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Raptor nails + Omer nailer
@pw8 wrote: This things awesome. I got one to try out and it’s pretty great–exactly as you see in the youtube videos. Holds down strong, comes off with the tap of a hammer 2017-09-22...
View ArticlevCarve Inlays with... vCarve Desktop! Details and discoveries
@Adam_Xett wrote: I’ve been using vCarve Desktop for several weeks now and I wanted to put in one place some conclusions I’ve come to after a LOT of test cuts and procedure around doing vcarve’d...
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First Project: Portal Ornaments
@45rpm wrote: Just a quick first project to get things rolling. This is a pair of ornaments with the Aperture logo from the Portal video games. They are made out of bloodwood with a thin maple veneer...
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Random carvings from Mike
@m_price wrote: thought i would try to contribute to the forum since I’m here every day for inspiration. Just some random stuff. this is a halftone v-carve in mdf of a 69 BOSS. sealed and painted...
View ArticleChattering when cutting pine
@littletim777 wrote: Hi, Im having an issue where the bit is chattering when cutting from left to right. Im cutting pine with a .250" bit. My depth per pass is .125", Stepover is .1", Feed rate is 75"...
View ArticleGRBL controller versions, documentation
@Adam_Xett wrote: Alright, I SWEAR I looked in the wiki first… Is there any documented list of the various revisions to the S3 GRBL control board, what changed in each version and maybe even a...
View ArticlevCarve Desktop Shapeoko3 Post Processor
@Adam_Xett wrote: I’ve attached a new post-processor for Vectric’s vCarve software. It’s based off the Shapeoko Inch PP already present. It’s written for and tested on an S3XXL in inches. It’s tested...
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DLL error when trying to run Carbide Motion
@Rick wrote: I’m getting a DLL entry point error when trying to run Carbide Motion. This is a new Mini PC running Windows 10. I get the same error with V3 and V4. Any idea what’s causing this? Am I...
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Dust collection hanger
@JeffWimer wrote: I needed a solution to get my dust collection hose up off of the table. The best part was having a CNC to cut out the shapes. IMG_1393.JPG2448x3264 2.2 MB Posts: 3 Participants: 3...
View ArticleCM4 - Need to scroll up and down to see the whole U.I
@rcsarge wrote: Updated to CM 4 last night. All went well except the user interface does not fit the monitor. I have to scroll up and down to see the whole interface. Is this normal? Anyone else have...
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First attempt at cutting aluminum
@Griff wrote: Nothing fancy or difficult, just exciting to me it came out so well. All dimensions within .01. image.jpg4032x3024 2.75 MB Used an old 2 flute non-coated Carbide 1/8” endmill, some 3 in...
View ArticleCarbide Motiom not updating job progress
@reibuehl wrote: When I run jobs with Carbide Motion, I notice that the progress graphics and the information that shows which g-code lines have been processes always hangs after a short time and...
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Carbide Copper Category
@GeerGuy wrote: Could we get a Carbide Copper subcategory under Software? I have used it for 4 different boards and it is working well. Very impressed with the tool paths that it generates and also...
View ArticlePlanning to upgrade my Shapeoko 2, can I buy and use the Carbide Controller...
@pmap93 wrote: Good day! I have a Shapeoko 2, that I plan to upgrade to newer parts (X-Carve 2017). I decided an X-Carve because it seems I cannot buy the extrusions or mechanical assembly of the...
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Looking to buy Dust Collector Head!
@Hugoneus wrote: Dear users, Thank you for all the useful information that you have posted here. Particularly this: Nomad 883 Pro Dust Head How To There have been a number of dust heads for the Nomad...
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Help with my XXL in Minnesota
@RANDYGROLEMUND wrote: Good afternoon, I bought my XXL nearly a month ago, and have yet to get it to work correctly. I’ve been working with Carbide support throughout this period. I ended up buying...
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Question on Bit Defaults
@45rpm wrote: I am currently reading up on feeds and speeds, but I am a bit confused by the wide range of numbers I am seeing as “defaults.” I want to make sure I am reading these correctly before I...
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XXL Base Frame Y-Axis Screw Hole Specs
@Savant_PCs wrote: Soo I have spoken with several XXL owners and we all share the same frustration with how poorly the base frame assembly is put together for the XXL. We can see how it would work for...
View ArticleSealing the MDF base?
@Blackjack wrote: What have others done to seal the Base? Been on google several options, epoxy,thinned PVA glue,lacquer, enamel, shellac, etc. It gets humid in my shop in the summer and hot!! I only...
View ArticleOfficial Carbide 3D Touch Probe in the Wild
@MrBeaver wrote: Morning all Following on from a number posts, questions and a few months of waiting a production level Touch Probe has entered the wild! I won a probe as part of one of Carbides 3D...
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