This is the kind of projects I am planning on The thumbnail looked great, when I saw it. . I just got the Prover, I am happy with it so far except for some issues that had to be fixed. Did you make or purchase the plastic dust covers? If you purchased them, where di you get them,? I didn't see them on the Sansmart site. Also what software did you use ?
I made the plastic dust covers. I just cut them to the length that I needed and then clamped them in between two pieces of wood and heated the acrylic with a heat gun and bent them by hand. I use the Carveco software for 3d files.
There are several brands that I think would be considered at the top of many people's list for the best. But the ones I have found to be really good are Amana Tool, Spektra and Nomad tools. Freud is another good brand but can be really expensive. The Nomad brand is sold on the Carbide 3D website. They have starter bundle packs and plenty of other bits to choose from. Some can be expensive but they offer the Affirm payment options so it can be a good choice to spread out the cost over time. You can also find most brands of bits on Amazon. I started out buying the cheaper bits on Amazon and the Sainsmart website so I wouldn't break the expensive ones. Another site worth checking out would be ToolsToday.com. They have just about every type of bit you could need. Also, the XCarve/Inventables website has a good selection of bits
Personally, I'm happy with my Proverxl 4030 so far. I still have tons to learn. But, I have a friend who is considering the Mill Wright V CNC machine and asked my opinion. I just gave him the vacant stare, but I don't know beans about it. Have you, by any chance, looked at the Mill Wright V ?
I haven't really looked at that particular machine before. But upon checking it out, it looks like a really nice machine and the the cost is comparable to other brands. I may have to look into it further as a possible upgrade in the future.
Recently started using the 4030 also!! Will be following you to see how everything is going. Have you had any issues with the depth settings? I seam you be running .1 deep on all my tool paths created in carveco.
I haven't had any issues with the depth setting. Are you making sure that the units of measure for Carveco and Candle are both set to the same? If not, your spindle will look like it is cutting air or barely touching the work surface.
@@windsorwoodcraft Thanks for the link! I went there and noticed that the page said that it ran with Vectric Aspire 10.5 software. Is that something that the 4030 ProverXL can read, or did you have to modify it in some manner? ( Just want to be sure before I go downloading it....) Thanks again.
@@stephenenglebright What software are you using? I used the Carveco software to edit and set it up for the 4030. There is a 3d object file in the package and several other file types in the package that can be edited but I am not that proficient with things like Adobe or Inkscape just yet. So I just used the 3D file type.
@@windsorwoodcraft Still on the 3 month trial Carveco software. Not sure what I will go to after it expires. If the 3D file worked, I'm in business! I'm still learning as well, so the description in the Etsy add confused me somewhat.
Hard to get a feel for this through my speakers...Just how loud is it? Like is it unbearable to stay in the same room without ear protection, or does it carry into the rest of the house?
It is definitely louder than the stock spindle motor. It's not unbearable to be near without earplugs, but it also depends on how high the rpms are set and what material is being cut.
Wow, the carbide motor has quite a high note, glad you made the cabinet for it. Is that a very long bit in there or have you not given it much depth in the collet? I like the wavey flag design and depth. The new motor certainly handles it well enough
The Carbide motor is probably twice as noisy as the stock spindle but once it starts cutting , it actually doesn't seem all that loud. I was using extra long bits, probably could have inserted them a little further but I think the max they will go in is about an inch. Wanted to use the 1/4 inch shank bits for running a higher feed rate.
Extra long bits will out a strain & flexing on the spindle bearings as well as the Z axis mounting. Listen out for any judder sounds while carving and change cutting parameters, lower feed rate, higher spindle speed if necessary. Good luck with it
@@linuxsdad The grizzly router should work good. Looks like it is about the same specs as the carbide router. I also have one from harbor freight that I might test out to see how it holds up.
Which HF router are you considering? As long as it isn't their 'Drillmaster' line... I've had very poor luck just using those in general workshop usage. Don't think they would hold up long at all when running 30-45 minutes at a time straight on a CNC machine.
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This is the kind of projects I am planning on The thumbnail looked great, when I saw it. . I just got the Prover, I am happy with it so far except for some issues that had to be fixed. Did you make or purchase the plastic dust covers? If you purchased them, where di you get them,? I didn't see them on the Sansmart site. Also what software did you use ?
I made the plastic dust covers. I just cut them to the length that I needed and then clamped them in between two pieces of wood and heated the acrylic with a heat gun and bent them by hand. I use the Carveco software for 3d files.
@@windsorwoodcraft Thank you. I will try that.
Thats a beautiful sign
These are awesome! Question: Money not withstanding, who makes the best bits and end mills??
There are several brands that I think would be considered at the top of many people's list for the best. But the ones I have found to be really good are Amana Tool, Spektra and Nomad tools. Freud is another good brand but can be really expensive. The Nomad brand is sold on the Carbide 3D website. They have starter bundle packs and plenty of other bits to choose from. Some can be expensive but they offer the Affirm payment options so it can be a good choice to spread out the cost over time. You can also find most brands of bits on Amazon. I started out buying the cheaper bits on Amazon and the Sainsmart website so I wouldn't break the expensive ones. Another site worth checking out would be ToolsToday.com. They have just about every type of bit you could need. Also, the XCarve/Inventables website has a good selection of bits
Personally, I'm happy with my Proverxl 4030 so far. I still have tons to learn. But, I have a friend who is considering the Mill Wright V CNC
machine and asked my opinion. I just gave him the vacant stare, but I don't know beans about it.
Have you, by any chance, looked at the Mill Wright V ?
I haven't really looked at that particular machine before. But upon checking it out, it looks like a really nice machine and the the cost is comparable to other brands. I may have to look into it further as a possible upgrade in the future.
Recently started using the 4030 also!! Will be following you to see how everything is going. Have you had any issues with the depth settings? I seam you be running .1 deep on all my tool paths created in carveco.
I haven't had any issues with the depth setting. Are you making sure that the units of measure for Carveco and Candle are both set to the same? If not, your spindle will look like it is cutting air or barely touching the work surface.
This plaque is awesome!
Where did you find the information to make this ?
Thank you kindly !
I purchased the file off of Etsy. Here is the link - www.etsy.com/listing/911478286/3d-wavy-flag-address-sign-file
@@windsorwoodcraft Thanks for the link!
I went there and noticed that the page said that it ran with Vectric Aspire 10.5 software.
Is that something that the 4030 ProverXL can read, or did you have to modify it in some manner?
( Just want to be sure before I go downloading it....)
Thanks again.
@@stephenenglebright What software are you using? I used the Carveco software to edit and set it up for the 4030. There is a 3d object file in the package and several other file types in the package that can be edited but I am not that proficient with things like Adobe or Inkscape just yet. So I just used the 3D file type.
@@windsorwoodcraft Still on the 3 month trial Carveco software. Not sure what I will go to after it expires.
If the 3D file worked, I'm in business!
I'm still learning as well, so the description in the Etsy add confused me somewhat.
Wow your projects are awesome. I've just built my first cnc and i'd like to know how to convert images in 3d files to engrave. Thanks
Thanks. Some projects turn out better than others but I'm still learning. What type of computer software are you using for your machine?
@@windsorwoodcraft i use fusion 360 and grbl
Hard to get a feel for this through my speakers...Just how loud is it? Like is it unbearable to stay in the same room without ear protection, or does it carry into the rest of the house?
It is definitely louder than the stock spindle motor. It's not unbearable to be near without earplugs, but it also depends on how high the rpms are set and what material is being cut.
Wow, the carbide motor has quite a high note, glad you made the cabinet for it. Is that a very long bit in there or have you not given it much depth in the collet?
I like the wavey flag design and depth. The new motor certainly handles it well enough
The Carbide motor is probably twice as noisy as the stock spindle but once it starts cutting , it actually doesn't seem all that loud. I was using extra long bits, probably could have inserted them a little further but I think the max they will go in is about an inch. Wanted to use the 1/4 inch shank bits for running a higher feed rate.
Extra long bits will out a strain & flexing on the spindle bearings as well as the Z axis mounting. Listen out for any judder sounds while carving and change cutting parameters, lower feed rate, higher spindle speed if necessary.
Good luck with it
What program are you using
I use Carveco Maker
What feed rates can you handle with the new motor?
I have only used it with wood so far. But depending on what material and depth you are cutting it should be able to handle up to about 1000mm/min
@@windsorwoodcraft awesome. My son has a 3d printer and I am printing a 69-65mm sleeve right now so that I can mount my grizzly router.
@@linuxsdad The grizzly router should work good. Looks like it is about the same specs as the carbide router. I also have one from harbor freight that I might test out to see how it holds up.
@@windsorwoodcraft Anything should be better than the stock spindle.
Which HF router are you considering? As long as it isn't their 'Drillmaster' line... I've had very poor luck just using those in general workshop usage. Don't think they would hold up long at all when running 30-45 minutes at a time straight on a CNC machine.
Which kind of wood is this? Oak?
It's pine.
Where did you get the motor?
I bought it from the Carbide 3D website. shop.carbide3d.com/collections/frontpage/products/carbide-compact-router?variant=14063567667261
Is the files for the sign available?
I purchased that particular file on Etsy.
@@windsorwoodcraft Thank You
@@windsorwoodcraft Would I be out of place to ask what you had to give for the file ?