CNC Machining a Mailbox On An Inventables X-Carve
I challenged myself to make all the pieces on my CNC for this mailbox project.
Limited Tools CNC Project
In this fun woodworking project we cut out all the pieces on my Inventables X-Carve CNC. We are purposely limiting ourselves to only the CNC and non-stationary tools like a drill, router and random orbit sander. No tablesaw, no bandsaw and no miter saw. I like to show that there’s more than one way to perform a task in woodworking. It’s not about the tools, it’s all about using what you have and finding creative ways to problem solve.
The mailbox is made from beautiful straight grain walnut with the house number inlayed with some contrasting maple.
Tools and Supplies Used In This CNC Woodworking Project
How to Make a Guitar with a CNC Machine
Step by step instructions on how to make a solid body guitar on the CNC using parts from a cheap Epiphone Les Paul.
Step by step instructions on how to make a solid body guitar on the CNC using parts from a cheap Epiphone Les Paul. I purchased my Epiphone Les Paul online for only $120 just to gut it for the electronics, hardware and neck. I used some 8/4 ash for the body and carved out the neck pocket, pickup and electronics cavities on the X-Carve CNC. With an angle grinder and TurboPlane blade I did some final shaping. The pick guard, headstock laminate and truss rod cover was also cut out on the X-Carve CNC using carbide bits from ToolsToday. I’m very please with this guitar build and plan on filming a follow-up video answering your questions as well as discuss what I’d do differently for the next guitar build.
Products Used
X-Carve 3D Carving Overview and CNC Sign Making
Meet the X-Carve the newest 3D carver from Inventables. It’s got 50% less parts than their previous machine which means it takes 50% less time to assemble.
X-Carve 3D Carver Router by Inventables
Meet the X-Carve the newest 3D carver from Inventables. It’s got 50% less parts than their previous machine which means it takes 50% less time to assemble. One power supply to power everything, and a new spindle mount for more rigidity and accuracy. This machine is open source and completely customizable. Today I’m going to show you a technique to make this sign and keeping all the small pieces properly spaced. This technique can be used with any CNC projects that involve small pieces where alignment is key. You can find out more about this machine at Inventables.com
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