X-axis Not Square
@KatamaBuilds wrote: My Shapeoko xxl’s x axis is not perpendicular to the y axis rails. The x axis rail wanders to the right. In other words, when I move the x axis to the front or back there is a gap...
View ArticleVacuum Table Pump size for XXL
@Darko138 wrote: After a couple months of research, building, and testing a vacuum table (whose purpose is light production work of cutting MDF and Aluminum panels). I have ironed out most of the...
View ArticleHow to cut an object with graduating height
@stringhunter wrote: Hello everyone, I apologize if this question is already on here but I cannot find it anywhere. I saw this video and I am wondering if anyone knows how to carve a star like this...
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First project - luggage hook
@veryuseful wrote: So my first project is a “hook” to hold my personal item when paired with my roll-a-board bag. My old bag had a built-in hook system, but the new one does not. Most of my travel...
View ArticleFonts For Outdoor Signs
@johnelle wrote: Given my first official volunteer signmaking task of carving some colorcore signs for the local conservation folks, I consulted with one of my font experts (a benefit of working at a...
View ArticleSolution to Probe with Dust Collector Hassles
@johnelle wrote: One of thing that I have been finding really annoying is working around the dust collection boot for various things that I used to do much more easily before I installed the Suckit....
View ArticleJob Finish Movement after completing the program? Can this be turned off?
@ShallowCreekHill wrote: I did an operation last night to engrave a tray and did not take into account that the machine would lift and go back after completing the cutting. I ended up digging into the...
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Residual Ribbons on Plastic Cut
@johnelle wrote: New to milling plastic. Here I am using an Amana 1/16 " O-flute downcut. Nice cut but it left a bunch of these little strips that I have to remove by scraping lightly. Stepover was at...
View ArticleS3 changing path randomly squishing x axis
@CJNOMNOM wrote: I’ve had this cutter for a few years, and it’s worked off and on for me. Right now the cutter will start off ok, but slowly start cutting squished on the x axis. Any Ideas? It was...
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Project - A Race Medallion
@MrJoe wrote: I made seven of these medallions on the Nomad 883, six for the race and one spare in case I messed one up. The main part is made from red oak. Colors were added with dye and fine paint...
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Help working with dxf
@raynelang wrote: Hello! I’m working with my brother to make something on an S3. He created the model in Rhino and i am trying to bring it into carbide create as a dxf. I’m getting a little stuck with...
View ArticleRaised or embossed lettering
@Jmcwoodworking wrote: Is it possible to create raised lettering using Carbide Create ? If so, how? Thank you Posts: 2 Participants: 2 Read full topic
View ArticleResource PDF for new users
@WillAdams wrote: Just got posted to: shapeoko.com The Shapeoko Forum • View topic - Where to find information--Beginning SO3 User The Shapeoko Forum Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
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More GreenMan madness
@Griff wrote: Well, the boss decided to change up the dining room by taking down all the curtains etc. so I had to come up with some sort of window update. So, one SO3XL, a few other tools and,...
View ArticleV7 Can't Do DXF Regions?
@csobod wrote: So, I need to import DXF, STL, or really anything for my machine region (otherwise I will have to use the polygon tool and spend literally hours trying to draw it by hand). It seems...
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Gift for Dad 2018
@orlrobinson wrote: Reworked the Fathers day Eagle design from earlier this week.Added a rope border and cut out on 1" thick cherry wood finished with satin poly.All ready to be gifted…Used vcarve...
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CM feature request: production workflows
@joshhartung wrote: Hi CM team, I’ve been using my Shapeoko 3 for production and prototyping for a few weeks now and have been very impressed with the machine. I can share more about that in another...
View ArticleSelva 3D --- website which maps images onto library of 3D models
@WillAdams wrote: Just added this to the wiki: https://www.selva3d.com/ — converts images into depth maps which are then integrated into a library of 3D models at “standard accuracy” (better quality...
View ArticleUsing Shapeoko 3 to round over profile
@Jmcwoodworking wrote: New to Shapeoko. Just wanted to know if there is a way to roundnover the edges of a say cutting board or tray on the shapeoko? Posts: 2 Participants: 2 Read full topic
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Vac and Power Arm
@mojo969007 wrote: HI. I was looking for feedback on a vacuum related project that I have undertaken to see if someone had done something similar or had suggestions. I have a Suck It dust boot on...
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