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I am starting up a new small shop with a PRSstandard 96-48. Here's a layout I am considering. It's like the 42nd version I've come up with....finally...

A while ago I posted a question of how to best to use a nice slab of spalted Myrtle and got some good recommendations, e.g. regarding the significant...

After changing ALL of the gears on the motors and setting up a new spoil board , I ran a test run with a V bit and found out it is off around 1/8...

I want to use an available output switch to activate an X10 type interface, which triggers with 6-18vac/dc or dry closure. I assume the 5v TTL level...

I seem to be missing something obvious. When I add a sheet to a ShopBot Link job, how do I get it to actually use it? I need to cut a single cabinet...

Just finished this up the other day: https://photos.app.goo.gl/lc07w8Grv5MBl0VU2 I really like making this OpenDesk stuff. This one I...

Channing Tatum was in Kentucky this past few months. He visited the saw mill where we buy our lumber,Harold Whites Lumber In Morehead. While visiting...

I have a customer wanting holes drilled thru the top wall of 1" square *aluminum* tubing, with 0.0625" wall thickness, for a 0.125" hole. I have a...

Is there a way to place a command in a file that increases Proportion Z, as the distance in X increases?

I started this before all the kneeling **** started. It was a gift for a life long fan. Sadly, with all the BS I think they have given up on the...

I have a shopbot indexer for a 48" by 96" PRS Alpha machine that is practically new for sale. Asking $2,000, will be attending the Vectric Camp in...

A long time ago I thought I saw where you could adjust the cutting speed, up or down, while the file was active. Does anyone remember this and what...

As the title says I had a spoilboard fire today. Man did that happen fast I am glad I was watching it. I have started machining more aluminum on my...

As John Forney always asked at his camps wouldn't it be nice if what ever was on his mind. I am asking wouldn't it be nice if the software would...

2005 Shopbot PRT Alpha 4x8. Includes upgrades of air drill, belt reduction drives by GCNC. Also comes with upgraded Z axis, 3kw HSD spindle with...

I was looking at the VD command in the config file: ShopBot_PRS96x48alpha.sbd dated 4/23/16 It has the following: VD, 1, 3, 0, 0, 2, 1,...

At my makerspace, somehow the config file got messed up and we had to reset our PRS Alpha shopbot. When I zeroed the z-axis with the z-zero plate,...

I have a shop bot buddy and I have been running this profile for well over a year and today my machine is losing its home position. I have it set to...

In driving a relay circuit for an external accessory, how much load can I drive with that 24 volt power available on the output strip of my buddy...

The Milwaukee Fixed-Base Production Router has a powerful 15 amp, 3-1/2 max hp EVS motor. For a consistent, quality finish when using the tool, you...

For Sale- 2004 PRT 48x96 with Dual Z axis -4g upgrade V4.16 -3 hp Colombo spindle with VFD-B drive -Porter cable 690 router -Z-zero plate and...

Has ShopBot ever released the VCarve Pro v9 upgrade? If yes then I am curious if those who purchased it feel that it was worth the cost to...

Hello everyone, Please join ShopBot Tools this Wednesday September 27th, 2017 for a free online training. The topic this week is “Raised Text.” ...