Rob Sandstrom Designs

In this video, I walk through a step-by-step process using Vectric software to design a test block for determining optimal hole sizes for CNC “dogs” or hold-downs. A client provided a test block as a starting point, and I’ve created this detailed guide assuming little to no prior experience with Vectric tools. Whether you’re new to CNC or just getting started with Vectric, this tutorial will help you understand essential design and toolpath techniques to create a reliable test block that ensures a precise fit. Tools and Techniques Demonstrated: ➡️ Set Object Size / Resize Tool (Transform Objects) ➡️ Using Math in Data Fields for efficiency ➡️ Dimension Tools (Create…

In this video, I restore the shine and beauty of a heart-shaped cherry wood and epoxy bowl that had lost its luster after a year of use and neglect. I take you through the complete restoration process: ✅ Reapplying the 3M Perfect-It polishing system to remove surface dullness and restore clarity to the epoxy ✅ Cleaning off the polishing residue with denatured alcohol and a soft cloth ✅ Reconditioning the surface with Bumblechutes Beenooba Hardwax for a rich, durable finish Whether you’re a woodworker, maker, or just want to bring your epoxy and wood pieces back to life, this method works wonders on both wood and resin.

Learn how to flatten a warped or rough board using a CNC wood router. In this detailed tutorial, I walk through every step of the board-flattening process—from design setup in VCarve, proper hold down and shimming to prevent wobble, and surfacing both sides of the board. Whether you’re working with hardwood slabs, reclaimed lumber, or just need a flat surface for your next project, this guide shows you how to get professional results with your CNC router. In this video, you’ll learn: ➡️ Why and when to flatten a board with a CNC router ➡️ Best bit to use for surfacing wood ➡️ Toolpath settings for smooth, efficient cuts ➡️…

In this video I will share information about a file that really helped me review the Easter Story – the events in the last week of the Savior’s life and thought because of my experience I would share this with others. It uses the laser cut characters and a guide, that is provided, with references to scriptures to lead one through the Easter Story. i wanted to let people know of this tool to share the Easter story. People that have laser machines can take advantage of this themselves by purchasing the file at the following link and making their own story book or one for a friend or loved…

✔️ Want to take your AI-generated and other images and turn them into stunning wood engravings? In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how I process AI and other artwork using IMAGr, then bring it into LightBurn to engrave on birch wood with amazing results. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced with laser engraving, this video walks you through the entire workflow — from importing your image to fine-tuning your settings in LightBurn and running your laser machine. 🛠️ In This Video You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to import and optimize AI images in IMAGr ✔️ Which settings give you the cleanest engraving results ✔️ How to export from IMAGr…

Welcome back to the channel! This video is covering my plans for the upcoming week. We can check back in later to see if I accomplished the things I planned. This is an effort to share with the maker community that I have grown to value what is going on in my shop and compare to some efforts that they may be thinking about. Whether you’re into Golf, Epoxy, CNC, Woodworking, Laser engraving, 3D printing, or content creation, or just enjoy seeing creative projects come to life, this video may have something for you! In this video, I cover: ✅ My plans to get in some golf this week ✅…

In this video, I demonstrate how to sand and polish an epoxy and wood bowl using a lathe to get a high-gloss, professional finish. Whether you’re a woodturning enthusiast or just getting into epoxy projects, this guide will help you achieve smooth, flawless results every time. 🔹 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Best sanding grits for epoxy and wood ✔️ How to wet sand for a mirror-like finish ✔️ Polishing compounds that make epoxy shine ✔️ Lathe techniques for a smooth, even surface 🎥 Watch until the end to see the final results of applying the techniques I share in this tutorial.

Welcome back to the channel! Over the past two weeks, I’ve been working on several projects, and in this vlog, I’ll take you through all the progress, challenges, and updates along the way. Whether you’re into Epoxy, CNC, Woodworking, Laser engraving, 3D printing, or content creation, or just enjoy seeing creative projects come to life, this video has something for you! I n this video, I cover: ✅ Small discussion of attendance at 2025 WorkBench Con for Maker and Woodworker Content Creators ✅ New Epoxy Rimmed Bowl and Techniques I am implementing ✅ Making a picture frame sled based on MakeSomething YouTube Channel Design ✅ Discussion of 3D print inserts…

This is the second in a series of two videos where I demonstrate how to create a carve a two sided Potpourri Bowl from idea to reality using the 3D modeling capabilities of Vectric’s Aspire software and my Laguna IQ CNC. In this second video I will take you step-by-step through the process of how to carve the bowl I created in Aspire the first video of this series. The first video where I take you step-by-step through designing the bowl can be seen at the following link: Potpourri Bowl Designed in Aspire:    • Potpourri Bowl Designed in Aspire   This series of videos is not limited to this type of bowl. It is detailed enough…