How to Get Started with CNC Machining ft April Wilkerson | Learning with Laguna
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- čas přidán 19. 12. 2019
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Watch Woodworker and DIYer April Wilkerson create a wooden stool using Laguna Tool's most popular CNC router, the Swift. Starting from the programming on the computer to the final cutting, anyone can learn how to operate this user-friendly CNC machine with just a few simple steps. It is April's first CNC machine, she has never used one before and as you can see, it is not that intimidating to use one after all.
The Swift series are one of the most affordable yet high-quality CNC routers on the market. Whether you are a beginner, expert or professional in the woodworking or sign making industry, the Swift series will satisfy all your needs in a CNC machine. What kind of furniture would you want to make with your CNC machine? Let us know in the comments below!
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I don't care how she got the machine, I'm happy for her! Many of you see the CNC as an "Easy button", but I can assure you it's not! You still have to learn software, feeds and speeds, how to think through setups, etc. It's no different than learning the correct way to use a hand plane, it's just a different level of technology. This is probably the most complex and complicated tool she will ever need to learn and I for one am excited to follow her along this journey. Nothing replaces an artist or a craftsman, this is just a new tool with it's own set of challenges! Good for you lady, I subscribed and I can't wait to see what you can do in a year!
Thank you for your support! We truly appreciate it and we also can't wait to see what April does with her new CNC machine!
@@LagunaTools do you sell this cnc in Ireland
@@andrewgriffin2721 Yes, we sell and ship our CNC machines worldwide.
We just closed the deal on a CNC router for our cabinet shop. After much homework and seeing the machines in action, it came down to the Laguna M series or the ShopSabre PRO 408 (both about $40K depending on how equipped). We were willing to go with either, but in the end ShopSabre's year-end discounts and promo goodies (like a $2500 on-table 4th axis attachment at no extra cost) gave them the edge. The Swift shown here is Laguna's entry-level machine, probably more than adequate for most smaller shops. We likely bought more machine than we need at the moment, but I didn't want to have to replace it with a different one in the near future!
I have the Zenbot 48x96 and for the past 4 years it's been a great machine to have. These machines truly change the home shop and what you can do. Good luck with your new toy 😁
I wish my experience with Laguna Tools was only half as good as what April’s experience was. My experience was so bad I will never do business with Laguna again.
tell us what happened
Hey Michael, we are sorry for your experience. If there's anything we can help let us know. We will do our best to fix it. Thanks for your feedback.
Michael, I'm in the market for a 30-60k machine for custom cabinetry work and am researching brands now. Can you tell us why exactly Laguna sucks and why we should stay away? Thanks for your time!
Congratulations on your new machine. Makes an Old Guy like me think about the Machinist that we’re around when I was young and working. They knew how to measure, machine and do hand work. Today it’s computers. I’m not saying that is bad, it’s just different. Quite a change in what one use to have to know then as compared to now. The world changes faster as I’ve seen it. But for me you just can’t beat hand work for my mental sanity and satisfaction. Good luck Young Lady I admire you. And as always stay safe. Thanks. By the way I own over $15,000 worth of Laguna tools in my shop. None as “fancy” as your new one!
and I use to think Norm had all the tools - wonder what he'd think of how carpentry going these days? look! "It made a stool while I was having a bath" LOL
I love all laguna tools. I wish I had a nice big laguna wood lathe. I would make a ton of videos if I had one. Thank you for another great video.
This is all very nice, I teach High School Woodworking, a year ago we purchased a Swift 4x4 through a generous Matching Grant. Laguna did not set up the machine, I did! When the machine did not work, I repaired it after looking for help. We also did not get any Logo. I am blown away that Laguna has spent so much catering to you and not to the Schools, I guess I just need to know my role. Good machine all in all, just don’t expect much from customer support. I would love to hear what you had to spend?
I’m sure she spent nothing. Sponsored :)
They see the obvious free advertising over a long period.
Congratulations April have fun
Nice to see Robert out in the field helping set up and train. I had some setup issues with my IQ Pro earlier this year and Robert was a huge help. Love my Laguna IQ Pro. Still very much in the learning process on it. Hoping April does more CNC-based projects - love her channel, too.
We are glad you enjoy your IQ Pro!! Feel free to reach out to our customer service department if you ever run into any questions. Thanks :)
That machine is awesome! Looks like you are getting the hang of it already. I couldn't afford a professional CNC like that so I am in the process of building my own 4x8 machine. I am just about done with the main panel and will be starting in the table soon. I have other projects going at the same time so I work on it when I can. I figure a couple months and it should be complete. Thank you for another great video!
We love our Swift! Your videos were one reason we went with Laguna! We've got a 2nd machine being delivered next week! The New Smart Shop II. We really need a tool changer. Love your videos, I share them all the time! 😁
We really appreciate your support! Thank you so much :)
That’s a nice machine I have used one before. They are really good for making textures on wood. You can do that on aspire. It takes the repetitive time out of it. I’m going to be getting a smart shop one day.
Wow, starting of with the Mack daddy! Good for you.
Helo @april I love to see what you are going to make for us on your channel with this monster of CNC machine. I wish you and all people here the best creative New Year with lots of new things to learn and do.
Love the video and the tips. "Go ahead" and keep up the good work!
Congratulations on the Laguna. We've been looking at them for almost 2 yrs. We just worry about cost verses work. It will pay for its self but I just cant jump in with both feet yet.
looking fwd to seeing some serious carving
WOW !! Pretty fancy ,just stumbled upon this video, dont know why I didnt get notification on this one, I am subscribed. Anyway, lot of kinda negative karma on this machine. Some of it seems like advice from experience. I am sure it is all with good intentions!!
My view is, Way to go April !!! Seems as though you must be doing something right. Love ALL your projects, in fact yesterday I was reviewing the guitar build series with you and Cremona!! Love you both. Please keep up the good work.
Omg April so jealous. Lol, I have been looking into something about that size. I am so proud of you. Your doing so great. I have a cnc HD4 shark. Regular bed. I love. But to do some of the ideas I have go big or go home.
wow, what a learning curve ahead!, esp. since the service guy did it all for her, and didn't explain 1/10th of what the icons were!, so looks like you have to go to cnc school first to understand any of it.
Pretty cool
I would like to have the puzzle peice patterns. Those actually look like they fit. Perhaps one day I will get a 48 x 96 with a vaccum hold down, but until then, I am using a 24 x 48 machine with screws. Good luck April. Vectric software will grow on you and I think you can do some amazing things with your new machine in the future. Looking forward to seeing them.
Wow. Been awhile since I've checked out your channel. Last time I think you were setting up an xcarve. Then you moved your shop. And now!! Congrates. If I saw correctly you have a vacuum deck. 1 or 2 pumps? You should never have to tab parts any more unless they get too small. Just a suggestion,try to get your vacuum hose from the dust collector above your z axis. Either by a boom or hang it with enough hose to reach end to end. The only limitation of the machine is your imagination. Enjoy,I will try to do better to check your channel more often. Oh I do use cut2d pro and vcarve also. If you would like a few files I wouldn't mind sharing.
I can't wait to see what April does with this bad to the bone machine! I am jealous lol, Aspire cost more than my little cnc machine.
Hi, the main link isn't working in the description?
bit.ly/2mBc0HL here you go, sorry about that!
Simple Stuff But it can get very interesting and complicated. In running product or cost saving toolpaths.
Nice machine and I look forward to what April does with it. Fun drinking game - take a shot every time the Laguna guy says a completely redundant "go ahead" :)
They had a lot of reliability issues not shown on camera that the normal consumer would not have gotten support on and would have cost you a lot of extra money.
dalebmartin I’m on my second Laguna CNC. Smartshop 1 to a Smartshop MT and couldn’t be happier. Everytime I have call Laguna support I had a tech that same phone call or day. Just so you know Laguna has never gave me anything just a happy customer.
Wow, I can’t even afford the cost of the aspire software to use with the little homemade cnc I just finished building let alone a machine like that. You sure have moved a long way from the humble excellent little woodworker that I first started following and enjoying watching a few years back. Unfortunately all I seem to see now is money to burn, I still wish you the best but I think that you’ll have to continue your journey from here without me.
Is there training videos on using the software I can find on the internet?
Hi April, first of all, My Congratulation on acquiring a CNC. Really it life-changing. I am one of your Fans and subscriber many years ago. when I saw one of your videos one time, I saw a tremendous personal quality, intelligence, and generosity. and you are very inspiring. And you said it in this video"I want to see my thought ". And I am sure now things will be more sophisticated. I wish you all my best. Happy New Year 2020
shop sabre for life
Have you ever had a problem with your Laguna Swift 4x8 vacuum pump throwing the breakers in the control box?
Hi Brenda. Please contact our customer service to help you solve this issue. You can find their information here: lagunatools.com/resources/customer-service/
congrats well deserved enjoy 2020 will be my year for a cnc laguna is in the running for my choice cheers merry xmas
Ok - I want a Swift... but I'm also thrown off by the HK Army sticker on the laptop... How many paintballers are at Laguna?
Nice commercial
HSK tooling with manual change? That's almost an oxymoron. April, you really need an ATC !!
That's what I thought. Or even a power drawbar at minimum. Weird seeing a manual set screw and clamp on something like that.
Once I moved to a machine with a power drawbar I couldn't believe that id been wasting so much if my life manually changing tools. It's crazy how much productivity picks up with just a Power Drawbar, not to mention a full atc. I think that should definitely be a project for her - make a rack style ATC.
Are these machines built in the USA or China?
Probably “assembled in USA with foreign parts”
i have a question notice a vane pump can you give the specs from unit i am makining a cnc machine and would like to shop for a unit with enough vacuum power to hold down my materials?
Hi George, please contact our sales team for a quote. Our phone number is 1-800-234-1976 Thanks!
I see I wasn’t the only person annoyed by the perpetual use of “Go ahead and....” machine looks nice. Best wishes creating with it.
What do you guys actually do/build? You sure get a lot of new machines (some that do the same thing sometimes). I'm just curious as I'm getting into the business and would like to know what the most profitable products are.
Hi, please feel free to contact our sales team for better assistance 1-800-234-1976
Thanks!
@@LagunaTools why, can they answer for April? 🤣 Maybe you replied to the wrong person. Thanks.
She builds a lot of random stuff. Being a lady in a commonly male populated hobby has helped her get catapulted to high enough CZcams stardom that the companies have thrown free/greatly reduced cost tools at her. Her videos aren't too bad though if you want to watch someone build amateur level woodworking stuff.
@@jp3354 thanks. I was wondering, as I see lots of tools but no making.
Over $21,000 for everything in the video and someone used the word affordable. Not affordable unless one already has an established business that this can be used in. Also. "Laguna Tools may provide a trained expert ..."; does that mean they may not provide one also? And at what cost?
Tom Zorba no doubt that you should have a commercial use for a machine like this and have the ROI worked out (or just a pile of money for your hobby). We built a Shapeoko XXL with a 32”x32” work area and the cost was about $2k. It definitely didn’t come with a team of people to set it up or train us. Just a box full of parts. We learned the software from CZcams videos.
Just the machine itself would be $21k add the dust collector for another $2k and then a vacuum pump for another $4 - $5 K. Takes a lot of power as well, so you are looking at a few hundred $$ for breakers and electrical installations. $21k is a good price for a 4'x8' CNC machine. These are not hoibby machines and are meant to run 8 hrs /day 5 days a week or more. The big use is cabinetry. I have a 2'x3' machine and paid about $10k. Again not really a hobby machine, unless you have the $$$$. This machine would pay for itself in less than a year if you had the work.
CNC is easy - when someone hands you $50k in gear!
...and on-site training.
create a channel and gain over 1M followers then people will be knocking on your door looking to sponsor you.
@@EOTG_AK being a young attractive women helps too.
April Lookin THICCCC
Another big, long commercial for another freebie.....
TheGkaz I hear ya. So many of these woodworkers make their videos about a product. But I have a hard time believing this CNC was given to her for free. This machine is MANY thousands of dollars. I’m sure there was a nice discount, but there’s no way she got it for free.
@@UNKN0WN_YT I wonder what's the truth about this situation
That was my thought the whole time too
If you're shopping around for a larger CNC router these videos are half marketing and half informational. Personally I'm looking at the second hand market due to budget constraints but it's nice to know what's available. If you ran a CZcams channel and could get one for free (+ money on top), wouldn't you?
wandext absolutely. I have no problem with people taking free stuff if it’s offered to him/her. I’m just replying to the first guy’s comment. I don’t think she got this machine for free though. If she did, it’s a helluva a score for her.
He speak fast, payed by word?
I left this channel a long time ago. The videos being produced have nothing to do with what she started the channel for. This is now about a large woodworking business. I can only assume that she has a large enough customer base that want either parts produced, I.e. contract machining, or a deep pocket silent partner. Cannot imagine a You Tube channel plus patreon subscribers let you build huge shops on large properties with very large expensive equipment. Personally, there is no craftsmanship here, that’s what turns my crank. Save your breath folks, I have spent most of life writing software to make machines do things so you will never convince me that anything bespoke can come from such a machine.
Yea I am with you I have been watching April for a few years now and in my opinion, she is a mediocre woodworker at best more of a youtube celebrity in my eyes, she barely knows proper joinery it takes most people who are serious woodworkers years to get where she got in such a short period of time
@Some Guy shame on Laguna and their marketing there are many other more worthy and experienced woodworkers than April
@Some Guy I could care less what the company does I simply stated my opinion on the subject in the video, not anything else as far as Laguna goes they produce awesome machinery and great customer service I hope this clarifies my position for you
Wouldnt buy anything off Laguna since they quit being the Robland agents! 😡👎
Losing woodworking skill rapidly these are all great machines but can you make the stool or mallet with out these tools? I started out making a drawing , making cut list to
Table saw finally to the assembly bench a real sense of satisfaction. Now we are just assembling parts from Cnc machines guess I am the dinosaur of the industry
You also can make all those things with a hand saw, a hand plane and some sand paper. I bet the same comments happened when people started using table saw and electric sanders. "These new fangled power tools are taking all the skill and craftsmanship out of woodworking.
Wanted: Beautiful woman with CNC machine for companionship, love and marriage. Please send pic of CNC. LOL. Congrats April. That is an awesome machine and I can't wait to see what you do with it.
Who cares. What is the point of showing off if the average everyday person can't afford the equipment?
That's a lot of machine for someone with such little CNC experience. Smh.
Dave, are you shaking your head because she had the opportunity to acquire such a capable machine, or are you simply concerned that she has a lot to learn and discover yet? Either way, we all begin somewhere with new technology and appreciate the help and guidance from our peers. I'm sure April will appreciate the skills she learns from your channel and your experiences----just like your subscribers have.
lets be honest here .either her husband is loaded or she is getting this stuff for free.
this thing is 18 grand base price and it only has a ballscrew on the z axis .what a ripoff.
what a terrible spokesperson for your company
David why?
No skill with these machines