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02-17-2019, 11:29 PM

skintigh started a thread Foam or other printable materiel for ceiling medallions? in ShopBotter Message Board

I have a large ceiling medallion I want to copy, what is good paintable material to use? I've read suggestions to use "Lowes foam" which I assume...

14 replies | 363 view(s)

02-13-2019, 10:05 PM

richahrens started a thread Program of preference???? in Cabinetry and eCabinet/ShopBot Link

Hi, all. I just upgraded from a Buddy to a full size (48-96) PRS Alpha. It has a 2.2 hp spindle and 14" Z. Having built many cabinets with a...

10 replies | 467 view(s)

02-16-2019, 04:08 AM

Simops started a thread Shopbot Controller in ShopBotter Message Board

Guys, Before I contact Shopbot on Monday (10000 miles away:) )I'm hoping someone here has had this issue and can help. Turned on PRS Buddy 48...

10 replies | 413 view(s)

02-13-2019, 12:18 PM

kmgaff started a thread School Project in Looking for ShopBot owner

Hi there, I am trying to help out a 10 year old little girl with a really neat school project. She wants to design and build a dog house (model size...

9 replies | 350 view(s)

02-19-2019, 11:54 AM

groucho started a thread Maximum Cut Depth for Tapered upspiral Ball Bit in Birch Plywood. in Techniques for Cutting, Drilling, Machining

Can anyone give a recommendation for maximum cut depth for a tapered 2 flute upspiral ball bit into a Birch Plywood Sheet? The link to the bit...

5 replies | 167 view(s)

02-20-2019, 07:50 PM

srwtlc started a thread Rack Scraper in ShopBotter Message Board

For anyone that has cleaned their rack of the built up gunk, you know how much of a pain in the butt it is to scrape them out.... ....Presenting...

5 replies | 186 view(s)

02-12-2019, 07:37 PM

thewoodmonk started a thread RPM issues in Cabinetry and eCabinet/ShopBot Link

I am having spindle issues with my cabinet link. I have a Standard 96x48 I have set my drilling applications to drill at 2500 rpm on the HSD...

4 replies | 182 view(s)

02-20-2019, 04:02 PM

cottagecraftsman started a thread PRSalpha 96-48-12 for sale in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

Closing business. This tool includes two spindles, 8" indexer, air drill, digitizing probe. Computer does not come with it. This unit is from...

3 replies | 173 view(s)

02-12-2019, 08:04 PM

artbot started a thread Run-time error '58' (file already exists) crash in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

Curious if anyone has run into and "Error 58/file already exists" issue. Open/part execute/start.... get error, click "ok" Shopbot closes itself. ...

2 replies | 187 view(s)

02-20-2019, 02:15 PM

mikedkw started a thread 1996 Shopbot for sale in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

1996 Shopbot built from kit. This machine belonged to my Father-in-law. He upgraded it to rack and pinion drives and added another z axis and a fifth...

2 replies | 157 view(s)

02-18-2019, 11:39 AM

Hduke47 started a thread Wanting to change drivers in ShopBotter Message Board

I have an old 2005 desktop running SB3 and having problems with my x driver. I've changed the motors and cables and determined it has to be the...

2 replies | 126 view(s)

02-13-2019, 05:51 PM

Mike Caul started a thread Desktop Dimensions in ShopBot Desktop

I know Shopbot says the footprint of the Desktop model is 39" in width. Does this include the control box on the gantry or is it the actual "foot...

1 replies | 122 view(s)

Yesterday, 02:26 PM

JDaVinci started a thread 24" Z-Axis! PRS Alpha (2013) 48" x 96" in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

Shopbot FOR SALE Click the link above to see the machine and projects I've done with it. The machine is located in Mesa, Arizona 85203 PRICE:...

1 replies | 86 view(s)

02-17-2019, 04:36 PM

Laurden started a thread ShopBot PRS Alpha 4848- Price Reduced! in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

2007 PRS Alpha 4848 with HSD Spindle, Taskawa Varispeed V74X. Very few hours for age, 1/4" & 1/2" collets w/ various cutter bits. Runs windows XP,...

0 replies | 237 view(s)

02-12-2019, 02:27 PM

Laurden started a thread ShopBot PRS Alpha 4848 in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

2007 PRS Alpha 4848 with HSD Spindle, Taskawa Varispeed V74X. Very few hours for age, 1/4" & 1/2" collets w/ various cutter bits. Runs windows XP,...

0 replies | 217 view(s)

02-14-2019, 03:57 PM

artbot started a thread Run-time error '58' (file already exists) crash in ShopBotter Message Board

Curious if anyone has run into and "Error 58/file already exists" issue. Open/part execute/start.... get error, click "ok" Shopbot closes itself. ...

0 replies | 106 view(s)

Yesterday, 10:12 PM

MoObrien replied to a thread File Running is in Metric mode? in Designing and Creating the sbp cutting file

Oh geez, thank you both! I upgraded my vCarve Pro and went to cut a file when the same message popped up. You saved my hair from being pulled out.

3 replies | 714 view(s)

Yesterday, 09:57 PM

mikedkw replied to a thread 1996 Shopbot for sale in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

What do guys think of the value on this? Is my price out of line? I’m just trying to get it sold for my mother-in-law so she can get her house sold....

2 replies | 157 view(s)

Yesterday, 08:46 PM

mark_stief replied to a thread Rack Scraper in ShopBotter Message Board

Hey Jeff I have a 3D printer I can sell you Sorry to hijack your thread Scott

5 replies | 186 view(s)

Yesterday, 08:14 PM

dewey_dog replied to a thread Installing spindle in ShopBot Buddy

This is how I mounted my VFD when I did my machine

13 replies | 2208 view(s)

Yesterday, 03:48 PM

knight_toolworks replied to a thread 24" Z-Axis! PRS Alpha (2013) 48" x 96" in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

I remember that bra. i mean how could a person forget?

1 replies | 86 view(s)

Yesterday, 02:51 PM

DIPI replied to a thread Desk Top 2012 Hobby Machine in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

This your Desktop still available ?

8 replies | 1179 view(s)

Yesterday, 01:08 PM

bill.young replied to a thread School Project in Looking for ShopBot owner

Have you tried a Google Maps search for Makerspaces in New Hampshire? Not sure where you are but a quick search showed a handful of them. ...

9 replies | 350 view(s)

Yesterday, 12:09 PM

kmgaff replied to a thread School Project in Looking for ShopBot owner

So far no luck with fablabs or makerspaces. The one in NH is closed. MITs is not open to the public and haven't heard back from a few others in MA or...

9 replies | 350 view(s)

Yesterday, 11:43 AM

srwtlc replied to a thread Rack Scraper in ShopBotter Message Board

I don't know.... PayPal donation of whatever you want for postage and plastic for 4 of them mailed from WI to US locations only. :confused: Colors...

5 replies | 186 view(s)

Yesterday, 11:01 AM

jTr replied to a thread Rack Scraper in ShopBotter Message Board

And for those of us without 3D printers, they can be had for the incredibly low price of...?;) Jeff

5 replies | 186 view(s)

Yesterday, 08:20 AM

dmidkiff replied to a thread Cabinet shop software in ShopBotter Message Board

Check out the thread below. It's cheap and may do what your wanting. I downloaded free version a few days ago and was able to make a small 8' wall of...

5 replies | 492 view(s)

Yesterday, 07:51 AM

cottagecraftsman replied to a thread PRSalpha 96-48-12 for sale in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

Can't seem to be able to edit orginal post. I am in Knoxville TN

3 replies | 173 view(s)

02-20-2019, 11:59 PM

srwtlc replied to a thread Rack Scraper in ShopBotter Message Board

Here ya go. I used a 0.16 layer height, 1.2 wall thickness with 3 top/bottom layers and 30% infill. Print them in pairs and have a spare for when...

5 replies | 186 view(s)

02-20-2019, 10:15 PM

tri4sale replied to a thread Rack Scraper in ShopBotter Message Board

yes, please post the STL file.

5 replies | 186 view(s)