Hey CNC woodworkers! I’ve been working on some wood utensil designs, and one of the first things I tackled was this wood spatula. The files are available for you to make it on your CNC: directions, the model, and the Vectric VCarve file all setup with the toolpaths that I used. I also include the STL file for people who do not use VCarve, however, the inlay will be difficult to do. Purchase the files:
* Spatula Plans at Etsy: http://bit.ly/3LoPEZ5
* Spatula Plans at Corbin’s Workshop: http://bit.ly/3ZBDVKL
* NEW: CNC Spoon Plans at Etsy: http://bit.ly/3ZH8gau
* Free CNC Files (Fusion 360) at Corbin’s Workshop: http://bit.ly/3IZYycC
If you like this project, then check out my matching spoon!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8ydj9g1BQU
This spatula was tricky to make. I went through a few prototypes to get everything nailed down on the basic shape. Originally I attempted to make it out of a 3/4″ piece of wood, but that was turning out too flat. So I had to carve it out of a larger 1-1/4″ piece to get the proper angles. The inlay was also tricky; I broke my main v-bit and had to take a break for a few months. Eventually I figured out the right details on how to get the inlay to set without any gaps. I’ve seen a lot of videos on wood inlays, particularly on the theory, but not how to correct issues, as theory doesn’t always transfer into reality. Some day I will make a video on how to figure out inlay parameters.
I made this spatula on my Tormach PCNC 1100, so the feeds and speeds are rather slow due to the max RPM of 5140. I’m working on building a new dedicated wood machine, and I’m hoping it will chew through wood a bit faster.
Let me know what you think! Subscribe, like and comment – it encourages me to make more videos.
Corbin Dunn
https://www.corbinsworkshop.com // Products & CNC Files (some free)
https://www.corbinstreehouse.com // Blog & Main website
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