Some people can teach, others can’t. This guy’s a great instructor. Assumes you know nothing, but doesn’t overload you to show how smart he is (which, obviously, he is). Too many people buy machines that claim to be both routers and lasers. They aren’t (and he gently suggests that). If you want a CNC laser, it’s a very different machine than a CNC router. I’m happy to have found his channel. Although I have an excellent and practical use understanding of my CNC CO2 laser and software, I’m relatively new to the CNC Router. I look forward to watching his videos. If they are all like this one, I’m sure I will learn a boat load!
I built my 1st machine with about a 18” x 20” work table, and ran into some jobs that required more space, so I built a 2nd machine with a 50” x 50” work table. If I could go back, I’d make that 2nd machine MUCH smaller. As it turns out, I rarely ever do anything over 2’ x 2’ and the thing simply takes up too much space. FWIW, I started out as a hobbyist and a business grew out of that hobby that is now my full time job. The possibilities are truly limitless, and Mark has been an invaluable resource on my journey. Even though I’m no longer a “beginner”, I always make time to listen to what Mark has to say, and this video is no exception. You can never strengthen your foundation enough. Take the time to go through all of Mark’s videos and you will end up with a command of the technology that is sound. There are no shortcuts. You WILL make mistakes along the way. Learn from each and every one of them because there’s much more to be learned from those mistakes than from the jobs that go perfectly. Thanks Mark!
Do you know one thing that I learned watching your video was that you hit the nail on the head as far as what is needed and what you need, you don’t need the big is the best to get what you want done with that being said you earn my respect my subscription to your channel and I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. I am new to CNC. I haven’t purchased one yet, but I am stuck between the one Finity and the shapecko because I have no knowledge of what to purchase at the moment I am trying to stay within the $4000 mark without breaking the bank, thank you for your videos. Looking forward to my future in CNC.
Thank you Mark. I am a beginner in the world of CNC routers. I rate your video is one of the best. It gives a clear overview of the processes and the basics of CNC works. I appreciate your honesty.
This is some very good information... I wish it was out last year before I just jumped in cnc knee deep with no information but a email saying here's 200 off... 😂 good video mark thanks for this information.... Keep it up brother
Thanks Mark for your great videos...very intuitive. I am a newbie who is just starting out with a Sainsmart 3018 machine until I get the hang of it. When I upgrade I am looking at a Longmill MK2 which looks pretty sweet. Any thoughts on that machine? Cheers Craig
What do you think of the Shaper Origin? I’ve been kicking around the idea of starting there. I like the portability. I could use it on timber frame beams and other large stationary pieces.
I've never used one, but I know several people who have, and they all love them. I think they do have their place, basically because of portability. They're just too rich for my blood right now. I even know a guy who used one on a ceiling, lying on his back on a scaffold. He says it allowed him to do things he otherwise would never have been able to do. Here's his video. His name is Andy Birkey, and he's a crazy talented person (as well as a nut.) ruclips.net/video/p4-Yx8EkYLg/видео.html
Hi Mark I have subscribed to your channel and love the way you explain everything. I have tried to do your 1st project for beginners with a minor mod. the problem I'm having is my cut job is starting in a different location than where I probe for XYZ. I am using the Onfinity X50. It homes with no errors also. If you have an idea of something I could change please let me know.
Thank you, Lee. It sounds like you have an offset somewhere in your controller software. I'm not familiar with the Onefinity controller at all, so I would suggest contacting their tech support, or their support community. If you go to their website and click on SUPPORT, you'll find links to their support communities. Those folks know your machine best, because they own and use them. I would only be guessing.
great vide Mark, i have a question what are the steps before send the design to the routter, i mean what do ineed to do first, leveling? set the axis to cero things like that , i cant finf that steps on google.
VIEWERS SEEM TO COMPLIMENT PRESENTERS EVEN THOUGH THEY PERFORM POORLY. LIKE MANY BEGINNERS, I LOOKED FOR TUTORIALS THAT WOULD ADVANCE MY CAPABILITY. SO FAR, IT'S TAKEN TWO MONTHS OF CONSTANT LOOKING TO REALISE THAT MANY SHOULD NOT EVEN BE HERE AS THEY HAVE WASTED MY TIME SELLING SOMETHING AND LEAVING OUT ESSENTIAL ASPECTS OF CNC AND APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE THAT DRIVES THE MACHINE. I DON'T KNOW MARK LINDSAY, BUT I DO KNOW HE HAS THE BEST PRESENTATION METHODOLOGY AND GIVES COMPLETE INFORMATION. THE SPEED OF PRESENTATION IS ESSENTIAL, AS IS DICTION; HE HAS IT ALL.
Hi Mark, Just watched your video, I love your style of presentation. I have just ordered a CNC machine,,. It's an Echo 9060 made here in Ireland. I am a total novice and hope to learn as much as I can about CNC. I am a newbie hobbyist woodworker and concentrating on making cutting boards. Initially I want to learn how to engrave my logo and personalised messages on same. In the future I would love to progress to digital carving 3D portraits from photos. Thats a long way down the road, I found your video simple, devoid of jargon and full of inspiration. Any recommendations?
Thank you, Paul. As you no-doubt saw in the video, a lot of it will depend on which CAD/CAM software you choose, and which control software your CNC uses. For CAD/CAM software, I'm only experienced with VCarve Pro and Aspire, both from Vectric LTD in the UK. When it comes to control software, I've only used Mach3 and Mach4. I'm afraid I don't have any Mach3 videos on my channel, and only a couple of my most recent videos deal with Mach4. If you decide to use VCarve (Desktop or Pro) or Aspire for your CAD/CAM software, go to my main RUclips channel page, click on Playlists, and check out the Vectric for Absolute Beginners playlist. Yes, there are really 50 videos in that series, but by the time you get to Part 7, you should be pretty well versed in the software. After that, the videos start getting progressively more advanced. Good luck!
@@MarkLindsayCNC thanks for advice. Looking forward to delivery of my machine and will then continue with your videos. Keep up the good work of education at the University of You Tube. Regards , Paul Hargadon
Mother’s Day. Need I say more? Plus, I thought the video was a great review. Everyone has blind spots. Some of us, in our progress from A-Z, go from A to C or H to Z, skipping or overlooking basics.
Interesting - I just had a class saying the X axis is the length of the machine and the y axis is the width. Which is opposite of what you're saying. Also, if you could talk a little faster, most people learning Vcarve are probably not "slow" to grasp what you're saying.
The reason I speak so slowly is because I'm the one who does the closed-captioning for all of my videos. If I speak at my normal speed, it's too fast for folks to try to read the captions. Most of my viewers who can hear go ahead and watch my videos at 1.5 or 2X speed. The axis naming convention is older than CNC itself, having been used with various types of equipment for a couple of hundred years. The standard was adopted decades ago and remains constant. X is always listed first, and runs left to right, Y is listed second and runs front to rear, and Z is listed last (if it is indeed listed at all,) and runs up and down. Always. If you get into your CAD/CAM software and check it out, you'll see that it also follows this convention.
Some people can teach, others can’t. This guy’s a great instructor. Assumes you know nothing, but doesn’t overload you to show how smart he is (which, obviously, he is). Too many people buy machines that claim to be both routers and lasers. They aren’t (and he gently suggests that). If you want a CNC laser, it’s a very different machine than a CNC router.
I’m happy to have found his channel. Although I have an excellent and practical use understanding of my CNC CO2 laser and software, I’m relatively new to the CNC Router. I look forward to watching his videos. If they are all like this one, I’m sure I will learn a boat load!
The best introduction to CNC! Great job! Thank you.👍🏼
I built my 1st machine with about a 18” x 20” work table, and ran into some jobs that required more space, so I built a 2nd machine with a 50” x 50” work table. If I could go back, I’d make that 2nd machine MUCH smaller. As it turns out, I rarely ever do anything over 2’ x 2’ and the thing simply takes up too much space.
FWIW, I started out as a hobbyist and a business grew out of that hobby that is now my full time job. The possibilities are truly limitless, and Mark has been an invaluable resource on my journey. Even though I’m no longer a “beginner”, I always make time to listen to what Mark has to say, and this video is no exception. You can never strengthen your foundation enough. Take the time to go through all of Mark’s videos and you will end up with a command of the technology that is sound. There are no shortcuts. You WILL make mistakes along the way. Learn from each and every one of them because there’s much more to be learned from those mistakes than from the jobs that go perfectly.
Thanks Mark!
Just the channel I was looking for. Thank you!
Thank you. You lowered my anxiety.
Do you know one thing that I learned watching your video was that you hit the nail on the head as far as what is needed and what you need, you don’t need the big is the best to get what you want done with that being said you earn my respect my subscription to your channel and I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. I am new to CNC. I haven’t purchased one yet, but I am stuck between the one Finity and the shapecko because I have no knowledge of what to purchase at the moment I am trying to stay within the $4000 mark without breaking the bank, thank you for your videos. Looking forward to my future in CNC.
Thank you Mark. I am a beginner in the world of CNC routers. I rate your video is one of the best. It gives a clear overview of the processes and the basics of CNC works. I appreciate your honesty.
Thank you, wish I had found you sooner
great video. thank you
Thanks for the information. I've used CADD in the past for work.
Then you're already a couple of steps ahead. That can work to your advantage, depending on which design software you use.
As always your video is excellent. Thanks for your efferts and creating this channel!
Very good overview of the CNCs and processes Mark.
Thanks for the useful piece of info
Hi Mark I qualify as a beginner, just ordered a Next Wave HD 510 with a mini 4th Axis.
Mark, a lot of good information in this video.
Excellent information, appreciate the video.
This is some very good information... I wish it was out last year before I just jumped in cnc knee deep with no information but a email saying here's 200 off... 😂 good video mark thanks for this information.... Keep it up brother
Thanks Mark for your great videos...very intuitive.
I am a newbie who is just starting out with a Sainsmart 3018 machine until I get the hang of it. When I upgrade I am looking at a Longmill MK2 which looks pretty sweet. Any thoughts on that machine?
Cheers
Craig
What do you think of the Shaper Origin? I’ve been kicking around the idea of starting there. I like the portability. I could use it on timber frame beams and other large stationary pieces.
I've never used one, but I know several people who have, and they all love them. I think they do have their place, basically because of portability. They're just too rich for my blood right now. I even know a guy who used one on a ceiling, lying on his back on a scaffold. He says it allowed him to do things he otherwise would never have been able to do. Here's his video. His name is Andy Birkey, and he's a crazy talented person (as well as a nut.) ruclips.net/video/p4-Yx8EkYLg/видео.html
@@MarkLindsayCNC awesome! Thank you!
Hi Mark I have subscribed to your channel and love the way you explain everything. I have tried to do your 1st project for beginners with a minor mod. the problem I'm having is my cut job is starting in a different location than where I probe for XYZ. I am using the Onfinity X50. It homes with no errors also. If you have an idea of something I could change please let me know.
Thank you, Lee. It sounds like you have an offset somewhere in your controller software. I'm not familiar with the Onefinity controller at all, so I would suggest contacting their tech support, or their support community. If you go to their website and click on SUPPORT, you'll find links to their support communities. Those folks know your machine best, because they own and use them. I would only be guessing.
@@MarkLindsayCNC Thanks for getting back to me so soon, I'm learning a Ton of stuff from your videos!
great vide Mark, i have a question what are the steps before send the design to the routter, i mean what do ineed to do first, leveling? set the axis to cero things like that , i cant finf that steps on google.
VIEWERS SEEM TO COMPLIMENT PRESENTERS EVEN THOUGH THEY PERFORM POORLY. LIKE MANY BEGINNERS, I LOOKED FOR TUTORIALS THAT WOULD ADVANCE MY CAPABILITY. SO FAR, IT'S TAKEN TWO MONTHS OF CONSTANT LOOKING TO REALISE THAT MANY SHOULD NOT EVEN BE HERE AS THEY HAVE WASTED MY TIME SELLING SOMETHING AND LEAVING OUT ESSENTIAL ASPECTS OF CNC AND APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE THAT DRIVES THE MACHINE. I DON'T KNOW MARK LINDSAY, BUT I DO KNOW HE HAS THE BEST PRESENTATION METHODOLOGY AND GIVES COMPLETE INFORMATION. THE SPEED OF PRESENTATION IS ESSENTIAL, AS IS DICTION; HE HAS IT ALL.
Hi, using all caps means you're yelling. It makes it hard to read and people will wonder what's wrong with you.
There was a reason. I'm critical, especially of time wasters.
Hi Mark,
Just watched your video, I love your style of presentation. I have just ordered a CNC machine,,. It's an Echo 9060 made here in Ireland. I am a total novice and hope to learn as much as I can about CNC. I am a newbie hobbyist woodworker and concentrating on making cutting boards. Initially I want to learn how to engrave my logo and personalised messages on same. In the future I would love to progress to digital carving 3D portraits from photos. Thats a long way down the road, I found your video simple, devoid of jargon and full of inspiration. Any recommendations?
Thank you, Paul. As you no-doubt saw in the video, a lot of it will depend on which CAD/CAM software you choose, and which control software your CNC uses. For CAD/CAM software, I'm only experienced with VCarve Pro and Aspire, both from Vectric LTD in the UK. When it comes to control software, I've only used Mach3 and Mach4. I'm afraid I don't have any Mach3 videos on my channel, and only a couple of my most recent videos deal with Mach4. If you decide to use VCarve (Desktop or Pro) or Aspire for your CAD/CAM software, go to my main RUclips channel page, click on Playlists, and check out the Vectric for Absolute Beginners playlist. Yes, there are really 50 videos in that series, but by the time you get to Part 7, you should be pretty well versed in the software. After that, the videos start getting progressively more advanced. Good luck!
@@MarkLindsayCNC thanks for advice. Looking forward to delivery of my machine and will then continue with your videos. Keep up the good work of education at the University of You Tube.
Regards , Paul Hargadon
@@MarkLindsayCNC my CNC maker says it is compatible with Vetric aspire, Autodesk, simply cam etc. I see you have videos on vetric
@@MarkLindsayCNC
Mark- one question- what laptop spec is required ?
Your best bet is to go to the website of the software you plan on running, and look for their System Requirements.
Thanks!
Thank YOU, Bob! I missed you at the Live Q&A today! Hope to see you next week!
Mother’s Day. Need I say more? Plus, I thought the video was a great review. Everyone has blind spots. Some of us, in our progress from A-Z, go from A to C or H to Z, skipping or overlooking basics.
Interesting - I just had a class saying the X axis is the length of the machine and the y axis is the width. Which is opposite of what you're saying. Also, if you could talk a little faster, most people learning Vcarve are probably not "slow" to grasp what you're saying.
The reason I speak so slowly is because I'm the one who does the closed-captioning for all of my videos. If I speak at my normal speed, it's too fast for folks to try to read the captions. Most of my viewers who can hear go ahead and watch my videos at 1.5 or 2X speed. The axis naming convention is older than CNC itself, having been used with various types of equipment for a couple of hundred years. The standard was adopted decades ago and remains constant. X is always listed first, and runs left to right, Y is listed second and runs front to rear, and Z is listed last (if it is indeed listed at all,) and runs up and down. Always. If you get into your CAD/CAM software and check it out, you'll see that it also follows this convention.