We have received questions on could an inexpensive CNC machine be capable of making inlay cutting boards?
Our friends over at Sainsmart provided us their new machine to test this idea.
In this video, we are testing the Sainsmart PROVerXL 4030 benchtop CNC ( https://shrsl.com/2jzcl ) configured with a Dewalt DWP611 router ( https://amzn.to/2SOFV1I ).
The answer is definitely yes!
Inlay’s can be made on an inexpensive machine like the PROVerXL . However, like all equipment, one should carefully approach the choice of machine they purchase, and based on their technical needs and recognize there will be initial setup that can require specific skills to get the best results.
The PROverXL is well suited for a small workshop and smaller projects with its 400 x 300mm work area.
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Here some stuff which I use in my workshop and really love it.
Maybe it will be useful for you.
Definitely recommend this Oil and Wax for cutting board:
https://amzn.to/36ytyi1
https://amzn.to/3nrAPGL
My glue:
https://amzn.to/3jyVMNu (really love it)
Double-Sided Duct Tape:
https://amzn.to/33ANxen (It holds blank well, but anyway, I also use screws.)
My Random Orbit Sanders I love how they work but they get a little dusty:
https://amzn.to/36u5mxs
https://amzn.to/3d1oNiv
Makita 3/4-Inch ID/1-OD diameter by 10-Foot Hose
https://amzn.to/33uGmnS
My Sanding Disc (for me they are the best!!!):
3M Cubitron II
https://amzn.to/2SrnAHs (80 and 120 grit)
https://amzn.to/2SqlvvH (150 grit)
https://amzn.to/3nksyUQ (220 grit)
https://amzn.to/2GriKaZ (320 grit)
My router bits which I use a lot:
Standard Spiral Bit with Down Cut 1/8-Inch Cutting Diameter
https://amzn.to/3izKXcF
15 Degree v bit (be careful easy to breake down)
https://amzn.to/3izLyLr
Round Nose Bit with 3/8-Inch Radius, 3/4-Inch Cutting Diameter and 1-1/4-Inch Cutting Length
https://amzn.to/2SsZYlV (I use it for juice groove)
1/2-Inch Dia. 2 Flute Ball Nose Spiral End Mill Router Bit
https://amzn.to/33v99Zm (I use it for juice groove)
Spiral Flush Trim Bit with Down Cut and 1/2-Inch Cutting Diameter
https://amzn.to/2SsB8m7
Three Flute with Spiral Bit 1/2-Inch Cutting Diameter and 2-Inch Cutting Length
https://amzn.to/2HTgwkV (I use it for flatining surface and makining cutting board shape)
Spiral Bit with Up Cut 1/4-Inch Cutting Diameter and 1-Inch Cutting Length
https://amzn.to/36u2Hns (I use it for cut off inlays. it doesn’t make chips.)
My Collet Set:
https://amzn.to/33xbO4X
My DEWALT Plate Joiner:
https://amzn.to/33xtkWQ (it is not bad and not good it is ok)
My Bandsaw Blade it is inexpensive and cut well:
https://amzn.to/34uKNy8
Hi,
My name is Nik. Welcome to my channel, where you can see my woodworking: cutting boards with inlay from different types of wood, wood maps, key hangers and more. I often use CNC machine for my works, I love using it. I’m going to share my videos every week.
Thank you for visiting my channel. I appreciate your likes and subscriptions!
Sincerely,
Nik.
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After all that CNCing, doing freehand on a band saw?
You're using those clamps in totally the wrong way. They're supposed to be used with another long setscrew at the back, and they should be as close to horizontal as possible.
Talent behind the machine does matter check out my prover linear rail: https://youtu.be/hL2F8_u1tCY
You don't even know the use of a wing nut
So it can't cut all the way through that thick of a board ?
How can You call a thousand dollar CNC an in-expensive machine???
Hello. I am thinking about buying this machine and i was wondering if you know or if you tried, what is the thickest piece of wood you can cut with a straight router bit. I hope you can give me some light about the matter. Thank you! (Ps. I want to cut wood about 50 to 60 millimeters, and what kind of bit should I use!) 🙂 Hope to hear your opinion!
What a bag of crap This machine is
Is the ER20 collet set you are using compatible with the Dewalt 611/26200 router?
I have a question – how do you do the square inner corners of the letters with a round tool? I've seen machining videos where a round-to-square auger is used to push through a circular drill hole to carve it out into a square, but that was a manual tool, and it only moved vertically.
what software do you use?
Hello Nik, what is the price of this complete machine
You're amazing and you got me!!!
That double tape usage is really bothering me
So this machine is capable of cutting into hard woods and not just soft woods?
5:20 Whats that machine do & where can I get it?
Inexpensive? for most its very expensive
Looks ridged enough. Is it?
What CNC machine do you use?
Could you provide details on your more expensive machine? I.e. make/model/size/price ?
Thank you very much. Your work is amazing. I was on the fence about this machine but now I'm buying it
what a waste of wood… 🙁
no useable information very poor
Where do you get your tape
Interesting way to make an inlay.
Can you share your settings i.e.( Pass Depth, Feed Rate, Plunge Rate) as a good starting point.
After several months of owning this machine, are you still happy with it ?
I've narrowed down my choices to this one or the Shapeoko.
Thanks, kindly !
would you recommend this for a beginner woodworker?
Yes it works with Dewalt DWP611 router!
anyone tried metals like alluminium and stuf on this cnc?
Would you recommend this with a dewalt router?
For the inlay piece, did you have you do and some kind of an offset? Or just simply cut the female piece from inside the line and cut the male piece from outside the line?
Can this run with Easel software?
Can someone explain or give me link how to change machine’s own router with this dewalt router ?
Nice! Should be getting mine tomorrow. What is the pvc around your machine? Is that dust collection?
The rails are unprotected… Not good
Hi Nik,
I've been doing some research into started CNC machines. Did you try it's with the default 775 9,000 or 20,000 rpm motors & 3mm shank cutter compared to the heavier duty DeWalt router?
One tutorial , please.!!