For Sale: Nomad 883 (Orange County CA)
@AlexEvangelou wrote: Love the nomad, but my project went south and I live in an apartment so I don’t really have room to keep it unfortunately. It’s in great condition, barely used. Comes with Flip...
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Made myself a table... Sorta
@MrBeaver wrote: Not really shapeoko related but inspired by @Griff s ridiculously good carpentry skills. I had a go at repurposing the table I assembled my first shapeoko on. I call it the 45 pound...
View Article(1): state: set machine state: notconnected
@fiero1 wrote: That is the message I get when I try and open a log on my Shapeoko 3 xxl. The machine works fine and I can even send commands but cant get a log? Any one have this happen before? Posts:...
View ArticleTool Change on Startup
@BruceB wrote: I am running a repeated program, so its just remove the milled part, and insert new blank part. When i run the program it immediately homes the tool, then asks for tool change. This is...
View ArticleTop Router Bits
@RobO wrote: Noob here. Before I waste money on buying bits I don’t need I thought I would ask,“what are the top 3-5 bits that get used the most often”? Posts: 5 Participants: 3 Read full topic
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Help! Cutting monograms, nodes, problems!
@Labdesigns wrote: I have a Shapeko XXL and I am very NEW. Basically I am having problems learning how to use Carbide Create. I watched videos but it’s not helping me with what I need to do. For...
View ArticleShapeoko 3 xxl spindle upgrade?
@Prophoto25 wrote: Thinking of getting a quiet cut spindle, I will only be cutting soft wood and the occasional hardwood, no aluminum or metal of the like. Should the quiet cut hold up to 5-6 hours a...
View ArticleFrequent disconnects S03 XXL
@pw8 wrote: It seems like I cannot even face the spoil board without encountering the GRBL disconnect error. I’m using a chinese spindle motor. Spindle and all metal parts of the router are grounded....
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Toolpath moved without the board moving?
@Stari wrote: Frustrating evening, also pretty confusing… Started a badge project for a local pd. Finally thought I had everything right and I’m looking at the toolpath being laid down and something...
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Liear rail makes the world of difference!
@fiero1 wrote: 20180620_122427.jpg2851x2138 1.79 MB 20180620_122419.jpg2138x2851 1.97 MB I installed a 15mm linear rail to the underside of my gantry and milled a plate to attach it to my new Z axis....
View ArticleQuestion for the folks using superglue + painters tape
@DanoInTx wrote: Hello Forum, I have a question for the people using painters tape and superglue for work holding. Has anyone successfully used this method of work holding on acrylic or other...
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UMake, Shapr, putty 3D... iOS apps
@Ton80 wrote: I use Vectric VCarve Pro and I am looking for an inexpensive way to develop some simple 3D relief models for my so3. The AppStore for iOS has some really interesting looking apps but I...
View ArticleChatter in one direction
@belzzz wrote: So I’m having chatter issues… but only in Y (bed movement) direction. Is it just much less rigid in that direction or do I need to do some troubleshooting? Posts: 3 Participants: 2 Read...
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Quick pin bending jig for repair job
@enl_public wrote: Not everything on the Nomad need be the end in itself… Background: The zoom adjustment knob on one of my microscopes (Nikon stereo zoom) began to turn freely on the shaft. A little...
View ArticleNot sure if this common knowledge or not. But check out dingbats fonts
@Mysteryck386 wrote: Hopefully I’m posting this in the right place. I noticed today while downloading some fonts from dafont.com to install into aspire, they have a section called dingbats, which is...
View ArticleAlmost New Owner
@mcdavidr wrote: Nomad is on order., but I already have a few questions. 1 - What it the footprint of the mill? I need to build a table for it. Are there any premaid options around 30 inches square. I...
View ArticleA question about the exact size for a replacement wasteboard
@Gerryattrick wrote: When I got my SO3 it was hand delivered from USA… but without the wasteboard to save weight. I recently made an MDF wasteboard to the dimensions on the wiki 580 x 717.55. I used...
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Humboldt Broncos Memorial Plaque
@Merv100 wrote: I finished the Memorial Plaque for the Humboldt Broncos. It was carved in a piece of Ash 20" x 18" x 2" and weighs approx 16 lbs. This piece has given me great pleasure to create. This...
View ArticleFeedrate range of nomad?
@intijk wrote: I have seen from another post that feedrate upper limit is 80ipm for nomad. could someone tell me what is the lower limit of it? I tried on my machine , found any F<5 gcode give the...
View ArticleShapeoko 3 XL **Very Light Use** For Sale
@Woodensoul wrote: Bought this Shapeoko 3 XL brand new on March 27, 2018. I haven’t been able to use it as much as I wanted in the last few months so I’ve decided to sell it and gain the valuable...
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