The new carbide create with old motion
@donc wrote: will the new C.C. work OK with the old carbide motion ? dont want to mess with the flashing thing / afraid i would end up with a bigger mess . is there a new board for the new software ?...
View Article500w 12,000rpm Chinese spindle good enough? (wood, plastics)
@crew wrote: So I finally bit the bullet and bought a Shapeoko 3. Waiting for it to arrive. I am looking for a spindle to use with it. I found one of these chinese spindles with the following specs:...
View ArticleVertical Storage for Shapeoko 3?
@crew wrote: Is it possible to store a Shapeoko 3 vertically when not in use? (Come to think of it, is it possible to mill while vertical, assuming it is stable?) Or will it require lots of...
View ArticleAlternative Source for V Pulleys?
@johnelle wrote: Doing an upgrade to XL and upon reassembly I see one of the V Pulleys is broken. Winding my way through Carbide to try and get a replacement (not shipped in the upgrade kit). However...
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Community thoughts on the new t-track table?
@ItsDan wrote: Anyone have strong opinions on it? I’m tempted to pick it up but losing 3/4" of z-depth might be rough, especially if I want to keep using a sacrificial wasteboard. I see they intend...
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Nomad for gift shop owner?!
@norasaad wrote: Hi Everyone, I’m starting a wax sealing stamp and wedding’s favors shop. So I mostly will engrave on brass and wood maybe acrylic too. I’m going to show you some of the finishing...
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Make what you need...bench dog
@Griff wrote: So, I’m deep into making my first, proper workbench. Going to have a two-screw end vice so I’ll need bench dogs to get the full benefit of the investment in the vice. OK, googled ‘em,...
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Waste board/work holding idea
@Tomo wrote: What do you all think about this waste board/work holding idea? Anyone using something like this (without aluminum t slot)? My main concern is if the mdf is strong enough. To me the...
View ArticleCrowdsourcing A Build Decision
@johnelle wrote: I’m in the last stages of a Sparkfun S3 => XL conversion. Its the hardest part because the XL has a pre-assembled wiring harness but the Sparkfun is all terminal strip based. I...
View ArticleQuestion for the carpenters
@MrBeaver wrote: Evening all, I have a semi shapeoko related question for the carpenters out there. Something I struggle with is getting stock thats big enough length/width. I wanted to find a way to...
View ArticleCarbide Motion V.4/Grbl 1.1 Door Open Error
@ssnargpilot wrote: I updated to Motion 4 and flashed the board to 1.1f to use the new Probe, and when I try to Jog the machine I keep getting a “Door Open”, seems kinda strange when the machine is a...
View ArticleAnodizing S3? --
@tito wrote: I have an XL on order and was thinking about anodizing it a color. I know it’s anodized clear already. Would a second anodizing work? Anybody tried this? Any recommendations for providers...
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Finish passes in a pocket
@krvz wrote: Trying an idea for a christmas gift, using Fusion 360. Cutting pockets in pine, 1/4 endmill, 17k, 50ipm, .15" stepover, .08" doc, finishing pass .008" with same stepover. Still getting...
View ArticleSquaring Gantry on Shapeoko 3
@kenpurzy wrote: I just got my Shapeoko 3 and assembled it as per the Guide. For the most part everything when along as described except for squaring the Gantry. When I bring the gantry to the front...
View ArticleMagnetic probe lead
@MaxamillionX72 wrote: If anybody is looking for an off the shelf solution to replace the alligator clip on the probe, I came across these on Amazon...
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Antique style dining table legs, anybody tried this on SO3 XL?
@Griff wrote: Thinking about attempting an extendable antique style dining table. Early in the research phase so thought I’d ask the community. Maybe, possibly, something like/ similar to this:...
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Bamboo spice rack
@Julien wrote: Week-end project: grabbed a cheap bamboo cutting board from the local Swedish supplier, fired up Carbide Create, and 2h later I had a custom spice rack. I just love how quickly you can...
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Indentions Along X Axis Finish
@alek wrote: I am getting minor indentions along the X axis. This likely happens on all jobs but is really noticeable on aluminum or the like. It’s like there is a flat spot in one of the V-wheels...
View ArticleEngraving/embossing
@MrBeaver wrote: Hi guys & gals I’m working on some chopping boards and wanted to engrave/emboss them. I was wondering what depth people typically do for this? I can’t see it being any deeper than...
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Back plate for a guitar
@jdg3 wrote: I designed a cover for the back of my cousin’s guitar. It has screw holes to screw on the back. In hind sight, I would have designed with a second pocket, so it would go over the plate...
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