CNC Machining a Bicycle Part at Home with NO EXPERIENCE and only FREE Software!

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In this video, I’ll show you how I machined an aluminum bicycle chainring using a CNC machine right here at home, with zero prior experience. I’ll walk you through the entire process, from choosing the material and 3D modeling with free software (FreeCAD) to creating the G-code and the final machining.

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Chapters :

Introduction – 00:00
CNC Presentation – 00:22
Project Presentation – 02:30
FreeCAD 3D Model – 03:51
3D Print Prototype – 04:55
CNC Milling Strategy – 05:21
G-code and Path Creation FACE 1 – 06:44
Machining Preps – 09:24
First CNC Machining – 11:00
Ideas after First Machining – 12:55
Flipping the plate – 14:19
G-code and Path Creation FACE 2 – 15:24
Build-Lapse Music Muted – 17:44
Final Thoughts – 20:43

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