CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 44
Build Your Own Makerspace with Mike Heidrick.

In the episode we talk with Mike Heidrick about why you should build your own makerspace. After trying unsuccessfully to work with local government to bring a makerspace to his community, Mike Heidrick decided to build his own makerspace. Aptly named the Mikeyspace, Mike built a 40’X64’X16’ polebarn with a 10’X24’ porch - two 14’X14’ overhead doors, 3 pedestrian doors, and 4 36”X48” double hung windows, and 5" thick concrete floor with radiant heat. The project has taken nearly 3 years to complete but features a full CNC machine shop, CNC woodworking shop, welding equipment and a drive in theater. And this is just the start.

Bill Griggs contact info:
Twitter: @BillGriggs
Website: http://cncroutertips.com
SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/44

Websites Mentioned

Joes CNC http://joescnc.com
Maker Masters http://makermasters.com
The Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com
Habitat For Humanity Restore http://www.habitat.org/restores
Bloomingtonmike Youtube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/bloomingtonmike
#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/
Mach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3
CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bits
VCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demo
VCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8
Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.com
Resources http://cncroutertips.com/resources

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CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 43
Finding Your Audience With Bob Warfield.

Finding your audience is a key step before you design your product. Knowing what it is that your audience needs and what problems they have are key designing a solution. We talk with Bob Warfield, Software Startup founder, Former Borland VP of Engineering and Solo-preneur about his passion project CNC Cookbook and the GWizard Calculator software.

Bill Griggs contact info:
Twitter: @BillGriggs
Website: http://cncroutertips.com
SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/43

Websites Mentioned

Podcast By Friday http://podcastbyfriday.com
Maker Masters http://makermasters.com
The Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com
#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/
Mach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3
CNC Cook Book http://cnccookbook.com
CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bits
VCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demo
VCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8
Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.com
Resources http://cncroutertips.com/resources

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CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 42

What would Henry Do? Words Of Wisdom From Henry Ford.

What would Henry Do? I ask myself this question whenever I have a tough decision to make. If you have ever struggled with the decision to buy a CNC Router or other machines this episode may help you. We examine what risks and advantages are when purchasing new equipment. We also talk about the opportunity cost of not making a decision when you have to.

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Website: http://cncroutertips.com
SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/41

Websites Mentioned
Podcast By Friday http://podcastbyfriday.com
Spreaker http://spreaker.com
Maker Masters http://makermasters.com
The Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com
#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/
Mach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3
Smart Passive Income http://smartpassive income.com
Henry Ford Museum http://thehenryford.org
CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bits
VCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demo
VCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8
Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.com
Resources http://cncroutertips.com/resources

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CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 41

How Much Should You Charge For CNC Work?

How much should you charge for CNC Work? This question comes up all the time. We look at what the average wage is for a CNC machine operator versus what the average shop rate is for a machine owner. If you are using your CNC Router as a business you have to think more like an owner than an operator. You are the CEO of your company not an employee. You have assumed all the risk and so should receive the rewards. Or should you?

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Website: http://cncroutertips.com
SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/41

Websites Mentioned

Podcast By Friday http://podcastbyfriday.com
Spreaker http://spreaker.com
Maker Masters http://makermasters.com
The Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com
#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/
Mach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3
CNCZONE http://cnczone.com/
Lumberjocks http://lumberjocks.com
McDonald’s wages: http://www.indeed.com/cmp/McDonald's/salaries
CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bits
VCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demo
VCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8
Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.com
Resources http://cncroutertips.com/resources

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CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 40
Should You Buy or Build A CNC Router?

Should you Buy a CNC Router Table or Build one? This question come up quite a bit and can have a variety of answers depending on your ultimate goal.

People who are using a CNC Router Table to build a business may have a very different answer than someone who is using one as a hobby.

Time and money are also big deciding factors to consider when getting a CNC Router Table.

Bill Griggs contact info:
Twitter: @BillGriggs
Website: http://cncroutertips.com
SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/40

Websites Mentioned
Podcast By Friday http://podcastbyfriday.com
Spreaker http://spreaker.com
CNC Router Parts http://cncrouterparts.com
JOES CNC http://joescnc.com
Maker Masters http://makermasters.com
The Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com
#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/
CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bits
VCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demo
VCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8
Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.com
Resources http://cncroutertips.com/resources

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If you want your CNC Router table to uses inches or millimeters you will need to know how to set native units in mach3 cnc software.

I will show you how to easily change between millimeter and inches. I will show you step by step what to do and what not to do.

After you set up the native units you can use my other videos tutorials to show you how to set up the number of steps per unit automatically.

CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 39
How To Surface Your Spoil Board

One question that always pops up from beginners is how to surface your spoil board. In this edition of the CNC Router Tips Podcast we show the ins and out of this process. We discuss the types of router bits to use and how fast they need to spin. We also talk about a CNC Router Bit starter set and much more.

Bill Griggs contact info:
Twitter: @BillGriggs
Website: http://cncroutertips.com
SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/39

Websites Mentioned

Stepcraft http://stepcraft.us
Podcast By Friday http://podcastbyfriday.com
Spreaker http://spreaker.com
Maker Masters http://makermasters.com
The Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com
#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/
CNC Milling Machine blog http://makermasters.com/how-to-make-your-own-cnc-milling-machine
Small Planing bit. Magnate ¾” Bit http://amzn.to/2cfY4hp
Medium Planing bit Magnate 1 ¼” bit http://amzn.to/2bYYwVM
Large Planing Bit Magnate 3” bit http://amzn.to/2cfZx7x
Mach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3
CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bits
VCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demo
VCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8
Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.com
Resources http://cncroutertips.com/resources

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CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 38

Sienci Mill One Desktop CNC Mill

We take a look at the Sienci Labs Mill One, Desktop CNC Mill. Developed by two College students and offered on Kickstarter, The Mill One is fast on it’s way to reaching it’s fuunding Goal of $60,000 Canadian dollars. The compact milling machine with enclosure is a low cost way to get started with CNC machining.

Bill Griggs contact info:
Twitter: @BillGriggs
Website: http://cncroutertips.com
SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/38

Websites Mentioned
Sienci Labs http://sienci.com
Kiri-moto http://grid.space
Onshape http://onshape.com/
The Summer Company http://waterlooregionsmallbusiness.ca/summercompany
Kickstarter http://kickstarter
Shapeoko - http://carbide3d.com/shapeoko/
UCCNC Software http://cncdrive.com/UCCNC.html
Mach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3
8020 Aluminum Extrusions http://8020.net
VCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demo
VCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8
Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.com
Resources http://cncroutertips.com/resources

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CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 37
First Look Stepcraft 2 – 600
In this episode of the CNC Router Tips Podcast we take a first look at the Stepcraft 2 -600 desktop CNC Router Table.
Bill Griggs contact info:
Twitter: @BillGriggs
Website: http://cncroutertips.com
SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/37

Websites Mentioned
Shapeoko - http://carbide3d.com/shapeoko/
Grizzly Industrial http://Grizzly.com
Hoss G0704 DVD Set http://g0704.com
Stepcraft http://stepcraft.us
CNC Router Tips http://cncroutertips.com/18
UCCNC Software http://cncdrive.com/UCCNC.html
8020 Aluminum Extrusions http://8020.net
Makerslide https://www.inventables.com/technologies/makerslide
IOT Relay http://amzn.to/2bmbpUm
IOT Relay http://cncroutertips.com/relay
VCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demo
VCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8
Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.com
Resources http://cncroutertips.com/resources

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CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 36

Straight As A Rail.
How To Align Linear Rails

CNC Router Tips Podcast looks at how to align your linear rails to make your CNC Router table more accurate. Also whe hear from the winner of the VCarve Desktop Software Giveaway, discuss makerspaces including a looked in on the Pumping Station One Makerspace in Chicago.

Q: HI Bill, My names Bryce Stoddart from Australia. My question is; Do you have any tips or tricks for aligning the rails in both directions and either side for a home-made CNC?

Bill Griggs contact info:
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Website: http://cncroutertips.com
SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/36

Websites Mentioned
CNC ROUTER BIT STARTER SET http://cncroutertips.com/bits
Resources Page http://cncroutertips.com/resources
Demo Software http://cncroutertips.com/demo
VCarve Pro http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8
Prumping Station One Makerspace https://pumpingstationone.org/
Podcast Movement http://podcastmovement.com/
MSCdirect https://www.mscdirect.com
Mcmaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/
Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreight.com/
Themakermap http://themakermap.com/
Urbana Makerspace https://makerspaceurbana.org/
Salt Makerspace http://saltmaker.org
SU Makerspace http://makerspace.syr.edu
Faro http://www.faro.com/products/metrology/faroarm-measuring-arm/overview

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