Using any-shaped material with a (Snapmaker) rotary module Usually rotary modules for CNC routers and the software used to create the tool-paths for such modules assume that you are using perfectly cylindrical material. It is often much easier to start from differently shaped material since for ex…

I have to say that Gerwin Sturm is a very professional maker and his work is fantastic. We have invited him to join our forum and wish our community can cooperate with him in the near future. Edwin

This is fascinating! I can’t wait for my module to arrive!

Fantastic write-up. I cannot wait for my module to arrive, and am glad someone figured out how to do this. Was going to build a jig that would turn square stock into round, now i don’t have to.

Thank you for your support. We are going to release Snapmaker Luban 3.15, which is more powerful and versatile. It would improve the user experience with the Rotary Module. Cheers Edwin

An alternative to drilling the material would be to use my customizable 3D-printable Round to Square adapter: Snapmaker 4-axis CNC Round to Square Adapter by herbw - Thingiverse .

[image] Snapmaker Rotary Module Materials, Tools, and Models Snapmaker 2.0 Thank you for sharing this Round to Square adapter here. As for the question you raised about the difference between the STL and the process image in Luban, our software engineer said this is a bug…

Hello @Edwin , What kind of Collet and nut did you use with the 6 mm flat-end mill?

Hi, the CNC module uses the ER11 collet and you need the ER11 nut for 6mm bit.

Thanks Edwin for the complete step by step report! What Wood do you use as primary material? In have made a ‘log box’ with my router but not sure i can use any Wood from my garden. Home-made cylinder-cutter: [image]

Unfortunately Edwin left Snapmaker a while ago. You should be able to use most kinds of woods with the correct settings, a search in the forums should help with finding some recommended settings for different types.

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