Easy Drawer Maker Ver 5.5

[DonB - WI]

This is my first post and just getting started in my CNC journey. I am sure this is more me not understanding the gadget then anything else. I am trying to make some drawers (7) and they are all the same size. We (person I am helping) are trying to do this all out of 1X8X3/4 dimension lumber. The gadget maker puts all the parts horizontally and if I try and move them vertically or two another sheet I get an error(s).
1. When I try to recalculate the toolpath(s), I get an error on toolpath(s). Most of these errors are occurring on the clearing toolpath. I watched Sharkcuts video on this Gadget and he made mention that you could just not have a bit in clearing and I thought maybe that would make it work. Screenshot one is with and without a tool in default setup.
2. If I try to click on clearing toolpaths and some of the other toolpaths to edit I get an "Unable to load toolpath" and it is telling me toolpath is invalid. Screenshot two is with and without a tool in default setup.

I'm sure this gadget was meant to build drawers on plywood, but any chance I can use it on dimension lumber?

[sharkcutup]

Why don't you use the Easy Drawer Maker Gadget from Jimandi Gadgets at jimandi.com

Okay so that is the latest Version ---- hhhhhhmmmmm!

All Easy Gadgets are default to just create Vectors if you do not assign tools to use for toolpathing.

Sharkcutup

[jimandi5000]

This is my first post and just getting started in my CNC journey. I am sure this is more me not understanding the gadget then anything else. I am trying to make some drawers (7) and they are all the same size. We (person I am helping) are trying to do this all out of 1X8X3/4 dimension lumber. The gadget maker puts all the parts horizontally and if I try and move them vertically or two another sheet I get an error(s).
1. When I try to recalculate the toolpath(s), I get an error on toolpath(s). Most of these errors are occurring on the clearing toolpath. I watched Sharkcuts video on this Gadget and he made mention that you could just not have a bit in clearing and I thought maybe that would make it work. Screenshot one is with and without a tool in default setup.
2. If I try to click on clearing toolpaths and some of the other toolpaths to edit I get an "Unable to load toolpath" and it is telling me toolpath is invalid. Screenshot two is with and without a tool in default setup.

I'm sure this gadget was meant to build drawers on plywood, but any chance I can use it on dimension lumber?

hi Don,

Sorry to hear you are have an issue. Send me the drawing with the error to Jim@jimandi.com and let me have a look.
Just one note: The clearing toolpath bit must be larger than the bit used for the finishing toolpath.
Jim

[sharkcutup]

From the Op's Dimensions I have it fairly close and with toolpaths.

I believe it may be the Op may not totally understand how the gadget functions. Ex: use of correct tooling for certain Drawer features.

Sharkcutup

[DonB - WI]

Jim
I just tired it again and was able to move pieces vertically on board like I wanted (on home computer). Still couldn't get them to move to another sheet and work.
I will go down to shop computer and take a look at the file and send it to you when I get a chance (back to work Monday). Probably going to be a few days.

Sharkcut - I assume when you say "OP" you mean operator. You probably hit the nail on the head. I did say I was new at this and trying to learn.
Thank god for experience people like you and Jim to help us through our troubles.

[jimandi5000]

Good News!! Easy Drawer Maker Ver 5.7 has been posted to:
https://www.gadgets.jimandi.com/

[jimandi5000]

Better News!! Easy Drawer Maker Ver 5.8 has been posted to:
https://www.gadgets.jimandi.com/