I finally decided to break in to the stash of cherry that I got from a friend.
This cuts so nicely.
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Have you had a chance to run anything with these on yet? Very interesting!! And just for $100!!
Any input from Carbide 3d on these. They seem almost like a no brainier to easily get additional height.
I have run a few items. This has been nothing but good. The deep sweepy works better on tall items.
No brainer, after 2 years
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Product development is above my pay grade — at one point in time ISTR that something along those lines were mentioned as a possibility, but no idea on how that was prioritized or no, nor how a 3rd party implementation plays into that calculus.
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Ok, @jtclose , I’m about to pull the trigger on these. I can see no reason NOT to and I’m surprised more people haven’t.
One question…did you have to make any other adjustments or do anything with the software? Or are they pretty much plug and play. And can you show me a pic of how high you have your spindle mounted on the bracket. I feel like mine is pretty low.
Thanks @WillAdams for the link. I read through the entire topic. Very interesting conversation.
Here’s a fun weekend project I did. I got sick of the mess I had dragging around a 5 gallon bucket with a cyclone and hose and Dewalt shop vac for each tool. I mounted it directly to vacuum using its wheels. Everything is table saw straight cuts EXCEPT the sides, which were entirely cut out on the pro 5. More modifications to come.
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Plug and play. The instructions are not the best, but they only go in one way. There is a lip that rides on the inside of the y transom, and a lip on the front of the x transom.
They almost fit if you screw up.
You will need another set of hands. The x transom will try to twist with the weight of the z transom
I removed the spindle just to help not twist
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Sweet! Order made. Thanks for posting this; I’m looking forward to it!!
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There is a nice little software package titled “reaConverterStandard” which might be of help to you. I don’t remember how much it costs - but is low cost - that allows conversion of .stlf to other formats like JPEG, etc. At least you can see what the items are in the other formats. It may just be the software you are trying to open those in also.
Gary,that is brilliant,I am about to do something similar but I might copy the principal of what you have done if you do not mind,I am using a Ryobi vac and need to get a bit better one with a bit more grunt.What model of De Walt are you running?Is it OK?I do like the idea of using the vacs casters!
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Of course! Part of the reason this community is so great is the shared ideas.
I was able to remove the feet and slide the Shapeoko carved circle onto the vacuum. I had to cut it twice to get it to fit correctly, but that’s the nice thing about a CNC! You can set it up again and it will work perfectly.
Thanks Gary,just one more,what model is your De Walt
Great vacuum. Quiet, great suction, works wonderfully!
Stealthsonic Quiet 6-Gallon 4 HP Corded Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum with Accessories Included https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-DEWALT-6-GAL-5HP-QUIET-VACUUM/5014918155
Here’s my files. I did some modification after the fact:
Rolling vacuum stand 7.4.25.c2d (48 KB)
Vacuum sides, 7-5-25.c2d (52 KB)
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That also looks great,I do need to get my vacuum set up like yours and Gary’s so I can move it outside of the garage when using the machine as the noise from the Ryobi is out of this world.I can not get your model of De Walt here so going down town to see what my best option is and I will build a unit.
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@Graham
Check out the different models of stealth sonic. They are very quiet. More like a house vacuum than a shop vac. And way better suction power than the larger Rigid one I have as well.
@CrookedWoodTex
I kept mine simple since I plan on installing full shop dust removal system hopefully sooner than later. I seriously thought about doing the mega vac cart like yours, but ended up deciding it was more important to get it usable than get it fully accessorized. Pretty sweet setup!!
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I kind of like this one. Letters and numbers carved into a pt 4x4. Lost a small corner of the 2 as there was a small crack in the wood I didn’t see. Otherwise, quite happy with it. My wife painted it and added glass breads into the white so it will be reflective at night.
Advanced Vcarve with 1/8" end mill and 15° Vee
Note: PT Pine is not a very clean wood to carve in. With the very soft grain and then very hard grain, it was a little jagged if you look too close. But people won’t notice as they drive by 
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I like the idea of adding the glass beads for reflection. That will look great at night as the numbers appear out of thin air as the head lamps illuminate them.
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Urns for some furry friends. Two labradoodles, bothers from other mothers, passed within a few months of each other. Inlay incorporated with a “3d” carve. Learned a few lessons, very happy with machine work.
Original Images:
Finished pieces.
Also made a batch of etched knives for a local regatta. McEtcher in stainless steel. Came out pretty cool! Learned a bunch with this project too.
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Awesome work on both accounts!! What were you using for the design software for each? Carbide create? Or something else?