Here is our problem. Just got a BT48 and totally happy with build quality. Have done the Shopbot logo as per the manual but what should one try next as it moves straight on to working with G code with no cutting experience? Selected the first project in get carving quickly - Rosette. Now the doc warns you that this file is only for Alphas and reduce feed and ramp speeds but doesnt explain this for dummies in Oz! Opened the three files OK but what do you do then? Wont open in sb3 but doc says they are ready to roll? We also cant understand how the 3D and 2D marry up in practice and why there are 3 files. *Cant see where the blank size is mentioned yet on the tutorial video it is shown in the bottom left corner of the screen. Tried sticking getting started on the forum but it doesent give the right answers. Contacted support but only got a one liner saying step by step is on the dual cd.

What concerns us is safety. Feel its unwise to run a 1/8 cutter without seeing an actual video of the machine doing it. Have cut the rosette in air but it seems way toooooo fast. Can any kind soul send us more basic files to allow us to learn at a slower pace?

Many thanks

Bob & Chrissy in Australia