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05-18-2019, 03:59 AM

carolinasmith started a thread Box Gadget: I'm confused by the vectors for profiling ('Box Layer' vs CutOut Layer) in Aspire

I was excited to try out the Box Creator (v1.1), but alas the Square Tabs I profiled were way off. I wanted two inch square tabs, but the tabs came...

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05-18-2019, 09:50 PM

carolinasmith started a thread Using the 3D Finishing Toolpath for ROUGHING vs using the 3D Roughing Toolpath in Aspire

After searching the forums I am going to start a long overdue project, a 3D model ~ 8x20 on old growth redwood (Praying Cowboys from Design & Make)....

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05-22-2019, 11:09 AM

carolinasmith started a thread Can I open a TAP file in Aspire 9.5? in Designing and Creating the sbp cutting file

I have the TAP files generated by Fingermaker and wanted to open them in Aspire, hoping to shift the pieces for optimal placement on my lumber piece....

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05-20-2019, 08:37 AM

TJ started a thread Online Training Thursday May 23rd - HDPE Cutting Boards in Camp ShopBots/User Groups/Training Classes

Hello everyone, Please join ShopBot Tools this Thursday May 23rd for a free online training. The topic this week is “HDPE Cutting Boards.” The...

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05-23-2019, 04:10 PM

willnewton started a thread Shopbot subscription service in ShopBotter Message Board

https://www.shopbottools.com/subscriptioncnc That’s interesting.

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05-24-2019, 07:45 PM

srwtlc replied to a thread Shopbot subscription service in ShopBotter Message Board

Commitment, what's that?! ;)

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05-24-2019, 06:25 PM

jTr replied to a thread Shopbot subscription service in ShopBotter Message Board

Guess I'm just spoiled, coming from an age where you purchased something and it was then yours. This movement toward "subscription" service for...

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05-24-2019, 05:50 PM

jimmya replied to a thread PRSstandard in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

still got it

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05-24-2019, 10:24 AM

dlcw replied to a thread Shopbot subscription service in ShopBotter Message Board

I noticed it doesn't pertain to bigger, production machines. Only the hobby machines. Interesting.....

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05-23-2019, 06:15 PM

JuniorLee replied to a thread Hold down with Black Box Vac in ShopBotter Message Board

Don thanks for the input. I was thinking of doing the same, Re: 1" MDO amd T tracks, for the hardwood Jr

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05-23-2019, 03:09 PM

TJ replied to a thread Online Training Thursday May 23rd - HDPE Cutting Boards in Camp ShopBots/User Groups/Training Classes

We had a great turnout today, thank you all for a wonderful training and scottp55 for his wonderful show n tell!!! Here is the link to the tutorial:...

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05-23-2019, 12:20 PM

knight_toolworks replied to a thread Online Training Thursday May 23rd - HDPE Cutting Boards in Camp ShopBots/User Groups/Training Classes

I leaned that the hard way (G) I had a lot of 3/4" hdpe left over. you can sand it with a really course paper to give it tooth.

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05-23-2019, 11:36 AM

coryatjohn replied to a thread Online Training Thursday May 23rd - HDPE Cutting Boards in Camp ShopBots/User Groups/Training Classes

What product did you use? Have you tried Starboard?

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05-23-2019, 11:19 AM

scottp55 replied to a thread Online Training Thursday May 23rd - HDPE Cutting Boards in Camp ShopBots/User Groups/Training Classes

WOW....Lost track of days:( Thanks for posting TJ! See ya:)

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05-23-2019, 11:17 AM

scottp55 replied to a thread Can I open a TAP file in Aspire 9.5? in Designing and Creating the sbp cutting file

Congrats on the Full Version Carolina! :) Make SURE everytime you see one of the randoms that you like....SAVE it..or if you're like me...you'll...

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05-23-2019, 11:17 AM

TJ replied to a thread Online Training Thursday May 23rd - HDPE Cutting Boards in Camp ShopBots/User Groups/Training Classes

Steve I am just finishing up putting the training together and I saw your post. I will make sure to address that today in the training. Thanks!

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05-23-2019, 10:33 AM

srwtlc replied to a thread Can I open a TAP file in Aspire 9.5? in Designing and Creating the sbp cutting file

The easiest way to do an air cut is to choose 3D offset in the fill-in sheet when loading a file. First, raise the z axis high enough to keep all...

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05-23-2019, 10:14 AM

carolinasmith replied to a thread Can I open a TAP file in Aspire 9.5? in Designing and Creating the sbp cutting file

Yes, I have a paid license for Fingermaker. Agree on wood prep to make the most of what I consider exquisite mathematical calculations of the...

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05-23-2019, 06:53 AM

scottp55 replied to a thread Can I open a TAP file in Aspire 9.5? in Designing and Creating the sbp cutting file

Glad you made your first box Carolina:) My first still has a special place in the house. Wait till you buy(?) the Full version and start playing...

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05-23-2019, 12:11 AM

carolinasmith replied to a thread Can I open a TAP file in Aspire 9.5? in Designing and Creating the sbp cutting file

Eric, thanks for the explanations, some of it way over my head, but most made sense. Mr. Burkhardt, thank you, yes I am able to now save it to a...

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05-22-2019, 08:28 PM

Burkhardt replied to a thread Can I open a TAP file in Aspire 9.5? in Designing and Creating the sbp cutting file

You can export a .csv file from Fingermaker when you choose the .csv extension (yes the name field goes blank) and then specify a file name...

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05-22-2019, 04:12 PM

scottp55 replied to a thread Can I open a TAP file in Aspire 9.5? in Designing and Creating the sbp cutting file

Just a couple more, but brain is not with me today to help more. Most everything you need is in the instructions, but like when getting a new...

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05-22-2019, 04:06 PM

EricSchimel replied to a thread Can I open a TAP file in Aspire 9.5? in Designing and Creating the sbp cutting file

You could try www.ncviewer.com to see if the preview shows up there... That'd get you an idea of what you're trying to cut. But let's back up... ...

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05-22-2019, 04:06 PM

scottp55 replied to a thread Can I open a TAP file in Aspire 9.5? in Designing and Creating the sbp cutting file

Carolina...virtually certain you can't, and never spent much time previewing in SB3, so that's always a struggle relearning it each time for me. ...

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05-22-2019, 02:22 PM

dlcw replied to a thread Hold down with Black Box Vac in ShopBotter Message Board

Jr, I cut 1/4", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" plywood (at least 750 sheets a year). I use a 1/8" thick piece of MDF (skinned both sides) as a sacrificial...

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05-22-2019, 12:33 PM

carolinasmith replied to a thread Can I open a TAP file in Aspire 9.5? in Designing and Creating the sbp cutting file

I guess I've learned that Aspire can export to a G-code, but not open a G-code file... I find SB3 frustrating, although I am somewhat comfortable in...

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05-22-2019, 10:36 AM

pdauby replied to a thread 2016 Desktop 18x24 in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

I machined the vacuum plenum table from a piece of precision jig plate. The vise come from Leading Edge Industrial. It is mounted to a plate I made...

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05-22-2019, 09:32 AM

tri4sale replied to a thread Box Gadget: I'm confused by the vectors for profiling ('Box Layer' vs CutOut Layer) in Aspire

Makes me want to go buy a Desktop Max!!! But at least they say this "This accessory can also be used with our larger gantry model tools by modifying...

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05-22-2019, 08:32 AM

Tim Lucas replied to a thread Hold down with Black Box Vac in ShopBotter Message Board

I have a 48x96 and cut 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" plywood and hard/soft solid wood

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05-21-2019, 11:15 PM

dryphi replied to a thread Please Critique Yet Another Universal Vac Hold Down Design in ShopBot Desktop

Mind sharing your final design? I'm looking for something similar although my requirements aren't quite as strict as yours.

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