Congratulations on reaching 1,000,000 subscribers April. I have been with you since the early days of the old shop when you decided make this career change. What a marvelous journey you're on.
Cnc, non-cnc, as long as you're making stuff and happy!! That's what matters. Soooooo jealous of the new shop. Congrats on all you've done and getting ready to do. Looking forward to seeing what you accomplish. Thanks for sharing.
I've never understood the hate of the CNC. It's just another tool to be used by the crafter, in fact the only difference between it and a router is the fact you're not physically controlling the machine. That said, I'm so jelly over that machine! Love the project April, keep it up :)
Me neither. The hand-tool purists seem cool with people using power tools and CNC. It's the power tool woodworkers who seem hostile to CNC, and given that they've already made the jump to power tools, I don't see why they should care. Machinists complain about "button pushers" and there they have a point. For power tool woodworkers, is it just imitation of the metalworkers? Yes, the danger with CNC is that everything becomes flat panels and Baltic Birch Plywood. It lets you do more, but limits your thinking and you end doing less. That's a risk, but any new tech can be limiting if you let it be.
For me it’s a matter of ideas/feasibility. I watch makers like PaskMakes and he does everything with tools anyone can buy or make at home and it’s inspiring that way in the sense that it makes you want to try to build new things. CNC machines are thousands of dollars (the 4x8 in this video is $18,000 btw). Well out of the realm of what most people can afford, especially if it’s simply a hobby for them. And let’s be honest because someone has to say it... Diresta got into cnc and his videos are boring as hell now 🤷🏼♂️. It like the creativity in making things by hand using different methods. Not just “I drew this on my computer, hit go, and now I’ve got _____!”
@@crafty1098 3 axis router tables (what is displayed here) can do 3d carving. If you add a 4th axis (rotary table) then you can have long round objects (or octagonal, etc.) And then you can even add a 5th axis to have things with undercuts. CNC is about speed, accuracy and repetition. Power tools are about speed and hand tools are about precision. They all have their places. They all have their learning curves and they all have their downsides. I, for one, rarely have the time to use hand tools, and especially to use them well.
April. I started watching you while you were still getting your old shop comfortable to work in. I'm really happy to see how far you have come. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.
It was awsome to see what great pojects you made by that machine. The possibilities are unlimited with this cnc. I think it must be awsome to have a cnc like this!
I am a 57 yr. old Grandmother & I enjoy watching people make things. Growing up I was around wood working, welding, auto mechanics & a lot more. I just love watching it all. For some reason I wasn't able to develop the ability for doing this kind of work. I have never been able to successfully drive in a screw, not even with power tools. Anyway, I think you have the best TOYS. I mean TOOLS any woman could ever want. You are wonderful & I so enjoy your channel. YOU HAVE 1 MILLION SUBS!!!! That says a lot!!!!!!! Keep up the good work. Take care.
Hi April, this was a good and informative video. I recently retired after 27 years in woodworking in 2 commercial shops and my own. The last shop was the only one that had a cnc router. Having spent 12 years in years in engineering as a machine designer, I can truly appreciate the use of cnc in woodworking. The last shop I worked in , we did mostly commercial work for contractors on schools, hospitals and churches. Without the cnc some of these jobs would be nearly impossible. I have a set of sawhorses, which were cut on the cnc, they are in 3 pieces and go together using some long slots to hold them together. I enjoy your videos and admire your enthusiasm . BEST OF LUCK ALWAYS
Love the channel also like longer shows. I like when you show more detailed steps. As for the CNC like the drag racers used to say "you run what you brung" . Meaning use what you have. Keep up the good work and give us some longer shows.
The little girl who makes it to the bigs. Congratz on all your crazy successes at the expense of hard work, determination and most importantly NO FEAR (which is believing in ones self). You are on quite the journey and I'm happy just to experience a little of it thru your great videos. You go girl!
Congratulations on reaching 1,000,000 subscribers, April. You are definitely worth the time to watch. I have learned much. The new machine is really super! Enjoy. God bless y'all !!!
April.....I will never have the time or the money for a machine like this, but I loved watching you make things with it! Good luck with it and enjoy! I do love the wood Harness plate and decimal equivalents as well.
So proud to say that I watch your channel! I can’t believe how far you have come over the years. Watching you use your new tools and your new skills While remembering your videos from way back totally make me appreciateYour dedication to learning and continue to do what makes you happy. You are proof of the rewards that you can get if you just get off your butt and do something! Congrats! I always look forward to the next video! And where is Cody? He’s cool too!
It isn't that I don't think CNC is a legitimate woodworking too, it is that your machine would take up 50% of my work area and 1000% of my budget! Keep making cool projects with whatever tools you choose. Thanks April!
Love it! No stopping you April You are a true inspiration. Have shared your videos with a few female friends of mine that were afraid of tools and now they can't get enough after watching your journey. :)
I loved this video, April! I just bought my first CNC (I went with the Bob's CNC Evolution 4). I have it all assembled, but haven't powered it up yet. Thank you for sharing all these ideas, as well as the files! Great video!
April I have been watching your videos for the last year and wanted to say you have inspired me to start making gifts out of wood for friends and family. This is something I have always been interested in but never thought a woman would do but after seeing one of your videos I told my husband that I had found a woman who was like me and wasn't afraid to tackle anything. Keep up the good work and inspiring videos.
I like how you over come any issues related to size, weight, number of arms needed by organization and process (ex. placing plywood sheets at the end of your CNC counter.
Thanks for mentioning SketchUp. I tried to learn it a few years ago and gave up. But as a result of seeing it again on your channel I dove into it and now I do all of my designs and drawings with it and I love it.
Now it’s time to be creative, congratulations with your new toys. I am looking forward to seeing more exciting projects. Thank you for sharing your amazing story. God bless you and your family
Personally, I don't care about the debate on CNC machines. I can't afford one myself, and even if I could, I don't have the space right now to use one. But the cost factor holds true on many of the tools that a lot of maker channels use (especially this one; April's shop by its self is basically a giant advertisement for tools I can't afford at this point). I watch these channels for ideas on things to make, to see what processes other people use, and to think of ways that I can improve on them using what tools and techniques I do have available. If you've got the tool, great, go ahead and use it. If you don't, then use your brain and come up with a solution that works with what you do have. That's really what is at the heart of being a maker; figuring it out for yourself. Any time you spend whining about not having a particular tool (or whining that someone else does have it) is time you could be spending coming up with an alternate solution.
It is so smart to place your sheet goods so you just have to slide them onto your CNC! I had no idea you could score styrene with this kind of a machine. Very neat to use that for your templates! Nice one!
Cant wait to see the type of projects you are able to make with this. I know makers on CZcams are on such a time crunch with videos, having this to help speed up some of the mundane parts will really open up opportunities for bigger projects 😄
Impressive work. I love how you made those rulers. I'm a draftsman by trade but recently got into 3d printing and now cnc machining. Love those charts too! I always keep my pocket ref nearby for conversions and then machinery's handbook on the shelf. And this is definitely woodworking. Just using different tools!
Loved the video. We have a 4x8 CNC at the school where I teach. I just learned how to use it and the search bar brought me to this video. It was great. I'm gonna be making me a hammer, that's my next project! Thanks for your enthusiasm and clear descriptions. I'll be sticking around to see what else you do. Hope it includes more CNC projects.
The CNC is just another feather in your cap and since I have met you in person and followed you pretty much since the beginning I see the progress and how your skils have grown!
Wow! Congrats on your 1M Subscribers and on the new piece of equipment in your shop. Looking forward to more vids. Been watching since I could remember.
@@MurraydeLues I still wonder why people actually use inches or imperial units they are really hard to work with. Also they aren't accurate like metric cm or mm. All i understand is just for showing royalty. The British guys actually made imperial unit. They wanted this to be used by whole world. Metric is king of utits why?? Because simple things are good.
One Million Viewers !!!! You deserve all the credit. You have worked hard to get to this point. Your work with the CNC looks like you were like a kid with a new toy. That is the best way to learn the in's and out;s of the new machine. ``````````````````````````
Supper cool, I am a huge sketchup user, mainly for 3d printing.. but I do wood working too. I just learned from your video how to bridge the gap between sketchup and Vcarve!! Thank you soooo much for sharing!!! love your videos!!!
I'm still nearly pure hand tool, but only because I have an apartment and limited space/money. My ambition is to get a bandsaw and planer. That eliminates the most arduous hand tool jobs (resawing, ripping, and face planing). Then go straight to CNC with a fourth axis for carving and round work. I agree it's a weird hybrid, but it does make sense when it comes to actually doing jobs.
Crafty, give some thought to starting with a table saw and miter saw. I'd say I use those two power tools more than any other. With a table saw sled (plenty of DIY sleds here on CZcams), your capabilities grow exponentially. My next-most-used tools are my circular saw with Kreg track for breaking down panels and my Kreg pocket hole jig. After all of those is my band saw (an old 1970 Powermatic).
April, your videos are the best and thjs one was no exception! CNC ? why not! You are a awesome maker. Please keep up the great work. Oh yeah I love the egg holders.
Great Video! Being a techno nut I'm always intrigued by all of the potential of CNC machines. Woodworking purists may be put off by them but I believe they can be a asset to any woodworking shop that wants to expand its capabilities. You're doing great!
Congratulations on the new CNC! Love the charts / wall info art! I can't wait until your imagination comes up with the next crazy/brilliant project. Greetings from North-central Texas.
Hey April, Congrats on the new CNC. One quick tip for CNC with vacuum bed: There is no need to add tabs to hold down the pieces, just make the cut in two passes. If your material is 18mm for exaple, make the first pass at -15mm and the second thru. Make the first cut for all the geometries you have and then pass again thru the entire depth. When the cutting bit cuts only 2-3mm it has very little ressistence and this reduces the chance for the parts to move. This also extends the cutting bit life. Enjoy!
Congrats on your subscriber count AND on your new CNC system!! I will most likely never rise to the CNC level but certainly admire any maker that can so seamlessly integrate it into other maker disciplines. Woodworking seems to be a natural medium for CNC, so you go for it, Lady!! Have you entered into the 3D printing arena yet? Another discipline that should fit seamlessly into other maker fields. You continue to amaze and inform me and entertain like very few others!! Keep up the great work, April!!
Another great vid, thanks😁. After seeing this I was tempted to go and stand on my CNC machine.... but there wouldn't even be enough room for both my feet on the bed 😂🤣. I now have CNC envy. Keep up the awesome work 👍.
First, CONGRATULATIONS on your first million subscribers. I'm sure that you will surpass that number many times. I can now say that you are a professional maker. No don't argue with that. With all of the different ways that are able to produce a product and mass produce those products that makes you a professional maker in my book. I swear every time you get a new toy in the shop it's like Christmas to a little kid lol. Keep the great videos coming Thanks for sharing and God bless
dearest April I've been following you for a long time and I really appreciate your projects, and also the sympathy and enthusiasm you put into the work, I followed the evolution of the new laboratory, a dream of all of us makers, today, watching the video, I had a reflection: with all this technology, the do-it-yourself is no less ?, the thrill of creating something really artisanal ?. I hope not to be misunderstood, mine is not a criticism because your talent is safe. I greet you and embrace you cordially Antonino, from Sardynia Italy
I would love if you did a series on sketch up! Love this video :) I have a CBC but have barely scratched the surface of what I can do. Great job! You go make how you want to make girl!
These are some great projects. I’m really happy to see that your getting a lot of use out of that CNC. I’m glad you made the request for scraps for the stools. I always like seeing that I’ve made a small contribution that lives in your shop. Also you made me miss my Chickens just a little bit. Maybe I’ll get some again in the future.
I think having the CNC to add to your vast myriad of making you do, I like these longer versions than is possible on IG, more explanation, those were all super projects, thanks for sharing
I see nothing wrong with CNC work. You still have to know what your doing, how the shapes take form, ect. Love the design's and the charts are very cool. Definitely something worth cranking out for others to buy.
just a quick thanks for including the UP in that michigan bottle cap holder, April! I bought one online once from somewhere and it only came with the Lower Peninsula. i was like "WTF i want my whole state!"
As your stool project demonstrated with the CNCed legs and the hand made top- it's an adjunct helping you expand the scope, quality and quantity of your designs and concepts. It's even more useful with cutting up steel parts for precision fit. But Dayum, those chickens cracked me up too!
WOW!! What a cool machine! I have been debating whether to get a CNC or not. This video confirmed that yes, I can really justify getting one, but only a small one. Oh, and CONGRATS on reaching one million Subscribers!!! That is awesome and well-deserved.
Brilliant idea with the extra vacuum hose for clean up! Why didn't I think of that? If you want to save time on pieces that you are going to round the edges, try out a point round over bit. Very useful!
Another great video! My mom wanted chickens,so I built a cool for her. I showed her your egg holders and she LOVES it. Thanks, guess what she wants now.....lol
So great! Love seeing you messing with CNC, it’s so fun and is DEFINITELY real woodworking.
Congratulations on reaching 1,000,000 subscribers April. I have been with you since the early days of the old shop when you decided make this career change. What a marvelous journey you're on.
: ) Well thank you. It's great to see I still have people around from the start.
Same here Been here since the beginning
Same here, us OG's must stick together
Me too, I've been here from the start, saw some of those first shop happy dances.
You are amazing love your work
Cnc, non-cnc, as long as you're making stuff and happy!! That's what matters. Soooooo jealous of the new shop. Congrats on all you've done and getting ready to do. Looking forward to seeing what you accomplish. Thanks for sharing.
I've never understood the hate of the CNC. It's just another tool to be used by the crafter, in fact the only difference between it and a router is the fact you're not physically controlling the machine. That said, I'm so jelly over that machine! Love the project April, keep it up :)
Me neither. The hand-tool purists seem cool with people using power tools and CNC. It's the power tool woodworkers who seem hostile to CNC, and given that they've already made the jump to power tools, I don't see why they should care. Machinists complain about "button pushers" and there they have a point. For power tool woodworkers, is it just imitation of the metalworkers? Yes, the danger with CNC is that everything becomes flat panels and Baltic Birch Plywood. It lets you do more, but limits your thinking and you end doing less. That's a risk, but any new tech can be limiting if you let it be.
For me it’s a matter of ideas/feasibility. I watch makers like PaskMakes and he does everything with tools anyone can buy or make at home and it’s inspiring that way in the sense that it makes you want to try to build new things. CNC machines are thousands of dollars (the 4x8 in this video is $18,000 btw). Well out of the realm of what most people can afford, especially if it’s simply a hobby for them. And let’s be honest because someone has to say it... Diresta got into cnc and his videos are boring as hell now 🤷🏼♂️. It like the creativity in making things by hand using different methods. Not just “I drew this on my computer, hit go, and now I’ve got _____!”
@@crafty1098 3 axis router tables (what is displayed here) can do 3d carving. If you add a 4th axis (rotary table) then you can have long round objects (or octagonal, etc.) And then you can even add a 5th axis to have things with undercuts.
CNC is about speed, accuracy and repetition. Power tools are about speed and hand tools are about precision. They all have their places. They all have their learning curves and they all have their downsides. I, for one, rarely have the time to use hand tools, and especially to use them well.
I like both. I definitely watch hand tools only people and CNC people. Both are fun and both are viable
"That's alright R2, I'd like to keep it on manual control for awhile" - Luke Skywalker
Sincere Congratulations on reaching 1,000,000 subscribers April. The sky is the limit.
Congratulations on the CNC machine.
I would love to have a shop like yours, along with the equipment.
Great projects.
Blessings to you and your family
April. I started watching you while you were still getting your old shop comfortable to work in. I'm really happy to see how far you have come. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.
It was awsome to see what great pojects you made by that machine. The possibilities are unlimited with this cnc. I think it must be awsome to have a cnc like this!
I am a 57 yr. old Grandmother & I enjoy watching people make things. Growing up I was around wood working, welding, auto mechanics & a lot more. I just love watching it all. For some reason I wasn't able to develop the ability for doing this kind of work. I have never been able to successfully drive in a screw, not even with power tools. Anyway, I think you have the best TOYS. I mean TOOLS any woman could ever want. You are wonderful & I so enjoy your channel. YOU HAVE 1 MILLION SUBS!!!! That says a lot!!!!!!! Keep up the good work. Take care.
Hi April, this was a good and informative video. I recently retired after 27 years in woodworking in 2 commercial shops and my own. The last shop was the only one that had a cnc router. Having spent 12 years in years in engineering as a machine designer, I can truly appreciate the use of cnc in woodworking. The last shop I worked in , we did mostly commercial work for contractors on schools, hospitals and churches. Without the cnc some of these jobs would be nearly impossible. I have a set of sawhorses, which were cut on the cnc, they are in 3 pieces and go together using some long slots to hold them together. I enjoy your videos and admire your enthusiasm . BEST OF LUCK ALWAYS
Love the channel also like longer shows. I like when you show more detailed steps. As for the CNC like the drag racers used to say "you run what you brung" . Meaning use what you have. Keep up the good work and give us some longer shows.
Your enthusiasm for the chicken egg holders makes this video!. Great work.
The little girl who makes it to the bigs. Congratz on all your crazy successes at the expense of hard work, determination and most importantly NO FEAR (which is believing in ones self). You are on quite the journey and I'm happy just to experience a little of it thru your great videos. You go girl!
OMG the projects are amazing!! I absolutley love the ruler!
Good luck with everything, April
You are an inspiration!!
if you are working with wood, then you are a real wood worker regardless of the tools that you use. PERIOD!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to the 1 Mio. Subs & the golden plate coming soon.
🙋♂️ from 🇨🇭
Awesome work April! All really great projects, thanks for the info on this versatile machine! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Congratulations on reaching 1,000,000 subscribers, April. You are definitely worth the time to watch. I have learned much. The new machine is really super! Enjoy. God bless y'all !!!
April.....I will never have the time or the money for a machine like this, but I loved watching you make things with it! Good luck with it and enjoy! I do love the wood Harness plate and decimal equivalents as well.
So proud to say that I watch your channel! I can’t believe how far you have come over the years. Watching you use your new tools and your new skills While remembering your videos from way back totally make me appreciateYour dedication to learning and continue to do what makes you happy. You are proof of the rewards that you can get if you just get off your butt and do something! Congrats! I always look forward to the next video! And where is Cody? He’s cool too!
It isn't that I don't think CNC is a legitimate woodworking too, it is that your machine would take up 50% of my work area and 1000% of my budget! Keep making cool projects with whatever tools you choose. Thanks April!
Love it! No stopping you April You are a true inspiration. Have shared your videos with a few female friends of mine that were afraid of tools and now they can't get enough after watching your journey. :)
I loved this video, April! I just bought my first CNC (I went with the Bob's CNC Evolution 4). I have it all assembled, but haven't powered it up yet. Thank you for sharing all these ideas, as well as the files! Great video!
One Million subscribers ??? WOW. Congratulations April. That is amazing.
April I have been watching your videos for the last year and wanted to say you have inspired me to start making gifts out of wood for friends and family. This is something I have always been interested in but never thought a woman would do but after seeing one of your videos I told my husband that I had found a woman who was like me and wasn't afraid to tackle anything. Keep up the good work and inspiring videos.
That is awesome! Thanks for the feedback and never stop creating what makes you happy. Cheers!
I'm happy for you April. Glade to see you are having fun w your CNC machines
I like how you over come any issues related to size, weight, number of arms needed by organization and process (ex. placing plywood sheets at the end of your CNC counter.
I love how happy you are after finishing a project..😂😂. I wish you all the best and that smile always.
Great video, April! We love the work you do. You are so talented!!!
Congratulations! 1,000, 000+ Subs! You've come a long way young lady! Love your vids and watching everything evolve from that one little shop you had.
: ) Thank you very much for the support
Thanks for mentioning SketchUp. I tried to learn it a few years ago and gave up. But as a result of seeing it again on your channel I dove into it and now I do all of my designs and drawings with it and I love it.
Now it’s time to be creative, congratulations with your new toys. I am looking forward to seeing more exciting projects. Thank you for sharing your amazing story. God bless you and your family
Personally, I don't care about the debate on CNC machines. I can't afford one myself, and even if I could, I don't have the space right now to use one. But the cost factor holds true on many of the tools that a lot of maker channels use (especially this one; April's shop by its self is basically a giant advertisement for tools I can't afford at this point). I watch these channels for ideas on things to make, to see what processes other people use, and to think of ways that I can improve on them using what tools and techniques I do have available. If you've got the tool, great, go ahead and use it. If you don't, then use your brain and come up with a solution that works with what you do have. That's really what is at the heart of being a maker; figuring it out for yourself. Any time you spend whining about not having a particular tool (or whining that someone else does have it) is time you could be spending coming up with an alternate solution.
It is so smart to place your sheet goods so you just have to slide them onto your CNC! I had no idea you could score styrene with this kind of a machine. Very neat to use that for your templates! Nice one!
Cant wait to see the type of projects you are able to make with this. I know makers on CZcams are on such a time crunch with videos, having this to help speed up some of the mundane parts will really open up opportunities for bigger projects 😄
WOW! You are GREAT and your videos are absolutely fantastic!! Thank you!
Enjoyed the video! Love your enthusiasm!
CNC all the way!
Been watching a long time.
No debate for me the CNC is just another tool that allows your creativity to be realised. Keep up the good work!
Impressive work. I love how you made those rulers. I'm a draftsman by trade but recently got into 3d printing and now cnc machining. Love those charts too! I always keep my pocket ref nearby for conversions and then machinery's handbook on the shelf. And this is definitely woodworking. Just using different tools!
Loved the video. We have a 4x8 CNC at the school where I teach. I just learned how to use it and the search bar brought me to this video. It was great. I'm gonna be making me a hammer, that's my next project! Thanks for your enthusiasm and clear descriptions. I'll be sticking around to see what else you do. Hope it includes more CNC projects.
The CNC is just another feather in your cap and since I have met you in person and followed you pretty much since the beginning I see the progress and how your skils have grown!
Wow! Congrats on your 1M Subscribers and on the new piece of equipment in your shop. Looking forward to more vids. Been watching since I could remember.
Woah! You spent more on that cnca machine than I did my house! Crazy good investment on your part! Amazing
Fraction to decimal chart = GENIUS! I need to make one for myself.
P.S. I love you and your channel!
Or you could just go metric and make life much easier ;-)
Murray de Lues too true. Lol
@@MurraydeLues I still wonder why people actually use inches or imperial units they are really hard to work with. Also they aren't accurate like metric cm or mm. All i understand is just for showing royalty. The British guys actually made imperial unit. They wanted this to be used by whole world. Metric is king of utits why?? Because simple things are good.
You can print it on paper as well and laminate it and hang there. Instead of engraving it all the way long just because you have CNC :)
Love the stools. So basic and useful. You can be so creative with Sketch Up and a CNC.
Awesome that you got a CMC Machine. Looking forward to your next video 🙂
One Million Viewers !!!! You deserve all the credit. You have worked hard to get to this point. Your work with the CNC looks like you were like a kid with a new toy. That is the best way to learn the in's and out;s of the new machine.
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Supper cool, I am a huge sketchup user, mainly for 3d printing.. but I do wood working too. I just learned from your video how to bridge the gap between sketchup and Vcarve!! Thank you soooo much for sharing!!! love your videos!!!
April: GREAT! I am no longer alone when it comes to traditional and CNC woodworking tools!
Best - Michael
I'm still nearly pure hand tool, but only because I have an apartment and limited space/money. My ambition is to get a bandsaw and planer. That eliminates the most arduous hand tool jobs (resawing, ripping, and face planing). Then go straight to CNC with a fourth axis for carving and round work. I agree it's a weird hybrid, but it does make sense when it comes to actually doing jobs.
Crafty, give some thought to starting with a table saw and miter saw. I'd say I use those two power tools more than any other. With a table saw sled (plenty of DIY sleds here on CZcams), your capabilities grow exponentially.
My next-most-used tools are my circular saw with Kreg track for breaking down panels and my Kreg pocket hole jig. After all of those is my band saw (an old 1970 Powermatic).
Thank you for the videos! I found your videos when I wanted to make a water fountain years ago and glad to see your business and skills have grown!
Awesome! Thank you! Glad you are still along for the ride. Thanks for watching.
Congrats! On 1 mil subscribers!!💃 I have been watching you for years and its crazy how much you've done and grown as a maker.
: ) Thank you for the support.
You are like an energizer bunny. You just go and go and go. Love your perspective.
April, your videos are the best and thjs one was no exception! CNC ? why not! You are a awesome maker. Please keep up the great work. Oh yeah I love the egg holders.
Nice ideas, April 👍 Lovely to see, how happy you are, using your CNC ❤️
Yes, the cnc is a great tool. Thanks for watching.
Great Video! Being a techno nut I'm always intrigued by all of the potential of CNC machines. Woodworking purists may be put off by them but I believe they can be a asset to any woodworking shop that wants to expand its capabilities. You're doing great!
Congratulations on the new CNC! Love the charts / wall info art! I can't wait until your imagination comes up with the next crazy/brilliant project. Greetings from North-central Texas.
: ) ha, thank you
A cnc brings nothing if you are not a creative person. But you are very creative and optimizing anything! Very good Video!
Love the CNC signs. Excellent idea of which the red one is my favourite
Hey April,
Congrats on the new CNC.
One quick tip for CNC with vacuum bed: There is no need to add tabs to hold down the pieces, just make the cut in two passes.
If your material is 18mm for exaple, make the first pass at -15mm and the second thru. Make the first cut for all the geometries you have and then pass again thru the entire depth. When the cutting bit cuts only 2-3mm it has very little ressistence and this reduces the chance for the parts to move. This also extends the cutting bit life.
Enjoy!
Amazing Iam blown away ... South Africa
Congratulations on the 1 million subscribers!! Great video as usual! Was really interesting to see how you designed the pieces in sketch up.
Amazing, I need one of these in my work shop, always enjoy your videos, you need to visit the uk 🇬🇧
I tried to get a mallet but is not available for canada :(
Thank you for the wonderful advise and ideas and introducing me to CNC I always thought it was just for metal only wow what a difference
Congrats on your subscriber count AND on your new CNC system!! I will most likely never rise to the CNC level but certainly admire any maker that can so seamlessly integrate it into other maker disciplines. Woodworking seems to be a natural medium for CNC, so you go for it, Lady!! Have you entered into the 3D printing arena yet? Another discipline that should fit seamlessly into other maker fields. You continue to amaze and inform me and entertain like very few others!! Keep up the great work, April!!
DEFINITELY a Maker's tool! Keep it up! ALL of it!
This CNC is massive😍, I have the X-carve and the possibilities are endless
Another great vid, thanks😁. After seeing this I was tempted to go and stand on my CNC machine.... but there wouldn't even be enough room for both my feet on the bed 😂🤣. I now have CNC envy. Keep up the awesome work 👍.
First, CONGRATULATIONS on your first million subscribers. I'm sure that you will surpass that number many times. I can now say that you are a professional maker. No don't argue with that. With all of the different ways that are able to produce a product and mass produce those products that makes you a professional maker in my book. I swear every time you get a new toy in the shop it's like Christmas to a little kid lol.
Keep the great videos coming
Thanks for sharing and God bless
dearest April
I've been following you for a long time and I really appreciate your projects, and also the sympathy and enthusiasm you put into the work, I followed the evolution of the new laboratory, a dream of all of us makers, today, watching the video, I had a reflection: with all this technology, the do-it-yourself is no less ?, the thrill of creating something really artisanal ?. I hope not to be misunderstood, mine is not a criticism because your talent is safe.
I greet you and embrace you cordially
Antonino, from Sardynia Italy
Terrific video as always. The Laguna Swift CNC seems like a great machine.
I would love if you did a series on sketch up! Love this video :) I have a CBC but have barely scratched the surface of what I can do. Great job! You go make how you want to make girl!
These are some great projects. I’m really happy to see that your getting a lot of use out of that CNC. I’m glad you made the request for scraps for the stools. I always like seeing that I’ve made a small contribution that lives in your shop. Also you made me miss my Chickens just a little bit. Maybe I’ll get some again in the future.
I love cnc's! Used to work with them way back and now on the market for one of my own
Your CNC is so awesome April!
April, felicities for your new tool.
From Nicaragua.
Great video April, some really neat ideas for CNC projects and some great results. I love the longer format too :)
Kicking butt and takin names. Congrats on 1,000,000! A bunch of great projects.
Great projects April, and congrats on hitting 1M subscribers!
I think having the CNC to add to your vast myriad of making you do, I like these longer versions than is possible on IG, more explanation, those were all super projects, thanks for sharing
Love the various thing that you are doing, keep up the good work.👍
So impressed, you have a unbelievable imagination, and the ability to produce it. You rock..... I love to sew
: ) Thank you, it's so much fun to me.
I see nothing wrong with CNC work. You still have to know what your doing, how the shapes take form, ect. Love the design's and the charts are very cool. Definitely something worth cranking out for others to buy.
just a quick thanks for including the UP in that michigan bottle cap holder, April! I bought one online once from somewhere and it only came with the Lower Peninsula. i was like "WTF i want my whole state!"
Perfect clean love your style
Hi, April here from.San Antonio, Texas Enjoy all your videos keep doing what your doing!!!
Starts making rulers and now has a shop that would make Norm Abram jealous. You rock!
As your stool project demonstrated with the CNCed legs and the hand made top- it's an adjunct helping you expand the scope, quality and quantity of your designs and concepts. It's even more useful with cutting up steel parts for precision fit. But Dayum, those chickens cracked me up too!
WOW!! What a cool machine! I have been debating whether to get a CNC or not. This video confirmed that yes, I can really justify getting one, but only a small one. Oh, and CONGRATS on reaching one million Subscribers!!! That is awesome and well-deserved.
Wonderful projects !
Wow, love your work, very nice ideas
Great video! Thank you!
Great video. Your videos are so inspiring and I love your work 👍
It's amazing going back and watching this video. Four CNC's now I believe? SO impressive!
Thanks! It's been quite the journey for sure. Thanks for watching.
Brilliant idea with the extra vacuum hose for clean up! Why didn't I think of that? If you want to save time on pieces that you are going to round the edges, try out a point round over bit. Very useful!
Great video April
This is super cool !!!! Great job !!!!
Great video. Thank you.
That's pretty cool, good job!
Another great video! My mom wanted chickens,so I built a cool for her. I showed her your egg holders and she LOVES it. Thanks, guess what she wants now.....lol