I LIKE IT.Best overall presentation from start to finish on the subject that I am not very strong.Thank you,Mark.
@WinkysWorkshop
8 ай бұрын
I'm not very good at using the software. I really struggle with it.
@Rustinox
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know a ting about CAD and CNC. I really should start learning all this.
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
It is a lot of fun and also amazing. What makes it hard to learn is that everyone is doing it a little different and using different terminology. There are some standards like DXF and G-code but even these have variation. It's kind of like BASIC or DOS verses Windows. They are all powerful operating systems but only Windows has evolved to a point where most people understand how to work with them. When it comes down to it, BASIC and DOS are very simple compared to Windows. CNC is also very simple if you are a computer programmer but 20 years from now it will be much more complex but at the same time, much more simple from a users perspective (just like Windows).
@AmateurRedneckWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
I am always impressed at what you and Billy have built there. Every time I see it I want to make one. Maybe if I find a wood lathe real cheap someplace. Thanks for the video.
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Harold! I think if I was going to do it again I'd simplify the design with some kind linear slides. It would add cost but simplify contraction.
@trollforge
2 жыл бұрын
Keep an eye on Craigslist. I got one, with no motor, for $25 Cdn. Just before the plague started.
@AmateurRedneckWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
@@trollforge will do thanks for the tip.
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
@@trollforge Plague is an accurate description.
@TomokosEnterprize
2 жыл бұрын
LOL, You got started speaking a whole bunch of Greek my friend. But that is just because I live in an analogue world still. This is all pretty neat but I think I will stay in my analogue world of left and right hands controlling the tool eh, LOL. Thanks a bunch Winky.
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Haha... I'm mostly the same really.
@TomokosEnterprize
2 жыл бұрын
@@WinkysWorkshop Old dogs eh, LOL. You have learned the talk and are now walking the walk bud. 10 x points for you bud.
@outsidescrewball
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed Mark, great video production/discussion/demonstration/build…..
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Next time I do screen shots I'll use a different mic but otherwise it went well.
@MiniLuv-1984
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Winky, that was great to see the entire process from go to whoa. I don't think you have to go to such measure to convince us of your straight forward honesty. I trust you implicitly and I'm sure many other viewers do too. Aside from the excellent content you provide, who you are shines through every moment and in every video. Thank you!
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Benny! This is good to hear.
@woodworkingandautomation
Жыл бұрын
Very cool, thank you for sharing!
@WinkysWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@EverettsWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
That is cool, to see the process from design to cutting. In the process of getting a 3D printer here, so can understand a bit more of the learning curve you've had. Looks like you and Billy have that set up pretty well!
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
What Billy did was amazing. He built the controller, installed Linux and Linux CNC on a little mini computer and had the stepper motors connected and functioning when I picked it up. He suggested a CAM program called Cambam and that got me started. Then I found PartMaster by Dolphin and it was way more intuitive to me. Oddly lathe programming should be more simple that 3D. I mean it's only a simple profile and 2-axis BUT, the software available for lathes are incredibly limited. I'm not saying the 3D printer will be easy but the software is probably a little more user friendly.
@cradd00
2 жыл бұрын
It's good to see your project finished, as I'm sure you were out of your comfort zone for much of it! Pretty neat process. It's very similar to operating a CNC router if you were curious. At this point, it wouldn't be a huge leap for you. The one thing that surprised me is the g-code generated only makes cuts in the same direction rather than both directions. It only takes a little longer, the end result is the same! Good job sir.
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Most software is designed for turning metal and with a few exceptions lathe tooling is designed to cut best in one direction. It's possible to cut from the other direction but as a separate operation. Typically a tool change takes place before the direction changes. From a G-code standpoint it's totally possibly to cut in both directions but if this CAM software can do this I have not figured out how. But like you said, in the end the results are the same. If I was mass producing spindles I'd figure out how to do it.
@terrycannon570
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely a project to be proud of Mark. It would be very interesting if you and or Billy were to make a video explaining some of the terminology. I get lost easily when terms like G Code and DGF files are used. I am assuming it is just some file similar to pdf. Thanks for all the time and effort you and Billy invested bringing this to us.
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea actually. In some ways I don't feel qualified because I struggle with this stuff myself. However, in some ways that makes me more able to explain how things work in a more understandable way. Just a summery, usually a profile is drawn in CAD and exported as a DXF file. DXF is short for Drawing Exchange Format and pretty much the standard for computer manufacturing. The CAM program (Computer Aided Manufacturing) takes the information stored in the DXF file and creates a G code file. G code is a text file. You write g code in Note Pad if you know the code but CAM makes this much easier! Here's an example of G code: "G00 X5 Y12" This means a rapid move to 5-inches (or MM) on the X axis and 12-inches on he Y axis. Billy is way ahead of me on the computer end and does very well at getting down to my level.
@terrycannon570
2 жыл бұрын
@@WinkysWorkshop Thanks for the quick reply, Mark. Just simple explanations like this are the building blocks someone like me needs to understand the language when a creator like Billy is explaining something. Makes it even easier to follow along on the discussions on AWR (Harolds) Sunday chat. Thanks again to both you and Billy.
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
@@terrycannon570 Your welcome.
@t.d.mich.7064
2 жыл бұрын
See, old dogs can learn new tricks! Back in the day, I programmed everything with "G-code", writing the program at the machine console. Then we went to writing the program on a remote computer, downloaded to a flash drive, or transfered through cable to the machine. Set the tool offsets and away you go. Nowadays with cam software, things are so much easier and quicker. Tool paths are created and simulations can be run for verification. It's too bad you can't run tool path so it cuts in both directions without retracting the tool. Nice job!
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Cutting both directions would be good for the roughing cuts. I'm sure glad they have CAM programs that create the code!
@KnoxMachining
2 жыл бұрын
Looks good! Man I love watching the lathe. It works great!
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you! Also I agree.
@dannywilsher4165
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Winky. Very impressive.
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Danny, I hope you are doing well.
@DavidR8
2 жыл бұрын
Well done Mark!
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@trollforge
2 жыл бұрын
Very impressive Mark.
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Thanks!
@sierraspecialtyauto7049
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Mark. Very informative and inspirational.
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! Thanks!
@kimber1958
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative,easy to understand. Thanks
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@davidsmith940
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Winky 👌
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David
@grantkoeller8911
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job!
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@alanjackson4397
2 жыл бұрын
Great accomplishment
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it was a lot of work but I learned a lot.
@georgesbasementshop1240
2 жыл бұрын
Very Neat Winky..... So what are your plans for this New CNC Wood Lathe? any Hints ?
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
It's hard to say for sure although I do have some use for it. I have made several electrostatic generators called a Wimshurst Machine. These machines were invented in the 1880's and are typically very ornate. I'll probably concentrate on making some of these. They are basically functional art. Here's one I have started: photos.app.goo.gl/9adzQCpFFqKGfKjE6
@daveticehurst4191
2 жыл бұрын
Great outcome Winky. Seems to waste a lot of time in cutting in one direction only. Can you set it up to cut in both directions ? even if it was only in the roughing out stage. If you are intending to make these wooden parts to sell, time will be money, so any reduced machining time will mean more profit. Regards from Australia.
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
As far as I know you can not but it might also me my lack of knowledge. If I was in a production environment cutting in both directions would be very important but for the work I do it doesn't mater much. But you are correct... lots of wasted moves.
@dennisdownes9319
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and instructions! What is the longest piece you can cut on your lathe? DD
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 18 inch but I'm thinking about building something larger.
@tt3233
2 жыл бұрын
Great job. I've got smaller wood lathe. I thought about converting it to cnc.
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Go for it! The computer end of it is what I struggled with. Billy at Knox Machining was a huge help.
@millomweb
2 жыл бұрын
15:10 Rather than just standing watching it, add a few drops of oil to the machine screws and slides !
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Ha... yes, it happens!
@millomweb
2 жыл бұрын
@@WinkysWorkshop That's what power feed is for - let the machine do the work while you're its slave oiling it !
@danmooney7192
2 жыл бұрын
Just a comment, not a criticism, I know cnc is the future, but it seems to me if you'd just grabbed your bowl gouge, you'd have had that spindle turned yesterday!
@billkurek5576
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, sure, unless you need 16 for a project…and you want them to be exact…OCD
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
This is a very good point. I've used a manual lathe many times. I did okay but I would not call myself an expert. For one spindle or a bowl it's a good way to go. Where the CNC excels is repeating. It usually takes me 20 minute to create a profile and another 10 minute setting it up on the lathe but after that I can start the lathe and walk away. Aside from changing stock the lathe works on its own. I can make 20 spindles for a chair and every one of them match.
@joeromanak8797
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve always said that I know enough lathe technique to make one of anything. If the need is for more than one, I’m in trouble if they are supposed to match. Tables with 4 unique spindle patterns on the legs are not hot sellers at the craft show. So, I could use one of these computer assisted machines. Or stick to making project with only 1 spindle in them, lol. 🥸👍👀🪵
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
@@joeromanak8797 Exactly the same with me. Now that I have the software figured out even one spindle is quick and easy. Right now the cutter is the biggest issue. The one I made looks like a very small spoon. It works great for about 5 or 6 spindles and then needs to be sharpened. Carbide works but not as well. I have some inserts ordered but I suspect they will be the same as past inserts I have tried.
@hobonickel840
Жыл бұрын
Thanks luv your content ... I noticed you were a master at leg making ... can you help me decide on a lathe that I can buy to make pool cues?
@WinkysWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Pool cues need a specialized lathe. I don't know much about them but a standard lathe doesn't have the supports needed to stop the cue from flexing.
@hobonickel840
Жыл бұрын
@@WinkysWorkshop Thanks for the reply ... I'm just going to start with learning what makes a lathe a good lathe 101 thanks for the reply. I saw a video of a man in Korea using an old lathe he probably modified it himself ... kzitem.info/news/bejne/zqpm0416iqSJZqg
@metalworksmachineshop
2 жыл бұрын
good video Sir. 👍
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@joelwatts9042
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@millomweb
2 жыл бұрын
I know very little about G code but have seen videos using it. I don't see the point of it - when there's cad/cam software like that that can create the G code without having to remember the details. I will however give you a task to do on that process - and that is to cut the two narrow necks in one process - so that the tool's not traversing back and forth along the wood it's not cutting more than it needs to. Is there an 'optimise cutting path' option ? Anyway, a useful video to see CNC process made easy (compared to hand-writing G code!)
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine writing G code by hand.
@millomweb
2 жыл бұрын
@@WinkysWorkshop It's how it's taught - or seems to be. That way offers full flexibility and plenty of opportunities for getting it wrong leading to a crash or two !
@stevethomas4491
9 ай бұрын
If you were turning this by hand you would cut with the grain only ( down hill) so start from the max diameters and cut either side to the min diameters . We can turn on our cnc router, we would draw half the drawing put the cutter paths on then mirror it .
@normesmonde5332
2 жыл бұрын
G’day Mark, would it be able cut in both directions ie: Right to left, left to right?
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure but I suspect the answer is no. Here's the reason (I suspect). Most CNC lathes are for metal. Most metal lathe tools are designed to cut in one direction. Typically what would happen is you would set up the program to cut profiles on one side of a object, create a tool change and then cut the other side. The program is totally capable of this even if my lathe is not.
@patwicker1358
2 жыл бұрын
Can you set it up so it cuts from both directions?
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
This is possible although I'm not sure if the software supports this. I think the reason for this lack of support is that most metal lathe tooling is designed to cut in one direction. Of course the software works with any lathe but most CNC lathes are metal lathes. It can be set up to cut a sequence of cuts in the other direction however. On a comercial CNC lathe this would probably involve a tool change which my lathe does not have.
@kenukir4601
Жыл бұрын
Great what's the spindle RPM?
@WinkysWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Good question! Somewhere between 350 and too darn fast! Haha. I recently got a optical tachometer so I should check it and find out. The motor is 1750 and it has a set of cone pulleys that are about two to five inch. I suppose the highest speed is appropriate for a short 1-inch spindle but it seems a little scary anyway.
@Farm_fab
2 жыл бұрын
Did you use poplar wood for this project?
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I did but it will cut white oak equally well as long as the tool is sharp.
@MF175mp
2 жыл бұрын
Does the dolphin cam have post processors for Fanuc's?
@MF175mp
2 жыл бұрын
Also, can it compensate radius without using the controller's radius compensation feature?
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it seems to. www.dolphincadcam.com/support/post-processors/lathe/
@WinkysWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
If I understand your question correctly - Yes. You define the tool radius and it compensates. I really like this program.
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