Some beginner CNC uses

[David Buchhauser]

I'm very happy with my OneFinity CNC. It's not a CAMaster but it only costs a fraction. For a hobbyist it's a very capable machine.

If I didn't already have an Avid 4x4, I would give the OneFinity CNC some serious consideration. I like the fact that it is "semi-portable" and could be stowed away when not in use.
David

[Alex Zeller]

If I didn't already have an Avid 4x4, I would give the OneFinity CNC some serious consideration. I like the fact that it is "semi-portable" and could be stowed away when not in use.
David

It's actually possible to mount it on a wall and use it.

[David Buchhauser]

Thanks for sharing that video. Very versatile indeed!
David

[Jim Becker]

Gotta wonder about the extras strain on the stepper motors in that orientation for sure!

[John TenEyck]

Continuing on with my learning I made a little piece of curved molding yesterday, just because. VCarve Pro is pretty amazing; you can start with nothing more that the outer shape you want and a separate cross sectional view of the molding profile.




You can turn that into a toolpath with just a few clicks and verify it's what you want with the simulation view.



And then machine the molding.




The finish straight off the machine was pretty amazing, as you can see above. It won't take much sanding to make it finish ready.

This little piece took almost 30 minutes to cut so you wouldn't want to have to make a lot of molding this way, but for special projects like the gooseneck moldings on a grandfather clock or armoire, or an oval picture frame, or some crown molding for a cabinet it looks like a much easier option than doing it by hand. And compared to a molding machine the tooling costs are essentially zero as you use the bits you already have. Amazing what you can with this thing.

John

[Jim Becker]

The molding tool path is a really neat "problem solver" beyond just the obvious use. I've been employing it for relief cuts on guitar bodies, for example, to avoid the 3D dance which takes a lot more time to cut.