I use a CA glue a lot in my woodshop. It has many applications with so much of my things I use. It's perfect for use on 3d printed parts. When doing a model, sometimes I make models and split them in half to save from printing. Ca glue is perfect for this application as it only takes several seconds to fully dry. Even faster with the accelerant! It's also perfect for laser projects. One of the things you'll inevitably make is a name sign or door hanger. This usually requires cutting a shape like a circle as the backer, then cutting some cursive letters. Starbond is the glue I use to adhere the letters to the backer. It has no problem gluing to painted surfaces. The last, and probobly most used case for CA glue in my shop is on my CNC machine. It's something called the 'blue tape method'. Basically, the idea is to put on piece of painters tape on the underside of the material you're going to cut, and another onto the wasteboard. Then, put some ca glue between the two pieces of tape, a ca glue sandwich if you will, to create a perfectly heled piece that will will stay put during carving and be easily removable when it's finished. It also means there's not clamps or bolts that can be in the way of the endmill. Use Code 'myerswoodshop' at checkout to |
lightburn_cut_libraries_60w.clb | |
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Do you have a 7w Jtech laser and are using Lightburn with it? This is a premade library of cutting speeds and power for various woods, plastics, and other materials. This setup works perfect for setup that include the Onefinity woodworker or machinist cnc, shapeoko 3 cnc, inventables xcarve cnc, and other hobby cnc machines and 3d printers.
Just open Lightburn and click on the libraries tab at the bottom right. Click on import and select the file below that you just downloaded. Now you'll no longer have to guess at what settings you'll need to use on your material!
Just open Lightburn and click on the libraries tab at the bottom right. Click on import and select the file below that you just downloaded. Now you'll no longer have to guess at what settings you'll need to use on your material!

jtech7w_library.clb | |
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You remember my big black and yellow co2 laser right? Remember this video?
| How could you forget? It's been one of the single greatest purchases in my shop to date. A year later, and I still think it's worth every penny spent. Now that purchase is even better. Orion Motor Tech (the Chinese company that makes it) now has a US presence and an impressive website. They are now called OMTECH. |
There's now a little bit more to the purchase power when buying their machine. They have a good selection of training and installation videos on their site. They also have tech support in the USA and will help you get the machine up and running. It's great to see a company step up and provide after purchase care to their customers. They also have a great amount of accessories on their site as well. Check them out today.
Want to buy the fiber laser I use? Go here: omtechlaser.com/?ref=myerswoodshop
and use code "MYERSWOODSHOP" for 5% off your purchase at OMTechlaser.com
and use code "MYERSWOODSHOP" for 5% off your purchase at OMTechlaser.com
If you've watched me beta test the Onefinity CNC Woodworker over the last 6 months you've probably asked yourself, what are you going to do with the router cable? It just drags behind the machine. Or, are you going to hang your vacuum hose from the ceiling with a bungee cord like before? These are valid questions. One I've been struggling with. Thankfully, an Etsy user came up with a solution (before I did, congrats man). The Vacuum and router hose boom.
RowdyRoman came up with this little arm that attaches to any of the 4 corners of the Onefinity CNC machine. Since the woodworker and machinist editions use the same feet, it can be used on either machine. I installed mine on the back left of my enclosure, as that's where I have the hole for my router/spindle wires and vacuum cord. The hole of the base piece is slightly oversized to allow the arm to swivel when the machine moves in the extreme 4 points. There's a channel down the middle for the power cord to sit, and the vacuum sits right on top of that channel. If you have a permanent vacuum for the CNC, there are slots for a zip tie to attache the hose and cable so they will not fall off.
| If you're like me and you use your vacuum for more than one tool in the wood shop, there are clips that can be used instead of zip ties. There are different sized clips for different sized hoses. I use the FEIN turbo 1 (a great vac I highly recompensed ). The clips also eliminate the need for zip ties as they cover the slot the holds the power cord for the spindle. It's a great option for those who want a quick on and off solution. |
The Router Cable is on of those items that I think are a MUST buy with the Onefinity CNC. It's the perfect solution for cable and hose management. Check out RowdyRomans video below on how it's used:
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