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My approach to Zero Z probe
@mecas wrote: I have been using the following approach to Zero Z probing after I damaged my table top and I would like to share it with you and also ask for your comments and advices. I know there are...
View ArticleFile Limit for Carbide Motion
@clarkst wrote: What is the file size limit for (gcode) load into Carbide Motion? I have attempted to load some files larger than 20 MB and they don’t load, nor to I receive any sort of message...
View ArticleAlternatives to carbide 3D Touch probe
@zburhop wrote: So I’ve been waiting forever for the touch probe and somehow missed it being on sale. I’m told it will be late February before more are available. So I’m looking for other options now...
View ArticleCarbide 3D Flipjig
@Tman wrote: Hello to all, I’m new to this forum and I’ve just purchased a Nomad 883. Brief intro, I’ve been a designer/jeweler for a while, but recently I graduated the machinist program at my local...
View ArticleQuestion on how to make curved sided depressions
@jamorgan3777 wrote: Newbie question here. What is the best way to make large radius curves on the inside of a pocket? Imagine a shallow dish or something like that? A large diameter bowl bit seems...
View ArticlePlastic depth setting rings
@kdur wrote: Is it ok to use endmills in the Nomad with the plastic depth setting rings attached? Is there a way to remove the rings? Ordering some bits and they have the rings on them. Thanks, Kim...
View ArticleFeeds and Speeds for Tramming
@NathanHill wrote: I tried to search but couldn’t find any information on the following: I recently bought a 1/2" mortising bit (1/4" shank) to tram my XXL spoilboard with. How should I set this up in...
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Sorry, Carbide3d, but if I'm going to have a robot in my shop, it needs to be...
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View ArticleNewbie Question
@jamorgan3777 wrote: How do I get a V carve bit to use just the tip? If I have a line and choose “contour” for the tool path with a shallow depth (say 0.010") it shows the feature as the full width of...
View ArticleNomad and Corian sample
@CupertinoJones wrote: I have a 2"x2"x.5" sample of basic white Corian I’d like to mess around with. Can the Nomad handle this and if so, what mill should be used? thx Posts: 2 Participants: 2 Read...
View ArticleQuality of Surge Protector?
@johnelle wrote: Out here in blizzard land it is even dryer than normal so of course I lost a 7 hour holiday ornament project about 5 hours into it yesterday. I have the Dewalt grounded and a...
View ArticleGreen Ground Wire in Pre-assembled Harness
@johnelle wrote: The main wiring harness is packed with wires making it hard to add new ones. Since a lot of people find they need to ground the Z turret to the various other metal parts, please...
View ArticleIssue when probing near the top of the Z axis travel
@ItsDan wrote: I noticed when doing the Z depth probe on my S3 on a thicker piece of stock, which was on top of an addon waste board, that when it retracted after probing it didn’t observe the limit...
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New home for my XL
@Griff wrote: Well, after nearly driving myself batshit wearing ears for hours during a recent job I decided it was time for an enclosure to cut down the noise. I’ve been admiring what others have...
View ArticleUsing Trex for Wastboard material?
@Blackjack wrote: Well it appears that my aluminum base for my XXL is about a week away from completion. On that note I was looking around in my shop to see what I could use for the waste board and...
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Z carriage loose
@cnp wrote: I have, what seems significant to me, right movement at the lower Z carriage wheels. I don’t recall it being loose when I assembled. Today I ran my first test job on a piece of...
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Shapeoko 3 XXL for sale $1500
@C.Game wrote: Shapeoko 3 XXL for sale $1500 fully assemble located in AZ 2AE21D72-47FF-45B5-9585-DD5F17C59342.jpeg2138x2851 2.86 MB C1A9BA6F-88CE-41F1-A852-E0E9D112EB9E.jpeg2851x2138 2.61 MB Posts: 4...
View ArticleFree source of wood (for folks w/ compost piles and room to work/dry)
@WillAdams wrote: Take your old Christmas tree out to the compost pile rather than the curb, limb it up, and then find a place to set the trunk aside to finish drying — wood tends towards having...
View ArticleA Simple CNC Box --- in-depth
@WillAdams wrote: There is a very cool video on this at: which unfortunately, doesn’t go into depth about the CAD/CAM aspects of this. Since it’s so simple, it’s an excellent project to show one...
View ArticleUpgrading software for Nomad 883Pro
@Blackjack wrote: I have not used my Nomad since September 1st when My Shapeoko XXL arrived(kinda got wrapped up with the XXL). I would like to upgrade to the latest versions of Carbide Motion and...
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