My Shopbot CNC Machine Arrived Yesterday.

shilala · 03-29-2012, 09:47 AM

It is absolutely glorious and crazy sexy.
I started learning all the volumes of CNC software paperwork and videos yesterday and already have a pretty good grip. It's not unlike a lot of stuff I've already done, so the learning curve won't be as huge as I guessed.
It'll still be a few months before I'm cranking out the kind of things that are in my head, but it'll come.
Fortunately I can create sectional toolpaths, or "parts of projects in small pieces" that I can stitch together as necessary. I don't have to do everything from scratch, and I can change sizes of projects easily.
Enough of that, I just wanted to drop off a few pics...

shilala · 03-29-2012, 09:51 AM

I'm almost done building the shop, as well. When I finally get that done, I'll take some video and pics. It's been quite an adventure.

I'm down to my last bit of shelving, I need to build a nesting table under my workbench, and then I have to empty all the bins and put stuff away.
I'm going to crank out a pile of non-Shopbot projects asap just so I can get it out of my system. It feels like it's been forever since I made anything.

elderboy02 · 03-29-2012, 10:09 AM

Very cool Scott! I can't wait to see what you all build. You always have something new and cool up your sleeve

pektel · 03-29-2012, 10:19 AM

Awesome, Scott! What are you going to be building, exactly?

shilala · 03-29-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

Awesome, Scott! What are you going to be building, exactly?

Whatever I want, brother!!!

Taki · 03-29-2012, 11:14 AM

Looks awesome brother!! Cant wait to see the pics and the builds!!

skullnrose · 03-29-2012, 12:02 PM

Looks great Scott. Congrats and enjoy!

Ogre · 03-29-2012, 12:13 PM

awesome machine. cant wait to see the finished shop

kelmac07 · 03-29-2012, 03:08 PM

Very cool...congrats Scott!!

maninblack · 03-29-2012, 08:32 PM

Sweet looking setup brother!! Congrats!

EricF · 03-29-2012, 08:36 PM

Great setup Scott!! Can't wait to see what you do with that machine!!

03-29-2012, 09:47 AM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	My Shopbot CNC Machine Arrived Yesterday. It is absolutely glorious and crazy sexy. I started learning all the volumes of CNC software paperwork and videos yesterday and already have a pretty good grip. It's not unlike a lot of stuff I've already done, so the learning curve won't be as huge as I guessed. It'll still be a few months before I'm cranking out the kind of things that are in my head, but it'll come. Fortunately I can create sectional toolpaths, or "parts of projects in small pieces" that I can stitch together as necessary. I don't have to do everything from scratch, and I can change sizes of projects easily. Enough of that, I just wanted to drop off a few pics... __________________

03-29-2012, 09:51 AM	#2
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: My Shopbot CNC Machine Arrived Yesterday. I'm almost done building the shop, as well. When I finally get that done, I'll take some video and pics. It's been quite an adventure. I'm down to my last bit of shelving, I need to build a nesting table under my workbench, and then I have to empty all the bins and put stuff away. I'm going to crank out a pile of non-Shopbot projects asap just so I can get it out of my system. It feels like it's been forever since I made anything. __________________

03-29-2012, 10:09 AM	#3
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: My Shopbot CNC Machine Arrived Yesterday. Very cool Scott! I can't wait to see what you all build. You always have something new and cool up your sleeve

03-29-2012, 10:19 AM	#4
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: My Shopbot CNC Machine Arrived Yesterday. Awesome, Scott! What are you going to be building, exactly? __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

03-29-2012, 11:14 AM	#6
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: My Shopbot CNC Machine Arrived Yesterday. Looks awesome brother!! Cant wait to see the pics and the builds!! __________________

03-29-2012, 12:02 PM	#7
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: My Shopbot CNC Machine Arrived Yesterday. Looks great Scott. Congrats and enjoy! __________________

03-29-2012, 12:13 PM	#8
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: My Shopbot CNC Machine Arrived Yesterday. awesome machine. cant wait to see the finished shop __________________

03-29-2012, 03:08 PM	#9
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: My Shopbot CNC Machine Arrived Yesterday. Very cool...congrats Scott!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-29-2012, 08:32 PM	#10
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: My Shopbot CNC Machine Arrived Yesterday. Sweet looking setup brother!! Congrats! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

03-29-2012, 08:36 PM	#11
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: My Shopbot CNC Machine Arrived Yesterday. Great setup Scott!! Can't wait to see what you do with that machine!! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.