Original Shapeoko 3 Modification

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

@RichCournoyer did endplate extensions:

Spindle Nose Alternatives

Sorry, darn autocorrect! I RAISED my X and Y Rails…now I have (about) 5" under my Z. [IMG_5207]

Makita RT070XX with an ER16 Collet Chuck? Yup

Let me be clear(er) the Z mod here so just so I can now reach my table, since I raised it (the Shapeoko Rails) using these lift plates: (I talked about them on the forum somewhere…I think I even posted the files) They were designed to (a) be easy to made (b) Single side machining (note they need to be c’bored on the backside which did at my drill press), © do not require ANY cutting of the Shapeoko, but does require drilling/tapping of two holes…using the lift plates as the drill jig.) Found …

Someone tell me why this is a terrible idea. Trying to get more Z clearance

Here are my files. They are 1/2 thick, but I made them from 3/4" because the material was available, so yes, I lobbed off 1/4" not the most efficient way to make them, but you do what you need to do. The feed rates are very conservative, and I do that for several reasons. Noise (I have neighbors) and ease of manufacturing…I was building my 4-Axis while the S3 made parts unattended. Holes. The holes are on location, but need to be opened to suit installation. I decided after I modeled the p…