Temperature Limits for Shapeoko Storage
@ElementOrange wrote: Hi All, Just got my SO3 XXL and I’ve been thinking about where to set it up. Ideally, I want it in the garage on a workbench. However, I live in Arizona and my garage can reach...
View ArticleBelt replacement
@Blackwoodwork wrote: Has anyone replaced the belts on there SO3 with belts form a source other than the Carbide store??? Posts: 2 Participants: 2 Read full topic
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Jog without homing?
@tomburtonwood wrote: one of the things i really like about Easel was the ability to stop the job without homing and just jog the machine,. like right now i have had to do an E stop (more on that...
View ArticleWorkshop Accessory Contest
@edwardrford wrote: All - It is time for another contest! This time we want to see the best shop/machine accessory you can make for/with your Nomad or Shapeoko. Prize: Carbide 3D Probe! Here are the...
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For Sale: Shapeoko XXL w/ enclosure. Northern California Area
@rnelwan wrote: Hey all, I’m going to be moving and can’t bring this with me. The Shapeoko I travel a lot and only had about 3+ hours of use on it. The only issue with it is an accidental depth cut...
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Accidentally melting pink foam
@tomburtonwood wrote: new one today. happened twice now. milling pink foam. foam is melting. i’m not running a roughing pass. just finish. so the bit is dropping straight into 1.5 inches of foam. i...
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Boat Cleat Double Sided Milling
@ShallowCreekHill wrote: Found this boat cleat in a 2x4. First time using VCarve for double sided operation. Going to add some draft angles and try again. Mostly default settings with a cheap 1/8"...
View ArticleTime capsule Shapeoko 3
@Avispex wrote: I just opened my new in the box Shapeoko 3, but I think it is from 2015, or perhaps early 2016. The controller is version 2.2. Aside from that, I don’t know if there is any easy way to...
View ArticleWould a Shapeko be suitable to make wooden boxes?
@HDmonkey wrote: I’m looking at making a series of wooden boxes to send to my clients. Would the S3 be able to handle this? How deep an item can fit in it? Thank you, Hannah Posts: 8 Participants: 6...
View ArticleStarting position issues between projects
@chiselandblade wrote: Hello all, I’ve been working on a couple of similarly structured projects which involve rather simple layouts. One of the projects has a designer layout of 160mm wide X 100mm...
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Beginner Project #1 - Coasters [WIP]
@edwardrford wrote: Working on this tutorial now - I figured instead of going through the entire thing then dropping a link somewhere - we could all work together on filling in the gaps. So - here is...
View ArticleAnyone in Michigan with a Shapeoko 3
@alievans18 wrote: I purchased my machine last year for a company I own, but have no idea how to use it. I’m still learning what G-code is lol. I know the machine is capable of cutting the shapes I...
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Autoleveller - Custom Controller Options - Shapeoko 3
@henriquecorvelo wrote: Hello guys! I’ve always used my CNC for other jobs, but now I need to prototype a PCB. I’m using a software called Autoleveller, it does not have the option to export direct to...
View ArticleShapeoko threaded table question
@Blackjack wrote: Is the threaded table available thru the Carbide 3D store just for the regular Shapeoko or can it be used on the xl or xxl Posts: 5 Participants: 5 Read full topic
View ArticleCompression bit info
@Dgowen0709 wrote: I recently purchased 4mm compression bit to cut plywood cutouts. Can anyone help me out with rpm, feed rate and cut depths? I have looked at formulas until my eyes are crossed! Im a...
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Workshop Accessories that don't qualify
@Hcomet wrote: Okay, I love using my SO3 to make workshop accessories but unfortunately I don’t use Carbide Create so I don’t qualify for the contest. But, I thought I would post anyway and start a...
View ArticleEnclosure air flow
@Adam_Xett wrote: I’m finally getting around to putting a cap on my XXL and was wondering how others have handled airflow within their enclosures. Specifically, I’ve got a fan hooked up to exhaust the...
View ArticlePanelize GCODE Software
@GeerGuy wrote: Does anyone have any recommendations to panelize some GCODE? I made a PCB in Copper that works well, so now I want to make 8 of them at the same time. This would be a nice feature to...
View ArticleXXL Enclosure Advice, Please
@Tem wrote: Hi All, I need to create an enclosure for my XXL, because the dust issue is about to become over whelming. What are the “keep out” dimensions that you all are using? Height / Width /...
View ArticleTool change probing
@MrBeaver wrote: Hi Guys On the Nomad there is a tool length probe… If you are running a job and a tool change is required does the machine reset the Z height after the change? If so could we have...
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