Shapeoko 5 Pro Out of Square

[RichCournoyer (Richard Cournoyer)]

While your machine may be out of square, you need to learn how to clamp your work to make sure it is not moving:

Work Part Clamping (Many Of You Are Doing It Wrong)

Daily I see IG posts, YouTube videos, and post here of the unknown doing unsafe work, and quite frankly, you guys (and some gals) scare me. Maybe it is because you have not attended my Work Part Clamping 101 Class; well here is Professor Cournoyer’s quick clamping guide. These CNC machines are capable of creating a lot of force Especially the Shapeoko Spindles (1 plus hp). There is a right way and a lot of wrong ways to clamp your work. Some simple rules: (1) The hold down bolt should be clo…