Nice! I have been using autocad for 25 years, but that tangent command was new to me. I have two simple things that will speed up and simplify your work a lot: with Trim command, if you don’t select cuting edge. Just tap space again and the nearest edge Will be the cutting one. And also. Start using ”fillet” command! Thats for doing rounded corners.
I just paused the video to suggest using fillet as well. I’ve never seen Draftsite before but I used to teach AutoCAD in the office back in version 9. This seems very similar, thanks for the demo!
Like Fjant and Mike I have been using autocad for about 25 years. While I knew the tangent command I did not know the capability of line from one circle to another using it. Time saver!
Carl I myself like to thank you for your generosity to share what you have learned with all of us. And to get the information from you for free just to say what Kind of man you are!!!
I love that you made this video. I have been wanting to save for a plasma table but was afraid it would be to difficult for me to learn being 50+ years old.
If you have the time and fab skills building one is the way to go. I built a 5x10 with an 85 amp plasma cutter for less than half of a manufactured table. I can email you specifics if you'd like.
Then don’t listen to this video! Just use fusion 360. Its free. You can draw the part and cam it in the same program! Both design and cam is way easier! Besides The cam is much better than lazy cam and more intuitive for beginners. There’s infinite tutorials. Fusion just makes more sense by miles. Also if your looking into plasma cutters Langmuir will certainly pop up. Their marketing is extremely well polished however, their machines are not. They also aren’t made in America like most consumers believe. Their traditional model requires massive modifications to get basic features.
It's amazing to see where this has gone. In 1979, I was a draftsman helping to design and build one of the first CNC plasma machines, and used to program directly using G-Code and paper tape. No Autocad in those days! 😀
Hey karl, My father had that autocrat on his old computer. He was trying to explain it to me at one time. He was a tool and die maker for Chrysler and GM. He had all kinds of drawings saved. I still have all his programs and booklets, along with his old computer. You explained it a lot easier then my father did, but you lost me when you went to your plasma cutter. Happy New Year. Hopefully it will be a Healthy year for all of us.
okay Carl, I've owned a crossfire table for quite awhile, and a working toolpath has eluded me , thanks to you young man and Lazy cam i have come one step closer to having a working table !! well done sir well done indeed
This was a very good tutorial and real world explanation on how to start using a program like this. This was something that I wanted to learn to start using, but just never took the time. Keep up the good work.
Another great vid. As a guy who has worked with metal for 60 plus years; I encourage all viewers to grab this knowledge, go do something. You may end up a a world class metal artist or maybe just being able to fabricate a dust pan, it does not matter. The skills you gain will be with you all your life. Working with metal is fun, go do it.
Hey Karl, another great video! I taught myself autocad back in the late 90’s using the autocad manuals. That was so painful to learn it that way. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together to show everyone that they can learn something new. You explained it very well. As I’m sure others have commented, play around with the “fillet” command, it will save you time on making the radius corners. I’ve had times that fillet won’t do what I needed so I did just like you showed. There’s always more than one way to accomplish something and your way is great!
I have spent years wishing I could do this and for some reason I just didn’t get the software and you made it it go click in one short simple video! My eyes are open and I see it for the first time! My life is now changed, thank you!🍻👍🇨🇦
Absolutely brilliant, fella! I’m of an age where this kind of stuff is pretty daunting but you showed us how simple it really is. Thanks so much and have a great 2022!
I learned CAD starting in 1984. I worked on a laser for wood. I made so many things on one or another. I also used CNC cutting tables & a water jet. I have cut wood, metal up to 1/2”, plastic with clear edges, & rubber products. CAD is fun & it gets easier with experience. At home, I use Corel Draw & can achieve almost the same as I could on the CAD systems I know & have used.
I started my own business last year and have been debating on purchasing a CNC plasma because, well, I'm computer illiterate. Lol. I was trying to figure out 360 fusion and a few others. Your explanation and the ease to which this software guides you is awesome. I understood more from watching your video than i have watching 360fusion videos for hours and hours, taking notes etc. I think you have sold me on this cad software because you are abke to describe it in laymans terms. Not the over the head terms used in other series. Thanks a ton!!!!
I just bought my first plasma cutter (bestarc). I hope to migshift a cheap cnc router in my upcoming retirement! There is a great video on youtube doing this! A basic plasma cutter is a real game changer in my shop! In SO sick of drilling holes, and my cuts already look cleaner! Your awesome!
You are awesome! I have been a fabricator for around 35 years and I have owned my fab shop for 25 years. I wish that we were closer so we could teach each other stuff! I am being honest by saying that you have taught me some stuff and when I don't want to show someone how to do something I refer them to your videos because I know that you are doing it right! I have a Plasma Automations 5' x 10' Vicon HD table and I pay around $4k every 4 years for Autocad and I am not going to renew next year because I am going to get this instead! Thanks again!
I had use different versions of Autocad designing machines and then we went to solid words. You bring some great memories since I had retired. Great teaching class. You are awesome Sir ! HAPPY NEW YEAR... Great video. Stay safe thanks 😊
Semi lied my way into a cnc machinist job by claiming to know Autocad 14. Pretty much learnt what you just showed in an evening. Picked up array, fillet, champher, connecting radius within the first week at the job. Still using those few basic commands 11 years later when the company went bust. Good video, explained well.
Great video. I think computer programming is definitely something a lot of people are hesitant on learning. Especially some of us that might be a little older. This video kinda simplified the process and showed us it’s possible. 🤘🏻thanks
Thanks Karl for another great video, you are a great teacher and have a good way of explaining what you are doing, it's so clear what you say. Thank you for your time to share your passion with us. ❤️👍
I got a brief intro to "NC" back in the early seventies, in a basic machine shop class, never used it. I've got a great plasma cutter I bought new twenty years ago and want to be able to do similar work as you've been doing, so watching you do this is really educational. You produce a great set of videos. Thanks!
Excellent tutorial, I haven't used autocad for a longtime now, and everything you did brought back alot of memories. I'm looking at getting myself a CNC plasma soon and now I feel more confident about programing it
Dude! This is exactly what I needed to see Karl. I have full access to a plasma cam, and have always wanted to get into it. You have given me the confidence to get in there and go for it! Now I can make any part I want too!!! Really appreciate it man.
That's funny you mention the napkin drawings. My wife is a CAD person, and when was nesting for a local laser cutting company there would be farmers come in with a design on a scrap of paper and want her to "just whip this up"! She had some good laughs over their reaction to the time and cost to "just whip this up". 🤣🤣🤣 Awesome video Karl! 👍👍👍
30+ AutoCAD user/designer. To get a part into the computer is not much different from hand drawing a technical document. The time saved is making edits. So completely agree on the “throw it together” idea.
@@martinsteele3259 you must have gotten your certification around the same time as my wife, she was certified in 94 at BCIT Burnaby, BC. She's moved into 3D design now, but the CAD put food on our table for a long time. 😊
@@J_R_Shop I went to Kwantlen college at the Richmond campus. Still using AutoCAD mainly 3D. But learning Fusion 360, amazing app but I am an old dog and not very good with new tricks
@@martinsteele3259 cool! You weren't too far from us then. Yes, old dogs need a little extra time for learning...but slow learning is better than not learning! 😊
For someone who doesn't draw in cad that much you explained very well. One thing to learn more is the Trim command. For your sharp corners hit T, 0.1875(3/16"), pick the two lines it automatically draws the radius and deletes the extra lines. Always ask what file formats your machine shop wants. They will look at it an reply with a quote. You also need to inform them of material. Great demo, thats coming from a retired machinist/ Engineer. 👍 I also recommend FSWizard pro for starting point for your speeds and feeds. S&F is critical for efficiency and tool life as well as getting a better finish.
How is this builder able to explain to me how to use Auto Cad better than an I T software teacher ? ....... Oh yeah because HE'S A BUILDER LOL. Thank you :)
Hay man, Try command fillet. Instead of using line to trim up edge to give you a weld edge use fillet, set radius and just select the two edges and it will round it off to the radius you set. Awesome video. Love your work.
Hi Karl, this was a great presentation. I taught myself Solidworks. I think that one of the factors that allowed you to succeed is that this is useful to you plus you get a sense of accomplishment. That makes the whole learning process less painful. Success breeds success. I’m really enjoying your channel. Keep it up!
You can also use the Fillet command to round off corners. It also trims as it does that. If you set the Radius in Fillet to Zero it will do a double trim. Another option in Trim is to select everything as a cutter. It’s a bit sloppy with what it leaves but it is quick. Great Stuff!
I've been doing CAD drawings for over 30 years, best bit of advice I can give is to understand the manufacturing process that will be used to produce the final part, if it's a milled part for example, ask what diameter tooling the machinist has and recommends for the job and then use that as a minimum for any internal curves, etc. It'll make things quicker, easier and less expensive than just sending a drawing that you just think looks good :-) It's also worth noting what dimensions, edges, etc. can have a tolerance and how much is acceptable. Never be afraid of multi machine /process solutions either, combining water jet and milling can make significant cost savings over parts with a simple step in, for example, instead of just milling from the start.
All I can say is WOW. I have always wanted to do metal work and he makes it all look easy. I don't even know how to weld. I will probably end up being one of those who give up.
Liked, downloaded, bookmarked and saved to every device I own. This is the kind of shit that I think will get an assload of views for a long time. Bravo Sir! You have responded very quickly to what your viewers want.
I enjoyed the honest dose of reality at the beginning. So many of us likely had the same mindset in school (at least I did). Sometimes finding your passion makes the learning process more enjoyable, even if we are playing catch up. Hell, I’m 48 and I just started working at a custom car builder here in Ontario (my 3rd career change) and am enjoying learning processes (and math) as well as the daily dose of failure that seems to occur. Now that I have realized CAD is very similar to the vector drawing programs I learned as a graphic designer, I am much less intimidated by it!
Glad to hear it! I knew they were more people like me that were intimidated by this technology lol I cannot count how many napkin drawings I have handed over to Cnc guys when I could have just as easily drawn myself And send a file
Great video as always. I used Auto cad for about 2 yrs for pipe drafting. I have always wanted a plasma table. Some day i will pull the trigger and buy one. Take care an stay safe.
I'm consistently impressed with your content. This is a perfect tutorial for someone looking to just get their ideas to someone who can cut their projects out. Your videos make everything so approachable. There's a company called send, cut, send. That is a good resource if you don't know someone with a plasma cutter
So glad Mach3 is still being used. Lazy Cam used to be unused and kind of faded away. But I see you're using it to great success !! Thanks for the tutorial Karl !!!
You do such a great job of raising peoples interest. I have been using draftsight for years and think it is a great program and I learned a couple of things from you on this video. Thank you!
Thank you for this! I have a small fabrication shop and have been using Enroute for my designing and I really struggle with it. I downloaded the free trail of this and in 30 min had a part designed that would have taken me hrs the old way. I bet I can do the same part in 10 min once I use it some more and memorize all the commands. Im just an hr south of you in WA. Thanks again!
So hopefully you continue to see about 3k views on this video each day, I think that this video is a treasure trove for those of us that hate listening to boring manufacturer how to videos. I will again say that you have a way of describing stuff that guys like us understand better. Keep it up Sir!
Great video on CNC! I got a chuckle out of your intro! It hit home, I was a mediocre student, was not very great at math! In the late 80's I got a chance to work in networking computers just because I was a hard worker, not a smart one! LOL But although I was not the brightest bulb in the chandelier, I was tenacious, and I found I could count to 2!! HeHe! That's all computers can really do is count from 0 to 1! I ended up running the hardware/network side of things and had a few guys working for me when I retired! I have quite a few funny stories, but one you might relate to! I'm an old farm boy, growing up on the farm I learned to FIX things! We made do! So when I started working in computers, I remember our philosophy (mine specifically) was to give a screen to anyone who wanted one, and in this case one guy who wasn't interested! I was setting up a terminal in the welding shop and an old welder walked in and he took one look and said, "no need to set one of them up in here! I have no idea how to use one!" I pointed to a MIG welder and asked him if he knew how to use it? "Hell yes" was his reply! I pointed to his ARC welder, and asked him if he knew which rod to use for various metals and thicknesses! "I've been welding for 30 something years, I know them machines like the back of my hand!" I told him then using this is going to be a piece of cake for ya! The hard work has already been done for you, all you have to do is type what you already know. Next time I saw him, he was sitting there single finger poking away! LOL Sorry I got a little bit wordy! But the video caused this ole man to reminisce!
Good topic for a video! I have drawn lot of parts for my motorcycle with AutoCad, I send plans to my local metal shop where they cut them with plasma or with laser, depending of the accuracy that is needed. My biggest project was one wheeled bicycle cart from a sheet of 3 mm thick aluminium.
Last week I fabbed 126 handrail mounting plates with 504 holes all by hand. It sucked. This is something I need to learn and bring into my shop. I'm not a tech guy, so it's intimidating. But your explanation is super helpful. Thank you for all you do to teach all of us!
Definitely would have saved you so much time! Just give it a shot I am not a tech guy. As a fabricator you will pick this up because the commands relate to the way you think as a fabricator
thank you sooooo much. i tried and failed miserably in my attempts to learn various basic 2D cad. i tried draftsight five or six years ago and couldn't make it work for me. your tutorial is EXACTLY what i need. cheers and have a top 2020
Great Video.Congratulations on the CNC Plasma table. I have a couple tips: F8 is called ORTHOMODE (Orthogonal). Osnap (object snap mode ) can be end, center, mid,nearest, tangent, or quadrany. Use OSNAP to select individual snaps you want. the FILLET command will round corners in one command. Also, If you left drag when selecting mujltiple entites you can trim all edges in one trim command. I started with Autocad 2.17 around 1987, and am still learning. You use .x or .y as filters when selecting points. i.e you could draw a circle with center point .x of one line endpoint and .y of another endpoint of a different line, or center of another circle, etc.
Great video, I'll never use the information that you explained very well but it sure doesn't heart to know how it all works . thank you for another well done video.
I started running AutoCAD back in '95, and later learned Inventor when that came out. Before that my CAD program was Cardboard Aided Drafting and before that it was Concrete Aided Drafting - soapstone squiggles on the floor. Pattern layout and development is the same no matter what you use to figure it out. Ironically, while out in the shop a while ago I needed to develop a quick pattern for some 24 ga. in an arc. I had soapstone right there and I had some concrete floor right there so I did it old school right then and there. Use what you got; there ain't no wrong way. 😊 Thanks for the video Karl; as usual it was interesting and damn relevant.
Great video as always. Cnc is a game changer. Just got the langmire table this year. Once you get over the initial curve, it’s amazing to cut your own parts. Cheers from kelowna
I taught myself draftsight 15 yrs ago but I’m using fusion 360 now. I used to run a water jet but have my own cnc plasma table now and I use it every single day. I’m building a ka24de swapped Suzuki samurai
Excellent video! Very interesting even for some of us oldtimers. I did some drafting In college but not on computer, on paper with t-square etc. I will probably never own a cnc plasma table but even to just make patterns this videobrought back some old memories.thank you and happy new year!
That's a pretty neat video... However, as a longtime user of Mach3, I have a suggestion. I'd recommend using the Motor Tuning tab to set up the maximum safe speeds for the machine, the actual working speed should be controlled by the feedrate setting in the G-code (the F parameter sets the desired feed rate, movement speed outside of G0 rapid positioning) or the Feedrate Override menu you have available in Mach3. When generating code in LazyCam, you can set the desired feedrate in the layer settings.
Karl first off id like to say thanks for all your efforts of doing these video's you have great talents for sure . i have owned and operated my cnc plasma table now for about 23 years and has been one of the best investments i have ever made with all my projects ive been involved with and for others through out the years . i have never used auto cad but looks pretty straight foward i use corel draw its very simple and tons of tools to use . once im done with my drawing i save it to a dxf then use sheet cam to import the dxf to set all my tool perimeters off sets kurf lead ins etc . i also have lazy cam but never could get it to work how i need it to so i go with what works best for me . anyways just thought id give you a shout out and say hey keep up the great work you do👍👍👍 thanks Bill in nor. Nevada
Hi karl just wanted to say I enjoy your videos we need more young people to teach this trade your a great example of what the future needs there is a lot of young minds out there that need mentors I think with your channel you will reach them to be great fabricators thanks for sharing happy new year
Bro, you are making it so simple! Thanks for the tutorial!! Subscribed your channel just, and definitely will spend 30 mins everyday to watch your videos as self-learning ! Thanks again!
Killer pal! It gives you some confidence to try autocad. I'd love to learn, opens up so many doors and makes making things so much faster! Thanks for sharing!
Dude that was really informational and has now made me more interested in learning more about doing CAD drawings. I too have shyed away from it even though I am a Sys Ad...lol But this has so many applications for fabricating that it is really handy to know. I really love watching your "How Too" Vids and have been wearing your Hoodie over here in my neck of the woods in the UK. Keep Fabricating and showing us your great techniques. Cheers!
Great tuition. Well explained and detailed. Many Thanks Karl. Best wish to yourself and Christina throughout 2022 and beyond. Prosperous New Year to you all. Look forward to the roof chop.
Thanks for the tutorial. I have one of the original langmuir systems CNC plasma tables from when they first started selling them years ago and it's still in the box. Was a little intimidated about using it, but now I see it looks pretty simple. Need to get this thing assembled and hooked up to my Miller Xtreme 625 and start making some parts.
Thank you for this video, I'm in the process of building a CNC Plasma from a kit and this is the one thing that has been worrying me, I've got Zero CAD experience and no one that I know does either, you've taken some of the mystical voodoo aspect out of it! Well I do have CAD experience but it's (Cardboard Aided Design) so this new CAD should speed up a lot of the fabrication time.
Great video bud, we got a Rogmatic plasma table at work and I am NOT a computer person and even I have learned to use it. They can be very overwhelming at first but if u just learn a little at a time and commit it to memory eventually it will just click in your head and then you can start really imagining all the potential uses.
I have a CNC table and outsource all my creations for it. This is the first tutorial I have ever managed to sit through till the end. It's given me the inspiration to try it myself, thanks Karl your awesome mate.
Nice! I have been using autocad for 25 years, but that tangent command was new to me.
I have two simple things that will speed up and simplify your work a lot: with Trim command, if you don’t select cuting edge. Just tap space again and the nearest edge Will be the cutting one.
And also. Start using ”fillet” command! Thats for doing rounded corners.
Ha ha thank you that fillet command is awesome!
I just paused the video to suggest using fillet as well. I’ve never seen Draftsite before but I used to teach AutoCAD in the office back in version 9. This seems very similar, thanks for the demo!
Like Fjant and Mike I have been using autocad for about 25 years. While I knew the tangent command I did not know the capability of line from one circle to another using it. Time saver!
Hell yes, please make more of these style how to’s!!! All your stuff is solid gold bro!
Glad you enjoyed this one!
Carl I myself like to thank you for your generosity to share what you have learned with all of us.
And to get the information from you for free just to say what Kind of man you are!!!
Opened the vid, hit like, and now I’m finally watching it 45min later😂🤣😂 This is one of the videos I’ve been waiting for!
Mate, you make it so simple. You have got a real flair for teaching. Thanx.
I love that you made this video. I have been wanting to save for a plasma table but was afraid it would be to difficult for me to learn being 50+ years old.
If you have the time and fab skills building one is the way to go. I built a 5x10 with an 85 amp plasma cutter for less than half of a manufactured table. I can email you specifics if you'd like.
Your never too old to learn mate!!
Then don’t listen to this video! Just use fusion 360. Its free. You can draw the part and cam it in the same program! Both design and cam is way easier! Besides The cam is much better than lazy cam and more intuitive for beginners. There’s infinite tutorials. Fusion just makes more sense by miles.
Also if your looking into plasma cutters Langmuir will certainly pop up. Their marketing is extremely well polished however, their machines are not. They also aren’t made in America like most consumers believe. Their traditional model requires massive modifications to get basic features.
It's amazing to see where this has gone. In 1979, I was a draftsman helping to design and build one of the first CNC plasma machines, and used to program directly using G-Code and paper tape. No Autocad in those days! 😀
Hey karl, My father had that autocrat on his old computer. He was trying to explain it to me at one time. He was a tool and die maker for Chrysler and GM. He had all kinds of drawings saved. I still have all his programs and booklets, along with his old computer. You explained it a lot easier then my father did, but you lost me when you went to your plasma cutter.
Happy New Year. Hopefully it will be a Healthy year for all of us.
Glad some of it sunk in!
okay Carl, I've owned a crossfire table for quite awhile, and a working toolpath has eluded me , thanks to you young man and Lazy cam i have come one step closer to having a working table !! well done sir well done indeed
You sir, are a natural teacher. Its important to explain the key points of any life function and it just seems to come natural to you.
This was a very good tutorial and real world explanation on how to start using a program like this. This was something that I wanted to learn to start using, but just never took the time. Keep up the good work.
Another great vid. As a guy who has worked with metal for 60 plus years; I encourage all viewers to grab this knowledge, go do something. You may end up a a world class metal artist or maybe just being able to fabricate a dust pan, it does not matter. The skills you gain will be with you all your life. Working with metal is fun, go do it.
Hey Karl, another great video! I taught myself autocad back in the late 90’s using the autocad manuals. That was so painful to learn it that way. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together to show everyone that they can learn something new. You explained it very well. As I’m sure others have commented, play around with the “fillet” command, it will save you time on making the radius corners. I’ve had times that fillet won’t do what I needed so I did just like you showed. There’s always more than one way to accomplish something and your way is great!
Thank you yes I will be using the fillet command a lot now! Lol
Wow. Thank you. This is a great introduction. Seldom are intros done by a novice and even with best intentions they take a lot of deciphering.
I have spent years wishing I could do this and for some reason I just didn’t get the software and you made it it go click in one short simple video! My eyes are open and I see it for the first time! My life is now changed, thank you!🍻👍🇨🇦
Yes! These are the kinds of realizations I’m hoping people get from this video. I wish I had taken the jump years sooner
Absolutely brilliant, fella! I’m of an age where this kind of stuff is pretty daunting but you showed us how simple it really is. Thanks so much and have a great 2022!
Same here. From the days of soapstone- torch- grinder. LOL still enjoyed learning about other ways to make parts.
You’re very welcome! I still use the soap stone and grinder here and there lol
I learned CAD starting in 1984. I worked on a laser for wood. I made so many things on one or another. I also used CNC cutting tables & a water jet.
I have cut wood, metal up to 1/2”, plastic with clear edges, & rubber products. CAD is fun & it gets easier with experience. At home, I use Corel Draw & can achieve almost the same as I could on the CAD systems I know & have used.
I started my own business last year and have been debating on purchasing a CNC plasma because, well, I'm computer illiterate. Lol. I was trying to figure out 360 fusion and a few others. Your explanation and the ease to which this software guides you is awesome. I understood more from watching your video than i have watching 360fusion videos for hours and hours, taking notes etc. I think you have sold me on this cad software because you are abke to describe it in laymans terms. Not the over the head terms used in other series. Thanks a ton!!!!
Very nice video. Just when I think you've hit your peak, you fool me and come out with something even more useful. Thanks for the effort.
I just bought my first plasma cutter (bestarc). I hope to migshift a cheap cnc router in my upcoming retirement! There is a great video on youtube doing this!
A basic plasma cutter is a real game changer in my shop! In SO sick of drilling holes, and my cuts already look cleaner!
Your awesome!
You are awesome! I have been a fabricator for around 35 years and I have owned my fab shop for 25 years. I wish that we were closer so we could teach each other stuff! I am being honest by saying that you have taught me some stuff and when I don't want to show someone how to do something I refer them to your videos because I know that you are doing it right! I have a Plasma Automations 5' x 10' Vicon HD table and I pay around $4k every 4 years for Autocad and I am not going to renew next year because I am going to get this instead! Thanks again!
Demystifying the scary CNC plasma cutter! And that shift knob is sweet, nice job Nick.
I had use different versions of Autocad designing machines and then we went to solid words. You bring some great memories since I had retired. Great teaching class. You are awesome Sir ! HAPPY NEW YEAR... Great video. Stay safe thanks 😊
I took an AutoCAD class in trade school and absolutely loved it. This video took me back. Great job!!!! 👍 👍👍💯
Thats straight forward and easy enough... we would love to see how to turn our cheap plasma cutters into a CNC plasma table!
Semi lied my way into a cnc machinist job by claiming to know Autocad 14. Pretty much learnt what you just showed in an evening. Picked up array, fillet, champher, connecting radius within the first week at the job. Still using those few basic commands 11 years later when the company went bust.
Good video, explained well.
Great video. I think computer programming is definitely something a lot of people are hesitant on learning. Especially some of us that might be a little older. This video kinda simplified the process and showed us it’s possible. 🤘🏻thanks
I agree . I am looking for a laptop as of today. I love hand fabrication but perfect left and right is just perfect.
You made it look easy. Great video.
Thanks Karl for another great video, you are a great teacher and have a good way of explaining what you are doing, it's so clear what you say. Thank you for your time to share your passion with us. ❤️👍
I got a brief intro to "NC" back in the early seventies, in a basic machine shop class, never used it. I've got a great plasma cutter I bought new twenty years ago and want to be able to do similar work as you've been doing, so watching you do this is really educational. You produce a great set of videos. Thanks!
Excellent tutorial, I haven't used autocad for a longtime now, and everything you did brought back alot of memories. I'm looking at getting myself a CNC plasma soon and now I feel more confident about programing it
Dude! This is exactly what I needed to see Karl. I have full access to a plasma cam, and have always wanted to get into it. You have given me the confidence to get in there and go for it! Now I can make any part I want too!!! Really appreciate it man.
Right on go for it it will change your life!
That's funny you mention the napkin drawings. My wife is a CAD person, and when was nesting for a local laser cutting company there would be farmers come in with a design on a scrap of paper and want her to "just whip this up"! She had some good laughs over their reaction to the time and cost to "just whip this up". 🤣🤣🤣
Awesome video Karl! 👍👍👍
30+ AutoCAD user/designer. To get a part into the computer is not much different from hand drawing a technical document. The time saved is making edits. So completely agree on the “throw it together” idea.
@@martinsteele3259 you must have gotten your certification around the same time as my wife, she was certified in 94 at BCIT Burnaby, BC. She's moved into 3D design now, but the CAD put food on our table for a long time. 😊
@@J_R_Shop I went to Kwantlen college at the Richmond campus. Still using AutoCAD mainly 3D. But learning Fusion 360, amazing app but I am an old dog and not very good with new tricks
@@martinsteele3259 cool! You weren't too far from us then. Yes, old dogs need a little extra time for learning...but slow learning is better than not learning! 😊
For someone who doesn't draw in cad that much you explained very well. One thing to learn more is the Trim command. For your sharp corners hit T, 0.1875(3/16"), pick the two lines it automatically draws the radius and deletes the extra lines.
Always ask what file formats your machine shop wants. They will look at it an reply with a quote. You also need to inform them of material.
Great demo, thats coming from a retired machinist/ Engineer. 👍
I also recommend FSWizard pro for starting point for your speeds and feeds. S&F is critical for efficiency and tool life as well as getting a better finish.
Thank you so much Frank!
Just what I was going to ask and there you go, you made the perfect you tube article
How is this builder able to explain to me how to use Auto Cad better than an I T software teacher ? ....... Oh yeah because HE'S A BUILDER LOL. Thank you :)
Hay man,
Try command fillet. Instead of using line to trim up edge to give you a weld edge use fillet, set radius and just select the two edges and it will round it off to the radius you set. Awesome video. Love your work.
Hi Karl, this was a great presentation. I taught myself Solidworks. I think that one of the factors that allowed you to succeed is that this is useful to you plus you get a sense of accomplishment. That makes the whole learning process less painful. Success breeds success. I’m really enjoying your channel. Keep it up!
You can also use the Fillet command to round off corners. It also trims as it does that. If you set the Radius in Fillet to Zero it will do a double trim. Another option in Trim is to select everything as a cutter. It’s a bit sloppy with what it leaves but it is quick. Great Stuff!
I just Learned about using the fillet today great tip. before I was just making circles and then trimming everything I needed.
I've been doing CAD drawings for over 30 years, best bit of advice I can give is to understand the manufacturing process that will be used to produce the final part, if it's a milled part for example, ask what diameter tooling the machinist has and recommends for the job and then use that as a minimum for any internal curves, etc. It'll make things quicker, easier and less expensive than just sending a drawing that you just think looks good :-) It's also worth noting what dimensions, edges, etc. can have a tolerance and how much is acceptable. Never be afraid of multi machine /process solutions either, combining water jet and milling can make significant cost savings over parts with a simple step in, for example, instead of just milling from the start.
Absolutely some great advice here! Thank you very much Niel
All I can say is WOW. I have always wanted to do metal work and he makes it all look easy. I don't even know how to weld. I will probably end up being one of those who give up.
Liked, downloaded, bookmarked and saved to every device I own. This is the kind of shit that I think will get an assload of views for a long time. Bravo Sir! You have responded very quickly to what your viewers want.
I enjoyed the honest dose of reality at the beginning. So many of us likely had the same mindset in school (at least I did). Sometimes finding your passion makes the learning process more enjoyable, even if we are playing catch up. Hell, I’m 48 and I just started working at a custom car builder here in Ontario (my 3rd career change) and am enjoying learning processes (and math) as well as the daily dose of failure that seems to occur. Now that I have realized CAD is very similar to the vector drawing programs I learned as a graphic designer, I am much less intimidated by it!
Glad to hear it! I knew they were more people like me that were intimidated by this technology lol I cannot count how many napkin drawings I have handed over to Cnc guys when I could have just as easily drawn myself And send a file
Great video as always. I used Auto cad for about 2 yrs for pipe drafting. I have always wanted a plasma table. Some day i will pull the trigger and buy one. Take care an stay safe.
Now that was eye opening ! You got me thinking :)
40K Views in just a few days....That has got to be a sign that this one is a hit! I cannot wait to see 6 months from now.
I'm consistently impressed with your content. This is a perfect tutorial for someone looking to just get their ideas to someone who can cut their projects out. Your videos make everything so approachable. There's a company called send, cut, send. That is a good resource if you don't know someone with a plasma cutter
Cool I’ll have to check them out! Yeah I wish I knew this stuff many years ago it would’ve saved me so much time and money drawing my own parts
This video is just in time, thanks for taking the time to make it!
Karl, forgot to say Happy New Year!! Hope this channel blows up and you and Christina stay as nice and humble as now.
Happy new year Daniel! Make sure you keep us in check
So glad Mach3 is still being used. Lazy Cam used to be unused and kind of faded away. But I see you're using it to great success !! Thanks for the tutorial Karl !!!
You do such a great job of raising peoples interest. I have been using draftsight for years and think it is a great program and I learned a couple of things from you on this video. Thank you!
Right on Adam thank you very much! I’m glad that you pick something up for me I feel like I’m pretty basic LOL
Great video. Ive been using autocad for about 15 years, once you get all the hot keys memorized autocad is very fast to use.
Thank you for this! I have a small fabrication shop and have been using Enroute for my designing and I really struggle with it. I downloaded the free trail of this and in 30 min had a part designed that would have taken me hrs the old way. I bet I can do the same part in 10 min once I use it some more and memorize all the commands. Im just an hr south of you in WA. Thanks again!
So hopefully you continue to see about 3k views on this video each day, I think that this video is a treasure trove for those of us that hate listening to boring manufacturer how to videos. I will again say that you have a way of describing stuff that guys like us understand better.
Keep it up Sir!
Great video on CNC! I got a chuckle out of your intro! It hit home, I was a mediocre student, was not very great at math! In the late 80's I got a chance to work in networking computers just because I was a hard worker, not a smart one! LOL But although I was not the brightest bulb in the chandelier, I was tenacious, and I found I could count to 2!! HeHe! That's all computers can really do is count from 0 to 1! I ended up running the hardware/network side of things and had a few guys working for me when I retired! I have quite a few funny stories, but one you might relate to! I'm an old farm boy, growing up on the farm I learned to FIX things! We made do! So when I started working in computers, I remember our philosophy (mine specifically) was to give a screen to anyone who wanted one, and in this case one guy who wasn't interested! I was setting up a terminal in the welding shop and an old welder walked in and he took one look and said, "no need to set one of them up in here! I have no idea how to use one!" I pointed to a MIG welder and asked him if he knew how to use it? "Hell yes" was his reply! I pointed to his ARC welder, and asked him if he knew which rod to use for various metals and thicknesses! "I've been welding for 30 something years, I know them machines like the back of my hand!" I told him then using this is going to be a piece of cake for ya! The hard work has already been done for you, all you have to do is type what you already know. Next time I saw him, he was sitting there single finger poking away! LOL Sorry I got a little bit wordy! But the video caused this ole man to reminisce!
Good topic for a video! I have drawn lot of parts for my motorcycle with AutoCad, I send plans to my local metal shop where they cut them with plasma or with laser, depending of the accuracy that is needed. My biggest project was one wheeled bicycle cart from a sheet of 3 mm thick aluminium.
This is the extra content I 'm here for! Well done!
Last week I fabbed 126 handrail mounting plates with 504 holes all by hand. It sucked. This is something I need to learn and bring into my shop. I'm not a tech guy, so it's intimidating. But your explanation is super helpful. Thank you for all you do to teach all of us!
Definitely would have saved you so much time! Just give it a shot I am not a tech guy. As a fabricator you will pick this up because the commands relate to the way you think as a fabricator
thank you sooooo much. i tried and failed miserably in my attempts to learn various basic 2D cad. i tried draftsight five or six years ago and couldn't make it work for me. your tutorial is EXACTLY what i need. cheers and have a top 2020
Awesome I’m glad to hear it!
Love if you can continue this series
A+ craftsmanship, so well done.
Great Video.Congratulations on the CNC Plasma table. I have a couple tips: F8 is called ORTHOMODE (Orthogonal). Osnap (object snap mode ) can be end, center, mid,nearest, tangent, or quadrany. Use OSNAP to select individual snaps you want. the FILLET command will round corners in one command. Also, If you left drag when selecting mujltiple entites you can trim all edges in one trim command. I started with Autocad 2.17 around 1987, and am still learning. You use .x or .y as filters when selecting points. i.e you could draw a circle with center point .x of one line endpoint and .y of another endpoint of a different line, or center of another circle, etc.
Great video, I'll never use the information that you explained very well but it sure doesn't heart to know how it all works . thank you for another well done video.
I took drafting for Four years in high school . I could draw out what your doing way faster . Your really good on your computer than I would be
This is great, very approachable for a beginner.
Excellent tutorial. I'm an absolute newbie to CNC. I can't wait to see what's next. Thanks
I started running AutoCAD back in '95, and later learned Inventor when that came out. Before that my CAD program was Cardboard Aided Drafting and before that it was Concrete Aided Drafting - soapstone squiggles on the floor. Pattern layout and development is the same no matter what you use to figure it out. Ironically, while out in the shop a while ago I needed to develop a quick pattern for some 24 ga. in an arc. I had soapstone right there and I had some concrete floor right there so I did it old school right then and there. Use what you got; there ain't no wrong way. 😊
Thanks for the video Karl; as usual it was interesting and damn relevant.
Ha ha I still use cardboard aided design! It’s my favourite program lol. You got it right Mike make it happen
Fantastic. Always wanted to know how this process worked. Excellent tutorial.
Been learning Fusion 360, so this is pretty relatable for me. Thanks Carl👍
Great video as always. Cnc is a game changer. Just got the langmire table this year. Once you get over the initial curve, it’s amazing to cut your own parts. Cheers from kelowna
I taught myself draftsight 15 yrs ago but I’m using fusion 360 now. I used to run a water jet but have my own cnc plasma table now and I use it every single day. I’m building a ka24de swapped Suzuki samurai
I’m just getting in to plasma cutting and this video is great! Super helpful.
Excellent video! Very interesting even for some of us oldtimers. I did some drafting In college but not on computer, on paper with t-square etc. I will probably never own a cnc plasma table but even to just make patterns this videobrought back some old memories.thank you and happy new year!
Good timing, I just ordered the drive pulleys and belts for my build today. man, have I got a lot to learn.
That was awesome Karl, But I think all of your videos are a don’t miss. Ready for the next one.
That's a pretty neat video... However, as a longtime user of Mach3, I have a suggestion. I'd recommend using the Motor Tuning tab to set up the maximum safe speeds for the machine, the actual working speed should be controlled by the feedrate setting in the G-code (the F parameter sets the desired feed rate, movement speed outside of G0 rapid positioning) or the Feedrate Override menu you have available in Mach3. When generating code in LazyCam, you can set the desired feedrate in the layer settings.
Thanks Karl! First time hear and you have definitely peaked my interest in doing it all myself!
Great video Carl! Make more of these please.
Easiest explication I've seen great tutorial i would like to see more of this style content
Thank You Sir. Been wanting to do this for awhile now. I’ve put it off. I’m Mr Ole school.
Karl first off id like to say thanks for all your efforts of doing these video's you have great talents for sure . i have owned and operated my cnc plasma table now for about 23 years and has been one of the best investments i have ever made with all my projects ive been involved with and for others through out the years . i have never used auto cad but looks pretty straight foward i use corel draw its very simple and tons of tools to use . once im done with my drawing i save it to a dxf then use sheet cam to import the dxf to set all my tool perimeters off sets kurf lead ins etc . i also have lazy cam but never could get it to work how i need it to so i go with what works best for me . anyways just thought id give you a shout out and say hey keep up the great work you do👍👍👍 thanks Bill in nor. Nevada
Hi karl just wanted to say I enjoy your videos we need more young people to teach this trade your a great example of what the future needs there is a lot of young minds out there that need mentors I think with your channel you will reach them to be great fabricators thanks for sharing happy new year
Thanks a lot Travis that’s my main objective with all of this! Thanks to technology this information will never go away!
Well hot dang, that was an awesome basics tutorial. Made it sound so easy, can't wait to try my hand at CAD. Love it, thanks so much 🙏
Awesome tutorial. And the shift knob is killer!
Bro, you are making it so simple! Thanks for the tutorial!! Subscribed your channel just, and definitely will spend 30 mins everyday to watch your videos as self-learning !
Thanks again!
Awesomeness my friend!! We plan on getting one eventually!!
Killer pal! It gives you some confidence to try autocad. I'd love to learn, opens up so many doors and makes making things so much faster! Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely! You would pick it up in an evening !
Thanks for this video. Will be using this as soon as I build a table. Motor mounts will be slick.
Dude that was really informational and has now made me more interested in learning more about doing CAD drawings. I too have shyed away from it even though I am a Sys Ad...lol But this has so many applications for fabricating that it is really handy to know. I really love watching your "How Too" Vids and have been wearing your Hoodie over here in my neck of the woods in the UK. Keep Fabricating and showing us your great techniques. Cheers!
Right on man thanks for representing! I say go for it and give it a shot I wish I did years ago. It has changed my life and save so much time
Great tuition. Well explained and detailed. Many Thanks Karl. Best wish to yourself and Christina throughout 2022 and beyond. Prosperous New Year to you all. Look forward to the roof chop.
Nice video, and CAD instructions that aren't overly complex.
Thanks for the tutorial. I have one of the original langmuir systems CNC plasma tables from when they first started selling them years ago and it's still in the box. Was a little intimidated about using it, but now I see it looks pretty simple. Need to get this thing assembled and hooked up to my Miller Xtreme 625 and start making some parts.
Yeah go for it you will love it! Nothing to be scared of
Good job explaining it!
Made it sound easy.
Thank you for this video, I'm in the process of building a CNC Plasma from a kit and this is the one thing that has been worrying me, I've got Zero CAD experience and no one that I know does either, you've taken some of the mystical voodoo aspect out of it! Well I do have CAD experience but it's (Cardboard Aided Design) so this new CAD should speed up a lot of the fabrication time.
I have always wanted this setup in my shop. Thanks for the cool vid I will definitely be setting one up.
This was very helpful. Lets me know I could probably figure it out and send files to my cnc guy. Thanks a bunch Karl.
Been thinking about making a cnc table for my plasma. Space is a factor right now but maybe that will change this coming year. Thanks for sharing this
I’m interested! I will definitely looking into more of this technology! Thanks Karl!
Great video bud, we got a Rogmatic plasma table at work and I am NOT a computer person and even I have learned to use it. They can be very overwhelming at first but if u just learn a little at a time and commit it to memory eventually it will just click in your head and then you can start really imagining all the potential uses.
I have a CNC table and outsource all my creations for it. This is the first tutorial I have ever managed to sit through till the end. It's given me the inspiration to try it myself, thanks Karl your awesome mate.