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Carveco Maker CNC software
Unleashing Your CNC Creativity: The Power of CARVECO Software with Onefinity, Shapeoko, and X-Carve
In the exciting world of CNC machining, hobbyists are constantly seeking ways to elevate their craft. Read more...
OMTech fiber laser settings
30w Fiber Laser Omtech Settings And EzCad 2.14.11 Download
So I just purchased a fiber laser from Omtech and it came with settings that are important. Read more...
Setting up a Chinese laser rotary
Setting Up A Chinese Laser Rotary
This is a super in depth tutorial on how to set up a rotary on a co2 chinese laser. Then I walk you through how to set up Lightburn software... Read more...
Artillery Sidewinder X1 3D printer
Artillery Sidewinder Cura Settings And Purge Line Gcode
There is not default machine in Cura slicer for the Artillery Sidewinder X1 large format 3d printer.  We need to add it ourselves.  I've added pictures below of the settings... Read more...
Ortur 15w Laser Master laser engraver
Ortur 15 Watt Laser Master. 32 bit Laser Engraver. Is this $180 Laser Engraver Any Good?!
Ortur 15w Laser MasterOrtur 15 watt Laser Master.  While this is listed as a 15 watt, that is the total power. The laser actually functions at a 4.5ish watt power, similar to... Read more...
Carbide Create Shapeoko Basics Part 4 video
Carbide Create Shapeoko Basics - Part 4: Multiple Toolpaths And V Bit Video
Part 4 of the series, I used some advanced features to design a wooden sign.  I walk you through how to cut out multiple tool paths with endmills and v... Read more...
Convert Carbide Create C2D files to SVG
How To Convert .c2d (Carbide Create) Files To .svg
I usually design all my things in Vetric. Sometimes, I design in Carbide Create. Read more...
Carbide Create Shapeoko Basics Part 3 advanced design video
Carbide Create Shapeoko Basics - Part 3: Advanced Design - Now On Youtube
Part 3 of the series, I used some advanced features to design a wooden sign. I go over using multiple bits and toolpaths, importing vectors, offset vectors, v carving, aligning vectors,... Read more...