Shapeoko XL CNC Enclosure

[@larrybroom3425]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I built mine pretty close to yours and it works perfect. It was fun building and not that difficult. Everyone that has seen it thinks it is very professional. Keep doing videos, I enjoy watching them and getting ideas. After adding dust collection, it made my shop very clean and dust free. Thanks again.

[@Navajo_Steve]

I just ordered Shapeko xxl and it's on its way. Just received a notice that it will be here on Tuesday the 23rd. After watching all these videos. I am sticking with yours. Thank you so much and GREAT job. I hope you post up any additions to it. As far as a clean work area just means it's just an area. A messy area is a area that is used. OH! I do have to agree. The sped-up footage sounds really were loud but that is why everyone has there own volume control.

[@JTs3DPrints]

I really appreciate your videos on the Shapeoko! I have been looking at getting a CNC unit for some time now. I have looked at various units costing 4x the price of the Shapeoko and have now ruled these units out. Currently, I believe I will go with the XXL model, for price difference I believe this is best choice. Thanks much for your service, very much appreciated! My father spent close to 30 years in Army, 3rd Armored Cav retiring as O6 back in 92. He had few tours in Vietnam with the 11th ACR. Keep the videos coming they are great! Any advice and lessons learned for us purchasing unit is greatly appreciated!

[@paperboy20646]

I just got a new CNC machine, and after seeing a lot of video's on building an enclosure, I like yours the best, so I plan on building it here soon, thanks for the inspiration.

[@obiwantje7078]

Great job! Thanks for sharing your work - People always forget how much time it takes to do all this video for the greater good!

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

That it does. Takes a 1 day project and turns it into a weekend project + video editing time. Thanks for watching. Looking forward to making more.

[@nerrawdivad]

Thanks for sharing, I like the cabinet and how it keeps the sound down and the dust inside

[@mikekernan5388]

What's not to like about this video? I'm learning something from each of your videos I've watched so far. I really liked the LED wiring, since I learned about using jumper wires from strip to strip. Thanks for sharing. Mike

[@curtisfarrar5524]

Great video I cant wait to build mine for my xxl. One thing a Radius is a straight line from the center to the circumference of a circle or sphere. A angle is the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet. Just giving you a hard time, thanks for your service.

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

yeah yeah yeah we can't all be mathematicians. You say angle I say radius. hahaha. Sometimes I watch my own videos, and realize I say some of the dumbest thing. They sound good at the time.

[@Teklien]

I just purchased the XL & it will arrive sometime next week. So before it arrives I'd like to build my own enclosure. Yours is one of the best I've seen thus far. Not gonna lie I plan to use your template as my guide. I think I'll increase the dimensions a few inches so I can install some soundproofing foam inside the enclosure

[@harolddubroff9581]

This guy is excellent teacher

[@johngober4088]

This is one of the most advanced DIY setups I have seen so far. The monitor especially makes it futuristic/high tech. One day I would like to have a shop similar to this but with all concrete for welding safety and climate control. And the front would have transparent, pneumatic "Star Trek" doors that open automatically (to really make it overkill).

[@randogame4438]

Job 1 Sargeant!! Awesome, best enclosure I've seen.

[@Whois2440]

Another great video. I too have a small single car garage so I feel your pain. You do nice work. If I ever need a box I’ll build one for my XXL that’s just like yours. I like the side windows. Most people don’t put side viewers in the box. Great job.

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

Us in the small space club need to put our machines in enclosures. I am just pissed at myself I didn't do it when I first got the machine. If it does nothing else it keeps the dust down even if you don't have any type of dust extraction. I'm still waiting on my dust boot unfortunately.

[@Whois2440]

stufftokeep youentertained what type of dust boot you going with? I got this kind. So glad I have it. www.ev-guide.com/3d-printing-products/shapeoko3vacuum

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

Allen Downs I ordered the new suck it dust boot for shapeoko3

[@stevecox552]

Great video,,, I have been watching yours for a couple days now,,, just ordered my Shapeoko 3DXXL should be here wed, and set it up,,,, Great job and keep it up. I like your video on the bits you did a while back really helps out the starting guy.

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

Thanks.

[@BronxWoodworking]

Great job and great videos! Thanks.

[@andreww6738]

Nice enclosure ! Just order my XXL, am very excited to get it. Got any tricks and tips to share apart from the enclosure which I love. If you do much cutting of big sheets I have a nice alternative idea for you if you can use your driveway as I have a very small basement shop and sheets are just to stinken big and heavy for me to handle. Also like the day you posted this...my birthday, haaaa, never seen that before. Wow Thanks and subscribed! Andrew

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

Thanks for subscribing. I end up doing a lot of cutting in my driveway, but I think my solution is going to be to get a track saw. I can fit a 4x8 into my shop just not enough room to feed it through the table saw in either direction.

[@cairoprisco9585]

Thanks for the instructions and ideas just started drawing mine up I’ll have to share a pic once complete!

[@NickDanzinger]

Awesome work dude! Might want to lower the volume a bit tho when you do the sped-up footage. Even when it's really low it really screeches the ol speakers.

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

Nick Danzinger someone told me that last time and I thought I lowered it enough. Guess not.

[@rasciodc4699]

Ow, that jigsaw made me jump 3 feet from my desk! Great vid tho, tks man!

[@mikekernan5388]

So I finally found some value in being hearing impaired. I didn't notice the volume difference!

[@paulsmessyworkshop]

What a great project. I may need to copy your idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

you know what they say Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery... Thanks for watching.

[@omegachar4754]

I wonder if you'd get better results with MDF, as it's a lot more dense than plywood.

[@JANDLWOODWORKING]

Wonderful work keep up the great Job!

[@tonycabero]

Love the shirt! Great video too man.

[@kenanklovitch8117]

Excellent video, I am thinking of getting the same machine. One of my biggest concerns is if I can build a 2" high vacuum table for it and still have enough Z height for working with 1.5" wood.

[@George-ew3gx]

Have you needed to add a fan to promote ventilation since you built the cabinet?

[@SHKEKEKE]

Have you thought about a panic button for the outside, in case it goes haywire you may not be able to open the doors in time?

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

I thought about it, but after much thinking I decided I didn't need one. The switch for the machine is on the outside. I just have to mount it to the front. Right now it's just hanging on the side. It's the stock switch that comes with the machine. May not be as easy to push as a large red button, but it works good enough.

[@practicallyIndependent]

Excellent video! I have been thinking about g about building an enclosure for my XXL as well. I haven't even recieved it yet, lol. Thanks for this video man!

[@George-ew3gx]

Great job, what is the inside height of the enclosure?

[@adangarza3rd89]

Thank you for the very informative video, I got mine about six days ago in San Antonio Texas and now my job has me out in Carlsbad New Mexico so I’ve got an itch to get back home and start putting my CNC router together. By the way I like your Texas flag on your overhead door or that’s what I’m assuming it’s on I’m actually going to paint mine on the outside of my garage. I love my Texas LOL

[@Splatterpunk_OldNewYork]

I was worried about that sound issue, since I wish to mill frames for my oil paintings in my townhouse. Now I can build an enclosure knowing that it will keep my neighbors at bay.

[@jeffrydelozier4014]

I am planning to order my Shapeoko this week & want to build a table on wheels before it arrives. Just a table for now; I'll add an enclosure later. It looks like you have 5" of extra space on the width & depth and 8" in the height. Do you feel this space is adequate or do you wish you had more extra space? Great video & thanks for all the ideas you have given me.

[@cliffart7398]

why not add a dust collection port?

[@georgeburzimmermann3905]

Good work!!

[@JAGATechnologies]

Great looking enclosure! just a question, what size of wood did you use for the sides and back of the enclosure?

[@bhutch216]

Appears to be 3/4” ply.

[@drewtucker6923]

Great Vids brother. I'm from Whitney, TX. I'm about to purchase an XXL in the next couple of days. Your prep videos have been loads of help. How much did the enclosure run you? Have you considered upgrading to a spindle? Why did you not want to go the spindle rout? I'm asking for my own education not because I think you should have ;)

[@kennethspivey9530]

?...what size did u do your doors at.

[@goodvibezrydez2814]

Just got my XL setup and did my first job which was making a wasteboard. This bad boy creates an insane amount of dust soooooo ..... I'm gonna have to borrow your design my dude.

[@robertlyttle2188]

Awesome, thanks for a great idea.

[@patw4189]

Nice enclosure, Now time has passed is there anything you don't like about it or wish you'd done differently?

[@alanbarnhill930]

Where were you two months ago when I was building mine! Great job.

[@kennethd2643]

Good vid! How has your dust collection been working? Have you had any issues with chips getting into the gear track?

[@JordanService]

not really an issue. I just did like 5 cuts with no vacuum in between.

[@BoredAtWork2000]

Curious, now that you have used it for almost a year, do you like the direction of the swing of your doors? I love the cabinet idea and I'm going to build one when my machine shows up. I have to "share" the garage with a car and family stuff so I want to do everything I can to confine the dust and also keep the noise down. I had been thinking about something similar but with the doors swinging up and out of the way. I was concerned that with the doors open, it could get in your way if you were trying to move around while loading the cnc.

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

I have no complaints about the swinging doors. The way my shop is set up I have enough room to back up to open them. I have seen several folks doing the "clamshell" type lid design with the gas shocks and such, and I like that idea as well however I wanted to keep it really simple. The other drawback to the top opening is my TV/Monitor is on top, and would block the top from opening. I have my dust collection fully set up now, and plan to make a video explaining it soon. I keep saying that and then life happens before you know it BOOM five months have passed and no new videos. I'll add one more thing. The doors open up completely 180 degrees to there is no obstruction from them.

[@BoredAtWork2000]

stufftokeep youentertained thanks for the quick reply! Awesome videos, keep it up!

[@randogame4438]

Finally got mine set up and just did the leveling cut on the wasteboard, question, do you have a link for that light set you used?

[@benbrubaker7896]

Do you know the decibel drop from before and then after? That is the real test of the enclosure's success. It will also help save your own hearing. There are apps for your phone or you can buy a sound pressure meter. My wife is in Speech/Audiology, she always make me wear my hearing protection. I think she mostly wants to make sure I can hear her, but I know it is better for my hearing.

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

I'll download an app, and try it later. I'll respond with the results. Any specific distance you want me to test, or just right at the machine?

[@benbrubaker7896]

I would measure the sound at the normal operating distance. The pressure increases exponentially and the allowable amount of time (exposure) decreases rapidly. Here is a basic chart cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/897/1*M27I9CSREJrsu0wL8jH8nA.png I saw your router listed somewhere as 79.5 dB. OSHA recommends limited exposure starting at 90 dB.

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

Ok so I did a quick test using a free db meter app. I didn't cut any wood as I don't have anything going right now, but just the router with the doors open standing where I normally stand a foot or so in front of the machine I got 70-75db. When I closed the doors I got about 50db. So I suppose it would be the same for the sounds of it actually cutting as well. Cuts it about 20-25db. I realize there are differences in loudness when it comes to pitch and tone and all that, but hey I'm just a part time shop rat that's way above my head. I know this with it closed I can hear myself think, and talk on the phone while still in the same room. Hope that answers your question.

[@Gnew111]

I am a huge fan of my hearing as well! Even with heavy insulation inside the box, the common window material options will allow a substantial amount of noise to escape no matter how you break it down. The only thing I can think of is to create a double pain window out of plexi to keep cost down or invest in more robust see-through materials.

[@atmm89]

how do you replace the air that the dust vacuum draws out, it looks very air tight.

[@hansangb]

Saw dust is man glitter T-shirt! LOL Love it.

[@LDSloan]

Enjoy the videos, thanks for sharing. Were you happy with the 24" inside height of the enclosure? Just planning an enclosre for my XXL and trying to figure out enclosure sizing before it gets here.

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

Yes I was. It ended up being just perfect for the dust system. Thanks

[@arturojgt-HVM]

7:40 the most annoying sound in the world, hahaha. Congrats for the enclosure.

[@jimhester2004]

I watched this when you first posted it, and am getting ready to build mine. You mentioned that you were going to add dust collection. If you've done that yet, have you found a need for some vent holes to provide incoming air for the vacuum to suck out?

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

Unfortunately I have not had the time to do the dust system yet. I got a dust boot, but haven't had time to even put it on yet. I don't think I will need to drill any ventilation. I drilled 2 1" holes for my wiring, and I think that will be enough to negate any negative pressure.

[@themechanicaladvantage]

Hey just discovered your channel and its been making me want a CNC. What are your thoughts on the shapeoko? Anything other than the unit, homing switches, router and bits, and maybe a z-probe that you'd consider a must-buy for a newbie? Ive done a lot of 3d printing but CNC will need a bigger area I lacked until now.

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

I love it. After watching reviews of other similar priced machines I think the Shapeoko is the way to go. As far as what to buy my suggestion would be Software. I have been using Vcarve Pro. A little pricey, but worth the money. There is some free stuff out there to include Carbide Create, but I couldn't like them no matter how hard I tried. You can download Carbide Create any time for free, and try it out prior to getting a machine. Other than that the rest of the stuff you can make on your own, hold downs, wasteboard, enclosure, etc.

[@kampmedia7776]

Great stuff dude!

[@johng8967]

Hello. I was wondering if it get hot inside the enclosure?

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

It hasn't so far but it is winter here and my shop is unheated. I haven't noticed a rise in temps when using it.

[@15fireguy]

Can you provide an amazon link to the lights you bought?

[@cristianrojas0417]

Could you supply me the link of the LED lights you ordered please ?

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

I just checked my Amazon order history, and they do not sell those lights anymore, however here is a link to a similar set. Keep in mind if you want to do it the way I did mine you have to solder, and connect several cut strands. amzn.to/2AeR6rc

[@RajkumarSingh-IND]

thanks man... i wanna make this enclose too.

[@mikefarinella5268]

Like. Thought about dust collection?

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

Mike Farinella I have a suck it dust boot on order. Takes a few weeks to ship.

[@sverre371]

Mancaves are small and messy, it the way it is, great work by the way!

[@TMBAKUMAD]

Hello do you have a shop in azerbaijan ?

[@Parkhead_workshop]

planning my own build do you think it'd be worth 'double glazing' with the plexiglass for a noise reduction? That stuff isn't cheap so if it's not worth it it's not worth it :p

[@Parkhead_workshop]

(the stuff Im looking at is 2mm - thinner than 1/8 inch - btw. so straight away isn't as decent as your 1/4 inch)

[@omegachar4754]

I know your comment is 2 years old but for whoever is considering this today, you can always go plexiglass on the inside for safety purposes and regular glass on the outside to cut cost. But yes, a sealed air pocket would help further reduce noise.

[@vividprojex6751]

This is great bro, i dig it. awesome video. I just subed

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

Thanks for subscribing.

[@delgalu5]

Does the cnc or router get hot since there inside that box ??

[@stufftokeepyouentertained2168]

Luis Delgado it gets a little warmer inside when it's running but nothing crazy that would damage anything

[@DOUBLEDEFENSE]

Low VOC silicone for acrylic IMO. Keep it from yellowing. TV ceiling mount and make sure you use Plexi cleaner or that glass will scatch to high hell

[@panagiotislignos2155]

Hey there, I bought a shapeko xxl and it's on its way, but I had a few questions I wanted to ask you, is it possible to get your email?

[@karim1485]

Ask them here so everyone can learn from your questions...

[@definitivesound6054]

Haven't read all of the comments so i'm not sure if its already been suggested or not but lining the inside walls of your enclosure with an acoustic deadening material like 1" Ridged fiberglass panels covered in an open weave fabric or Sonex acoustical foam panels would significantly decrease the decibel level outside the box even more. It is what they use in recording studios and large public spaces to acoustically deaden the room.

[@giantpune]

This is a common misconception. When talking about soundproofing, there are 2 main goals. One is to minimize sound bouncing inside around a room, such as a recording studio. The second one is to minimize sound passing out of a room into another room, or in this case, sound escaping the enclosure. The soundproofing tiles you mentioned would help to cut down on sound bouncing around inside the enclosure. But I don't think the CNC or the router care if its loud inside. If you want to improve the sound insulation and keep the noise from escaping to the shop, you want thick, heavy, stiff walls. 1" thick MDF would work much better than 1" foam, and come in at a fraction of the cost.

[@earlymusicmaker]

RIP Headphones users. (But nice work on the enclosure!)