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Ed,
My Desktop just shipped. Did you have any problems getting it off of the truck? I don't have a pallet jack. Will I have problems?

Wendell Hall

Thanks Brady! Worked perfect. I've been out of the ShopBot world for awhile and forgot how helpful you guys are.

In Partworks 3.5 how do you reverse a tool path?

I auto generated a tool path and the last part reversed direction automatically. Is there a way to reverse the direction of just that portion?
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So very sorry!

Wendell

Thanks guys!

Looks like it's time for me to explore.

Wendell

Is it possible to export a dxf file from the pro versions of Sketch up?

Thanks again for the comments! In the past I've used the bot for a prototype tool (and other things) to challenge kids to think. We cut everything from sleds to urns. We have bought expensive...

Thanks Bill!

You made my day!

I thought maybe I've been wrong for the past 7 or 8 years. I've only bought four ShopBots and helped buy/install 2 others at schools.

I'll probably end...

I need some help justifying the purchase of yet another ShopBot. I'm getting ready to move to a new high school and my boss would like to see us buy the following. (Page 12 of the following) ...

Hello Tim,
I can't help with your problem but someone will.
You may remember my wife and I taught at Ridgedale for several years. Say hi to your family and I'm glad your business is going well ...

I taught an Eng Tech class in Ohio forever and recently moved to Atlanta. We were lucky and had start up money to buy a table top Alpha. I sometimes miss my big machine but I have an older PRT in...

Thanks Eddie! Like a lot of us I have tons of safety info but this site seems more comprehensive than any others I've seen!
What do you teach? Do you have a bot in your lab?

Does anyone have any safety curriculum for the ShopBot? (Lessons, handouts, tests....)

Jerry,

Where did you find the pricing for your upgrade? Is it on the web site? Did you buy a board or a new box? I have a 7 year old PRT and thinking about an upgrade.

Joe,
I forgot to ask when you're planning to do your class. Do you have any room left?

Wendell

Joe,
How did you carve the letters above?
Did you use Partwizard and what kind of bit did you use? How tall is the letter?

Thanks! I've been a little reluctant to do a vacuum table since I'm too cheap to buy a Fein for the house.

Steve,
Where did you buy your parts? (channels and cams)

Just do a search on the forum and you'll see John Forney's name and probably his email address. He does a camp in the fall which is free. I paid John to train me and it was worth every dime. Maybe...

I lived in Columbus for several years and have friends who have ShopBots in their labs. (Near Marion Ohio) I haven't talked to them in awhile but I may be able to hook you guys up. I just don't...

It was silly mistake. The plastic router sleeve wasn't lined up and the ground screw couldn't make contact. I was setting up my personal machine at home. I was impressed when Ted called to solve...

I had one ground problem setting up my old PRT and Ted called me at home on a weekend after I left a simple message. I've helped setup three other PRTs and two tabletops since and had to call tech...

Are the letters carved or raised? What font?Nice work.

I have been using straight 1/4 bits from Price Cutter. I know I need to consider using some sort of spiral maybe that gives the option of cutting differently. I know downcut???? spirals tend to be...

What's a good cutting speed for pocketing in cedar or cypress around letters? Keep in mind that I have a 7 year old PRT.
(Using a 1/4 inch bit/1/2 inch shank)
Just want an idea before I waste...