So I’ve spent a lot of time lurking on these forums, but haven’t contributed a lot. So I figured I’d post some photos of what I’ve been making with my XXL… feel free to trash or praise them! And if you want any more info on how I did them please feel free to ask, more than happy to share
My machine is set up as follows
- 1.5KW Huanyang Spindle and VFD,
- Homing switches
- Suckit Dustboot > Oneida Dust Deputy > Festool CT Midi.
- 3/4 MDF wasteboard with threaded inserts
- Loud stereo in the workshop to crank tunes
I have recently changed my setup to a Gecko540 and MESA 5i25 and run my Shapeoko under Linuxcnc, but most of these projects were done with the original CM 2.4 board, and Carbide Motion
This is a candle holder my girlfriend designed for my mother on mothers day (her first design!) made from Tasmanian Oak
Vectric Aspire
1/4" flat endmill. 80ipm, 12,000rpm
1/4" 60 Degree V bit, 90 ipm, 24000rpm
This is an Aztec-type calendar that I made out of pine, finished with black paint and wipe on Poly
Vectric Aspire
Pine
1/4" 60 degree V bit, 90ipm, 24000rpm
1/4" flat endmill. 90ipm, 12,000rpm
This cheesy number is a 2nd anniversary gift I made for my girlfriend, who loved it!
Vectric Aspire
Ash - Hardwood
1/4" flat endmill. 80ipm, 12,000rpm
1/4" 60 Degree V bit, 90 ipm, 24000rpm
This cheese and cracker bowl was a gift for a German friend (Kase is cheese in German), and my first foray into 3D machining with Fusion360. I used Fusion for the shape of the cheese bowl, and Aspire to do the inlay, as it’s just so damn good at inlays! the black marks in the wood look a little funny but they are filled with clear resin, and look amazing in real life
Fusion360
Vectric Aspire
Tuart - Australian Hardwood
_1/4" Ball Mill. 90ipm, 18,000rpm
1/4" flat endmill. 80ipm, 12,000rpm
1/4" 60 Degree V bit, 90 ipm, 24000rpm
This was my first run at aluminium, and took me a long time to get right, feeds and speeds were tough to get right and I can’t be sure of the grade of aluminium, which may have made it hard for me… However they came out great and the finish wasn’t perfect but it was good enough for workholding!
Vectric Aspire
misc aluminium plate
1/4" flat endmill
feeds and speeds written on a piece of paper somewhere in my workshop…
this is a clock that I whipped up for my brother in law and his wife as a wedding present. I love the design and it came out really well, will have black hands when it’s done. This project blew me away with just how great the SO3 is, making something completely custom, that is beautiful. and it was so simple to do! It’s hard to see in the photo, but this is the most professional project I have done on my SO3, it looks mint!
Vectric Aspire
Marri - Australian Hardwood
1/4" flat endmill. 80ipm, 12,000rpm
1/4" 60 Degree V bit, 90 ipm, 24000rpm
Cheese boards for the family, pretty simple V carve text on the handle, and not finished in this photo. they came out really nicely, and were well received as Christmas presents
Vectric Aspire
Acacia - Softwood
1/4" flat endmill. 80ipm, 12,000rpm
1/4" 60 Degree V bit, 90 ipm, 24000rpm
A sign for the entry of my sisters new house (she has many dogs) this was all done with 3D machining in Fusion360, the finish was good but the choice of wood could have been better. I think black paint in the text would have improved it
Acacia - Softwood
1/4" flat endmill. 80ipm, 12,000rpm
1/4" Ball Mill. 90ipm, 18,000rpm
1/4" 60 Degree V bit, 90 ipm, 24000rpm
A small box I made very early on with the Shapeoko. I had problems with the fit on the lid as the Endmill was not exactly 1/4" in diameter, learned a good lesson though, measure your endmills! the box looks nice but V2 will have a much better fit!
Lid - Acacia - Softwood
base - Jarrah - Australian Hardwood
1/4" flat endmill. 80ipm, 12,000rpm