Hello World Variation
@MikeG wrote: Greetings, I’m new to CNC and quite pleased with the process of the new journey. Began with reading through the forums specifically looking for the machine capabilities, wow! Ordered a...
View ArticleArtcam vs Aspire?
@brackencreek wrote: Hi, I have been using Artcam to do my art using the mill. I am primarily a jewelry artist and woodworker. I do a lot of very small pieces to incorporate into my jewelry. Autodesk...
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360 Brass Belt Buckle
@DJOrigin wrote: My longest build on my Nomad so far (12hrs runtime!). I could have improved the tool paths (Fusion 360), but I wanted to make sure this came out all right since it was going to be a...
View ArticleEasy way to Optomize Tool Paths?
@brenthalby wrote: Is there any easy way to optomize tool paths using the Cardbide 3D software? I am milling out letters along an arc. The tool path starts at the left side of the arc, completes a...
View ArticleCNCJS CNC Control Software
@patofoto wrote: Hey everyone. Has someone used this CNC controller software?: https://cnc.js.org/ It looks really cool and full of features. Very similar to UGCS but looks more polished. Any...
View ArticleMachine position not showing up in Carbide Motion (used to, now it doesn't)
@islandmaker wrote: Using Win 10 on a Surface 3 to run an XXL with Motion. Everything was working great - homing, return to zero - all the good stuff. Then it wasn’t. I am using a Triquetra touchplate...
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Magnetic closure pocket business card box
@EvanDay wrote: Here is a business card holder perfect for putting in a pocket or bag and carrying around. I’ve made a number of these now but only have pictures of the latest one I finished today....
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First piece of furniture - Vinyl Record Cabinet
@EvanDay wrote: So I’ve never built any kind of furniture before, but after messing with my SO3 for 6 months or so I got inspired after my wife remarked that she would like a cabinet for a vinyl...
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Fold out workbench for a machine?
@WillAdams wrote: Tempted to get this: ToolGuyd – 22 Mar 18 Husky Storage Cabinet with Fold-Out Workbench This Husky storage cabinet features a built-in fold-out workbench. (It looks as if an SO3...
View ArticleInteresting hardware connector
@WillAdams wrote: Lee Valley has these from Australia: http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=76547&cat=51&ap=1 Looks easy to make a toolpath for (but pricey) Posts: 2 Participants: 2...
View ArticleEnclosure questions and problems
@belzzz wrote: So I’m working on an enclosure and have some questions… So my hope is getting the sound levels down quite a bit but it all seems a bit like a lost cause. A sealed enclosure is obviously...
View ArticleTool Change Consistency
@saxric wrote: I was curious as to any “Best Practice” for insuring depth consistency when performing a tool change in the middle of a project. I am struggling with this and can’t seem to get it...
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Bent Y axis carriage
@jhanna wrote: Still trying to get things square on my new XL. I noticed my left Y axis carriage is bent front to back at the top. The bottom half of the carriage is fine, so it seems to be related to...
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First project, the Vectric Paradise box
@MaxamillionX72 wrote: I wanted to try something simple for my first project, but with multiple tool paths and endmills. I decided to give the paradise box a try, except I copied all the vectors into...
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First Diamond Drag Project - Commemorative Poker Chips
@RoguePirin wrote: I started a neighborhood monthly poker night several years ago, and surprisingly, the group has been going strong ever since. I just got a diamond drag bit, and I decided to make...
View ArticleCNC4NEWBIE Z Axis Upgrade Issue
@csnead290c wrote: Hello everyone. I want to start by thanking everyone in this community. This is my first post, but I have been lurking for a while and have been able to solve many issues and learn...
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GBRL error - feed rate not set or defined
@ggbusmgr wrote: Not sure if this should be under software but here’s my problem. I’m using Picengrave Pro6 and my shapeoko 3 to try a diamond drag bit on a glass mirror to produce an image. I...
View ArticleI'm trying to find two-color plastic material for engraving
@MikeFairbanks wrote: I apologize if this is a repeated topic. I did a search and didn’t get anything. I think I’m using the wrong terminology. Anyway, I’m looking for two-color plastic so I can make...
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Issue with Idler Assembly
@Croy9000 wrote: I am putting together my new Shapeoko 3 XXL and have an issue with the Idler Assembly (I think). Here is a picture of the part I am talking about from the online guide: It appears...
View ArticleBest 3rd Party add-ons for XL or XXL
@dm5point0 wrote: I am upping my woodworking game. I am looking to outfit a new XL or XXL with all the trimmings. What have you found that works really well? I know I like the Suck It vacuum shoe for...
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