X and Y axis off

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

What type of machine do you have?

Is it mechanically sound?

How deep are these slots which you are cutting?

Are you sure the stock isn’t shifting? The clamps are being used in a way which minimizes their leverage. See:

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…

I don’t see any open tickets for you on support, but there are a couple where we asked questions in an effort to assist, but no further information was provided.