rowiac
Full Member
Posts: 230
Location: California
Machine: M3
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Post by rowiac on May 13, 2019 6:50:30 GMT
Welcome telltalehart. You picked a great field of study. I've been an ME for a long time, but only recently got into CAM/CNC.
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HolmMade
New Member
Posts: 14
Machine: Carve King
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Post by HolmMade on May 13, 2019 18:59:14 GMT
I am new to the forum. I purchased and assembled my Carve King a few weeks back. I am looking to expand my woodworking capabilities through this machine. I am a mechanical engineer by education and have worked in the oil and gas industry in various roles for 10 years. Currently I work as a product designer at a manufacturing company.
I am most interested in the 3d carving capability of this machine for use in woods, but also find the possibility of creating investment casting or molds out of other materials intriguing.
I am excited to be here and have enjoyed what I have seen on the forum thus far.
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Post by kevin on May 18, 2019 3:18:03 GMT
I am new to the forum. I purchased and assembled my Carve King a few weeks back. I am looking to expand my woodworking capabilities through this machine. I am a mechanical engineer by education and have worked in the oil and gas industry in various roles for 10 years. Currently I work as a product designer at a manufacturing company. I am most interested in the 3d carving capability of this machine for use in woods, but also find the possibility of creating investment casting or molds out of other materials intriguing. I am excited to be here and have enjoyed what I have seen on the forum thus far. Welcome to the forum HolmMade.
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Jeff
New Member
Posts: 6
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Post by Jeff on May 26, 2019 15:18:23 GMT
Hello all! My name is Jeff, and I'm new to CNC. I don't yet have a machine, but am strongly considering a Carve King. I'm a mentor for a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team, and as such have worked extensively with 3D printing and some CAD packages (FreeCAD and Cura, while the students have educational licenses for SolidWorks available to them). The plan is to use the CNC machine to help teach the kids (as well as some of us adults) about working with CNC while fabricating parts for our robots. As such, we'll need to mostly work with plastics (acrylic, Lexan) and 1/16 to 3/4" thick aluminum. I've done a bit of research (thank you to this forum for the "CNC Beginner Guide" and pointers to "https://www.cnccookbook.com/10-tips-for-cnc-router-aluminum-cutting-success"), but have a few specific questions about what might be needed to work with those materials:
1. I know that in general the DeWalt DWP610 is recommended over the 400W Spindle, but was wondering if the lower RPM range of the 400W Spindle would be a better choice for the materials we'll be working with?
2. The cutters offered in the store do not include some of what I understand might be desirable for plastic and aluminum work, i.e. single flutes, smaller than 1/4" diameters, etc. Was wondering if you could offer an opinion as to whether these are really necessary and if so, recommend a source(s) for these types of cutters?
3. Cooling, either with an air blast or a mist appears to be highly desirable. I see multiple misting rigs available on Amazon, but can you recommend something that works well with your machine? I'm sure that the Black Starboard ST option for the Carve King will be a must.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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Post by mbhudson1 on May 28, 2019 12:27:42 GMT
Hey all!
I'm Matt H and I'm also new. Just purchased an M3 this weekend. I'm a biomedical research scientist, professor, and founder of a couple biotech/drug development startups. But I honestly just bought this for fun.
However, depending on how competent I can become (I'm a molecular biology scientist, not computer or ME type scientist) I may integrate some production of things into work stuff. Actually, I specifically bought from Millright because I read these forums and saw the great support (which I already anticipate needing).
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Post by VGCustomShop on May 28, 2019 12:55:09 GMT
Hey all! I'm Matt H and I'm also new. Just purchased an M3 this weekend. I'm a biomedical research scientist, professor, and founder of a couple biotech/drug development startups. But I honestly just bought this for fun. However, depending on how competent I can become (I'm a molecular biology scientist, not computer or ME type scientist) I may integrate some production of things into work stuff. Actually, I specifically bought from Millright because I read these forums and saw the great support (which I already anticipate needing). Where do you teach?
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cyclone101
New Member
From South Africa, Waiting on the delivery of a Carve King
Posts: 4
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Post by cyclone101 on Jun 12, 2019 8:44:00 GMT
Hey,
I am Jacques, I bought a Carve King a few days ago, patiently waiting for it to arrive.
I will be using it to make small parts for kinetic sculptures mostly from wood and aluminium.
I have some experience with CNC as I studied Mech Eng but it is limited, so this will be a good hands on experience.
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Post by kevin on Jun 15, 2019 19:24:05 GMT
Hi Jacques, welcome to the forum. I look forward to seeing what you create.
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Madpiper
New Member
Posts: 13
Machine: Carve King
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Post by Madpiper on Jun 17, 2019 1:55:32 GMT
Hello all,
It's official...I've joined the Mill Right family. Seems like a really nice bunch of people on this forum, and the more I read the more I feel reassured that going with Mill Right was the correct decision in my CNC endeavors.
I am brand-spanking new to CNC...no background in electronics or anything that would help me...just a desire to learn. My initial purpose for getting a machine was to help me make the union portion (the stars) of the American flag as seen on THAT Flag Company, Paw Paw's Workshop and MANY other YouTube videos. I saw an opportunity to make a little money on the side, but quickly realized my bottle-neck for making these flags was the unions, and figured a CNC machine would solve that.
So after doing A LOT of research, I settled on Mill Right's Carve King. Price was doable, quality seemed to be evident by reviews, and customer service....as I've come to find out...truly is 2nd to none! As I mentioned, I have zero electronics background, so when it came time to put my CNC Shield together during assembly, I totally fried my board. I sent an email to customer service, they responded within 24 hours, had me send in my board, repaired it and sent it back already set up and ready to go at NO EXTRA CHARGE! That alone solidified my loyalty.
I was extremely intimidated by the assembly process, and even more so with getting the machine up and running, but I'm sitting here typing this next to my carving that says "Mill Right CNC" (instructions found on the Quick Start Guide in the Resources section) and I can hardly believe it. I'm so freaking excited I did a little Irish jig!
Anyways, my next step is to downloaded programs that will allow me to make my stars. Any recommendations are very much appreciated.....the simpler and easier, the better. I'll be honest, I know a lot of you will recommend Fusion 360, but it seems a little too complex and robust for my purposes...but I'm willing to try anything.
Thank you Mill Right for such a great machine and for providing this forum to connect with the Mill Right family. I look forward to chatting with you all!
-Patrick Parsons aka Madpiper
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bennett
New Member
Has anyone attached a SUCKIT DUST BOOT to a DWP611 on a carve king?
Posts: 35
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Post by bennett on Jun 18, 2019 21:05:07 GMT
Hello all, It's official...I've joined the Mill Right family. Seems like a really nice bunch of people on this forum, and the more I read the more I feel reassured that going with Mill Right was the correct decision in my CNC endeavors. I am brand-spanking new to CNC...no background in electronics or anything that would help me...just a desire to learn. My initial purpose for getting a machine was to help me make the union portion (the stars) of the American flag as seen on THAT Flag Company, Paw Paw's Workshop and MANY other YouTube videos. I saw an opportunity to make a little money on the side, but quickly realized my bottle-neck for making these flags was the unions, and figured a CNC machine would solve that. So after doing A LOT of research, I settled on Mill Right's Carve King. Price was doable, quality seemed to be evident by reviews, and customer service....as I've come to find out...truly is 2nd to none! As I mentioned, I have zero electronics background, so when it came time to put my CNC Shield together during assembly, I totally fried my board. I sent an email to customer service, they responded within 24 hours, had me send in my board, repaired it and sent it back already set up and ready to go at NO EXTRA CHARGE! That alone solidified my loyalty. I was extremely intimidated by the assembly process, and even more so with getting the machine up and running, but I'm sitting here typing this next to my carving that says "Mill Right CNC" (instructions found on the Quick Start Guide in the Resources section) and I can hardly believe it. I'm so freaking excited I did a little Irish jig! Anyways, my next step is to downloaded programs that will allow me to make my stars. Any recommendations are very much appreciated.....the simpler and easier, the better. I'll be honest, I know a lot of you will recommend Fusion 360, but it seems a little too complex and robust for my purposes...but I'm willing to try anything. Thank you Mill Right for such a great machine and for providing this forum to connect with the Mill Right family. I look forward to chatting with you all! -Patrick Parsons aka Madpiper
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Post by Hommer Woods on Jun 18, 2019 21:11:21 GMT
Hello all, It's official...I've joined the Mill Right family. Seems like a really nice bunch of people on this forum, and the more I read the more I feel reassured that going with Mill Right was the correct decision in my CNC endeavors. I am brand-spanking new to CNC...no background in electronics or anything that would help me...just a desire to learn. My initial purpose for getting a machine was to help me make the union portion (the stars) of the American flag as seen on THAT Flag Company, Paw Paw's Workshop and MANY other YouTube videos. I saw an opportunity to make a little money on the side, but quickly realized my bottle-neck for making these flags was the unions, and figured a CNC machine would solve that. So after doing A LOT of research, I settled on Mill Right's Carve King. Price was doable, quality seemed to be evident by reviews, and customer service....as I've come to find out...truly is 2nd to none! As I mentioned, I have zero electronics background, so when it came time to put my CNC Shield together during assembly, I totally fried my board. I sent an email to customer service, they responded within 24 hours, had me send in my board, repaired it and sent it back already set up and ready to go at NO EXTRA CHARGE! That alone solidified my loyalty. I was extremely intimidated by the assembly process, and even more so with getting the machine up and running, but I'm sitting here typing this next to my carving that says "Mill Right CNC" (instructions found on the Quick Start Guide in the Resources section) and I can hardly believe it. I'm so freaking excited I did a little Irish jig! Anyways, my next step is to downloaded programs that will allow me to make my stars. Any recommendations are very much appreciated.....the simpler and easier, the better. I'll be honest, I know a lot of you will recommend Fusion 360, but it seems a little too complex and robust for my purposes...but I'm willing to try anything. Thank you Mill Right for such a great machine and for providing this forum to connect with the Mill Right family. I look forward to chatting with you all! -Patrick Parsons aka Madpiper Check out this post for some info on how I do unions. millrightcnc.proboards.com/post/16486/thread
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bennett
New Member
Has anyone attached a SUCKIT DUST BOOT to a DWP611 on a carve king?
Posts: 35
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Post by bennett on Jun 18, 2019 21:12:40 GMT
Hello all, It's official...I've joined the Mill Right family. Seems like a really nice bunch of people on this forum, and the more I read the more I feel reassured that going with Mill Right was the correct decision in my CNC endeavors. I am brand-spanking new to CNC...no background in electronics or anything that would help me...just a desire to learn. My initial purpose for getting a machine was to help me make the union portion (the stars) of the American flag as seen on THAT Flag Company, Paw Paw's Workshop and MANY other YouTube videos. I saw an opportunity to make a little money on the side, but quickly realized my bottle-neck for making these flags was the unions, and figured a CNC machine would solve that. So after doing A LOT of research, I settled on Mill Right's Carve King. Price was doable, quality seemed to be evident by reviews, and customer service....as I've come to find out...truly is 2nd to none! As I mentioned, I have zero electronics background, so when it came time to put my CNC Shield together during assembly, I totally fried my board. I sent an email to customer service, they responded within 24 hours, had me send in my board, repaired it and sent it back already set up and ready to go at NO EXTRA CHARGE! That alone solidified my loyalty. I was extremely intimidated by the assembly process, and even more so with getting the machine up and running, but I'm sitting here typing this next to my carving that says "Mill Right CNC" (instructions found on the Quick Start Guide in the Resources section) and I can hardly believe it. I'm so freaking excited I did a little Irish jig! Anyways, my next step is to downloaded programs that will allow me to make my stars. Any recommendations are very much appreciated.....the simpler and easier, the better. I'll be honest, I know a lot of you will recommend Fusion 360, but it seems a little too complex and robust for my purposes...but I'm willing to try anything. Thank you Mill Right for such a great machine and for providing this forum to connect with the Mill Right family. I look forward to chatting with you all! -Patrick Parsons aka Madpiper Hi, Also brand new to this stuff. First tried the free stuff. Then bought Cut2D and is great and easy to learn and use. As I've learned I realized I need a bit more program and recently upgraded to Vcarve Desktop. The extra features and additional 3D clipart is worth the price. Vectric offers a free trial version but you can't do anything with the files you create but will show you how easy it is to make stuff.
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dcdear
New Member
Posts: 32
Machine: M3
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Post by dcdear on Jun 23, 2019 15:53:56 GMT
Hi, I like long walks on the beach at night and slow jazz - OH WAIT WRONG FORUM - SORRY.
In reality, I'm Doug, no experience in Woodworking or power tools of any kind. Decades ago a friend, who was a carpenter by trade, saw me start to use a table saw, walked over to the wall, unplugged it, and said "Never use power tools." I took his advice.
Now that I'm older (60 this year) I'm allowing myself to explore hobbies I never had a chance to growing up or throughout life. I work in Information technology, mainly with Windows. Why CNC? Because I've been fascinated by the machines for a long time and the price has dropped down to a reasonable level. I picked MillRight CNC M3 based on a redditt recommendation one of my sons sent to me and comparing it with other similarly priced units. With lots to learn, I didn't want to spend a ton of money right away. The M3 is arriving next week or the week after depending on Canadian Customs. Once it's on site, I plan on losing lots of sleep and hair figuring it out. Fusion 360 installed, tutorials started.
Further annoying comments and question will be forth coming - Cheers and Be Well - Doug
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Post by tgattis on Jun 23, 2019 22:58:21 GMT
Sawdust and salutations !! I'm Troy and I'm brand new to the world of CNC and expect to be amazed at what kind of trouble I can get myself and my wallet into...I have a background that is in fabrication and engineering (without a degree) so this is my next adventure. I have ran NC milling machines, and look forward to watching my designs come to fruition. I'll likely get on a few nerves asking redundant questions, you guys take it easy on me..LOL
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Post by kevin on Jun 25, 2019 1:45:37 GMT
Hi Patrick, Doug and Troy, welcome to the forum. Patrick, how's that Union coming along? Doug, as much as your friend may have done you a favor by unplugging your table saw, I bet he'll soon be pretty jealous of your new woodworking skills. You all have fun!
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