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Spindle Upgrade for an upcoming project
@RichCournoyer wrote: First Post:My shop lacks the means of a semiautomatic method for cutting metal bar stock for my S3, so I'm a maker, and I decided to make a Power Hacksaw. I fell in love with...
View ArticleMost common endmills/cutters for Shapeoko?
@ChiknNutz wrote: I am about to order a Shapeoko XXL. Primary use will be for general woodworking, knife handle making and sign-making. What are the most common cutters that folks are using? Any...
View ArticleCarbide create help
@timtom1 wrote: Hi Guys, So I'd done a 2d drawing into carbide create, how do I make the area I've drawn solid in carbide create so I can machine it out? Regards Tim cake.c2d (950.8 KB) Posts: 1...
View ArticleMulti-Tool Project in MeshCAM Nomad Pro
@lnpurnell wrote: Hi All, I have just had a Nomad 883 Pro and I have a question about Multi-tool projects. I have a lot of material that I want to get rid of on a project with a large end mill then do...
View ArticleNomad maintenance?
@dinman wrote: Hey there. Have been having a blast with my nomad but since this is my first cnc machine I am clueless as to what kind of maintenance I should be giving it. Any good resources on...
View ArticleMeshcam - depth first
@TotallyFred wrote: I frequently need meshcam but am often worried about the time it takes. It seems that MC is rather smart in the way it analyzes the object and/but comes up with convoluted...
View ArticleFeed rate changed when copying file
@very_old_noob wrote: I'm using CC to create a simple V carved label out of a 1/8" laminate.The first label worked fine. But when I edited the text and saved it under a different name The feed rate...
View ArticleCutting inside out vs outside in?
@Jexoteric wrote: I was cutting out a part from 1/4" MDF and didn't set any supports in Meshcam as I thought they wouldn't have been needed, but found out the program created the tool path cutting the...
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Project: Dodecahedron 360 Degree Speaker
@nick wrote: I have wanted to do another speaker project for a while since my last one turned out surprisingly well! White Oak Bluetooth Speaker Gallery My latest project! Honestly surprised myself at...
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Work Holding Solutions: The Soft Vise for Engraving
@ApolloCrowe wrote: Work Holding can be challenging, especially smaller and irregularly shaped parts.Here is an easy solution using Carbide Create and a block of HDPE plastic (3"x 5" x1") to make a...
View ArticleCompletely new to CNC - Acrylic work possible with Shapeoko 3?
@Felipe wrote: Hello forum! I am contemplating ordering a SO3 to cut and engrave acrylic. I am basically looking to cutout a slot in 1/4", engrave artwork on 1/4", and possibly cut 1/4" acrylic. Is...
View ArticleZ axis losing depth with each retract
@UncommonDad wrote: So, I finally got my XXL built after a couple small bumps with missing parts, which the folks at C3D sent out right away. I tried out the classic Hello World file using a sharpie...
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Shapeoko Homing Issue
@biluagd wrote: Hi, does the problem is solved in version 2.3 of the control board? I have a shapeoko 3 and having problems with homing. I run a job, then when i press the button to go to currently x...
View ArticleQuestion about appropriate S3 XXL spindle/router
@Jotham wrote: Hi all, I currently own a Nomad 883 that I’ve been using to machine HDPE. I’ve got my toolpaths/settings locked in and it’s been working fine though I started to hit the limitations of...
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Work Holding Solutions: Sometimes There Isn't Room for Clamps
@RichCournoyer wrote: First, I must confess that this idea isn't 100% mine. This is something I picked up as a manager working at JPL. FACT: We were not allowed apply clamps while machining optics...
View Article(Nomad) source for collet & nut to use with a metric (3mm) end mill
@Apotessar wrote: Hi everybody Anyone knows a source for a collet & nut for using a 3mm end mill...
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Touch Probe with Nomad 833
@patofoto wrote: Hello everyone. It's been a long time since I've been present in this forum. Life in general happened and had not the mental clarity to devote time to CNC learning. Things are going...
View ArticleCC - Alignment tools
@ChiknNutz wrote: How can I get the Alignment Tools feature to come up with only selecting one item? Example, I want to align a square (or any item for that matter) to the center of the workpiece. The...
View ArticleCC - Default tool settings
@ChiknNutz wrote: I am trying to get my arms around Carbide Create prior to my Shapeoko XXL arriving. For one, I don't see any #300 tools listed (i.e. V-cutters) like is mentioned in the tutorial. I...
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Weekend Project #2 Carbide Create Pocket Top Tool
@ApolloCrowe wrote: For this weekends Project I wanted to share the file for the #TiFightingFrog in Carbide Create. Screenshot 2016-08-05 17.12.05.png1008x1010 1.11 MB It is a Pocket Tool / EDC design...
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