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ShopBot Tools makes CNC routers for professionals, woodworkers, makers and creators of every skill level. We're committed to staying involved with ShopBotters across the world by keeping our community engaged and connected with people, ideas and resources to help shape the way things are made.
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WWGOA's George Vondriska Demos the ShopBot Rotary Indexer
The 3" Rotary Indexer is just one of the many accessories ShopBot has available to use with our CNC machines. We provided one to WWGOA's George Vondriska to use with his ShopBot Desktop CNC and see what it adds to the CNC's capabilities.
A rotary indexer allows you to cut full 3-dimensional objects on your ShopBot CNC. Like a lathe, it provides a 4th rotary axis for turning a part, but instead of spinning at high speeds, it provides precise “indexed” control over rotation.
Take a look at how George uses it with his ShopBot Desktop creating both symmetrical and asymmetrical projects.
A rotary indexer allows you to cut full 3-dimensional objects on your ShopBot CNC. Like a lathe, it provides a 4th rotary axis for turning a part, but instead of spinning at high speeds, it provides precise “indexed” control over rotation.
Take a look at how George uses it with his ShopBot Desktop creating both symmetrical and asymmetrical projects.
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WWGOA's George Vondriska Demos the ShopBot Digitizing Probe
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The Shopbot Digitizing Probe is just one of the many accessories ShopBot has available to use with our CNC machines. We provided one to WWGOA's George Vondriska to use with his ShopBot Desktop CNC and see what it adds to the CNC's capabilities. The digitizing probe allows you to make a copy of an object in 3D by attaching to your ShopBot CNC in place of the router bit. The object you want to co...
ShopBot Tools Makes Awards for Xcel Event - November 2023
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ShopBot Tools Makes Awards for Xcel Event - November 2023
ShopBot Tools CNC Machines at AWFS 2023
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ShopBot Tools CNC Machines at AWFS 2023
ShopBot Desktop MAX ATC CNC machine at AWFS 2023
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ShopBot Desktop MAX ATC CNC machine at AWFS 2023
ShopBot CNC sign carving in black walnut veneer plywood
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ShopBot CNC sign carving in black walnut veneer plywood
ShopBot Tools - NAMM 2023 - Sample Slideshow featuring the ShopBot CNC musical instrument community
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ShopBot Tools - NAMM 2023 - Sample Slideshow featuring the ShopBot CNC musical instrument community
ShopBot PRSalpha ATC 4x4 with Tangential Oscillating Knife - Polyethylene Foam
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ShopBot PRSalpha ATC 4x4 with Tangential Oscillating Knife - Polyethylene Foam
ShopBot PRSalpha ATC 4x4 with Tangential Oscillating Knife - White Leather
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ShopBot PRSalpha ATC 4x4 with Tangential Oscillating Knife - White Leather
ShopBot PRSalpha ATC 4x4 with Tangential Oscillating Knife - Fiberglass Insulation
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ShopBot PRSalpha ATC 4x4 with Tangential Oscillating Knife - Fiberglass Insulation
ShopBot Tools - USITT 2023 Slideshow - featuring the ShopBot CNC theater community and more
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ShopBot Tools - USITT 2023 Slideshow - featuring the ShopBot CNC theater community and more
ShopBot Tools: Becoming an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)
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ShopBot Tools: Becoming an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)
ShopBot's New Zeta CNC - presented by WWGOA
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ShopBot's New Zeta CNC - presented by WWGOA
Triangle Barkitecture 2022 - Team ShopBot - The Build and Event
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Triangle Barkitecture 2022 - Team ShopBot - The Build and Event
NIA Body Kits - A One-Minute ShopBot Customer Profile Video
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NIA Body Kits - A One-Minute ShopBot Customer Profile Video
ShopBot Customer Profile: NIA Body Kits
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ShopBot Customer Profile: NIA Body Kits
ShopBot CNC Training at the North Carolina Furniture School
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ShopBot CNC Training at the North Carolina Furniture School
Gasketed Vacuum Jigs and the ShopBot Desktop
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Gasketed Vacuum Jigs and the ShopBot Desktop
Signmaking with ShopBot Tools: Adding Braille
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Signmaking with ShopBot Tools: Adding Braille
ShopBot Desktop Aluminum Etching with the Diamond Drag Bit
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ShopBot Desktop Aluminum Etching with the Diamond Drag Bit
ShopBot with Donek Drag Knife Cutting Car Seat Coverings
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ShopBot with Donek Drag Knife Cutting Car Seat Coverings
Cutting Desk with Cabinets Using ShopBot ATC
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Cutting Desk with Cabinets Using ShopBot ATC
ShopBot 5-Axis Cutting Full 3D Model in Urethane Foam
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ShopBot 5-Axis Cutting Full 3D Model in Urethane Foam
ShopBot Customer Profile: Cocktail Kickboards
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ShopBot Customer Profile: Cocktail Kickboards
Nice music
Thanks
How does the back get done then? just flipped on the same reference holes?
Exactly - a set of dowel holes can be cut into the spoilboard and used to accurately locate the part after the flip. Just remember which way you're supposed to flip it (top to bottom or left to right!)
@@shopbottools cool, thanks
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왜? 굳이 한바퀴를 도는걸까???
Was wird daraus
very very expensive for a glorified stanley knife on a stick
If there is a less expensive drag knife attachment for industrial CNC machines with the same or better features and build quality, please let us know and we will look into it.
@@shopbottools heyy sorry that was a little agressive on my end haha. I did look into it however and I think I'm going for the Stepcraft brand, their drag knife is 180 euro and their creaser is 75. Looks sturdy as well.
@@cokimi1301 No worries! We're thankful that you watched our video and great to hear there was another drag knife option that looks to do that trick for less! If you are using a ShopBot CNC machine, we are always interested in featuring what our community is making so be sure to tag us and we'll repost. Thanks!
So good! Getting my Shapeoko Pro in a week, can't wait. Love the possibilities with walnut ply.
Thanks for checking out the ShopBot CNC in action! We hope you'll keep us in mind if you ever decide to upgrade to a USA made CNC!
Umm.... There is an easier method for this or an A/B axis setup.
This was based on a customer request for a specialized machine to cut slots for guitar fretboards. The saw blade is the exact width of the slots needed for frets and can be pushed at a much higher feedrate through the wood. It isn't a good general application setup -- but for someone who just needs to do this one thing, it saves time. Check out the linked video in the short if you're curious about how exactly its going to be used.
Some information missing (I might find this on ShopBot's site, but while I'm here: - One can assume that it can be added to CNCs by other companies, but that wasn't actually said. If it is possible, then the required specs are...? - As with any lathe, there is a diameter limit. Does 3" refer to the height of the unit? Max diameter? What is that limit? - Do common CAD/CAM software products interface with this (especially Vectric)? - Users will not only have to define X,Y and Z (as with any CNC) but also ensure the ShopBot remains precisely oriented along that X-axis. How much deviation before project quality is noticeably different? Knowing nothing about WWGOA, I assume they're impartial advocates for woodworking, so this needs a comment about alternative systems to the ShopBOT (maybe aspects in which ShopBOT excels, but also its limits). This might actually be a ShopBot-sponsored video, but even so, they have to know that buyers want to compare before investing. Great companies address that directly.
Hi David, the ShopBot Rotary Indexer is designed to work with ShopBot CNC machines and included software. For any additional info, please contact ShopBot tech support at 888-680-4466 or email support@shopbottools.com. Thank you for checking out this video. You should check out WWGOA (Woodworkers Guild of America) at wwgoa.com. They are a great resource for woodworkers of all levels.
The drive stepper motor is a 0.9 deg/step motor run through a 3:1 gear reduction driven by a stepper driver that is capable of 1/10 microstepping -- so the motor steps per degree work out to 33.33. The motor driver can handle between 15 and 50VDC. Any machine setup that is able to drive a stepper motor could be used to control this rotary indexer. 3" refers to the suggested diameter limit. It is possible to get slightly larger pieces in the machine but the strength of the drive motor really sets the limit for what you want to try to turn on this setup. I use vectric software exclusively to program my indexer. VCarve (or any of their products with rotary tool options) can take in .stl files and output rotary cut files. Setting up your headstock and tailstock so that the turning axis is parallel to both your X and Y axes is critical to getting good quality cuts. Before loading any material into your indexer it is a good idea to chuck up a V-Bit in the headstock and use the machine to confirm that the tip of the V Bit in the headstock is perfectly aligned with the tip of the live center in the tailstock. 3D rotary is very forgiving as far as the appearance of a part cut with poor alignment on the indexer -- but if the accuracy of the size of your part is critical, you'll need to make sure that your setup is dialed in. There are a lot of options for small size rotary indexers for CNC -- and a lot of really affordable ones exactly in this size range. Honestly, there is not much to mechanically differentiate this indexer from any of the cheaper ones you can find on amazon. The main advantage of buying this indexer if you're a ShopBot owner is that the engineering team at ShopBot designed this device and it is manufactured by ShopBot -- meaning that the customer support team at ShopBot is most familiar with this setup and can provide training and help more quickly. I do not think that owners of other CNC equipment would benefit from purchasing this indexer instead of other similar options.
Hi there, can I ask what feed rate, and spindle speed you have it running at?
I don't think we have this cut file available to check the settings after all these years, however, we recommend starting with feeds and speeds suggested by the bit manufacturer first, and tweaking from there. You may find that you can run your machine a little faster than manufacturer suggestions in many cases. If you'd like to get more in depth for the best settings your ShopBot CNC machine can handle, please call ShopBot tech support at 888-680-4466. Thanks!!
will the probe work with a shop bot 5 axis
Good question! Our probe is designed to work only with our 3-axis machines as the touch points are only able to translate to the software we use as vertical touch points. We recommend looking into 3D scanning for full 3D modeling. Hope that info helps!
@@shopbottools Thank you for your response, Can I trace a part manually using the Shop Bot Software to create a tool path
Is this an aftermarket attachment?
We offer this as a custom machine option. You can not have both the spindle and tangential knife attached at the same time on the desktop machine, but you CAN with our larger full size machines. Call us for details! 888680-4488
Loved having this on my bot at work, though I do have some scars to remember it by.
excellent video, I learned a lot. I have been a shopbot owner for 15 years and always wondered how to get started using the advanced features
Thanks for the kind words! Glad this video helped. If you ever have questions or need any parts, a tuneup, or info on the latest, give us a call! 888680-4466
Is this type of machineable board porous of water permeable do you think? I'm looking machining making spacer frames foor roof vents out of in. The main sealing will be on the factory faces top and bottom (unmachined). But the machined edges will have some exposure to water. Useful video, thank you
It is a handibot (some of here at ShopBot still have them in our garages!); but the concept would work even better with one of our desktop machines and the edge clamp jig. The key here was milling some “jaws” for my clamp that would hold the blank at the correct angle to be able to cut the joint from just one setup. I just used some deck screws to pull the two sides of the clamp together and hold the wood; a cam clamp type mechanism would have made it a whole lot easier.
This seems to be a handybot? Can you share more about the machine holder to do this type of stuff?
Yes! It is one of the most common requests from customers when we're doing training on an ATC machine.
FANTASTIC!!! I was hoping you would make something like this.
I do them by hand.. I should charge more 😂
you could charge more for hand work if you think folks would pay more, however, we hope a video like this encourages you to consider ShopBot CNC for repeatable precision. Still plenty of hand work in guitar making. Let a ShopBot save you a ton of time, get you a precise part every time, and allow you to be productive in other ways while the grunt work is automated. :)
Thank you for a good video, how did you smooth the sides of the acrylic?
When using the appropriate bit, and feeds & speeds for profile cuts, smooth sides are achievable with ShopBot CNC machines. If you are referring to the edges, there are various methods to round edges of material, such as a round-over bit on a router table or various grits of sandpaper. Lots of methods. If you have any other questions about how the ShopBot CNC machine functions, please call or email any time! 888680-4466 or sales@shopbottools.com. Thanks!!!
I probably missed this but how long did this take to machine?
Hi There! Since this video was from 5 years ago and the employee in the video no longer works at ShopBot, we don't have the requested info readily available. If you'd like to get an estimate on how fast a ShopBot CNC machine can finish a particular project you are interested in working on, please call or email and we'll get you the info needed for confident and fastest settings in relation to our machines. Thanks!! 888680-4466 or sales@shopbottools.com
Your controller shows the X-Y-Z axis but mine show two additional axis. A-B. WHat are they? I have a single spindle machine.
A and B axis are optional auxiliary axes for accessories. The A axis is most often used for a second spindle (second Z axis) and the B axis is most often used for a rotary indexer. These are enable through the "Display Values" dialog under the "Values" menu in the shopbot control software by increasing the number of axes displayed from 3 to 4 or 5
huh
Thought it was hebrew for a sec
It's always so easy to forget to reverse your design before cutting a printing block -- it's the last thing you do and you're so excited to get cutting. I've definitely had to recut printing blocks after making my first print and realizing all my text was backwards :/
Can we buyt the ShopBot tape to cover our vacuum table too?
Great narration.
That’s so cool
Brilliant video on explaining texturing tool paths just what I needed so I I can use thanks.
Great video
Thanks Russell! We're glad you found this helpful! If you ever have any questions about using your ShopBot CNC machine, we're available to chat!
Very nice!
Thanks, Bob! Mark Wood has some exciting developments happening with his electric violin brand. We're hoping to post more about his line of instruments and how they're made with the help of ShopBot CNC soon!
"current job is not a wrapped rotary job". I want to make flutes with pvc and wood. I will drill holes at various locations and the mouth hole will be under cut with a 7 degree inverted cone bit. Just playing with the trial version to see if I can do this.
Hi there! If you have any questions about using your ShopBot CNC or rotary indexer, please call or email and we'll get you on track! support@shopbottools.com or 888680-4466. thanks!
You could have cut 0.01 to the left and to the right for the groves so they would have been centered.
Thanks for your input! If you have a tutorial video for this process on your ShopBot CNC we would be happy to repost to bring attention to your process. We're always looking to promote what the ShopBot community is making across all of our social channels.
Liker 555, please send me a cookie
i wish i knew about this show , i would like to go
Hi Gene, this show happens every year! check out namm.org for details. If you go, please stop by and say hi at the ShopBot CNC booth!
Please do a video on rigid (type 1 and type 2) PVC which is even more popular than foam core PVC.
Thanks for your request! Our machines are capable of cutting the material you are asking about. Is there something specific that you are wondering if our machines can produce? Call or email us any time. We are happy to help you find the right ShopBot CNC for your application. 888-680-4466 or sales@shopbottools.com
This software is difficult to use. I hope it has been improved since this video was released. I used my employers shopbot for the first time recently and was pretty shocked to find control software that functions like it was written in 1995. After using various 3D printer control software with very refined and easy to use interfaces, it is hard to use ones that were designed only with utility in mind and not useability. The machine works good though and I used it to cut some parts and everyone was amazed because it had sat for years because no one knew how to use it
Thanks for your comment! We have made software updates throughout the years that improve the speed and functionality at which our control software communicates with our machines. In fact, we recently released an update for SB3 that you should download from shopbottools.com. We understand the interface does not look as modern as 3D printer software but you will find that it is capable of advanced machining. You can design very complex projects and achieve fine detail with our USA made machines. We are a small independent manufacture and we pride ourselves on swift customer support. We encourage you to call or email with any questions. A little training goes a long way! We want you to be successful with ShopBot CNC machines. 888-680-4466 or support@shopbottools.com. Thanks!!
I want to use such a system to make MDF molds for a new type of sustainable Composite part manufacture called flax based Amplitex using bioepoxies. Is this a good application for the ShopBot?
Hi Charles, yes, we believe ShopBot CNC will be a great choice for your application. To be certain, it would be best to call and talk to one of our CNC experts to be sure we guide you towards a machine that best suits your needs. Thanks for your comment! We look forward to chatting! 888680-4466 or email sales@shopbottools.com
16k... wow
We assume you are concerned with cost of this CNC machine. Please take into consideration that this machine is USA made, with high grade components, build for industrial production (with extreme detail/tolerances), and features an automatic tool changer on a desktop-sized machine. We are unaware of a USA made CNC machine with the same or similar features for any less than what we provide ours for. ShopBot strives to provide one of the more affordable professional + industrial setups. Long lasting, very little maintenance, and world class customer support. Let us know if you have any questions about getting into the world of ShopBot CNC! Thanks for checking out this video and for your comment!
Great machine, company and Black Box Vacuum Hold Down System. Nice to meet you at the show.
Thank you! Keep in touch. Happy to answer any questions you have to get the best CNC experience out there!
It was great seeing you at the show, the new Desktop Max is awesome.
Looks like a winner!
How does the Shop Bot compare to a Avid machine? IS the cost greater? thanks
There are differences to consider. We encourage you to call or email for info on the CNC machine you are interested in finding out more about! 888680-4466 or sales@shopbottools.com. Thanks for checking out this video and we hope to hear from you soon!
@@shopbottools Thanks, I did fill out the form on your site
@@drich6816 Thanks for filling out the support contact form on our website. Have you heard back from someone at ShopBot yet? If not, call 888-680-4466 or email sales@shopbottools.com for fastest communication. Thanks!!
What's the feeds and speeds you are running for drill holes on raster cutter? Having problem with my Raster cutter braking. Thanks...
Hi there! We don't have quick access to the file from this older video, however, if you need help figuring out feeds and speeds for anything you are doing with your ShopBot CNC, please call or email our Tech Support - 888680-4466 r support@shopbottool.com and they will respond quickly. Thanks!
What guitar builder is this?
This guitar body sample was cut on a ShopBot Desktop MAX CNC machine at ShopBot headquarters in Durham, North Carolina. The software we used for the design is Vectric Aspire. This is a partially finished sample to show different stages and levels of carving. Let us know if you have any other questions! Thanks!
@shopbottools ok thanks for replying.I was just wondering as it is uncommon to see a carved top sg. This is one of my favorite bodies. Are these carved top sg's for sale somewhere?
@@j-rod6420 no problem! We have a few guitar players that work at ShopBot and we thought it would be a good experiment for a trade show sample. With your own ShopBot CNC machine, you can make any custom guitar you can dream up! If that would ever be a consideration, call or email any time!
How much?
For sales inquiries, please contact our sales department at 888-680-4466 or email sales@shopbottools.com . Thanks for your interest! We hope you will find the CNC machine that works best for you.
I have this same machine and am trying to cut something that is absolute max thickness. That means my Z=0 is very close to that maximum height the machine will go. This would be fine, but right before my file starts to cut the machine wants to go up an additional 0.5". Your machine does the same thing at 18:18. I've gone through the code and tried to figure out where this command is and how to change it. I've changed the safe z distance (and other values) to 0.06. Nothing has worked. Do you have any ideas?
ShopBot Tech Support is the very best place to contact about this. Please call 888-680-4466 or email support@shopbottools.com and they will get you squared away! Thanks!!
I’ve watched this 3 times its an awesome video
Thanks! Glad this video helps! If you're ever looking for additional tips to make the best use of your ShopBot CNC, our tech support is free and fast - 888680-4466 support@shopbottools.com :)
song souce need pls
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