Beginners guide to designing in Easel - 3018 PRO

In this episode we go through all the steps to get you designing for your desktop CNC machine.

Introduction 00:00
Explanation of Easel 02:30
Start designing 18:45
Exporting code 28:55

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[Habu]

This is very helpful. Thanks for a no-nonsense, clear, and concise video.

[RO]

This is the best 3018 tutorial I have seen for using Easel. I was able to design my first sign to cut using this lesson. Thank You! Please keep these tutorials coming.

[jeffwalker]

Waiting for my 3018 pro to arrive - I am learning so much from your tutorials. Thank you.

[hansdegroot]

I'm thinking of buying a 3018 mini cnc. I found a supplier "just around the corner" but they don't have them in stock now. This tutorial is fantastic. A lot of thumbs up for you. Thanks a lot for putting so much effort into it. I'm going to subscribe right now.

[dadsteralan]

I found this really instructive James. Many thanks for sharing your talent with the rest of the world .

[MarkPrimavera]

Another fantastic video! I was glad to see that you did two cuts in this tutorial, I was wondering how this was done.

[jamesgravel]

Dude!! Easel for the win. It’s exactly what I was looking for. I had carve co for the past two months and haven’t successfully made a good useable design. I was getting so frustrated. I’m definitely switching to this it looks so much more user friendly. Thanks for that one. Your the best at calmly showing us how it’s done.

[jeromehess]

WOW, you really should write a book, its taken me 3 weeks to find how to use Easel like this. Thanks fr all your work!

[stevepritchard]

Thanks James, I’ve just purchased a 3018 and in the process of teaching myself to use it using YouTube tutorials. Your collection of videos are the best and clearest I’ve found so far. I will definitely be following your channel as I move forward 👍

[Kolynskij]

Excellent tutorial, you saved me so much trouble and time. Good job JD

[frefdrl]

Hi James,

Just wanted to say "What a Brilliant tutorial" for beginners on the Easel software. I've watched plenty of other videos but none of them come even close to the amount of detail and explanations you provide. No words can describe how grateful I am for now finally understanding the Easel software. Thank You so much for putting this video together - You Rock!🎸

[briceparent]

What's also done for the color/contrast of the finished product, is to paint the engraved parts after the engraving but without taking too much care about the exterior, and once dry, to sand the paint that shouldn't be there.

[chrisscofield]

Answered alot of my questions concerning G codes and how to import them. Great video as i have ordered the Fox Alien 4040 XE and am brand new to the CNC world. Actually haven't received the machine yet, but looking forward to getting started. Also ordered the 20 watt laser with rotary attachment.

[frefdrl]

Baxter's Bed signage looks Awesome, I like it a lot!🐶 Great design work.

[radamus]

Excellent! Free community college class!!! Thank you so much!

[bruceranke]

Thanks for this video. This explained some of the issues I was having. Thanks

[foxalien_official]

Thanks for sharing!!! This is the best tutorial I have seen!

[SamsWoodCreations]

This was one of the easiest to follow I have seen so far

[bernym]

A way to use extra typefaces without the pro version is to draw in Inkscape and import SVG file.
Excellent tutorial to get going in Easel. Thanks.

[johnnovak]

hi james just bought 3018 pro . you are saving me a college course what a star