3-sided rotary CNC routing with the Shapeoko - Carving a Koi fish
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- čas přidán 20. 02. 2020
- By Dennis Van Hoof, from Top o' Arts (topoarts.com).
This video shows modifications to the Shapeoko XXL CNC frame and bed to accommodate a manual rotary setup that allows for multi-sided 3D carving of objects (along a B-axis) that are too big to fit underneath the X-gantry rail.
To show proof of concept, I carved a Koi fish from a solid stack of plywood with 3-sided CNC routing.
Software used:
- Meshmixer to create the 3D Koi fish
- Vectric VCarve to generate the tool paths
- UGS Platform to send the Gcode to the CNC
Materials used:
- Everbilt 1 inch square tubes with 5/16" holes spaced 1" apart
- 1/4" steel triangular plates
- 3/8" bolts (the 5/16" holes were widened with the drill press)
- 18 mm (3/4") Sande plywood: 4 sheets of 600x600 mm (4'x4')
- Surfacing bit to flatten and pocket the stock: WhiteSide #1027A
- Extra long roughing bit: Amana Tool end mill #46590
- Extra long finishing bit: Amana Tool ball nose #46490
Referenced video of female torso: "CNC carving a female torso out of plywood"
• CNC carving a female t...
Music: Lumidelic - Wonderland
Having been in the machining industry for almost 20 years, I am not easily impressed. This whole process on the other hand, very impressive. Great job.
Thanks, hearing this from a seasoned pro means a lot to me.
EXCELLENT! Brilliant idea on the rotary holder. I wouldn't be surprised if Shapeoko starts offering it as an option/up-grade!
I asked shapeoko how many axis they could cut. They replied yesterday saying only what you see. Then i see this and i know straight away its amazing. Totally adds more to the machine in a huge way. It needs to be motor driven
that is some solid engineering. The 3D carving is a bonus, this is great for making triangular pieces, or with new plates, all sorts of polygons.
This is amazing, for someone new to CNC this is what inspires us newbies. This is truly out the box thinking.
Outstanding work - I'm blown away! Well done!!
Wow, looks like I'm keeping my Shapeoko to the easy stuff like signs and basic cuts. This is next level work.
Really neat setup, and some good lessons learned. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next!
Brilliant! As a Shapeoko owner I'd love to try this but didn't imagine I could without some expensive lathe attachment until I saw this. Great work!
This is GENIUS!! Fantastic job!! Thank you for sharing this.
That is the most clever way to make a 3D carving on a CNC machine that i have ever seen.
Amazing level of planning and thought. Thanks for sharing!
Amazing work!!! It opens up home woodworking to the 3D world!!!
Outstanding work. I can't begin to understand the thought process that went into designing the various carves, but I am still very impressed. Great work.
What an incredibly informative and entertaining video! Instant subscribe! I built my own home CNC router almost 8 years ago; and am designing a second one. I will use these ideas to facilitate this kind of carving. Thank you - this was a gift to the world.
I was very impressed with your triangular brackets to position the piece and how easy it was to rotate the piece and relock it in place.
Amazing work, brilliant design with simple engineering that's understandable and repeatable. Genius.
Blown away. Super impressed.
Very nice work. That looks amazing. Out of the box thinking. Very inspiring.
Wow!!! What an impressive project. Really enjoyed watching how you did this. Job well done.
Dennis, you’re the baddest CNCer!! Just awesome work! Thank you for sharing your detailed insights on various challenges and possible solutions. Your videos are consistent in your approaches to challenges.
Thank you for your kind feedback! I really appreciate it. :)
Congratulations on the work, I really liked the configuration of the supports and the solution to limit the height of the Z axis, very cool!
Very cool way to approach this. Thanks for sharing.
That is really impressive!!
You are a genius.
I'll look forward to your next work.
Brilliant, Dennis you are a clever guy, thank you for filming, editing, and sharing your process 👍😊
Thank you for your appreciative comments! :)
I'm glad I came across your excellent practical video :)
I have made many creations with my CNC that seem to impress others. You on the other hand are insane! It is such a pleasure to watch your videos.
Thank you for your kind words! I hope to inspire and entertain; that's all. Keep up the good work too! :)
Wow. Such a clever idea and build and terrific video. Well done!
I'm not even into this stuff and thought that was cool and well done. The jig is brilliant
Absolutely brilliant!
Dennis that was genius and magnificent just an awesome piece of work.
This is beyond clever well done
You're a real master man, Never seen someone do it and I can't believe someone would do such a thing.
Thanks, Giorgio! I guess it's good I made a few CZcams videos, to convince any skeptics out there of what you can do with the Skapeoko. :)
A brilliant idea and very well explained. Thanks for sharing
Amazing work Dennis!
A lot of thought into it! Well done!
Thank you for your video Dennis! Watching all that effort you put in for this amazing 3D cut helped solidify in my mind how happy I am sticking with 2.5D for my own projects ;-)
LOL!
I have seen many items made on the Shapeoko on CZcams but you are in a class of your own.
Absolutely brilliant design, engineering and CNC cutting. Very well done.
Very clever. Keep these CNC vids coming. Thx.
This is excellent information! Thank you so much for doing it.
Well done! Very impressive setup.
This is brilliant, and super helpful! Thank you!
Very cool... You have just proved... When there is a will, there is a way...
This is insane. Well done! I'm just getting into CNC (just built an MPCNC) and stuff like this is super inspirational. Just subbed to your channel and looking forward to more. Thanks for sharing!
so good. very clever way of getting 3d
Brilliant , I am impressed
This was amazing!
Just amazing work mate! Do more!
Absolute Great Job Sir!
I like it with the supports. It makes it look more artistic.
Oh yes, that's just a prototype. You should see the real deal: czcams.com/video/DI4OlUe9c9k/video.html
I think my favorite thing about this was the triangle plate you created for your rig... all very impressive man.
From a non-seasoned amateur, I am not easily impressed, This whole process is/was impressive. Well done. Cheers, D.
A job well done 👍
Great video and very nice choice of music too!
Great job!
Wow. just wow. this is amazing.
Thinking outside the box has never been this impressive. You're too smart.
Thank you for your kind words! :)
Wow
Great idea and nice work
Instant subscribed🤩
Wow this is amazing
Great project, thanks for all the info
Outstanding!!!!
Thanks! You should check out version 2.0 that I just posted: czcams.com/video/DI4OlUe9c9k/video.html
Excellent job
Woow I loved the way that 10 axis cnc worked from 14:05, and done a great job !!
Nice job , thumb up.
Keep it up.
Greeting from HUngary.
Subbed. I like your in depth explanations about your strategy.
Super Bravo, quelle maîtrise de cette machine et de son programme..... impressionnant, et magnifique...!!
I agree with all the positive comments. With an extruded rail cnc, this is above and beyond what shapeoko intended for their users to do. 10/10 for creativity.
Hi Dennis, thanks for your videos. You create awesome artworks using your Shapeoko. I will try to follow your tips. I think you are the best for videos about these specific techniques. I hope to see new videos in future. Many thanks 😊
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words! This kind of feedback keeps me motivated to create and post videos like this. Maybe you already saw it, but check out my new video where I carve version 2.0 (the "real deal") of this Koi fish from a branch and copper-colored epoxy resin. Next video will be a DIY project to carve a 3D sea shell box - I'll make those files available to download for free. So stay tuned...!
Yes, I saw your new video. The new version is even more beautiful. I can't wait to see your new project. You have a new follower. Have a good day 😊
Way to think out of the box.. uhmm triangle!! Very cool!!
Nice choice of words! :)
Totally AMAZING!!!!! Your brain could run NASA and still have time to figure out perpetual motion. Bravo!!!!!
LOL! I'll send them an e-mail to let them know I figured it all out. ;)
Truly innovative.
Amazing work! You've added a whole new dimension to home CNC work. 😉
Thank you for your effort in making this video too. Just subscribed to your channel.
Literally added that new dimension, indeed! You chose your words well. :)
Bravo!! Well done!
smart cooky, I am impressed on your ability to get the most out of your tools, I have subscribed to your chanel to see more of your work
Wow you are a sharp guy. Subbed!
Awesome Dennis! I've been doing some fun CNC wood carving concepts with my much smaller tormach.
WOW! Freaking Impressive man! many many kudos to you. SUBSCRIBED! You got my golden buzzer today.
Love it bro. Keep it up.
Just brilliant!
Genius, man. Sweet!!
Wow...! Please make a scorpion chair in similar fashion..! It will be a treat..!!!
Nice work! I cannot believe you went to all that work for plywood. Dang. Imagine that sucker in walnut!
This was just a test. :) Stay tuned for the real deal...!
master class work
Well done
Well, First look into this work, impressive. Thank you Denis for your work, explanations and videos. Great Work. Im subscribed, Cheers.
Impresive engineering!!:D
very nice idea!
Absolute genius
GENIUS!!!!
Een zeer intelligent oplossing......bravo.....
we're not worthy, we're not worthy. great job, in my dreams i will never be that good
The most important thing you need is motivation. You can do it!
just amazing!!!
Incredibile sei bravissimo
Brilliant!
Very nice work. I’d love to see a full blown tutorial on what you had to do in Vcarve.
Thank you!! That's so awesome!
Love it. Thank you.
Very cool
The jig you made is damn smart! I have the same size Shapeoko with the HDZ as well and might actually use your design for rotary milling. I wanted to cut out a rhino head and it looks like your approach might finally help me do it!
brilliant
Thank you!!!