Hands on with Shapeoko 4

[@ClintonCaraway-CNC]

So glad you are going to continue to make videos and inspire new Shapeoko users just like you did me. You have a great way of explaining the process of building digital projects!! Thanks for everything you do!!

[@guywoodward9043]

beautiful PRO TIP on scaling. I have never thought to do this before and boy does it save a bucket load of time! thank you for sharing your tips and the files

[@johnearlclark]

Thanks! I had the same reaction the first time someone showed me. :)

[@billm2158]

Congratulations on the new machine - well deserved! Good review - now I want one!

[@MichaelDavidHiltner]

Thanks John for taking your time with this video. I had mine dropped off at the end of my driveway! (Lazy Guy!). Well, I have to wait until I am finished with my present employment (as I work on the rails, and will be away from home most of the time for at least another year or two). While I have been off, I did have the time to make myself a Monster Table to hold my Shapeoko Pro 4 XXL! In the meantime, I'll be watching your projects while on the road! I already have a lineup of gifts to carve for others! Wow!... P.S. I also purchased the rail kit for my SO3 so I'll require a new shop when I'm done with the Railways~!

[@johnearlclark]

I was pretty amazed at how much room the XXL takes up. I hope the videos help.

[@robertbuntin9444]

I Ordered my first cnc, the Shapeoko 4 XXL, during the Black Friday in June sale. Assembly was 8 hours over 3 days. I used Winston's video and the .pdf for the Shapeoko Pro as references. Bouncing back and forth between the two got me there, mostly. I had one hiccup on the y-axis-data drag chain placement. An email to Carbide support got me a quick response that included a "draft" of the assembly instructions. In the meantime, I had recognized and corrected my error. The machine's design and sturdy build far exceeded my expectations. Thanks for the file share of the stool. Hope to make one soon.

[@johnearlclark]

Excellent! Let me know if the file gives you any problems.

[@BradsWorkbench]

There is a spindle lock on the carbide compact router. Black button near collet. I overlooked it for a long time too

[@johnearlclark]

I am naming my next cat after you. You just made my day.

[@BradsWorkbench]

@@johnearlclark lol

[@cherifowler137]

Very nice production and great information! Thanks!

[@JohnColgan.]

03:50 Do you mind, I've just had inguinal hernia surgery, Bashing Nuts is a sensitive subject at the moment!! 😏👎😭 Great you got new machine, hope it lifts your post lockdown mood with new carving capabilities. Amazing piece of kit. I saw the capabilities comparison chart when SH4 was released, completely different world than the 3!

[@johnearlclark]

Sorry about the nards. That's never fun.

[@resorter66]

John Question the files for the stool there are 2 c2d files ( i asume for carbide create ? and 2 SVG files to import in to other soft ware like vcarve pro right Jeff peters

[@johnearlclark]

Correct. The base and the seat are separate files.

[@resorter66]

@@johnearlclark watching your video again and could you tell me what the wood around the router is for? and does it cut the full 33x33 inchs

[@johnearlclark]

@@resorter66 That's part of a pen holder for drawing with the machine. It's a push on / pull off design and I forgot I had it on there. I will be covering it in the next video.

[@JANDLWOODWORKING]

Love your videos John!!

[@resorter66]

John I have been looking at the xxl S 4 my self. question is what you got all standard for the on the unit you got thanks Jeff

[@johnearlclark]

I think everything but the bitsetter and router is standard. I think they seperate the router in case someone already has a Makita RT0701C or a previous Carbide router. It's a very nice machine.

[@resorter66]

What size is your table topit sets on Jeff

[@johnearlclark]

Hi Jeff. There is room at the front for joinery. The tabletop I use is this one: www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-46-in-9-Drawer-Mobile-Workbench-with-Full-Length-Extension-Table-and-Legs-in-Black-HOTC4609B15M/312063241 It's 46 inches by 51 inches.

[@resorter66]

Question John can the shapeoko 4 and the pro cut past the front of the machine to beable to do vertical box joints ? I sure hope so I just bought the Pro thanks Jeff

[@stvcolwill]

I have the pro XL. And yes, it does come a bit in front off the waste board. (I can't speak for the XXL Pro), perhaps ask SAMCRAFT?

[@resorter66]

John will the percentage calculator work with V Carve Pro 10 also how bit is the Pro 4 cutting area? Thanks jeffr Peters

[@johnearlclark]

It should work with any program that allows you to adjust scale. The 4xxl is 33 inches square for cutting area.

[@resorter66]

John question .when you used the percentage calculator because your plywood was not .75 on the stool . did it resize just the slots and tabs .Or did it resize the whole pieces of wood thanks jeff

[@johnearlclark]

It resizes everything. That way the tabs will still match the smaller slots. By scaling everything, the design stays proportional.

[@resorter66]

@@johnearlclark So does the does the overall stool get bigger or smaller

[@johnearlclark]

@@resorter66 yes. scaling is going to change the overall size, but you are typically talking about a few hundredths of an inch. It makes a big difference on how the pieces fit, but not really much on the overall size.

[@nickparkin8527]

I have the shapeoko 4 and I’ve been having problems with belts being too stretchy. I push it hard and have tons of run time on the machine already. I’m going to upgrade to fiberglass core belts soon and see if it makes a difference. Should reduce the stretch and backlash. So far I’m super happy with it though!

[@johnearlclark]

I have not run into any belt issues so far. Hopefully it's just a bad batch and the new belts will get you fixed up. Glad you are enjoying the machine. I have found mine to be a real treat.

[@roguemind]

How does bed leveling go?

[@AndrewAHayes]

It's sod's law whenever I buy something a new version is released almost immediately!

[@bentebrunsvelt319]

Are you now happy 👍😎😎 Verry good machine Some day buy one machine When i have $$$$$