Reinstalling z-axis without disassembling
@crew wrote: So I did something stupid and my z-axis assembly fell apart(front panel) when I did a rapid position but the router hit my wateboard’s side. Nothing seems broken but the z axis plate fell...
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Help with diagnosing aluminum milling
@Chrislee.design wrote: Hey all, Need some help with what’s going on. Attempted to mill these aluminum rollers last night and noticed things got progressively worst as the cuts went on. These are the...
View ArticleHershey text import from INKSCAPE
@DIY_creator70 wrote: Is anyone else having issues with single path Hershey text when saved from Inkscape as a plain SVG. OR INKSCAPE SVG. I open it in Carbide create to try and do a simple text...
View ArticleGrbl goes splat
@Adam_Xett wrote: Having some odd issues on my small S3. The attached gcode causes my machine to stop. just… stop… at random points, and if I run the same code twice, it will stop at different points,...
View ArticleShapeoko 3 Setup Question
@Silvertonwoodworks wrote: can anyone provide some instructions about how to correctly increase the stepover rate? i understand this is necessary if running easel from what i have read…have a shapeoko...
View ArticleSmall details bit tool breakage
@MikeB wrote: I am trying to carve tiny details in small pieces of hardwood (playing around with bloodwood as well good ol’ Maple). I am using G-wizard, but my bits break every single time. I’m trying...
View ArticleDrag Chain and X & Z control cables (too short?) (XL)
@greyfin10 wrote: I’ve gone through the instructions and searched the forums, and haven’t found an exact match for my issue, but I’m hoping someone’s seen this before. Specifically, the instructions...
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Another Ashtray
@jdg3 wrote: I made another ashtray, this time with cousin Timmy’s face in it. I used a free program called MakeHuman. http://www.makehuman.org/ I love it for modeling human faces. It covers tons of...
View ArticleMy 3D modeling aproach
@jdg3 wrote: This is how I QUICKLY model my friends faces, and CNC carve on the Shapeoko. It took me years to learn this on my own, even though it’s VERY simple with the right programs, so I thought...
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Issues with first cuts
@rjavier wrote: Hi! I wanted to show you a little test I did. I designed a very very basic chopping board, with few features. ChoppingBoard.jpg1599x899 167 KB I’d like your attention in the three...
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Planer thicknesser
@MrBeaver wrote: Morning I’m hoping someone can help me. After buying a table saw I felt the best way to create and make stock out of multiple pieces would be to buy a planer thickener. I bought a...
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Finally cut some fishing lures
@Blackjack wrote: I have been cutting lures with my Nomad 883 for the last year. I ordered the S3 XXL last fall. Finally got everything set up. First multiple body 3D cut using Meshcam....
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Inside elements of letters like A and R
@AndyH wrote: I’m using a 60 degree v bit but the inside of the letter A and R etc does not look right. Any guidance on how to make look better? I’ve attached some images....
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Router carriage came off the rails!
@osu22go wrote: I wanted to share a mishap I had on my shapeoko xl this weekend, mainly to point out where I think I made mistakes, to help others avoid this if they are like me and didn’t think of...
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First Project - Window Pane
@GeneT wrote: After getting things set up, making a DIY rail/wasteboard, my first project is to create window panels for the house. I’ve got some great big windows in a high ceiling living room. The...
View ArticleLinks to download Carbide Create & Motion
@Zoomer wrote: My old laptop died today and I need to download / install the latest Carbide Create & Motion to my new computer. Could someone please provide those links, Thank you! Posts: 3...
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Aluminum cut was good, now bad, any advice?
@pants wrote: Hi, I’m cutting an aluminum part from 6061, .063" sheet. I did several test pieces to dial in speeds/feeds/DOC, and once I got everything sorted out the results were excellent. I am...
View Article2.5D vs 3D contours on the Shapeoko 3
@Tlytle999 wrote: I am a bit confused by the “What on earth does 2.5D mean?” lesson that I just read. I was planning to purchase the Shapeoko 3 XL in a few days, but now I am not sure that it will do...
View ArticleCan I find a numerical value for my "zero" on top of the stock on Shapokeo 3?
@cooper136 wrote: Today I was milling a part, i forgot to turn the router on so it was just rubbing on the wood. I had done holes before I was going to face the part. My thought: I will delete the...
View ArticleTool to create STL (3D) files from pixel images
@WillAdams wrote: Just added a section at: https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/CAD#Image_Depth_Maps (interesting contrast to: https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/CAM#Images ) because of:...
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