Shapeoko mills brass like a champ
@fredfow3 wrote: Hey all, Cut some .09" thick brass parts on the XL, and it did a great job. These are antique cabinet hardware, re-purposed as guitar tailpieces (to hold the strings). I cut the...
View ArticleUnable to get .nc code out of Meshcam7
@ignatius13 wrote: Hi, I’m a Nomad classic user that just added an XXL to my shop. I’ve entered my registration and Meshcam7 won’t produce anything but egc. How do I get nc? Posts: 4 Participants: 2...
View ArticleBand Coasters with Walnut Inlay
@EvanDay wrote: I made some coasters for my daughter. The coasters are band logos for bands that you old timers may not have heard of, lol! I wanted them to be beefy so that maybe they will stick...
View ArticlePaint a sign with several colors
@idank wrote: Hi folks, I cut this sign out of plywood and it came out quite nice: image.jpg1072x1430 339 KB So I wanted to paint it, and aimed at getting this: image.jpg1024x768 294 KB The two shades...
View ArticleLeft on overnight :(
@swiftmas wrote: Left my machine on overnight and it looks like the driver for the z axis motor went caput. Unless there is a trick for reviving it I was going to see about howto replace it. Anyone...
View ArticleX/Z Assembly question?
@Blackjack wrote: shapeokoxzcarriage.jpg900x600 62.4 KB . As I am going thru the assembly of my XXL I have run into a question about what the parts are named on the assembly and their function. One of...
View ArticleThin, flexible material holding
@Adam_Xett wrote: I’ve been cutting a bunch of parts lately out of ~1/16" delrin and abs. The cutting itself (speeds, feed and depths) are all going great but I’m struggling with work holding. The...
View ArticleCC crashes unexpectedly
@Derek wrote: Why does CC crash when I hit either the simulate button or the create Goode button? Posts: 4 Participants: 3 Read full topic
View ArticleStrange behaviour in Corian
@patonclover wrote: Has anyone seen this before? Corian.jpg1780x1320 131 KB Cutter: 1/8" flat endmill upcut Material: 6mm Corian Cutting depth: 5.5mm (in 2 passes) Plunge rate: 20 ipm Feed rate: 30ipm...
View ArticleMagnetic Socket Set Organizer!
@Tshulthise wrote: Do you ever get tired of your sockets getting mixed up every time you open your tool box drawer??? I did so I made this organizer that keeps them organized in a minimum amount of...
View ArticleCompact Spray Paint Can Organizer
@Tshulthise wrote: The spray paint cans started complaining because I made the power tool batteries an organizer but didn’t make them one. Sometimes its hard to win. They are happy now… One 31" x 31"...
View ArticleProject Feedback for Kickstarter "The AxiClock"
@KCHARROIS wrote: Hello, A couple years ago I had this idea for a clock that evolved over time. As time progressed, parts were drawn and a prototype was needed. Question was a buy 3D printer or CNC? I...
View ArticleDouble sided milled boat cleat on a sign
@ShallowCreekHill wrote: It isn’t done yet but I feel it is ready to start showing off. Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticleError (1) error in line 20: arc endpoint error?
@MrBeaver wrote: Hi I’m getting the error as below on my windows machine, but not on my Mac (using the same files) - I’m running v 4.09 on both. Recently I tried installing an old version of CM 4.0.3...
View ArticleMore light for the nomad 883
@Sabando wrote: 17966348-E77B-406F-AE34-C3CC7E8FE50A.jpeg4032x3024 2.04 MB We are using the Dioder from Ikea for more light inside the box. It seems to do the trick. Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full...
View ArticleFirst experiment combining CNC and 3Dprint
@UltiArjan wrote: First experiment resulted in sort of a “flat pack” bowl… XSschaal2.jpg1794x985 633 KB XSschaal1.jpg1536x951 365 KB Shapeoko3 + Ultimaker2+ Posts: 2 Participants: 2 Read full topic
View ArticleEasy tab removal
@UltiArjan wrote: made myself a super simple “router table” from some scrap wood, after seeing this idea in someones youtube video. My shed is small so I kept it compact. tab removal has never been so...
View ArticleQuestions about CM4 / GRBL 1.1 and the Homing Process
@Danelectro wrote: Greetings All, I have an S3-XL machine that’s just about one year old and I’m currently using Carbide Create for programming and Carbide Motion V3.0.366 for machine operation. All...
View ArticleFS: Shapeoko XXL in North Texas
@howellusn wrote: Hey all, its been fun getting myself more acquainted with the CNC world with the shapeoko and its been a great machine but i have now upgraded to a Shop Sabre 23 and no longer need...
View ArticleArabic One Line Font
@skadri wrote: Hei everyone, I’m looking for an arabic one line font for engraving does anyone have any idea where can I find them? I found all the scripts but anything for arabic. Thaaaank you for...
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