Early in 2018, my buddy Dino told me about a CNC router he had just purchased. It didn't take long for me to realize it would be the next step for my artwork. I built a workshop built in my new casa, and shortly after bought a Shapeoko XXL from Carbide3D.
Right away I found the CAD/CAM software that came with the CNC router to be too simple for the kind of designs I had in mind. So I downloaded a more advanced program called AutoDesk Fusion 360 and proceeded to watch about 2 hours of YouTube tutorial videos a night for several months.
It's been a long learning process, from learning to convert my sketches into 3D models to configuring "tool paths", to installing a dust boot that hooks to a shop vac for sawdust removal, to purchasing an array of carbide "end mills" (router bits) of various sizes and shapes.
Right away I found the CAD/CAM software that came with the CNC router to be too simple for the kind of designs I had in mind. So I downloaded a more advanced program called AutoDesk Fusion 360 and proceeded to watch about 2 hours of YouTube tutorial videos a night for several months.
It's been a long learning process, from learning to convert my sketches into 3D models to configuring "tool paths", to installing a dust boot that hooks to a shop vac for sawdust removal, to purchasing an array of carbide "end mills" (router bits) of various sizes and shapes.
Fusion 360
3D Renders of Designs
Carved Designs in Wood
I'm still experimenting with sanding, staining, varnishing techniques. Stay tuned for more carvings!
And yes, eventually they will be available for purchase. :-)
And yes, eventually they will be available for purchase. :-)
