Why I chose the J-Tech Digital Mouse. Hey folks, just another “how I do it blog.” Today I am talking about my right-hand tool… The J-Tech Digital Wireless Mouse. Upgrading your normal mouse and learning how to use it is a great addition to anyone doing CNC, Laser or Adobe Suites work on any consistent […]
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That Wooden Flag Sometimes I forget that this blog is for me, just that, a blog. A place that I can take my thoughts and share them with the world, or no one (depending on my readership). With that said this one is just a recap of the radical transformation from Soldier to Woodguy.
Understanding these concepts will extend the life of your bit and make your projects better. There are several things I try to avoid when using my CNC bits, with the most obvious being, “don’t run your bit into anything!” But, beyond that things are less obvious. This blog, with the help from SpeTools, trys to
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These are 3 great ideas to get you wood crafting TODAY! #1. Rustic Wooden Letters This is a great idea because it doesn’t require a lot of tools or experience. If you are able to find barn wood or even some pallet wood with unique qualities you can easily put together a family members (or
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Can a Woodwork/CNC/Laser Craft Small Business Survive a Recession? In this article I will discuss the growing fears of a recession and what you can do to help prevent your business from struggling or failing. From some very simple tips to ideas I have gleaned from some top businessmen and mentors, if you are
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What is a CNC machine? As a CNC operator and geek I get this question all the time so naturally, I have to blog about it. In this short blog I will aim to answer this question for you! A CNC is by definition, a computer numerical control (CNC) router is a computer-controlled cutting machine
Understanding these two key bits can really help you start or move forward with your CNC dreams. We all have our preferences and ultimately it has to do with the job you are working on. I use a Onefinity CNC that runs a Makita router with a 1/4 inch collet. With than said I have
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These are ten ideas to get your small business CNC making money! #1. Tie Hanger. I personally really like this one because it is really easy to do with a CNC and is very cheap on the materials side. Grab some 1/4″ material from the big box store, purchase the file, and you are
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Can Face, Edge or End Grain Cutting/Charcuterie Boards be flattened on a CNC? One of the hardest and most frustrating things when making a cutting board is the final leveling of the board, with end grain especially, it can be catastrophic if done wrong. Can you surface end grain on a CNC? Point blank, Yes.
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So, I just wanted to bring up my thoughts on using stains for your woodwork and how to make better decisions based on them. First thing I like to remind people about is that stains are NOT sealers. You won’t get water proof material if you just apply a stain. Moving on. So this is
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