Hi Morgan, i have a question about flatness. Not about the wasteboard, but rather the CNC table. I have the Pro Foreman 4x4. I built a table (64 x 64) to mount it on. The tabletop is slightly warped (very slightly). It has about a 1/16 dip in it from side to side. I.E. if i place a 72 inch level across the table left to right, the level will rock like a seesaw. However, placing the level front to rear produces no rocking effect as the table is absolutely flat in this direction. Will there be any problem with the CNC mounted to this table with a 1/16 bow in the table surface left to right? If so, should I shim the machine, say under is mounting pads, to get it's get into a flat plane? What would you recommend?
So if you own a high end planer that is dialed in correctly, is there still a significant difference between and the process you mentioned here? I know that flattening the spoil board is mandatory, I was just asking about the material being cut. Thanks.
even with a flat piece of wood, it can get now solid to spoilboard. i see this mostly with flags doign vcarve on stars. that is a hard one. i still get best results with surfacing after i get wood down. on carves like this video, with small detail, it keeps it from disappearing. does not take much to make a huge difference
You want flat to the X axis (router/spindle/bit) not flat board. i.e.: with the router on the left side of the machine, the gap between surfaced spoilboard and tip of bit could be 5.00 inches, with the router on the right side of the machine, the gap between surfaced spoilboard and the tip of the bit could be 5.125 inches. A perfectly flat board that's been planned would not be 'flat' to the router in this hypothetical situation, and therefore vbit carves would turn out poorly.
Yeah thats what i thought. Ive been very intrestedin getting a spindle, and having one yall offically supportmight of pushed me in a directiojn @@OnefinityCNC
And remember these to prevent aggravation. It can be flat without being parallel or level. It cannot be parallel or level if it isn’t flattened first. The board you flipped over was already flat but not parallel. What I mean to say is the machine requires stock that is both flat and parallel. Check both. Good lord I want one of those but my garage is too small….well, my wallet too. 👊😎
You don’t have to use that bit. If you have a 1/2” or 3/4” straight bit on hand, use that. It’ll take a little longer but you’ll be pleased with the results 👍🏼
This was not boring! This was very helpful and I learned a lot! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
What an excellent and useful video.
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Great tip Morgan, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Morgan, i have a question about flatness. Not about the wasteboard, but rather the CNC table. I have the Pro Foreman 4x4. I built a table (64 x 64) to mount it on. The tabletop is slightly warped (very slightly). It has about a 1/16 dip in it from side to side. I.E. if i place a 72 inch level across the table left to right, the level will rock like a seesaw. However, placing the level front to rear produces no rocking effect as the table is absolutely flat in this direction.
Will there be any problem with the CNC mounted to this table with a 1/16 bow in the table surface left to right? If so, should I shim the machine, say under is mounting pads, to get it's get into a flat plane? What would you recommend?
You will need to flatten the wasteboard. Once it's flattened, the dip won't matter, as it will be flat the the router.
So if you own a high end planer that is dialed in correctly, is there still a significant difference between and the process you mentioned here? I know that flattening the spoil board is mandatory, I was just asking about the material being cut. Thanks.
even with a flat piece of wood, it can get now solid to spoilboard. i see this mostly with flags doign vcarve on stars. that is a hard one. i still get best results with surfacing after i get wood down. on carves like this video, with small detail, it keeps it from disappearing. does not take much to make a huge difference
You want flat to the X axis (router/spindle/bit) not flat board. i.e.: with the router on the left side of the machine, the gap between surfaced spoilboard and tip of bit could be 5.00 inches, with the router on the right side of the machine, the gap between surfaced spoilboard and the tip of the bit could be 5.125 inches. A perfectly flat board that's been planned would not be 'flat' to the router in this hypothetical situation, and therefore vbit carves would turn out poorly.
Hold up.
That is not the makita router. Does the elite come with a spindle? or isit something new on the horizon
No, Morgan is currently using an aftermarket spindle. None of our machines come with any kind of spindle or router. The user provides their own.
Yeah thats what i thought.
Ive been very intrestedin getting a spindle, and having one yall offically supportmight of pushed me in a directiojn @@OnefinityCNC
My god I want a Onefinity sooo bad.
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@@bradleypavlack1509 I know!! Sooooo close....
I find it interesting that Onefinity did an instructional video using a spindle, which they say is "unsupported".
To clarify 'unsupported': We do not offer technical support for aftermarket spindles.
And remember these to prevent aggravation.
It can be flat without being parallel or level.
It cannot be parallel or level if it isn’t flattened first.
The board you flipped over was already flat but not parallel.
What I mean to say is the machine requires stock that is both flat and parallel.
Check both.
Good lord I want one of those but my garage is too small….well, my wallet too.
👊😎
Absolutely true! Great observation!
You can always wall mount a Onefinity!
Way to flex with a > $400 flattening bit!
Use code 1F20 for 20% off $400! :P
You don’t have to use that bit. If you have a 1/2” or 3/4” straight bit on hand, use that. It’ll take a little longer but you’ll be pleased with the results 👍🏼
Sure. I have a 1" flattening bit, I was just excited about that 2-1/2" beast until I saw the price! @@OnefinityCNC
The thing’s got a Hemi 😂
@@mitchfaatz I just use a 1" bit to flatten the spoilboard on my Journeyman; 'doesn't take long.
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