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Yet Another Feed & Speed Post
@ItsDan wrote: I’m in the process of exploring using fancier bits and other optimizations and wanted to document my efforts a bit so you can see lots of failure and maybe offer some insight. The...
View ArticleRowmark Heavy Weights - HDPE panels
@Zoomer wrote: Checking-in to see if anyone has had experience routing this amazing sign material. The material is extremely strong and has impressive ratings for weather resistance. However, I am...
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Nomad 883 spindle wrench replacement
@PhilG wrote: My ‘Project #1’ composite spindle wrench used as the initial milling tutorial for the Nomad has finally become unusable to hold the spindle for collet tightening as the jaws have bent...
View ArticleAlternative to MDF for Signs
@Winters636 wrote: Does anyone have an alternative material to MDF that machines well, and accepts paint? I am making some signs/decorations with MDF right now and I am not a big fan. The material...
View ArticleFusion 360 homing cycle
@mungbeans wrote: Just wanting to know how to remove the homing cycle from the beginning of gcode which is generated by Fusion 360. I know I can manually remove G28 (? i think) from the file itself. I...
View ArticleTape+superglue, materials and sizes?
@belzzz wrote: So I was planning on milling some 25mm thick hdpe and since slotting is less than awesome when it gets deep I thought I could try tape+superglue (and machine the entire piece). But I...
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Today’s mystery part...what’s it gonna be?
@Griff wrote: Just a little fun here today to start off the work week A140D629-9465-4CC8-A287-24D164620EAF.jpeg4032x3024 2.58 MB Posts: 8 Participants: 4 Read full topic
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Shapeoko cutting leather and kydex
@joshhartung wrote: Hi folks, Thought there might be interest in cutting alternative materials. I’m making custom-fit smartphone holsters with Kydex and leather and my SO3 is heavily involved in my...
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Shapeoko 3 for Sale - UK
@MrBeaver wrote: Is anyone after a shapeoko 3? Upgraded belts, X supports, Z front plate, magnetic limit switches, brand new waste board, v wheels and a aftermarket touch probe. All you need is a...
View ArticleDumb fusion 360 question
@MrBeaver wrote: I’m trying to do a contour in fusion 360. Previously I swear there used to be an offset - inside/outside function but for the life of me I can’t find it. Anyone have any ideas? Posts:...
View ArticleAny plans to allow offsets for touch probing?
@davidzumwalt wrote: Carbide Motion 4 has native support for XYZ probing provided you have the official Carbide Motion touch probe, which isn’t actively being produced and is therefore impossible to...
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Odd toolpath in CC
@scottybeefs wrote: Hi everyone. Just doing up a design in Carbide create today then went to generate toolpaths and have this problem. The toolpath for a straight line element is curved? I deleted the...
View ArticleCan't change thickness on clamps
@dogwood wrote: Printed off Hello World fine. Cut clamps to .5" on .75 " plastic. For all intents it worked fine. Trying to change cut depth to .75 but … starts cutting first clamp about 3/8ths deep...
View ArticleDynamic Z-probe
@plundh wrote: Hi all- The Nomad platform is as forward looking and progressive as any in the CNC-sphere. Has any one attempted to make a dynamic (supersmart) Z-probe that will measure and adjust (Z)...
View ArticleDust hose ideas?
@MrBeaver wrote: Afternoon Does anyone have a good source of anti static dust hose? Not a silly expensive $100 hose. I just ran my first job on my large machine… needless to say the garage is now...
View ArticleCommands not working in carbide motion
@Shrekfingers wrote: $ or $$ commands do nothing in the MID of CM… $H homes but when I wanted to change settings for $25,$130 and $132 to the required settings …nothing.The command is just highlighted...
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Inflatable bed feet
@MaxamillionX72 wrote: What to do when company is coming and the inconsiderate a$$ who last borrowed the blow up bed broke several of the feet and didn’t tell you? You make new ones!...
View ArticleCNC Machinable Rubber
@patofoto wrote: I need to make two light seals for a camera. They need to be black and somewhat flexible. Thought of some type of rubber. Is there a type of rubber that is machinable?. Anyone tried...
View ArticleSurfacing waste board
@RobO wrote: Noob. Using Carbide Create. Tried using contour,vcarve and texture. Contour seemed to start ok but as it went along it seem to be stepping up from center with each pass. Help. Thanks...
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Upgrade to grbl 1.1 / CM 4 Limit Switch issues
@iamhankodonnell wrote: Howdy all, long time no see. I decided to upgrade and I’m running into some strange issues. The homing sequence hangs and let’s me know it “couldn’t find limit switch” However...
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