All New Drag Knife - The Stingray

[@jnrmrtn]

I love that you guys don't try to sell this as the end-all be-all of vinyl cutting. This goes a long way toward earning my trust as a customer. That said, sold!

[@mattl1758]

Always glad to see addons. I’m sold every time. Thx

[@curtisreidhenderson6050]

Have you tested the stingray on cardboard? I’ve been considering a drag knife to make custom shipping boxes, but it seems like this is more geared towards thinner materials. Thanks!

[@JohnColgan.]

02:45 60° for thicker materials

[@vstolpner]

Yes, but has anyone tested it? It's one thickness is only one part of the equation... Cardboard is very tough and abrasive.. hence asking if anyone has actually tried it and what the results were

[@JohnColgan.]

@@vstolpner there are many different grades of cardboard, everything from birthday cards , business cards to packing boxes. They can only state compatible for nominal material types!

[@MichaelBrown-vq4fd]

Agreed. I’d like to know if this can cut single, double and triple wall cardboard. Maybe even a demo on honeycomb, although that is almost certainly too thick. Triple wall cardboard is 5/8”.

[@derekmccreanor]

Brilliant. Have you any suggestions for cutting P.E.T boards 9mm or 12mm. Thanks in advance.

[@HamAround23]

Cool add on. I just got a pro xxl and once I get it up and running I'll probobly consider this for making things like stencils

[@carbide3d]

For sure stencils are the big win.

[@michaels8297]

Great stuff! Glad to see these additions. Would love to see a vid on how carbide3d recommends integrating a laser to the shapeoko

[@johnalex3023]

Can you tell me what the different blade offsets are, to be used with a drag knife tool path ?

[@carbide3d]

.25mm is the offset for each of the three blades.

[@johnfrazier9327]

Hi Kevin Long time no see. I hung up the transmitter and I'm a Shaper Origin guy (as well as fine woodworking in general) and that's how I ended up here. I've owned a few vinyl cutters over the years so I get the drag knife concept. The optional springs for tension and compliment of knife angles are a nice touch. it's nice you offer this for your product line. Maybe I'll have to play with one of these in the Origin to see how it works 😊

[@wasmumdotcom]

What are the settings for the tool to add to the library?

[@davelawler5353]

@carbid3d any suggestions?

[@Krakenh2o]

How to add drag knife into the tool database?

[@joshuabray37]

Take my money please! I had already ordered one before the video was over :).... I mostly want this to help my kids with their school projects. I'm a bit of a perfectionist as well as always wanting my kids to have the best looking projects. At this price, it's a no brainer... The "shortcomings" mentioned, I don't think are due to this product or shapeoko, I suspect they are will drag knifes in general.... Anyway, keep the new products coming!

[@wilsonalbuquerque2749]

How much drag knife?

[@monkeydreammonkeydo6612]

Been waiting for this. Ordered before I finished the video :)

[@storytellerHD]

Thanks for sharing. I may've missed it, but will this solution work withthe larger footprint CNC machines? We have a ShopSabre Pro 408, for example.

[@carbide3d]

This is a 1/4” tool designed to work with any CNC machine.

[@ex-nerd]

So many new/cool products! Add a rotary cutter to handle that felt, and I'll be able to toss my cricut (ok, so it mostly just sits on a shelf, anyway).

[@the_chomper]

how well does it work on leathers? obviously it cant cut super thick stuff.

[@carbide3d]

Haven't yet run any tests on leather. I suspect, like the felt, you're going to run into some work holding problems. And, you are correct, the depth could quickly become a problem. Testing, trial and error are the only way to learn such things. If you give it a go, let us know.

[@TheBurbs83]

What thickness of mylar in mil will this cut?

[@BenVanik]

Neato! Looks like a good workflow improvement; I currently use the cricut for gaskets/seals and going from where I have my design in fusion through various converters to get to the cricut software is a pain.

[@GuidoMillonezz]

Is it compatible with al chapeoko CNCs or other brands?

[@carbide3d]

Works with all Carbide 3D machines.

[@DiazThumb]

Do you have a deeper drag knife or something compatible you can recommend? For at least 20mm honeycomb cardboard. Thanks

[@carbide3d]

Hi Jesus. We do not have a recommended tool for that use.

[@frankfontaine1559]

I'm going to cut custom gaskets with it for some 3d printed parts.

[@cameronknoop5735]

Could this cut cork? Nothing too thick. Would be great to make cutouts for the bottom of coasters!

[@carbide3d]

Cork is on our list. We will find out

[@lorigallion2091]

Hey Kevin, do you happen to remember what you used for the stencil? You called it plastic poster board but my search is only turning up the corrugated plastic stuff used for yard signs.

[@carbide3d]

Hey Lori It’s from Michael’s. I believe it’s this one: www.michaels.com/pacon-plastic-poster-board-clear/10378153.html They have it with the standard poster boards if you are near a store.

[@carbide3d]

1mm or so if I recall correctly.

[@thomasjrusso9280]

do I need to ease and polish the edge of the metal pressure foot? the machined edge on mine feels a bit sharp.

[@carbide3d]

You certainly can ease that edge, yes.

[@bonmotwang]

Hi Kevin. Just to make sure I understand it correctly: the spring is used to push the head against the material a little so that it can compensate the minor unevenness of the cutting bed. I would polish the “foot” or “head” as smooth as I can after I get my set.

[@gizmobowen]

I've seen other videos with the same insert and they suggest rounded over the edges to keep it from catching. I'm going to do that with mine.

[@FiveFifteen]

Cool! Would this be able to cut 1/42" wood veneer?

[@carbide3d]

Dan. That’s on my list of To Do’s.

[@ClintonCaraway-CNC]

I want to make my own Carbide 3D tee shirts so I can look as slick as K.B.!!!

[@carbide3d]

I'd love to see your take on a Carbide 3D shirt design. Do it!

[@wadetomczyk8043]

Am I missing how to set up actual program?

[@chriswick21]

ok. thats cool. im sold. haha

[@CharlesAlanRobinson]

at that price, this is a bargain. 15 blades is a great deal. I would expect to pay that for the blades, let alone the holder. I assume the top fits a 1/4" collet?

[@carbide3d]

Yes it does.

[@airbornearchitect7062]

cool...

[@michaelwenmanK7USN]

orrrr, you can just go to Walmart or order from Amazon Cricut mats that already have the sticky stuff on em.

[@carbide3d]

I did that too. Depends on how big an item you want to cut. What type of materials you are cutting. And other factors. Every setup is unique.

[@TheDayssincethedoor]

This almost looks like it could accept the knife assembly from a cricut.

[@farhigh7503]

No interest !!! Buy a creecut if you want to do paper handcraft !!!!

[@burmy1552]

Cricut is a garbage company that makes garbage. Many of us know.