The Shapeoko Forum

Already did some upgrades to the LAYZOR. I installed a Cohesion3D board (+ Lightburn) and air assist!
Extremely happy with them!

A short blog post is ready. Read more here:
https://www.manmademayhem.com/?p=3505

still works for me.

Who actually wrote that app anyway?

Hi all, just wanted to let you know that this project is officially finished, and I just launched a dedicated LAYZOR website. For those that don’t know, the LAYZOR is a complete rebuild of a K40, but I recommend you read the full story on my blogpost: https://www.manmademayhem.com/?p=3440 and the we...

an e-stop should be hardwired. Imagine your wireless connection acting up when things go wrong. So you'd need to place it on the short piece of cable between the wall plug and the plastic casing in your example. Just take the main power cable, strip one of the lead wires (extend them if necessary, n...

Huge update!
This is the home stretch.

http://www.manmademayhem.com/?p=3307

It's PET so it doesn't catch on fire, it just melts. It's also supposed to be safe. Vinyl and PVC for instance wouldn't be

For those who don't know already, I am building a custom laser cutter based off the K40.

Full writeup on my blog. Latest article here:

http://www.manmademayhem.com/?p=3295

Update: Acrylic!

http://www.manmademayhem.com/?p=3295

I am using it now.

The software is basic but much more user friendly than the stock crapware.
I hate it needs inkscape though. Another piece of software to learn...

A shapeoko isn't really stiff enough to handle steel. It's been done, but not a lot. That's why you won't find any info. I'd say start VERY conservatively and work your way up if needed. If this is something you want to do on a regular basis, you'd probably be better off looking into better options.