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-======Wood CNC - Shapeoko 3 XL -Not yet commissioned======+======Wood CNC - Shapeoko 3 XL ======
  
 <callout title="Induction Required" type="danger" icon="true">This equipment requires an induction prior to use. For your own safety and to avoid damage to the equipment do not attempt to use it until you have been inducted.</callout> <callout title="Induction Required" type="danger" icon="true">This equipment requires an induction prior to use. For your own safety and to avoid damage to the equipment do not attempt to use it until you have been inducted.</callout>
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 <callout title="Crush and flying debris Hazard" type="warning" icon="true">Keep fingers away from moving parts. Risk of flying debris (e.g. tool crash).</callout> <callout title="Crush and flying debris Hazard" type="warning" icon="true">Keep fingers away from moving parts. Risk of flying debris (e.g. tool crash).</callout>
  
-<callout title="PPE Required" type="primary" icon="true">This equipment requires the use of hearing protection during use.</callout>+<callout title="PPE Required" type="primary" icon="true">This equipment requires the use of hearing protection during use, and finger protection when changing bits</callout>
  
  
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   * Metal   * Metal
   * Humans   * Humans
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 +====== Tools Provided ======
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 +To aide members in using the CNC for the first time we have provided a small selection of tools. These tools were selected because they match tools within the Carbide Create Tool Library making it easier to program you tool paths.
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 +The tools provided are:
 +
 +<WRAP 600px left>
 +^ Bit Type ^ Mill Size ^ Carbide3D Bit Equivalent ^
 +| Flat Endmill | 1/4 Inch Cut - 1/4 Inch Shank | 201 |
 +| Flat Endmill | 1/8 Inch Cut - 1/8 Inch Shank | 102 |
 +| Ball Endmill | 1/4 Inch Cut - 1/4 Inch Shank | 202 |
 +| Ball Endmill | 1/8 Inch Cut - 1/8 Inch Shank | 101 |
 +| V-Bit | 90 Degree | 301 |
 +| V-Bit | 60 Degree | 302 |
 +| Downcut Flat Endmill | 1/4 Inch Cut - 1/4 Inch Shank | 251 |
 +</WRAP>
 +<WRAP clear/>
 +
 +We would recommend that anyone planning to use the CNC more that once should look at purchasing their own tools.  
  
 ====== Usage Insturctions ====== ====== Usage Insturctions ======
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 ====3. Clamping Down your Stock==== ====3. Clamping Down your Stock====
  
-Before you clamp down your stock, move the router out of your way:+ 
 +NOTE: All items for the CNC including probe pins, router bits, collets spanners and allen key can be found in the small draw under the Raspberry Pi and returned here after use. 
 + 
 +*****Before you clamp down your stock, move the router out of your way:
  
   * Press the "Jog" button at the top of the Carbide Create window to open the Jog Screen.   * Press the "Jog" button at the top of the Carbide Create window to open the Jog Screen.
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 Tip: Use bolts of the correct length to fix the clamps to the spillboard. If the bolts are too long they will bottom out in the threaded holes. Tip: Use bolts of the correct length to fix the clamps to the spillboard. If the bolts are too long they will bottom out in the threaded holes.
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 +NOTE: Don't over tighten the clamps as they will pull the clamping point through the spoil board.
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 +{{:equipment:woodshop:woodcnc:spoilboard_clamp_issue.jpg?400|}}
  
 ====4. Probing your Stock Location==== ====4. Probing your Stock Location====
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   * Press "Run" at the top of the Carbide Create window to open the Job Info Screen   * Press "Run" at the top of the Carbide Create window to open the Job Info Screen
   * Press "Load New File" on the Job Info Screen.   * Press "Load New File" on the Job Info Screen.
-  * In the Open File pop-up, navigate to your USB drive and open your .C2D file.+  * In the Open File pop-up, navigate to your USB drive (computer → / → media → cncuser → your USB drive) and open your .C2D file.
  
 Tip: You can sanity-check your file is correct by switching to the Top View tab. Tip: You can sanity-check your file is correct by switching to the Top View tab.
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 ====How to Change Router Bits or Probe Pins==== ====How to Change Router Bits or Probe Pins====
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 +The cutting edges of bits can be sharp so gloves should be worn when changing bits.
  
 To install a router bit or probe pin: To install a router bit or probe pin:
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   * Make sure that the bottom of your bit or pin does not protrude more than 150mm below the bottom of the aluminum bracket that holds the router. There is a helpful L-shaped guide in the drawer to assist when measuring this.   * Make sure that the bottom of your bit or pin does not protrude more than 150mm below the bottom of the aluminum bracket that holds the router. There is a helpful L-shaped guide in the drawer to assist when measuring this.
   * Hold the yellow button on the side of the router, and use a 17mm spanner to firmly tighten the collet nut.   * Hold the yellow button on the side of the router, and use a 17mm spanner to firmly tighten the collet nut.
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-Probe pins, router bits, and collets must be stored in the small draw under the Raspberry Pi. 
  
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