Is this thing even a Shapeoko anymore?
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Re: Is this thing even a Shapeoko anymore?
I used a 75mm SHCS that I ordered from McMaster-Carr.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#metric-socket- ... ws/=m1tz6r
They have 80mm M5 screws. They even go up to 120mm.
I am guessing that since you are using a Kress spindle that you are not in the USA.
That makes McMaster-Carr pretty much out of the picture.
But they do exist so you should be able to find them somewhere.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#metric-socket- ... ws/=m1tz6r
They have 80mm M5 screws. They even go up to 120mm.
I am guessing that since you are using a Kress spindle that you are not in the USA.
That makes McMaster-Carr pretty much out of the picture.
But they do exist so you should be able to find them somewhere.
Shapeoko #Classified some of the bolts may be original parts.
Shapeoko 1 # ???? Stainless plates, still in the box.
Shapeoko 2 # 3926 not stock
Shapeoko 3 # 0003
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Shapeoko 1 # ???? Stainless plates, still in the box.
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Shapeoko 3 # 0003
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Re: Is this thing even a Shapeoko anymore?
I can get you M5 x 70mm and M5 x 90mm screws. I'm in the UK, so shipping to Europe would not cost an arm and a leg.
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Re: Is this thing even a Shapeoko anymore?
Sorry I missed this one.jubei wrote:Impressive, indeed.
Is the dxf for these motor plates available somewhere? Information is a bit scattered..
Thanks!
J
It depends on what you are looking for. These motor plates are pretty much a custom one off and will only work with my setup.
If you are looking for the drawings for the v3 upgrade motor plates they are here:
http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic ... t=70#p8693
I modified these drawings to my suit my needs.
I can send you my drawings if you would like but they are probably incomplete at best and completely wrong at worst.

Shapeoko #Classified some of the bolts may be original parts.
Shapeoko 1 # ???? Stainless plates, still in the box.
Shapeoko 2 # 3926 not stock
Shapeoko 3 # 0003
Store:
http://ImprobableConstruct.com
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ImprblConstruct
Shapeoko 1 # ???? Stainless plates, still in the box.
Shapeoko 2 # 3926 not stock
Shapeoko 3 # 0003
Store:
http://ImprobableConstruct.com
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ImprblConstruct
Re: Is this thing even a Shapeoko anymore?
Great, thanks! I missed that one.
J
J
Re: Is this thing even a Shapeoko anymore?
Have you run it yet, how does it compare to a stock Shapeoko???
Re: Is this thing even a Shapeoko anymore?
PM Sent.cvoinescu wrote:I can get you M5 x 70mm and M5 x 90mm screws. I'm in the UK, so shipping to Europe would not cost an arm and a leg.
Shapeoko #736
Kress 800, Z Axis upgrade, dual Y, 600mm X&Y rails, metal spacers and V Wheels, home switches, 4th axis
Goko - Free CNC Control Software - http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic ... 380#p44380
Kress 800, Z Axis upgrade, dual Y, 600mm X&Y rails, metal spacers and V Wheels, home switches, 4th axis
Goko - Free CNC Control Software - http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic ... 380#p44380
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It is a night and day difference from a stock machine and a fairly big step up from one with the dual Y and double X upgrades.pagercam wrote:Have you run it yet, how does it compare to a stock Shapeoko???
I will see if I have time to post a video later today,
Shapeoko #Classified some of the bolts may be original parts.
Shapeoko 1 # ???? Stainless plates, still in the box.
Shapeoko 2 # 3926 not stock
Shapeoko 3 # 0003
Store:
http://ImprobableConstruct.com
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ImprblConstruct
Shapeoko 1 # ???? Stainless plates, still in the box.
Shapeoko 2 # 3926 not stock
Shapeoko 3 # 0003
Store:
http://ImprobableConstruct.com
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ImprblConstruct
Re: Is this thing even a Shapeoko anymore?
In your setup, what do you think contributes the best to the improvement (not including the router) ? The larger extrusion ? The open rail system ? The metal V Wheels ?Improbable Construct wrote:It is a night and day difference from a stock machine and a fairly big step up from one with the dual Y and double X upgrades.
I will see if I have time to post a video later today,
I read on another post of yours, that carbon fiber panels are only for visual style.
My next improvement is :
- full metal v wheels,
- metal spacer,
- dual X axis
- custom X axis side panel.
- custom Belt tensioners (out of 10mm aluminium plate)
I think that with this setup, it will be much better than what I have now

Shapeoko #736
Kress 800, Z Axis upgrade, dual Y, 600mm X&Y rails, metal spacers and V Wheels, home switches, 4th axis
Goko - Free CNC Control Software - http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic ... 380#p44380
Kress 800, Z Axis upgrade, dual Y, 600mm X&Y rails, metal spacers and V Wheels, home switches, 4th axis
Goko - Free CNC Control Software - http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic ... 380#p44380
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Re: Is this thing even a Shapeoko anymore?
I think that it is all cumulative. Each thing helps a little bit to make the whole thing better.
I seemed to have a lot of delrin V wheels that would let the bearings just fall out.
I didn't even have to press them in. So I think that the metal V wheels helped there.
The larger extrusion helps resist twit and sag so that helps.
The aluminum spindle mount made a huge difference from the HDPE mounts I made.
I used the carbon fiber because I wanted to experiment with the end plates and it was either carbon fiber or aluminum and the carbon fiber seemed cooler!
Metal spacers and the double X are a big upgrade over stock I would start there.
I seemed to have a lot of delrin V wheels that would let the bearings just fall out.
I didn't even have to press them in. So I think that the metal V wheels helped there.
The larger extrusion helps resist twit and sag so that helps.
The aluminum spindle mount made a huge difference from the HDPE mounts I made.
I used the carbon fiber because I wanted to experiment with the end plates and it was either carbon fiber or aluminum and the carbon fiber seemed cooler!
Metal spacers and the double X are a big upgrade over stock I would start there.
Shapeoko #Classified some of the bolts may be original parts.
Shapeoko 1 # ???? Stainless plates, still in the box.
Shapeoko 2 # 3926 not stock
Shapeoko 3 # 0003
Store:
http://ImprobableConstruct.com
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ImprblConstruct
Shapeoko 1 # ???? Stainless plates, still in the box.
Shapeoko 2 # 3926 not stock
Shapeoko 3 # 0003
Store:
http://ImprobableConstruct.com
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ImprblConstruct
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Re: Is this thing even a Shapeoko anymore?
IC - when you build / rebuild your mill do you square up & align the frame pieces each time, or do you readjust after everything is together, or both?
Also did you get your spacers from McMaster? Are you using aluminum, stainless, etc.?
Also did you get your spacers from McMaster? Are you using aluminum, stainless, etc.?