r/cncwoodworking

Came across the Gordix CNC, which is currently on Kickstarter.
I really like the belt-driven compact style, but this is also my main concern:

• From the images, the belts look like rubber belts. Wouldn't they flex slightly?
• How likely is an accuracy of 0.5mm for a belt-driven system?
• Looking at one of the samples in the promo video, the accuracy didn't seem very good. The round shape is definitely not round (see screenshot). There is also quite a lot of chipping. However, in the youtube video, the influencer claims that all passes of the bit are perfectly flush.
• Even though there is dust collection, there will always be some dust around the table. Would the belts (that are constantly moving in and out) and gears suck up all the dust and lead to inaccuracies or even failure?

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Hey everyone, I really want to learn woodworking from scratch, but right now I don't have a workshop, tools, or space to practice physically.

​Since I can't do hands-on work, I want to focus completely on the engineering side of things. I want to deeply learn how wood movement works, the physics behind different joints like mortise & tenon or dovetails, and how to plan precise cutting lists and furniture blueprints.

​Are there any online courses or masterclasses that teach these technical and structural principles deeply without needing immediate shop practice?

​Also, since I can't make things physically, I'm planning to practice by reverse-engineering furniture builds into 3D/CAD software. If any experienced woodworkers have advice on this or can give me some guidance, I’d love to connect.

​Thanks

Does anyone have any opinions on the onefinity apprentice? I’m looking to upgrade my current machine, as I have pushed it to its limits and beyond. Don’t ask what it is, I don’t know. It is 3d printed, not an mpcnc, I bought it off Craigslist for $150 and it worked great but now it is getting tired. I’m looking to do smaller projects out of mostly hard wood, with some light brass and aluminum work In the mix. Does the apprentice hold up well? I know it’s small, that is not a problem for me, if size is its biggest draw back, then it’ll work perfect for me. The other options I was looking at would be the genmitsu offerings.

Thanks for any and all advice.

Hi,

Just felt like sharing what I've been able to carve using a 3D printed CNC (MPCNC Primo)

Build area is 800 x 600. Speeds are probably quite slow at 1000mm/m with 2mm depth of cut using 8mm flat end mill, then following up with a finish pass with 8mm ball end at same feed rate. I scale the depth back to 1.5mm if using 6mm mills. As someone new to the game I am happy with this. The real limit I've found though is the Z axis speed which I have had to limit to 150mm/m due to lost steps - This alone can add a lot of time to a job and seems to be far far the biggest weakness of the machine. Can't complain, at a guess i probably spent about £300-£400 on the set up 😄

I am using the machine in a garage conversion right next to the home kitchen so an enclosure to reduce sound was a must. To be honest it was more work than building the machine but totally worth it in the end. Its made from 2x4 studs with 18mm OSB either side. The internal layer of OSB isn't mechanically fastened to the studs, it is 'chocked' in place and all contact points sit on strips of EDPM foam to try and isolate vibration (no idea if it makes an actual improvement)

Something I love about the design is the "hatch back" style door as it gives you a lot more access to the front of the machine for setting up. Other enclosures force you to almost climb in.

The window is three layers of 6mm Plexiglass, The middle layers also 'float' on some EDPM foam to reduce vibrations. Foam also seals the edges once closed (VERY IMPORTANT!) also some advice if anyone who wants to build this style of door, use gas struts! its very heavy with two OSB layers.

Hope this post inspires anyone who is considering the MPCNC or who is on the fence about CNC woodworking in general but is put off by the start up costs. You don't always need to spend a small fortune to get started.

Some pics below, also a shameless plug for my ETSY store which has more pics Earthbound Carving (ETSY)

V1 Engineering - Here you can check out the MPCNC Primo and/or Lowrider machines. The forums and community seem really helpful.

My main limitation at the moment doesn't seem to be the machine but my ability to create things to carve. This is why most of my work so far is ripples and waves etc. All generated in Blender which I find to be quite daunting to learn. Either way I am really happy (and surprised!) with what I've been able to produce so far with very little experience.

Any questions let me know, Thanks

https://preview.redd.it/vhpie1v69j1h1.jpg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d88ca6d9f1989e2a4ef189d1820b826948e6331

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Sapele - 60cm x 20cm

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Oak - 60cm x 20cm

https://preview.redd.it/jwal3a7c4j1h1.jpg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2dd6a9e95bd7735c3aedf3dad6483fce85c20802

Same design as the Oak but in Sapele

Hi all! I've used the search function but didn't find any posts for campervan builds. I was trying to create a Rock & Roll style bed using VCarve to use on a Shopbot. The learning curve is so steep, and I don't want to waste a lot of wood. So, I'm now looking to purchase a plan that maybe someone has already designed. I've tried Etsy without luck. Does anyone have suggestions on where else I may be able to find someone selling their designs? Thanks for any help!