Okay for bottom v-wheel to spin?
@markmoran wrote: My understanding is that all of the v-wheels should be tight enough that they can’t be turned freely with your finger but not tighter - ie the eccentric nut at about 11 o’clock. But...
View ArticleMaking a larger panel
@krvz wrote: I would like to make a larger panel out of individual boards. Never done it before, but in my head I’m thinking edge glue and clamp then run a facing operation to level it out? I don’t...
View ArticleWorkbench for Nomad…?
@CupertinoJones wrote: I’ve just received my Nomad and… it’s still in the box. It’s not going to fit on the table next to my laser – which may make it too much weight anyway. I’m thinking of getting a...
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How good is the Shapeoko 3 XXL for 3D reliefs?
@AMayorga wrote: I recently got interested in buying a CNC router and the Shapeoko seems to be the best one at a reliable price. My question is, how good does the Shapeoko 3 XXL cut 3D reliefs? I will...
View ArticleDefinable Grid Size
@rawilson3 wrote: I would like to be able to define the grid sizing or at least display what the sizing is. Posts: 4 Participants: 2 Read full topic
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Custom Bottle Opener from Barn Wood
@rawilson3 wrote: For a friend to hang in his bar. Laser etched the last bit as well. IMG_2161.JPG3024x4032 2.05 MB Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
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LED Backlit Sign
@rawilson3 wrote: Made this sign from come reclaimed barnwood for a local retro bar arcade. Turned out sweet. IMG_2136.JPG867x867 72.3 KB Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticlePlacing my Shapeoko 3 at chest level - any forseen issues?
@crew wrote: The most space saving place I can put the machine is on top of a book shelf which will make it about chest to shoulder level (I will be adding a steel cabinet at the rear to match the...
View ArticleAnti Static Control - router, dust hose, etc
@EvanDay wrote: So, after about 6 months of successful Shapeoko use, I’ve hit my patience limit with disconnects due to static discharge and I have noticed some others having similar issues on the...
View ArticleJ tech laseron shapeoko
@Asdueitt wrote: Does anyone have this product? How well does it cut wood? Posts: 5 Participants: 3 Read full topic
View ArticleTechnical question re: stepper motors
@ItsDan wrote: Would the electronics hardware have an issue if only one y-axis stepper was connected or is there any kind of hw/sw protection against it? Posts: 3 Participants: 2 Read full topic
View ArticleAnyone moved their Shapoko into the house?
@MrBeaver wrote: Now the cold has rolled in it’s getting harder and harder to mill in my garage, it’s just too cold - last week it was 1 degree and thats with a heater going full blast. I could buy a...
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Freezing and loss of Z position
@TravisGood wrote: I need some help with diagnosing a problem. Though I’m traveling, the team that’s teaching CNC using the Shapeoko XXL are having problems. “We were getting several red warning...
View ArticleProblem with drilling with CC
@Metalguru wrote: Hey all Trying to use CC to do the g-code for a cribbage board. Board has a ton of 1/8" holes for the pegs, which I drew in my Cadd program and imported into CC as a DXF file. So far...
View Article1.5kw spindle questions
@Hamilton111 wrote: I have a square 1.5kw air cooled spindle I received from a buddy who works at a large cnc builder in mn shopsabre. I would like to put it on my xxl but would like to know the...
View ArticleMore G2, G3, G38.2 issues
@krvz wrote: Haven’t had this rear it’s ugly head in a while, but here we go. Per the last incident, I followed Rich’s tips: Open the tolerance (went to .01 from .001) Min Rad to 0.02 (In Fusion F360...
View ArticleJtech for shapeoko 3 xl. Thinking of getting it
@RussMaGuss wrote: My shapeoko 3XL is about 6 months old and I’m thinking of getting the Jtech 2.8 watt laser. Is it pretty straightforward to install and operate? Completely new to the idea of laser...
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Wooden Lightsaber Beer Tap Handle
@wmoy wrote: David from the channel DIY Engineering hatched an idea for a collaboration: A Star Wars themed beer tap. I would be responsible for the tap handle, which would take the form of a...
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Case for gear tooth caliper
@enl_public wrote: Recently got tired of low use tools taking space in my primary boxes, with the associated risk of damage when rooting around for other tools. So, I started making more cases. This...
View ArticleCarbide 3D tools file for Vectric Aspire/Vcarve
@WillAdams wrote: Carbide 3D Tools: https://www.shapeoko.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7747 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/unofficialshapeoko/324650397942926/ (from Facebook (requires...
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