Can a Single Tool Change your Entire Workflow?

In this video we got to play with a new, more professional CNC. The X-Carve Pro by inventables...and we decided to answer one of the most common questions we get whenever we use our CNC to make templates which is. "Why don't you just cut the finished shape on the CNC" - after some experimentation I think we found a pretty good answer to that question and had some realizations along the way.

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[GeekinDad]

That intro was amazing. I like how much fun y’all are starting to have with these intros so much.

[anthonylock]

Can't believe you guys are going your own way's. I'm a consultant software engineer, I watch one of your videos every morning before i start work. I've learned so much craft from you two. I'm relatively new to having a table saw, I built a router table 6 moths back and i've newly added a band saw. I use your work flow. I make templates, route, Glue. My projects aren't as grand as yours. I converted an oak barn (Circa 1550) in to my house. Presently I'm making oak shutters for the windows (all 17 of them) each iteration i'm improving, the frames now have half lap joints (the first ones were butt joint reinforced with biscuit splines across the back. it worked but the later ones are better. Your channel is informative and entertaining. Sean brings a lot to it and i think it will be less without him

[oakleyjack]

I owned a cabinet shop for years, the cliff’s edge of enjoying what you do can be summed in a couple words; production and efficiency. These two words will suck the enjoyment and creativity from you. ambient CNC noise isn’t listed on YouTube as a sleeping aid !

[kristiannelson]

As far as improving the first method's issue with gaps in the glue-up due to human error, I would suggest changing the joint design from butt joints to a "click fit" joint carved by the machine, I.E. machine-cut dovetails, finger joints or something decretive. This would also have the benefit of cutting out the time setting up domino joints as well. Of course, if you didn't mind the aesthetic changing in the piece. Great video!

[KohlHosein]

Definitely loved the intro too! That splash of dust though lol

[benjaminstrobel]

This is by far my favorite channel on Youtube. Love the level of technicality, humor, and artisan talent. Good work gents.

[gregpennenga]

Awesome video. I've followed both of your channels for a while, but this one, BY FAR, puts you at the top of my woodworking channel list. GREAT VIDEO!

[chrissekely]

You could fix the alignment issues you are having when glueing up your finished cnc pieces by more fully using the power of your cnc. Create puzzle type ends on your pieces so the will lock together in only the desired position. The style of the locking ends can be varied to suite your personal tastes or the style of the furniture.

[AlbiWiedersberg]

Run 2 xcarve batches .. first for the rough cuts with the right angled surfaces for the joints. Then domino the pieces together. Then run the second xcarve batch for the final shape.

[dwwoodbuilds]

Great job! Really appreciated the pros/cons discussion of the different approaches. I enjoy the esthetic of well designed and made furniture, but I truly enjoy the open discussion of how to get there; the trade-offs of different approaches and exploration of the design space! And referencing the podcast, yes, I agree with Ben, take a day or more to work through a design. It takes time for a good design to "simmer" in the brain to bring out all the deliciousness!

[guillermo]

Great video guys, I hope YouTube never despair, and you guys keep bringing these content and discussion to the table, i guess big furniture company's had this kind of decision to make at one point, we will never had chance to be part of this, now thanks to you we are, thanks for that, human are perfect machines we create machines hybrid all that way....

[Corbald]

While I'm right on board with everything you guys are saying about experimentation and the Human touch, watching (CNC) machines operate is like staring into a camp fire, for me. Completely mesmerizing!

[ashschannel]

Without doubt one of the best intros you guys have done! Brilliant video throughout!

[MJ-nbqn]

Chris, if the Nice Lady is your Wife, please include her more. If she isn’t, include her more! Loved your video, the dialogue of what you do and how and why is very interesting. Thanks guys. Also, Hi Shawn!

[giliant]

If you design indexed lap joints, you can make it exactly as you designed it and tap them together with a mallet and skip the jigs entirely for option 1. Look forward to your future projects!

[cameronschwarz]

First, I concur with everyone else, the intros are always fantastic.

Second, I feel like without Shaun's typical outro rhyme and addressing the plural of thicknesses this was a bit lacking.

Of course, if all the above elements were in one singular video, it may just make the YouTube disappear and that would be bad. Good call on the moderation.

[amcookcom]

I’d do both combined. (1) Use the CNC to cut out oversized parts and glue up/assemble. (2) CNC a fixtures that you mount to the CNC which allows you to easily place multiple oversized assemblies in the machine located easily without much effort and/or thought and (3) let the x-carve cut the final finished pieces. CNC should take the labor out of the job. You should avoid finding ways to add it back in - e.g. spindle sanding parts to final size/shape.

[chapmanry]

Yeaaaa, hit us with some 17 min xcarve vidjas!! Just don't forget the sweet intros, outros, scrap 3-pointers, and puns.

[bmc]

Whereas 99% of the intros on this channel elicit a light chuckle, this one make me laugh out loud. Keep 'em coming.

[andrewbrown]

Great info, guys~! Yeah, if you transitioned your video content to showing all of your projects being cut out on the CNC, I would be less inclined to tune in as much as I do to your channel. I really enjoy seeing you guys in the shop showing the trial and (not much) error stages of your process. It's not broken, so don't fix it~! 😄
Thanks much~!!