Carve a Party-size Connect 4 on your LongMill MK2 CNC

Dog days of summer no way! We’ve designed another CNC project for you and shared all the files so you can create your very own yard-sized Giant Connect 4. Follow along as we take you from start to finish on this outdoor twist on a classic board game!
0:00 Intro Montage
0:45 What is this video about?
02:12 OnShape Information
02:55 Importing OnShape DXFs into VCarve
03:51 VCarve Sheets
04:39 File Design Thought Process
05:20 Border Safety
06:48 Array Tool
07:10 VCarve Toolpath Settings
09:30 Plywood Cutting and Layout
09:57 Sheet 1 Set Up
11:55 Sheet 2 Dust Shoe Factor
13:45 Shop Vac Fiasco
14:20 Sanding Pieces
14:46 Sanding Tip
15:14 Starting Main Assembly
19:18 Connecting Connect 4 Panels
21:12 Get Some Teeth
23:45 A Frame (Legs) Assembly
26:10 Puck Catcher Shelves and Slider
27:49 Staining Pucks
28:11 Champion Trash Talk Time
30:19 Sum It Up
Onshape File Links
cad.onshape.com/documents/f24...
Gcode and DXF File Links
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Know the new AutoZero Touch Plate
sienci.com/product/autozero/
Know the End Mill Starter Set
sienci.com/product/end-mill-s...
Know the Woodworker End Mill Set
sienci.com/product/woodworker...
Know the Crafters End Mill Set
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Know the Machinists End Mill Set
sienci.com/product/machinists...
Know the LongMill MK2
sienci.com/product/longmill-mk2/
▸ Resources
LongMill Resources Page l Sienci Labs
resources.sienci.com/view/lm-...
// FEATURED TOOLS & SOFTWARES
▸ Softwares
gSender l Sienci Labs
sienci.com/gsender/
Vectric V-Carve Pro V11
sienci.com/product/vectric-vc...
Vectric V-Carve Desktop V11
sienci.com/product/vectric-vc...
▸ LongMill Add-ons
Dust Shoe l Sienci Labs
resources.sienci.com/view/lm-...
TouchPlate l Sienci Labs
resources.sienci.com/view/lm-...
Checklist Poster
bit.ly/checklist_LongMill_Sie...
// PROJECT IDEAS
▸ resources.sienci.com/view/lm-...
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[@ajbishop890]

Great content, sure grandkids will love it!

[@SienciLabs]

Thanks so much!

[@woodenpebble5789]

I love the ideas. I just got my Longmill and I am really having fun setting up, learning, and starting my own little side hustle. Keep up the awesome work!!

[@SienciLabs]

We're glad you're having a good time! That's half the reason for doing this stuff! Thanks for compliment :)

[@shanefairchild5114]

Great project! This has been on my list for awhile now. Thanks for this!

[@SienciLabs]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@frumpeting]

Amazing, amazing, amazing.

[@SienciLabs]

Too kind!

[@BuckysCustoms]

That is Awesome!!

[@SienciLabs]

Thanks Dana! It was fun to make too :)

[@ryansanders7101]

Any plans to design a 48X30 larger version. I would love to make one with my son this summer, but haven't mastered my CAD skills yet?

[@josephcookenvironmentalser1408]

How many sheets of plywood is needed for this project?

[@SienciLabs]

Just one. You can check out the layout you need at 9:36 (ruclips.net/video/Dfwy2fDhUZ8/видео.html)