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When you want a consistant X and Y zero point the best way to do that on the CNC is by using a fence. I've designed a fence to fit into my custom wasteboard. Now you can get consistent clamping and zeroing with large or small pieces. This will provide a fence for two sides of the wasteboard I designed. I use it on the front left, so that you can get a constant ZERO for X and Y. It also has an indent for the Touch Probe to fit. You can use mdf or plywood for the fence. (I prefer mdf for its lack of wood movement an ease of cutting on an endmill). The same hardware that is used to hold down my clamps are used to hold down the fence. Here's the links to the hardware (click to purchase): 1/4 - 20 hex bolts 1/4 - 20 washers Myers Woodshop Wasteboard Fence (right click, save as) OR Consider buying the file from my etsy shop. It helps support what i do so I can create more free content :) It also includes an .SVG file for those who want to use a different program. Here's a video I put up on my youtube channel that walks you through the steps on how to cut and create the fence from my file. Make sure to thumbs up and subscribe when your there!
21 Comments
Charles
1/26/2019 09:39:59 pm
I just got a Shapeoko XL. Newbie to the whole CNC world.. :)
Ben Myers
1/28/2019 03:57:31 pm
you can modify my file to fit the xl. change the keep the y at 31, change the x to 14. Then just remove any vectors that are outside of the rectangle. If you need more help, email me.
Ed Robinson
2/21/2019 02:59:18 pm
Thanks for all the information. I am new to this and I really like all the videos. I downloaded cam clamp file and it didn't have tool path. What did I do wrong?
Ben Myers
2/21/2019 05:44:12 pm
you need to have version 316 of carbide create and load the .c2d file.
Richard Perkins
1/28/2019 05:00:21 pm
Hey, Just wanted to leave a note to thank you for all the videos you have put out. They really helped me get my xxl up and running. I downloaded the waste board and fence you designed. Good idea! I have been thinking about cutting an access slot on the end of my spoil board and mounting a vertical support outside the shapeoko to cut traditional dovetails. I could actually mount the board on my shapeoko support table (that also doubles as an outfeed table for my cabinet saw. Thanks again, man!
Ben Myers
1/28/2019 08:37:35 pm
Richard,
Mike Powell
1/29/2019 10:56:44 am
Not sure if I missed something in the download but there was only the design, no tool paths in the file.
Be. Myers
1/29/2019 10:34:01 pm
You need to update to the latest carbide create
Alvin Campbell
1/31/2019 04:41:40 pm
Hey Ben. Just got my XXL delivered on Tuesday. I won't be able to begin assembly until this Saturday. I built the cart already using your ideas and plan to do the spoil board, clamps, and the whole nine from your plans.
Ben Myers
1/31/2019 07:19:35 pm
Alvin,
Ben Myers
4/29/2019 10:39:23 pm
I'm sure you could. I like mdf because i know its flat and it will stay flat. and it's easy on the cutter.
ben myers
5/23/2019 07:47:29 am
i didn't make one for the regular shapeoko as i don't have one to test the size. you could use either the xl or xxl and easily reconfigure it. you have to RIGHT CLICK SAVE AS to download the file. 5/23/2019 07:52:38 pm
That makes sense. I'll modify the file and make some tests and once I make sure it works I'll post it here for anyone else who would want it. Thanks!
ben myers
5/24/2019 03:56:03 pm
nice, that would be helpful!
Brett
5/30/2019 01:06:52 pm
Do you have the link to the small fence file? I get an javascipt error clicking on it. The two larger ones work for me though.
Allen
6/5/2019 11:55:30 am
Hello Ben, Thank you for putting these files together. I know a lot of work went into making the videos as well as designing the components. One question for you, how square is your fence right now? I ran the squaring pass after securing the fence and I am showing that the fence itself is not square when checked against my machinist squares. Somehow it seems that my XXL is out of square and I cannot seem to figure out how it got that way. Thanks for your help.
Jon Sandler
6/6/2019 02:41:33 am
Hey Ben, thanks for your videos and work. They have helped me in my journey with my new shapeoko.
ben myers
6/10/2019 11:11:05 pm
they should butt together...the inside cutout is so the probe will fit.
Jon
6/15/2019 04:51:15 pm
Thanks for responding! I worded my question poorly. I was curious as to why the left side of the fence near the notch for the touch probe sticks out wider than the width of the fence. Leave a Reply. |
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