Classic manufacturing problem. I am sure he has a bunch of work for his new CNC machine and in the machining world most of the coolest work is locked behind a NDA, so a lot of times there is just nothing that is allowed to be filmed.
I second that, watched bit-tech solely for alex builds and narration, craftmanship on another level. Dont think I have watched another bit-tech video since alex left now that I think about it.
Hopefully I’ll be able to upload more frequently in the future, that said I’m always posting things on Instagram so it’s easy to keep up to date there. I just can’t film a lot of my work so it ends up being tricky.
@@PraetexDesign would also love to see more videos and worklogs, with you in front of the camera explaining a lot of the process - hopefully you'll get permissions for some bigger projects to film them. Maybe, if you can squeze it in your schedule, a few tutorials would be awesome
Damn, I have been waiting for this since you left bit-tech and gave us the first tour of your workshop. There are a lot of good modders out there but only a few true masters and you good Sir are truly one of the greatest. Your stuff are like proper art!
Awesome to see you back! Appreciate the insane level of production and dedication on this, as always. Agree with others, we miss your projects and narrations. 👍😊
As an architect and hobbyist maker I'm somewhat jealous of the relative instant gratification that would come from projects like this. I know it takes more hours than I know to design, plan, and execute a project like this but compared to a project that can go on for years where it can start to feel like a slog to get to the finish product this level of quality control and freedom of expression just seems so great. If I ever won the lotto I could for sure see myself buying a small house in the country with a big shop and spending my days making beautiful things for people and myself. Love the work, very inspiring, thank you.
Ooh my, words can not describe how much iv'e missed these videoes, so much craftmanship and such an inspiration. And also this looks like always awsome. Need much more og this :-D
Glad I found you again my friend ! Awesome work as always. Glad to see you finally have a workspace worthy of what you are capable of and I look forward to seeing what you are capable of creating in the future.
Looks like you used the time off youtube to learn a lot of "real" CAD and CNC work. Next level awesome. I hope we get to see more of you again in the future.
Having world-class tools makes creating things possible, but it has to be a massive investment of time and energy to produce work like this. I can't wait to get a proper tour of the workshop.
Wow these look amazing! Although I do keep up to date with your work through discord and instagram, your full videos are so much more. Always appreciated your editing and video work. Hopefully can see more in the future!
Alex, I absolutely love your work, you are an artist, an inspiration and your talent never disappoints, please give us more. 🙏🏻 liked, shared and subscribed.
I've enjoyed your Instagram updates but missed this sort of content although I take on board your reply about not being able to share most of what you do. Thank you for posting. 😍
Alex, please tell us more about that 3D scanner! It goes without saying, but this production capability is on a whole new level from the Bit-Tech days!! Exciting!!
@@PraetexDesign I can only imagine how enthused you must be! I'm already thinking about the ultra-custom CPU/GPU water blocks and distribution systems you could design with the ability to scan PCBs!! The future is bright!
Missed you on RUclips! Thanks for posting to your Instagram all this time though. These came out beautifully, and now for some reason I can't wait until you incorporate wood into a project again just so I can see the M8 devour it haha.
@@PraetexDesign i got the 5700L. Its been runing strong 16 to 20 hours a day for the last 3 years .had a minor accident with it and broker the glas on one of the doors. Other than that no problems with it
@@PraetexDesign Could you elaborate on that a bit? As usual, I was mesmerized by your video and sent down a rabbit hole reading about Datron CNC machines. ;) I'm a software guy and have no idea about manufacturing or machining, but your videos man... as other commentators already remarked, this is simply art. I find myself reading about those processes just because you dropped a hint in a comment or video.
Update vlog on the shop? Seems like you got a bunch of fancy tools. Beautiful work as well on the Heatsinks. Love how you implemented the Guilloché pattern form your earlier Instagram post.
That’s my hacky temporary additional coolant system for when I machine acrylic. I didn’t need to use it one these parts luckily as there were no floor finishes, only side walls. In theory it’s being replaced with a real extra tank tomorrow.
Absolutely fabulous! Keep up the amazing content. Could not help but notice the multiples of fives, any reason behind that? Now I really want to get going making my own heatsinks... Should I use "sheet", "extruded" or "cast" aluminium?
I made spares in case anything went wrong or I didn’t like a finish etc. Was paranoid that I would mess one up and then forever have a wonky set 😅 It’ll depend on your processes really, cast is easy to machine but often sucks for anodising thanks to added silica. Extruded ones tend to anodise well but you need to grab a good temper else they can warp on you from internal stress. Sheet can be bent, but is super stressed.
Praetex walks into the CNC store. Shop: "Which of our newest additions would you like?" Praetex: "Yes" Teasing! The tech is incredible and mesmerizing to watch! Fantastic designs you created as well! What is the bit made of that does the polishing/facing pass? Is it a high speed brush? Or is it a very fine facing tool of some sort?
That's a monocrystalline diamond face mill. It takes off only 0.02mm as a pass and leaves the surface like a mirror, tricky to use though as it needs careful preparation before hand.
Finally some Banks porn!!!! Well done you are truly stepping into your element with design and manufacture. Well done keep it going and keep the Video's coming.
Hi Alex, Can I ask how you're getting along with the M8Cube? I know your model is pretty tricked out with the tool assist Etc. but were my eyes playing tricks on me or did I see a VOSS water bottle attached to the side of the spindle during one of the tool changes? Have you been modding the Datron itself?
I love the machine, for the work I do it’s been incredible. It has some major limitations, roughing large amounts of stock or harder materials are a real challenge, but that comes with the territory. Funnily enough the boss bottle is a temporary secondary coolant system. The machine normally runs ethanol, which is a no go for acrylic. I have a second proper tank being installed, but for the time being I was using that mist system for acrylic work.
@@PraetexDesign That's interesting your comments on the M8 limitations re roughing large volumes and harder materials. I've been looking into an 3KW M8 myself and whilst there's a great deal to like about it, I do still have some major concerns re its limitation as well. Can I ask if you looked into the MX which comes with either a 4kw or 8kw spindle - I'm thinking an MXCube 4kw would give me a better material removal rate for roughing but still enable the very good surface finish, engraving, texturing Etc. I'd be doing about 70% aluminium, 20% brass, 10% plastic - I'm just wondering if you were buying again today, would you still go Datron? and if so would you go M8 or MX?
@@temptt3487 I think if I were to do it again, I would go for either an M10 Pro or an MLCube. The M10 Pro is simply a better machine, although truthfully it’s pretty marginal, the MLCube has a much larger cutting area which would be nice. Personally I don’t really see the point much in the MXCube. It’s a whole lot more expensive for not a lot of meaningful benefit IMO. It’s only really worth getting for the 8kW spindle, but that seemingly comes with its own headaches. For the work I do right now, a Datron is largely unparalleled. The vacuum system for plate work is just incredible, in plastics the 3kW spindle isn’t a limiting factor at all. That said, I always intended this machine to be joined by others that fill in the gaps.
I love the video but please ffs if it's brass just name it brass not GOLD to lure people in... This trend of just choosing words that 'work' instead of accurately describing stuff is not a good thing, it's in the most literal sense degenerate. (as in don't devalue language, you need to keep standards or it's gonna be at the cost of efficient functional communication).
As someone who watched Bit-Tech videos solely for your craftsmanship and machining, i missed your videos, glad you decided to upload again!
Classic manufacturing problem. I am sure he has a bunch of work for his new CNC machine and in the machining world most of the coolest work is locked behind a NDA, so a lot of times there is just nothing that is allowed to be filmed.
I second that, watched bit-tech solely for alex builds and narration, craftmanship on another level.
Dont think I have watched another bit-tech video since alex left now that I think about it.
Hopefully I’ll be able to upload more frequently in the future, that said I’m always posting things on Instagram so it’s easy to keep up to date there. I just can’t film a lot of my work so it ends up being tricky.
@@PraetexDesign would also love to see more videos and worklogs, with you in front of the camera explaining a lot of the process - hopefully you'll get permissions for some bigger projects to film them.
Maybe, if you can squeze it in your schedule, a few tutorials would be awesome
While this is absolutely stunning, I miss you narration and your glorious beard! Hope soon we can get a new narrated video!
Aye there will be one! I need to do a proper shop update sometime soon as so much has changed now.
@@PraetexDesign I am sooo looking forward to that!
@@PraetexDesign +1 on a shop update, I would love to see how things have progressed.
Damn, I have been waiting for this since you left bit-tech and gave us the first tour of your workshop.
There are a lot of good modders out there but only a few true masters and you good Sir are truly one of the greatest.
Your stuff are like proper art!
Amazing, the final results feels like 2 guns from an old far west film, with the two finishes. Truly incredible
Would be cool trying out a classic scroll engraving pattern actually.
Awesome to see you back! Appreciate the insane level of production and dedication on this, as always. Agree with others, we miss your projects and narrations. 👍😊
Nice to see you back dude. That said I can only guess your absence was caused by being busy, which is also good :)
Got excited when I got a notification for your video and it did not disappoint. Absolute next level.
As an architect and hobbyist maker I'm somewhat jealous of the relative instant gratification that would come from projects like this. I know it takes more hours than I know to design, plan, and execute a project like this but compared to a project that can go on for years where it can start to feel like a slog to get to the finish product this level of quality control and freedom of expression just seems so great. If I ever won the lotto I could for sure see myself buying a small house in the country with a big shop and spending my days making beautiful things for people and myself. Love the work, very inspiring, thank you.
Ooh my, words can not describe how much iv'e missed these videoes, so much craftmanship and such an inspiration. And also this looks like always awsome. Need much more og this :-D
Glad I found you again my friend !
Awesome work as always. Glad to see you finally have a workspace worthy of what you are capable of and I look forward to seeing what you are capable of creating in the future.
Will be waiting for the next update 😊😊
Beautiful work! and good to see you again Sir!
The amount of detail, both in machining and in videography are astounding. Really well done 👌
Please come back, we miss you...
Looks like you used the time off youtube to learn a lot of "real" CAD and CNC work. Next level awesome. I hope we get to see more of you again in the future.
It’s been quite a busy period that’s for sure. So much to learn that’s required for doing proper work, rather than simply advanced hobby stuff.
I raise my glass to you from Dominican Republic, CHEERS! CHEERS and CHEERS again. I'm actually holding a glass of Rum at the moment, keep it up.
Stunning work! As always.
Nice to see you upload a video again, hope there will be more to come, miss your awesome builds and your narration.
There will be indeed! Although I still can’t really comment on when as my schedule is all sorts of weird currently :/
Holy shit they look amazing!! Probably tgebest looking ram of all time!
Damn that's sexy. Perfection. That looks like a good quality CNC machine.
Having world-class tools makes creating things possible, but it has to be a massive investment of time and energy to produce work like this. I can't wait to get a proper tour of the workshop.
I really love your work. Using your tools is really cool. I watched this video clip without skipping until the end.
finally. Ever since bittech I have been missing this content
Hope to see more of it in the future
The bluing is beautiful! Glad to see your gradual return!
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Wow these look amazing! Although I do keep up to date with your work through discord and instagram, your full videos are so much more. Always appreciated your editing and video work. Hopefully can see more in the future!
Looks amazing dude 👏👏
Nice! Been waiting for this one.
Beautiful work 🔥
Yes!
Alex, I absolutely love your work, you are an artist, an inspiration and your talent never disappoints, please give us more. 🙏🏻
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Epic work dude such great use of that beast of machine!
Outstanding work mate love the finish on them
I hope someday we see AQUACERAS completed.
Absolutely amazing!! You are at another level with your new machines. Can we vote more than once for you?
I've enjoyed your Instagram updates but missed this sort of content although I take on board your reply about not being able to share most of what you do. Thank you for posting. 😍
Awesome, in design, manufacturing and video 👍
Alex, please tell us more about that 3D scanner! It goes without saying, but this production capability is on a whole new level from the Bit-Tech days!! Exciting!!
This thing’s ridiculously cool, can scan down to a resolution of 20 microns. It’s particularly useful for busy PCBs and organic shapes.
@@PraetexDesign I can only imagine how enthused you must be! I'm already thinking about the ultra-custom CPU/GPU water blocks and distribution systems you could design with the ability to scan PCBs!! The future is bright!
Master craftsman! Well done Alex!
Missed you on RUclips! Thanks for posting to your Instagram all this time though. These came out beautifully, and now for some reason I can't wait until you incorporate wood into a project again just so I can see the M8 devour it haha.
absolutely brilliant, mate. well done.
Finaly another video.truly amazing machining on the datron.
I got a Dnm doosan but i can't keep up with u on this kind of parts.
The datron in king!!
Ah but only in a few areas, I’m actually looking to get a DNM4500 or similar machine to complement it.
@@PraetexDesign i got the 5700L. Its been runing strong 16 to 20 hours a day for the last 3 years .had a minor accident with it and broker the glas on one of the doors. Other than that no problems with it
@@PraetexDesign Could you elaborate on that a bit? As usual, I was mesmerized by your video and sent down a rabbit hole reading about Datron CNC machines. ;) I'm a software guy and have no idea about manufacturing or machining, but your videos man... as other commentators already remarked, this is simply art. I find myself reading about those processes just because you dropped a hint in a comment or video.
Stunning buddy!!! Glad to see that cube of ALU getting some use. 🤣🤣
Your work is amazing!!! 🤩
OH. A 3D SCANNER. THAT'S HOW YOU GOT SUCH EXACT MEASURES. Holy shit bro.
Update vlog on the shop? Seems like you got a bunch of fancy tools. Beautiful work as well on the Heatsinks. Love how you implemented the Guilloché pattern form your earlier Instagram post.
Awesome craftsmanship
I was wondering when you were going to show the final result from tha ig storie. Absolutly marbelous as always, finest work in the industry
Nice work! Awesome setup :)
Holy crap that’s beautiful.
Unbelievable quality.
This is amazing !!!!!!!
Absolutely mind blowing! We are going to see praetex Editions soon bet my last dollar on it
Just... Holy Shit! Missed your build videos🙂
Nice to see you back, Alex!! Why there is a Voss water bottle in the machine?
That’s my hacky temporary additional coolant system for when I machine acrylic. I didn’t need to use it one these parts luckily as there were no floor finishes, only side walls. In theory it’s being replaced with a real extra tank tomorrow.
WOW what a comeback dude 😎
Nice! That fluid on the side of the spindle, is that some alternative cutting fluid for them acrylic parts ?
unbeatable talent
Back with a blast
Wow! It was worth the wait.
Absolutely fabulous! Keep up the amazing content. Could not help but notice the multiples of fives, any reason behind that?
Now I really want to get going making my own heatsinks... Should I use "sheet", "extruded" or "cast" aluminium?
I made spares in case anything went wrong or I didn’t like a finish etc. Was paranoid that I would mess one up and then forever have a wonky set 😅
It’ll depend on your processes really, cast is easy to machine but often sucks for anodising thanks to added silica. Extruded ones tend to anodise well but you need to grab a good temper else they can warp on you from internal stress. Sheet can be bent, but is super stressed.
Praetex walks into the CNC store.
Shop: "Which of our newest additions would you like?"
Praetex: "Yes"
Teasing! The tech is incredible and mesmerizing to watch! Fantastic designs you created as well! What is the bit made of that does the polishing/facing pass? Is it a high speed brush? Or is it a very fine facing tool of some sort?
That's a monocrystalline diamond face mill. It takes off only 0.02mm as a pass and leaves the surface like a mirror, tricky to use though as it needs careful preparation before hand.
Like everybody else, I've missed your videos.
The usual flawless quality from Alex but damn, that edit was clean as fuck. A CNC symphony, if you will. Lol.
Those darker ones are stunning. Really missed your builds, hope this means a return to YT? 🤓
absolute eye candy
Gald to see u back
This is way too good.
Finally some Banks porn!!!! Well done you are truly stepping into your element with design and manufacture.
Well done keep it going and keep the Video's coming.
so amazing bro!!!!!!!!
holy machine-time batman!
Are these headed for a full custom build you are working on?
Did you use Osmium for the Metal accent tones
Hi Alex, Can I ask how you're getting along with the M8Cube? I know your model is pretty tricked out with the tool assist Etc. but were my eyes playing tricks on me or did I see a VOSS water bottle attached to the side of the spindle during one of the tool changes? Have you been modding the Datron itself?
I love the machine, for the work I do it’s been incredible. It has some major limitations, roughing large amounts of stock or harder materials are a real challenge, but that comes with the territory.
Funnily enough the boss bottle is a temporary secondary coolant system. The machine normally runs ethanol, which is a no go for acrylic. I have a second proper tank being installed, but for the time being I was using that mist system for acrylic work.
@@PraetexDesign That's interesting your comments on the M8 limitations re roughing large volumes and harder materials. I've been looking into an 3KW M8 myself and whilst there's a great deal to like about it, I do still have some major concerns re its limitation as well. Can I ask if you looked into the MX which comes with either a 4kw or 8kw spindle - I'm thinking an MXCube 4kw would give me a better material removal rate for roughing but still enable the very good surface finish, engraving, texturing Etc. I'd be doing about 70% aluminium, 20% brass, 10% plastic - I'm just wondering if you were buying again today, would you still go Datron? and if so would you go M8 or MX?
@@temptt3487 I think if I were to do it again, I would go for either an M10 Pro or an MLCube. The M10 Pro is simply a better machine, although truthfully it’s pretty marginal, the MLCube has a much larger cutting area which would be nice.
Personally I don’t really see the point much in the MXCube. It’s a whole lot more expensive for not a lot of meaningful benefit IMO. It’s only really worth getting for the 8kW spindle, but that seemingly comes with its own headaches.
For the work I do right now, a Datron is largely unparalleled. The vacuum system for plate work is just incredible, in plastics the 3kW spindle isn’t a limiting factor at all. That said, I always intended this machine to be joined by others that fill in the gaps.
@@PraetexDesign Thanks Alex, I appreciate your thoughts on this.
Superb!
Top.Spectacular.
How terrified were you to put those beautiful parts in the blackening solution? I know I would have been 😅
This is why I made a spare set, just on the off chance they came out horrendous haha
Girlfriend comment: "Scheichfänger". Loosely translated: "sheik-catcher". ;) Simply gorgeous Sir Alex.
Have you made some Heatsinks for M.2 ssd?
@@tropmx Not yet, most of the boards I use tend to come with them so I’ve not really had the opportunity/need. Could be worth checking out though!
I miss your vids man
What's that tool at 6:00?
It's been so long!
Qdc CNC bits 😱
Is this CNC machine really THAT quiet?
I wish haha, it's generally pretty quiet, but brass in particular is a loud metal to cut as it just rings.
Hot damn how much to Commission!
Nice!
❤️❤️❤️
fit for a God.. i'll have them lol:)
its copper right not real gold ?
those ram will cost like 3000$ each xD just for the cover at this point
🅿🆁🅾🅼🅾🆂🅼
I love the video but please ffs if it's brass just name it brass not GOLD to lure people in... This trend of just choosing words that 'work' instead of accurately describing stuff is not a good thing, it's in the most literal sense degenerate. (as in don't devalue language, you need to keep standards or it's gonna be at the cost of efficient functional communication).
They may be made out of brass, but after the "Alex-Treatment" they are nothing short of golden. Everything's fine and proper. :)