ?

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

I will be making a vanity very soon. It will be a modern design.

This is the sort of work I am wanting to create....Which Xcarve machine is that (what size)?

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

I am using the XCarve 1000

You have a lot more bit options than my easel selection. Is that an upgrade of software?!

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

You have the ability to add bits now. This has been in place for several months. You may need to update easel.

@JohnColgan.

3 жыл бұрын

Upgrade Easel? It's web based, you run the current version all the time

@morgynbutler1098

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnColgan. i believe he is using Easel Pro, not just Easel. I am new to x-carve and noticed I dont have the option to use the V-Carve bits without upgrading the software which is a monthly/annual subscription

Hello! I have a question for you. When I go to add my second bit for the detail it makes for example; I have a square I want cut out with an 1/8 inch bit, but when I add the V-bit for detail it changes the cut out of square to the v-bit cut on the 3D simulator in Easel Pro. How do I know which bit will cut certain lines and can I change it ?

@PawPawsWorkShop

2 жыл бұрын

When you go though the checklist you will chose the roughing pass and you will verify the 1/8 inch bit. Then when you change bits to the vbit and go through the checklist select detail pass and again it will verify the bit. Does this help or am I completely missing your issue

Ok just a quick one I am new to cnc cutting but is this video are you cutting each job separately . Roughing out the wood is the first step byt when do you cut the word kitchen and the the rest

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

This was done in easel. It is called two stage carving, a roughing pass and a detail carving. It’s really just two toolpaths if you were to use other software

How did you change the colors in the generated preview?? Thanks!

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

Go to the materials in the top right of the screen. You have a selection of acrylic with two colors.

Paw Paw. I am a subscriber to your site and I would like to ask you two questions. 1. How did you zoom in on the preview page like that?

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

On the easel screen there is a thin bar between the design screen and the preview screen. It is divided into three sections with a little bar in the center one and a left arrow as well as a right arrow in the other section. Hit that and you will see only the preview or the design screen. You can also click and drag the bar and open the screens up.

Can I ask you a question? The bigger the sign or letters the better the details come out? Im just practice on relatively small pieces. 10"×5" or so. Thanks for your help

@PawPawsWorkShop

7 ай бұрын

The detail in the graphic and the use of a small ballnose bit is the biggest factor. Then the size due to the fact that you can pack mose detail into a larger sign

Nice video! What was the font name for good food, friend, times?

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

The font is Lavanderia. It is one of the fonts in Easel.

You’ve said you use an 1/8” bit for roughing in...would that be the same as the 1/8” 20 degree bit??

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

No, I used a 1/8" straight bit but I would suggest using a 1/4" for the roughing pass and a 60 or 90 degree v bit for the detail pass.

Im trying to make a similar sign but tge results are not good. Practice makes perfect i guess. I have to play around with different bits

@PawPawsWorkShop

7 ай бұрын

It does take practice to get it just right. Each time that you do one it will get better

I did a sign like this this weekend, but when I went to change bits for the detail cut the router did not go all the way down to do the detail work. I don’t know what I did wrong. Do I have to z zero in the middle of the work project or where I zero at the beginning? Please help.

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

After you changed the bit you will need to z the new bit at the same position as you did the z for the roughing pass.

I’m trying to build my own and I’m trying to get ideas because they’re very expensive

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

You are right, they are expensive because of the time it takes to make one. Thank you very much.

got it to work on my W7, but my W10 that runs the has me screwed cuz now I don't have internet

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

With no internet you may need to switch to USG as the sender for your projects. It is not internet based.

@chuckcook2853

4 жыл бұрын

but I ouldnt get on easel

Hello Sir, The Easel Software is Compatible or can use to any brand of Cnc laser machine?

@PawPawsWorkShop

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I it should work with most any GRBL based machines

Does a project like this or the two stage carving require easel pro? Or is it doable in the free version?

@PawPawsWorkShop

2 жыл бұрын

No, you can do two stage carving with the free version. If you chose the vcarving feature or vcarving as part of you two stage carving the. Yes, you will need the pro version

@ChonkysWoodshop

2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop gotcha, and v carving refers to using v groove bits correct? sorry im totally new to cnc and plan on buying my first alienfox soon! cant wait to get it! I did also watch your maintenance video and am curious, is any type of lubrication needed on the machine and if so where and how often?

@PawPawsWorkShop

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the use of vbits is typically used for vcarving. Very little lubrication is needed. The lead screw on the zaxis is all. The maintenance is in the belts and the v wheels. I have a affiliate link in the description for the FOXAlien when you are ready to purchase. I would also suggest to save for the 4040xe or the VASTO. You will outgrow the Masuter very quickly

I use V-carve and to do this requires node editing. Noticed you didn't need to do this correct?

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

In Easel it is not required. It is simply as easy as I showed it.

Hi I am trying to make a sign like this, and it almost finishes roughing but then jumps off the board. Any idea why? I am totally new at this, so I am clueless. Thank you!

@PawPawsWorkShop

2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you are skipping steps. Something is loose or the bit hit a knot or hit a hold down.

I need your help. I followed this precisely for a laundry sign not much bigger than this, but no matter the bits its simulates like 150hrs. Please help

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps a larger bit for the roughing pass. Increase feed rate. Is this designed in Easel. Toolpaths are generally much slower using easel. If you have VCarve the toolpath will be much different and save a great deal of time.

@stephengentry814

3 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop yes i used a quarter inch bit for rouging and 90 degree for finish pass. In easel but my settings were even at 16x speed and 10in per second. Still showed like 30hrs for a simple 2 layered sign. 1st layer hollowed out, 2nd raised letters

Hi Phil; Have you done a Multiple Layer Sign video via VCarve? I have enjoyed watching all your videos and am now transitioning over to VCarve.

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

As you are aware I have been doing almost all Easel and have done almost everything that I can do. I am transitioning to V Carve and will start very basic and add to each project. A multiple layer sign will be in the mix. I also will be using UGS. Thank you very much.

@daneilers739

4 жыл бұрын

That is comforting to know; I am looking forward to watching those videos. Thank you so much. Dan

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Thank you for your support.

Do you use the easel pro or the free one?

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

I use Easel Pro with the four free days per month. I know that has gone away but for the old timers, we are grandfathered in.

At the end of the video, how did you get your sign to show up in color in the preview

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

In the material selection there is two color acrylic. You can pick and choose different combinations.

@curtboehmer510

3 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop I found it after i sent you the message. Thanks

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@curtboehmer510

3 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Sure wished we lived closer. Would love for you to come over and teach me how to use my XCarve, when I get it.

What is the name of the script font? Didn't give the name and I can't read it. Thanks.

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

The top layer is the script, it is Lavanderia and the both layer if Baskerville. Both fonts can be found in Easel.

how do you move the txt into the box, its disappears

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

Click on the text. It creates a box around the text. Run the mouse over the text and you will see the crossed arrows and you can left click and drag it to your new location.

@chuckcook2853

4 жыл бұрын

oh ,I can move it , but I cant see it if I do

Do you need Pro to use two bits?

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

The use of v bits and the various special fonts trigger the use of PRO. Just using two bits does not automatically trigger PRO.

@MyName-mo7fw

4 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop thanks

I just bought my X-Carve and have been watching your videos. I noticed that you have a roughing pass and a finishing pass on your cut settings. I just have an automatic and manual. Why is that?

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Not exactly where you are looking. If you select cut settings, the drop down menu will show automatic and manual. You can change the settings in the manual setting. The reason you see on one automatic and manual is because you only have one bit selected. If you hit the + sign next to the bit selected and add a bit, then select cut settings you will see two settings. I believe this is what you are referring to. Hope this helps you

@travlinwig

3 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Thanks! I now see both a roughing and detail setting!

@PawPawsWorkShop

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

nice idea , but not working for me

@PawPawsWorkShop

4 жыл бұрын

What exactly is happening?

@chuckcook2853

4 жыл бұрын

I make the rectangle , but I cant see anything I put in it