SUPER EASY! Shapeoko Pro CNC Fence Build

[@Samcraftcom]

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[@danbelzile4203]

Good job sam as all ways

[@joseph-thewatcher]

My Shapeoko Pro arrived 2 days ago, and started putting it together yesterday. I like your vids.

[@Samcraftcom]

Awesome!!! You'll love it!

[@davedayton]

Ok, I am going with great minds think alike. I just added a tiny fence to my cnc on wednesday.... I am making a small bluetooth speaker box, and wanted an easy repeatable reference to start from. I really like how you show your mistakes as well as the successful results.

[@Samcraftcom]

Great minds indeed!!! I've always wanted to try one of the bluetooth speaker kits, always liked the idea of them. :) I try to keep my videos real, no use in showing only the successes in my shop... there many not be much content! Hahaha Thanks Dave!

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Great tips, thanks for showing the mistakes.

[@intelligentgluteus-maximus4720]

I’ve spent way to much time trying to figure this out in my head with not not screwing it into the waste board. So much easier!

[@cliff5240]

Got my XXL last July. Made enough this past Christmas to purchase my new SawStop Professional Table Saw and a new 17 inch Grizzy bandsaw.

[@mattmurdock3371]

Got my XXL in January and only just now unboxed it. Progress?

[@bear8046]

I was that guy that asked about no riving knife. Glad to see you found it! 👌 Also, this was another great video. Who are the 3 dislikes?? Clearly they don't deserve the bonus footage.

[@Samcraftcom]

Had to get one from amazon, boy they're pricey, but cheaper than stitches or anything else like it! Thanks for the reminder to put that back in place. It's much needed and appreciated.

[@danallen698]

I've done the same thing on mine, but instead of screws on the x fence, I've used .25" dowel. Easy to remove, and replace if you hit them.

[@Samcraftcom]

Smart!!!

[@tonycabero]

Nice, simple, functional idea!!

[@biodieseler1]

Ohhh, that sort of fence ... I thought for a moment there that you were going to make a garden fence with 1/4" MDF!

[@laborsupply1631]

So good!

[@shawnthehandyman1]

I like the fence idea. That would save a lot of headaches. I’m thinking I’ll add a dust bevel to the bottom.

[@Samcraftcom]

Smart idea with the dust bevel!

[@johnagorman]

Oh that's a great idea

[@doolin-yu7cl]

Sam, you should make a cool 'Angela's Soapshack' sign for her on your machine for Valentine's, bet she would love it!

[@Samcraftcom]

She wants an outdoor sign, but still can't decide on a style. LOL I keep trying and trying, I promise! :)

[@coughlincreations5551]

I drilled holes with my cnc spaced out all over my waste board like a grid. Cut dowels to 1 inch now you know that your material is square and easy to repeat cuts and can adjust to different size stock.

[@Samcraftcom]

Smart and creative solution!

[@resorter66]

Question in this video I think I saw at the3:40 min your spoil board with one of you t t tracks with what looks like a cut made but an End Mil Just wondering how that happened Jeff also did you do a video on your dust hose bracket on your cnc

[@Samcraftcom]

That was the result of bit slippage. The machine will happily mill itself. LOL Never had an issue with it since buying the dedicated collet wrenches I now use. There is a video on the CNC dust hose on my channel, yep. :)

[@OnePotMeals]

Sam, think about using brass screws. They give you great holding and a bit will likely survive contact with them

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Keep up the good work Sam.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks, will do!

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Good addition to the tool. No fair! You did not tell is what those small parts of the bonus video were all about. LOL

[@dodgeram2500ism]

so im not the only one that uses sandpaper as a pre made spacer lol love it

[@Samcraftcom]

Hahahaha anything within reach!

[@jodyrohde6938]

I think you should hire 'Future Sam' and put him to work for you. I think he might be able to save you a lot of time and frustration, LOL!

[@jesusislord2457]

Smooooth!

[@LRobaldo]

I think I would've opened up the front fence at each t-track to make inserting the clamps a bit easier. As it is now you would have to disassemble the clamp, slide the nut under the board, then re-assemble the clamp. I like keep my clamps assembled and just slide them in wherever I need them.

[@Samcraftcom]

As time has gone on and I've used the fence setup more, I agree with your comment. In truth, I only find myself using the left rail and the front generally gets in the way. :) I have recently removed the front rail and don't miss it that much. I am getting due for a new wasteboard and will rebuild the fence at that time.

[@resorter66]

did you have to surface your spoil ? I see a gap between between the first fence that you put on and your spoil board? Jeff peters

[@thebestman12na98]

Great Video, I received my Shapeoko Pro XXL last week haven’t put it together yet as I am in the process of finishing my basement. Anyway, I am new and don’t understand what is it that you got your CNC to make at the end of the video….

[@davidalan6701]

What’s that part that you made at the end? So intriguing!

[@TheWoodHaven]

Looked like pieces of his shelf brackets.

[@Samcraftcom]

Yep! One part of some custom shelf brackets I've designed.

[@davidalan6701]

@@Samcraftcom cool. Hope to see that project at some point.

[@resorter66]

@@Samcraftcom Can you show us or tell us what the brackets will be used for I know you said shelf brackets but could you explain how they are used. Also are they something you are selling or were asked to make.? Thanks Jeff

[@fewdoesit6409]

I need to make a fence on my shapeoko too .... Just got to get around to it 😂😂😂

[@Samcraftcom]

I hear ya there! Time, time time! :)

[@TT-qb2oj]

Thanks

[@resorter66]

did you keep the screws back so they did not get cut by the bit when cutting in to the side and bottom Jeff

[@smorgasbord42]

Doesn't the front fence mean that T-slot attachments have to be slung in from the rear of the spoilboard? That seems a bit less convenient. Have you thought about how you might have a removable front fence that's accurately positionable?

[@cliffart7398]

problem with the front fence is it takes away your entry point for your t-tracks. you'll have to load your clamps in from the rear.

[@bwb896]

is it possible to use a longer piece of wood than the bed ... for example 6 feet x 2 feet .... mill first half and then move the piece to mill the second half ?

[@Samcraftcom]

Absolutely! So long as the piece is not wider than the two Y Axis rails, you can tile projects as long as you like. :)

[@gerryoneill8881]

What are those objects you made at the end of the video for ? Good video by the way.

[@8thsinner]

On this model of shapeoko can you still cut beyond the table on the front edge? as in to router dove tails or fingers for wood panels to make boxes with? Assuming I can make the clamping jig right...

[@Samcraftcom]

You have a little bit of room to play with there, but nothing more than 1" at most.

[@8thsinner]

@@Samcraftcom Could you do me a favor and measure it please? I want to get started on building my table and planning for some end grain clamps to cut dove tails.

[@SMS14411]

Why not just router out a square with that corner gap as well? I just set mine up but it was delivered without a z access sensor. I did however create a square in Vcarve that i will do as one of my first projects

[@larryschmitt2513]

Sam, what was that at the end you made?

[@resorter66]

Sam how far will the router cut past the front rail ? Jeff

[@Samcraftcom]

Maybe about 3/4” max

[@jsoffgridhomesteadcommunit9032]

Nice video...just wondering what kind of clamps those green ones are...they look really good and I am looking for some good ones to print out or buy..thanks for all you do..love your videos

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks! They're the ones that come with the Shapeoko Pro from Carbide 3D directly. I've been in communications with them about seeing if they can be made available for purchase. I hope they add them soon. I'd like to pick up a handful more of them! They're good quality, flexible plastic and aren't 3D printed. I'm really happy with them!

[@jsoffgridhomesteadcommunit9032]

@@Samcraftcom ok..thanks..I will have to keep my eye out for them

[@ismaelmelendez7808]

Where can I purchase he clamps you have thank you

[@Samcraftcom]

Carbide3D sells a kit now that includes them.

[@jeffcheatham1744]

Why would you need to surfaces the spoiler board, Great videos too. Really debating on getting a CNC

[@unclebob8746]

Sometimes you need to cut through (just a couple thousands) the material into the spoil board to cut out a project. When the spoil board gets a little worse for the wear, you can go back and re-surface, removing just 0.015 or so and have a new flat work surface.

[@dandixon4034]

I'm having trouble with my Shapeoko XXL , in contour cutting the cut will rise up in some areas , just rise and go back down for no apparent reason. It did this before and after I just replaced the belts and V pulleys, please advise if you can,thanks , love your videos

[@JoesStyle]

I have heard of software glitches from people such as 731 woodworks. The solution was to turn off everything to reset it and restart.

[@eyecandy-gaming]

Why didn't you just leave some space between the two fence pieces. If you didn't butt them up to each other the corner of whatever material you are using would have room to sit flush and you wouldn't have to cut into the guides? I'm asking because I am looking into buying a stepcraft q404 and I'm trying to learn all I can. Thanks

[@Samcraftcom]

It was my first fence and I filmed as I made it. No pre-planning. After using it for a few weeks, I've found that I don't really use the left fence and just use the front on for referencing since it's set with the machine.

[@garyastle8234]

Do you like Carveco Maker on the ShapeOko CNC better than VCarve?

[@Samcraftcom]

I do! :) I trialed vCarve before deciding to go with Carveco. So glad I did. I just like the interface and features so much more.

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Aren’t you going to tell us what you were making? I’m guessing hold down clamps. Did you use any inserts into your spoil board or what type of screws did you use? MDF isn’t known for its ability to hold screws. Great video Sam!

[@Samcraftcom]

The pieces cut are components for shelf bracket kits. No inserts, and the screws are normal wood screws about 3/4" long. I'm not worried about the screws not holding, the forces exerted during cutting should never be so great that they dislodge the screws. If a 0.1" tab can hold a piece while being cut the army of screws will hold it too. :)

[@workingdogwoodworks1455]

Awesome videos my friend. What type of hosing are you using for your dust collection? That clear flexible hose looks like something I’ve been looking for. Just curious. And how do you like it? Thanks brother

[@Samcraftcom]

It's an anti-static hose I picked up from Amazon. I really like it -- very durable and flexible. If the day ever arrives that I get more of a "real" dust collection system I'll use it. amzn.to/3cMMcWz

[@workingdogwoodworks1455]

@@Samcraftcom thanks brother

[@TheWoodHaven]

The fence makes perfect sense and helps you make brackets for just a few pence :/

[@martyn1678]

wat u makin sam? love the ♬

[@suecollado8696]

💓Didn’t understand what you was trying to produce💓What is it supposed to be💓He said something about fences.

[@zapa1pnt]

@sue collado: If you are referring to the cutouts, at the end, that is an unknown. If you refer to the strips he added, to the cutting table, those are there to precisely locate the material to be cut, without having to measure an square everything, every time. Short version: They act as a jig.

[@suecollado8696]

@@zapa1pnt Thx, it was the unknown bit that confused me💓

[@TheWoodHaven]

@@suecollado8696 Not sure, but I believe they are the backer plates for his shelf brackets.

[@suecollado8696]

@@TheWoodHaven Thx that’s more like what I thought at first I wondered if they were moulds of some kind, you never know...

[@suecollado8696]

@@TheWoodHaven Thx, I’ll have to air & see what he does💓

[@peterlabat1527]

Why didn't I think of this?

[@robertbetts101]

Don’t say captivate

[@fenders9911]

oky now what about your t track you blocked your t bracket channel.

[@Samcraftcom]

The t-nuts easily slide under it for the clamps. I've not had problems with it yet, but I don't use anything fancy on the table either.