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Mountain Makers
United States
Registrace 26. 08. 2020
Mountain Makers - An artisan woodworking and maker shop in Townsend TN. We make things out of wood, and sometimes other stuff.
mountainmakers.com on the Web or @themountainmakers on Instagram
mountainmakers.com on the Web or @themountainmakers on Instagram
Using Clean Armor 705 Exterior Clear Coat for an outdoor maple bench
Originally posted on our Instagram channel: pC7ZL166AV-U/
This is the last of the owner’s maple slabs we’ve been working with for her art gallery projects, with some of the most incredible character we’ve ever seen: spalting, curl, worm holes, birdseye, you name it, it’s in there!
It will be an outdoor bench, exposed to the elements. So we decided to use the new @cleanarmor UV curing resin finish we discovered*. This time, their Wood 705 exterior satin clear coat. Compared to the interior 700 finish we first tried, both are free of dangerous VOC (volatile organic compounds) & HAP (hazardous air pollutants), provide a completely waterproof and durable finish but this one has additional protection against constant UV exposure and its damaging effects, like wood discoloration. We want all that beautiful figuring to be well preserved!
*This is completely unsponsored content. We discovered @cleanarmor on our own and purchased the products ourselves to determine if they are a good fit for our finishing workflow.
This is the last of the owner’s maple slabs we’ve been working with for her art gallery projects, with some of the most incredible character we’ve ever seen: spalting, curl, worm holes, birdseye, you name it, it’s in there!
It will be an outdoor bench, exposed to the elements. So we decided to use the new @cleanarmor UV curing resin finish we discovered*. This time, their Wood 705 exterior satin clear coat. Compared to the interior 700 finish we first tried, both are free of dangerous VOC (volatile organic compounds) & HAP (hazardous air pollutants), provide a completely waterproof and durable finish but this one has additional protection against constant UV exposure and its damaging effects, like wood discoloration. We want all that beautiful figuring to be well preserved!
*This is completely unsponsored content. We discovered @cleanarmor on our own and purchased the products ourselves to determine if they are a good fit for our finishing workflow.
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Our First Test of Clean Armor UV curing finish
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I recently stumbled on a new wood finish that is supposed to provide the beautiful natural-looking & satiny clear coat that we love in the hard wax oil finishes we’ve been using. It’s a product from @cleanarmor that is easily applied, has NO VOC (volatile organic compounds), HAP (hazardous air pollutants) and no hazardous disposal requirements and is much more durable. What really got my attent...
Stoolhenge - rustic stool made from salvaged pine slab
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It reminds me of that prehistoric monument we visited in England. So I’ll call it “Stoolhenge”. Although they were about 3” thick and heavy, I decided to make a stool from the cut-off pieces of the slab benches I previously made. For this I chose splayed legs but kept the mortises square to make the build more straightforward, or so I thought. There were a number of angle cuts I had to make to ...
Wooden Stool from rough pine log off cuts using timber framing hand tools
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Original Post on my Instagram channel: pCuHYWequoBe/ Before I can graduate to good timber, I need more practice with my new timber framing chisel trio on some rough pine. This time I’m using an ugly bark slab piece, leftover from milling a pine beetle & carpenter bee scarred log. Normally, these get chopped up and thrown into a campfire but it’s more satisfying to find a way to p...
Muk Jong or wooden dummy built from old pine log using hand tools
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Original Posted on my Instagram channel: themountainmakers The second in my set of timber framing chisels arrived sharp and ready to go. Since I’ll need quite a bit of practice before I get to the big project we have planned, I decided to use it for something I’ve always wanted to make, something that uses a pine log that I set aside a few years ago. It was a hot day under the ca...
Hybrid Spoilboard using Microjig Matchfit dovetails for conventional clamping AND vacuum hold down
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Success! I made and tested the first version of my new hybrid CNC spoil board design, featuring 2 modes for holding material: Mode 1: clamp hold downs using Microjig Matchfit® dovetail grooves and hardware, along with conventional clamps like the ones I use on my Shapeoko XXL from Carbide3D (a Shapeoko spoil board design like this is on the horizon!) Mode 2: grid gasket vacuum table, something ...
Live edge poplar stool (or small bench build) Part 2
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Every now and then, I make myself slow down and get back to basics with hand tools - and just a few power tools still in the mix. It’s always a fun learning experience to make things as you go, with no drawings or plans to guide the process. Plus, a freestyle approach is a great way for me to just “zen out” and let things go with the flow. So far, this live edge poplar stool (or now bench) is c...
Leather strap upgrade for my Atlas46 Bennington Chest Rig
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It was time to upgrade the straps for my @atlas46gear chest rig to something more comfortable and robust. I’ve been regularly using a chest rig instead a tool belt or apron since I’ve found it to be more functional and less cumbersome for daily use. The only issue I’ve had is that the stock nylon straps tend to fold and twist too easily on me. So out came the leatherwork ammo box. I bought the ...
First prototype for hybrid vacuum table for CNC using Microjig Matchfit dovetail grooves
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Tool talk: In past videos, you may have noticed that I’m a fan of using a vacuum table for my CNC production jobs. It’s a hybrid table that allows me to use vacuum or screw inserts with conventional clamps to hold down material during jobs. I’m also a huge (unsponsored) fan of @microjig products like like their Matchfit jig & fixturing system, particularly their dovetail track screws. So I was ...
Rustic pine slab bench made from salvaged wormy pine, Method 2
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The second build of two benches made from salvaged wormy pine. Previously, the mortises and tenons were roughed out with the chainsaw then hand-chiseled and rasped to create as tight a fit as possible. This time, I decided to try another method, using mostly power tools to experience the difference. What I learned was that, while power tools have the advantage when it comes to speed and accurac...
Rustic bench build, from salvaged pine log. Method 1
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About 4 months ago we salvaged a fallen pine tree that succumbed to pine beetles and a gust of wind. At the time, we milled some thick slabs and used them for a gathering by laying them on top of stump legs as temporary benches. Now, after they’ve been air drying a bit more, I wanted to make them into real benches, starting with this mortise and tenon build using mostly a battery-powered chains...
Chess Knights on 4th Axis Stepcraft M.1000 CNC
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When I added a production CNC a couple of years ago, one of the requirements was having a 4th axis, or the ability to rotary cut, like a lathe. This was driven by plans to make custom chess pieces. Along the way, we learned that most pieces can be made more efficiently using a lathe. Our 3D modeled knight pieces don’t make it so easy though. Up to now, it was more convenient using a double side...
Tumbling Tower, laser engraving blocks (not Jenga)
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Tumbling Tower, laser engraving blocks (not Jenga)
Team “Stepoko”, or is it “Shapecraft”? CNC comparison during mancala production job
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Team “Stepoko”, or is it “Shapecraft”? CNC comparison during mancala production job
Finishing the solid walnut playing card box
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Finishing the solid walnut playing card box
Recyling a stock plastic knob for a custom walnut knob design
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Recyling a stock plastic knob for a custom walnut knob design
Lux Cut III helical cutter installed on our Ridgid JPO610 Jointer
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Lux Cut III helical cutter installed on our Ridgid JPO610 Jointer
ChimneyTops Drink Smoker - Design Evolution
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ChimneyTops Drink Smoker - Design Evolution
Folding Mancala Game Production, Part 2
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Folding Mancala Game Production, Part 2
Lux Cut III helical head replacement in Dewalt DW735
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Lux Cut III helical head replacement in Dewalt DW735
Folding Mancala Game Production, Part 1
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Folding Mancala Game Production, Part 1
Misty Morning in Townsend, TN, Great Smoky Mountains
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Misty Morning in Townsend, TN, Great Smoky Mountains
Atlas46 Bennington Chest Panel - my new tool rig
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Atlas46 Bennington Chest Panel - my new tool rig
Countertop cut-outs using the Shaper Origin
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Countertop cut-outs using the Shaper Origin
I used a tack cloth prior to applying CA. Big mistake as the residue from the tack cloth prevented the CA from self leveling.
Which UV light?
is this a gallium or mercury uv light?
Oh, and awesome piece of Ambrosia!
I've been using it for 6 months or so. Love it!!!
Also interested in light as suppliers are sold out. Thanks.
❤😮😢😂😅😊🎉❤.
❤😮😢🎉😂😅😊🎉❤.
Please post a follow up with your thoughts
Which UV light were you using there? Thanks for the test video. Looks promising.
I'm wondering what you would think about using this product as a UV barrier for an epoxy base coat? I'm building a stand up paddle-board with a fiberglass mesh suspended in a marine epoxy. I need a finish coat that will protect the epoxy from UV. May I also ask where you purchased the product?
I think it would work man. Where are you located?
Reach out to Ka&B Services LLC - they are an authorized Clean Armor Distributor in NC
Was curious about the sun protection of this stuff/how it lasted to continued exposure!
When's the update?
Will wetting it cause mold to grow ? I’ve had some bad experiences with mold growing from wetting to stamp. Never tried acrylic stamp yet
What codes did you use for f1 f2, and f3? The list only has 1 direction for each code.
What button numbers did you use to program your F1 F2 & F3 (moving x, y, & z)? Thanks!
Is the dust boot compatible when tool changing?
Good video. Thank you. Did you do anything to configure M8 with air? On my m1000 coolant button doesn’t do anything. Any other way to enable tool release besides the ATC button in screenset?
What are you using to design this? Vetric,Fusion, Mastercam, etc?
What press did you use and how long was it pressed for, i also assume the leather was pre wetted so softens it. Thanks
how did you add the extra tool holders to uccnc? i have the new atc magazine and want to reuse the little plastic older one for bigger tools that don't fit into the new magazine holders
Pretty easy and straight forward!!❤
What kind of machine did you use to cut the holes into the board?
Hello! Im planning to but stepcraft or shapeoko I will need it for 3D milling and little but brass What are your thoughts between cnc's? Which one is more rigid and precision?
Can you do an update on this?
I am trying to learn how to write macros. Can you please tell me where or what line in the macro assigns to User Macro2? Thanks in advance>
360p , really?
Interested in one of these games so you sell them?
We make many of our products for a partner, available through this link: mountainmakers.com/partner-products/
Beautiful fall video. I live in Townsend, TN too and love it. Noticed that you make nice wood products as well.
Yes we do. Living in Townsend is inspiring for many things!
Nice drone footage of charming little Townsend, TN. I checked out your website, you do nice wood work.
Thank you very much!
Sweet use of the MATCHFIT system on the CNC! We use it on our in-shop CNC.
Right on! It's been a game changer for our small batch production line.
What's wrong with a cheap XYZ touch probe?
Nothing, I'm just using the stock tool length sensing probe as an alternate method. I'm used to an XYZ probe on my Shapeoko and haven't gotten around to making/getting one for my Stepcraft machine. So if you know of a good one...
Thanks heaps for this! I will follow along, any chance you know how to do a neck?
I did one a while back in a collaboration with a luthier. It basically involved the sweep tool to make the profile change from deep to flatter as you move from the nut to the body
Awesome results! Would a spiral plunge router bit work for this kind of job, or is there another bit you'd recommend? Thanks!
Yes, absolutely. It really depends on the material you're using and the finish you're after. A downcut spiral would provide the best top edge cut if the edge will be visible
you just need to use a good restickable/removable double-sided foam tape. Saves you hassle, time, and money. I'll see if I could find an address to send you samples
I've tried using it in the past and have many brands but CA glue has always worked best for me and provides the strongest hold on my spoil board
2023 now (almost 2024). Do you mind sharing this macro? Thank you. ~Kian
Sorry for the late response. I have a few macros (notes in comments) shared here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Qsyox5sV1XQCWOFKuEBwxWFGN8Lmyt7?usp=share_link *use at your own risk & discretion. M20211.txt is the TLS macro and once installed, assigns the macro to user macro #2
@@mountainmakers Thank you, however I have bought the 3D probe, and this is working great! What I am still after is some macro that will measure the X (or Y) and adjust the G-code to this. So when the stock is not perfectly straight aligned with the X (or Y), the macro will know this, and send the needed adjustments to UCCNC.
@@iamkian great! I have the 3D probe too but still use this macro for simple jobs 😀
Hey do you still have the Backgammon plan?
It's a proprietary design we make for a partner
Same here ...these clamps will slow you down to a snails pace while you fiddle to get them set up
very nice. where can i find the metal sliding nut shown in 1:29? is it M5 or M6 nut?
How did you do the F1 F2 F3 program? Thanks Eric
I’d also like to see the entire process. Please.
I've used Rod's dust shoe on my Stepcraft M.1000 for over a year, and it works perfect! Thank you so much Rod!😀
How did you designate the middle to the machine??
you can either create a grid by probing the bottom and right edges or you can place the bit over the center point you want, with the design orientation set to center, when placing the design shape
Very helpful.......just ordered mine. Thanks
I am in the Stepcraft-fan team...❤
Great video, is that a 4 axis setup on the bed?
Yes, it is the stock one from Stepcraft
Hello 😊 Nice work ! I will hear you about the extra tool holders you have on you machine.. (tool 11-12 and 13 ) how does the macro looks like. ? I have a stepcraft M1000 my self and have made a tool holder just for one extra tool (11) a bigger surface mill like you also have ind the extra tool holder, but I can not get my macro right. Maybe you are willing to share you tool change macros ? Looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards Søren
There's parameters in the macro to specify the type of tool rack and their slot positions
What type of wood is used for the base? Is that black walnut?
Yes, black walnut
very nice!!! I have been waiting to see if you make another video about this... I have the same machine, are you planing on selling this file? Thanks
Looks awesome! What kind of endmills did you use? What feeds and speeds did you use as well?
just an 1/8 spiral uncut and a 90-degree v-bit, using the recommended manufacturer f&s