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Couples of test on Shapeoko 3 test
@frankxchen wrote: 20170418_161911.jpg3264x1836 1.07 MB Run the first tool paths with the Sharpie 20170422_084045.jpg3264x1836 1.11 MB Prepare another waste board on top with T-nut...
View ArticleUSPS Shipping option?
@ItsDan wrote: Just ordered some endmills and while the $13ish for shipping isn't unreasonable, USPS small flatrate boxes are half that or less if I recall, and still offer tracking and such. Any...
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Problem with toolpaths for curves
@RabenBuilt wrote: I have a cabinet door that I am trying to copy a curved contour. When I make the toolpaths the tool wants to put a line from each end of the curve??? Here is a pic of what it is I...
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Calling All Makers: Carbide Community Build Competition #5 starts now!
@AZArtisan wrote: Calling All Makers: Carbide Community Build Competition #5 starts now!Carbide Community Build Competition #5 (5/20/17 – 6/20/17)Rules: Entries should be completed during the build...
View ArticleQuestions about new 2.4d board
@cgallery wrote: My new 2.4d board should be here on Monday. I have a pretty short (3') USB cable already, I've ordered one of the Tripp Lite cables w/ chokes on it, though. I've been trying pretty...
View ArticleRouter movement upon deepest plunge - need some expertise
@d_dubba_u wrote: Hey forum friends, I'm finally getting some time to get familiar with my Shapeoko Xl but I'm having a little problem with movement of my router when I plunge deeper into my wood....
View ArticleShapeoko 3XXL customize order options gone?
@retrosmith wrote: I've been considering the XXL for a while now, and the last time I was on the site looking at the options there was a customization process where you could decide what you did and...
View Article4 foot cutting length option
@Murdocjx wrote: Anything in the works to make a 4' cutting length machine or a mod to the xxl? Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
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Suggestion on how to do this?
@wcason04 wrote: I got a xxl and I wanted to do him a wood sign but when I put it in the Inkscape it really doesn't like it. What do you use or what have you found to be the best for these projects. I...
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"divots" while V carving
@JFischer911 wrote: Hi Everyone, I've been delving into V carving a logo and after a few attempts, I keep having an issue with some of the lines in my vectors not coming out straight. I think the...
View ArticleNomad spindle major failure! HELP!
@abrackney wrote: So my Nomad pro has a major problem all of a sudden. This morning the spindle started to stall/crash just before starting a job. It did it a few times and then started to work...
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Bob made a clock face
@jdg3 wrote: My oldest step son Bob, v carved a clock face. Only took 30 min. Tops. 8" ODFun. image.jpeg1936x1936 1.36 MB Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticleRemoving a lot of material quickly
@Tem wrote: Hi All, I have a SO3 XXL with the Makita Router. It is a stock configuration. I'm in the process of creating a multi-part mold. During the process of creating the tool paths for the core I...
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Inaccurate distances
@Paul_D wrote: I was attempting to make a wasteboard/protector for my aluminum threaded table. However, when I cut the acrylic the distal holes were ~1mm out of alignment (see photo of the right hand...
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Facing Pass SO3 and Fusion 360 -- bit not making contact with stock
@jvl wrote: Doing something stupid. I want to face off a piece of MDF to use as a supplementary waste board. Trying to use the Fusion 360 facing CAM operation and a Magnate 7/8" bottom clearing bit. I...
View ArticleCan't cut through stock
@kdur wrote: Hi, I'm a complete newbie and have had my machine less than a week. The problem I'm having is as follows: Actual stock thickness is .25" nickel silver. Trying to cut 2 simple circles in...
View ArticleWhat kind of collet is this?
@cgallery wrote: I was watching a video on the Pocket NC. Mark (member here) has one, I didn't know what it was, started Googling and the next thing you know I see them change a bit via this collet I...
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Ridges on pieces
@ItsDan wrote: Photo May 23, 9 49 35 PM.jpg3264x2448 1.66 MB ] Is there a way to prevent or reduce this effect? I seem to notice it more on my 1/8" bits, which I thought was due to cheap bits but I...
View ArticleSpindle lock ideas for DW611?
@cgallery wrote: I've switched back from the Makita to the DW611 (long story), and one of the things I miss most is the two-wrench method for changing bits on the Makita. It is kind of a PITA to hold...
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First real project is a single digit
@Rick wrote: My first project after making stuff for the CNC like holddowns. A friend of the wife's wants a #1 for a first birthday party. She's going to decorate it herself. IMG_2622.jpg960x1280 209...
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