Things to know when getting a CNC- Genmitsu 4040 pro

I continue to practice and learn how to operate my new compact CNC router. I am a totally new to this and bringing you along for my adventure.

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Genmitsu 4040 Pro from Amazon-

@SainSmartofficial

[RP-gfme]

I have been into CNC for 2 years, finally gotten really good at it. 3D carving and design is my main work.

[villeneuvewoodworks]

Getting ready to set up my genmitsu 4030 v1. Excited to use & learn my first cnc. Appreciate the content

[budgetmerch]

Having just watched your video showcasing your bird perch as a gift for your mother, I came and rewatched this CNC router video. I have watched several but I wasn't originally keen on the dust these machines create - however, I'm getting ideas now for how I can incorporate one into my small mechandise business.

I think it's time to give serious thought to this! 👍

[midstaterustics]

You are going to love that DWP 611. I freehand carve signs with routers and this is my go to work horse.

[rmgf]

Carbide bits are a good thing to use for what you are doing. Try to leave about .010 on the rough cut for a finish cut.

[MrTigg]

IDC Woodcraft roughing bits are a gamechanger..up to 1 inch depth hogging out of the wood and up to 800 ipm cuts carve times dramatically ..plus free replacement of broken bits

[michaeljamescarlile]

I use Vectric V-Carve Pro, It came with my Shark Pro and I have kept it updated over the years.

[IfUOnlyKnew]

One of my favorite bits is a diamond spring-loaded drag bit for acrylics

[oupaswoodshop]

Good job Clack. You'll have success. Perseverance

[bowillis]

I use open builds as my g sender and it has a function called check size that will frame. By the way I’m in Pell City . I’ve been doing laser for a couple years and cnc for about a year and I will say that lasers are easier but once you play with the cnc it becomes easy as well.

[Railroad_TalkNOutdoors]

Feeds and speeds are tricky.. to slow takes for ever.. to fast you’re breaking bits and it all changes depending on the type of wood lol. Doing a lot better than me when I got started. I should have started with a laser but I started with a CNC and wrecked my machine a good bit but nothing ever broke.

Amana makes some great bits, chamfers, bowl bits, compression bits etc etc. I learn something every time I cut that machine on lol.

Roll tide btw! Glad I found your channel.

[mrt]

Also new to cnc. Taking this ride with ya.

[edturonek]

I have a 3020 pro and a 4040 pro, I like using the amana or spetool bits, usually a 60* sometimes a 90*

[pietermulder]

Hi David. At 16m30s, the wood board in your hand is called pressed wood. Some guys like me call it "Weet-bix" wood. Coming from the Weet-bix cereal in South Africa.😂

[jlathem]

Hey Alabama! To get a cover for that converter all you need to do is to find a file for your 3D printer and print one, easy oh no one has sent you a 3D printer yet! Well, I guess that will be a project for you once you master the CNC! LOL... Just razzing you. I appreciate your videos Alabama. It's nice hearing an accent for home. And the topics are interesting too!

[MarklTucson]

Appreciate the insight this provided. Regarding the bits -- this appears to be the same issue one encounters with router and shaper cutters and available profiles complicated by the fact that all of the design and tool moves need to be identified at design time. For your relay, a 3D printed enclosure or cover should solve your problem. I did something very similar for the electronics and power distribution for my electrically adjustable height welding table.

[HeyNickNick]

With that dewalt router, you’ll notice that the z axis will flex if your depth of cut is too deep. The linear bearings aren’t very good quality on the z axis and it’s a pretty well known issue at this point. Just a heads up.

[chipsmith]

I came from cnc to laser. Bits from IDC woodcraft are great. up and downcut 1/4, 1/8 bits, but you will find that v bits are your friend. IDC has chart for feeds and speeds . Vectric is to cnc like lightburn is to laser. Oramask will save you a lot of time in your painting. Seal with shellac, oramask, cut then paint.

[JackInTheShop]

With that new router and the tapered ball nose bit on that machine, you will not need to run a roughing tool path on most your work. If the cut you plan to make is deeper than the cut flutes on that bit is the only time you will need to rough. That will speed up the project time eminently.

[kingdomtouchesbyajayrichrn]

I’m new to CNC but I’m a maniac and my first machine is a 1500x1500 lead CNC. I’m a go big or go home kind of girl!