Shapeoko 5 Pro Upgrade: New Waste Board Launch & How To Win One! | Brett's Laser Garage

[@LaserGarage]

Contest is now over, thank you to everyone for checking out the video and supporting the channel! ***WINNER 2/12/2024 @johnbaker7182*** John- Congratulations! Please email me at [e-mail] and we'll talk.

[@eladsinay6914]

Question. I have a Shapeoko 3 xl. It doesn’t have the metal t track bottom. What do you suggest to do for this issue. I wanna use your slats cnc file to make them but stuck on what to do to get the not to metal thing the slats sit in . Oh and reduce your music volume at the end. It differs from the talking audio level by like 3x 😊

[@LaserGarage]

Sorry, I’m not familiar with the 3 xl machine. Look up Myers Woodshop on KZbin and Etsy. He sells waste board files for that model.

[@jiyaroban792]

Bro your Channel needs more recognition..

[@LaserGarage]

Thank you! Working on it that’s for sure.

[@Miter5TrimCarpentry]

Great idea for a better waste board, I’m curious as I don’t own a Shapoco CNC machine but i am considering investing in one. I love the idea have having the 20mm dog holes in the spoil board. What if we added a full MFT 3/4 top to the supplied waste board and placed it over top, would that concept work? Thank you

[@LaserGarage]

Yes that would work, I’ve seen people do that in some form. Basically you’d be installing a sacrificial 3/4 piece of MDF on top of the stock slats and cut out the 20mm dog holes in whatever pattern you want.

[@Miter5TrimCarpentry]

@@LaserGarage thanks for the reply and feedback. Yes, essentially taking advantage of the 20mm dog holes to square up material for X and Y on the spoiler bed while using a huge variety of clamping options that an MFT table top provides. Again, like I said, I don’t own and never operated a CNC before and my assumptions can be incorrect.

[@islayou6098]

Fantastic video and presentation!

[@LaserGarage]

Thank you!

[@kyfireman]

@lasergarage do you offer these for the shapeoko 4 xxl beds?

[@LaserGarage]

No I’m really sorry I don’t. I don’t have one of those machines to test on and they are like 33” long making them a little more expensive to ship unfortunately.

[@emo65170.]

To reduce the wear and tear on CNC and carbide bits, maybe could you start a sheet on the CNC to cut the holes for the inserts then cut the sheet on a table saw? Would also save material as the saw blade kerf is likely thinner than the CNC bit.

[@LaserGarage]

Definitely something that could be done but it would take a complete file overhaul and would require more touch time on my part.

[@natureexplore1111]

Wow! This video is perfect, so detailed!

[@LaserGarage]

Thank you so much!

[@YuvakTuladhar]

Thank you for such an in-depth pricing breakdown! I am planning to buy a a Shapeoko 5 pro 4x4!

[@LaserGarage]

Glad it was helpful! There's definitely a lot to consider when pricing. Have fun with your new machine. Love my Shapeoko

[@liviacarto5764]

Great Video man! Thanks a lot, everything feels clear now.

[@LaserGarage]

You're welcome!

[@jimflynn57]

I have the Shapeoko5 pro 4x4 cnc. Will 2 sets of your replacement waste boards fit my 4x4

[@LaserGarage]

Sorry unfortunately not.

[@rickpouley7561]

#wasteboard Great video.. Love you cost break down on how you are pricing your item. Take care!

[@LaserGarage]

Thanks a lot! Good luck in the contest.

[@budde7971]

Appreciate your cost break down of the #wasteboard

[@LaserGarage]

Thank you very much! There’s a lot that goes into selling things that’s for sure.

[@henrybernardo1343]

Watch your videos and keep forgetting to hit the like button but, just did and will keep watching. Ps: I just ordered a new 4x2 Shapeoko and will buy a set from you.

[@LaserGarage]

Awesome! Thank you very much for the support.

[@oldbroncoguy]

Good stuff - great explanation on pricing! #wasteboard

[@LaserGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kilinr2419]

Wow I really appreciate your video and effort

[@LaserGarage]

I appreciate that!

[@BeseSaka]

Great video, still saving for my Shapeoko this year 🙏🏾 #wasteboard

[@LaserGarage]

Glad I could help!

[@86Woodworks]

Thanks for the videos, hopefully I will be getting my Shapeoko soon. #Wasteboard

[@LaserGarage]

Good luck! My Shapeokos have always been good to me.

[@isabellamosan4756]

Excellent video. 😊

[@LaserGarage]

Thank you! 😃

[@fiorecpa]

#wasteboard Brett…just a word of advice from an old CPA that worked with small businesses my entire career. You can take it or tell me I’m full of it, but don’t undervalue yourself on your labor rate. $50 an hour is a pretty low rate for someone with your experience and knowledge. You are an expert at what you do. Get paid what your worth especially in todays market and todays economy. Everything is going through the roof!!!

[@LaserGarage]

Thank you very much for the kind words and advice. You’re 100% correct. I like many struggle with pricing and under shooting my value. It’s a constant work in progress.

[@fiorecpa]

That’s for sure Brett. That was the number one issue I tried to help/fix with all of our small business clients over the 40 years plus before I retired. They were afraid to price out at what they were worth. Heck…mechanics are getting $125-$175 per hour now…why shouldn’t woodworkers get what they are worth also!! Keep up the great videos. You have no idea how much it really helps us CNC novices. I’m just grateful to maybe have contributed back to you and other woodworkers from my experience. Let’s keep making that dust!!!

[@arthurleithold2290]

Do you plan on doing a 4x4?

[@LaserGarage]

No not at this time unfortunately. 1. I’m not sure if I’d be able to cut them on my 2x4 machine because I believe they are 49” long. Plus I don’t own a 4x4 so I wouldn’t be able to test them to make sure they work. 2. Shipping and material on the 2x4 is already a lot. The 4x4 is double the material and weight. They would be quite pricey I think.

[@dombertolini9706]

Can you make this for the the 4 x 4

[@LaserGarage]

Sorry I wish I could but not at the moment. Since I don’t own a 4x4 I can’t really test it that well to make sure everything fits and whatnot. It would also be pretty slow to produce on my 2x4 and be pretty dang hard to ship since they are so long. There are 4x4 slats designs on cutrocket.com though if you’d like to make them yourself.

[@dombertolini9706]

Thanks anyway for your quick response. Also I can’t get any of your plans to download. I just got my shapeoko 5 pro 4x4 I like your beginners projects on KZbin. I tried to get the address sign with no luck I like your channel.

[@LaserGarage]

Interesting. Email me and I might be able to help further. [e-mail]

[@PiercesPerfectPieces]

Awesome! Been wanting/wishing Carbide 3d or someone somewhere would offer these that way it would save me time (& even money too) VS having to do it myself. The only sad thing is (for me) I wish you offered (or had a way to offer) a 4x4 version!! 😔 But truly Brett it’s a great product & offers a very convenient/easy solution & I KNOW you’re gonna be busy with these FOR SURE!! 👍💯 #wasteboard

[@LaserGarage]

Thank you very much! I wish I could offer the 4x4 version, I'm looking into it but man they are massive. At 49" long shipping would be crazy.

[@PiercesPerfectPieces]

@@LaserGarage I can only imagine 💵

[@protect.your.digits.creations]

#wasteboard ... I have bought the Shapeoko and am now using it with the great information your videos have given me. Actually, better than Carbide 3 D videos. Thank you.

[@LaserGarage]

Wonderful! I don't know about that but I'm glad to help. Keep up the great work on your new CNC.

[@johnbaker7182]

winner winner

[@LaserGarage]

Thanks John!

[@Ericq42]

Great breakdown on how you priced the cost of your waste board set, Very reasonable when you explain everything involved, Maybe in the future I may purchase a set (I'm too new using my Shapeoko to invest in anew waste board at the moment), I cannot join your contest due to the fact I do not have an Instagram account, and do not trust Meta and what they do with my information (Already a subscriber to your channel. But I will add #wasteboard in case it trends, and possibly brings more people to your channel. Thank you for providing free plans for this as well. Good luck, I hope it is a successful venture,

[@LaserGarage]

Thank you very much. There’s more to it than people think sometimes. I’m a one person show on the cnc side over here and everything’s made in my garage. No overseas factory for me!

[@Ericq42]

Like I said, it is a reasonable price especially once you break it down. I may be a customer in the future, but until then I wish you a lot of success. Thanks for your videos as well. Good luck in both ventures! @@LaserGarage

[@dougkuechenmeister8733]

#wasteboard Love your work!

[@LaserGarage]

Thanks a lot Doug! Good luck!

[@spudrunner7917]

Great Idea Brett ! #wasteboard

[@LaserGarage]

Thanks a lot!

[@mysilvstang]

Great video, #wasteboard

[@LaserGarage]

Thank you!

[@NitroRon911]

Great idea! #Wasteeboard

[@LaserGarage]

Thanks!

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awesome ! #wasteboard

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Thank you!

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[@WadeStarkenburg]

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