From ShapeOko

https://shapeokoenthusiasts.gitbook.io/shapeoko-cnc-a-to-z/ and http://jheyman.github.io/blog/pages/Shapeoko/

An excellent introduction is: http://softsolder.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/cnc-introduction-2011.pdf

Especially useful is CNC Quick Reference[1] --- a one-page .pdf w/ the essentials of cutting and G-Code.

The files area of the unofficial Shapeoko Facebook group has: https://www.facebook.com/download/2368776673448168/CNC%20Information%20Quick%20Reference%20Guide%206-7-2019.pdf CNC Information Quick Reference Guide 6-7-2019.pdf] [2]

https://www.sparkfun.com/stepoko

Nomad users may wish to see:

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/424b8073-f8ff-4972-a411-ee5b4b00759c/Nomad-883-Pro [5]

Unique and useful sources for:

Forums

We have forums set up here.

Most questions should be posted there. Hopefully the answers to your question will help someone in the future.

Additional Forums

http://community.carbide3d.com --- official company discussion area

https://www.reddit.com/r/shapeoko/

https://plus.google.com/101142680228932063727/about --- Google Circle on Shapeoko

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/unofficialshapeoko/ https://www.facebook.com/shapeoko https://www.facebook.com/groups/232744457133521/ Shapeoko Users UK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1846133132130334/ Carbide Create: https://www.facebook.com/groups/610294146212363/

https://forum.makerforums.info/categories

Google Group

Initially, a ShapeOko Google group was used for discussion. it has now been archived in favor of the forums.

IRC Node

http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#shapeoko [6]

Manufacturer's Resources

https://www.sandvik.coromant.com/en-us/services/education/pages/e-learning.aspx

Web Sites

https://www.cnccookbook.com/complete-guide-cnc-engraving-laser-metal-wood-machines/

http://whatnowcnc.com/

http://www.homemadetools.net/

There is an effort to get a Digital Fabrication area going on StackExchange, but it needs another two dozen or so questions to be up-voted.

http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_mill/Introduction/Introduction.htm

https://wikimachine.com/

https://sites.google.com/site/lagadoacademy/machining---lathes-mills-etc/charts

http://www.toolingu.com/

Web Pages

https://www.myerswoodshop.com/blog

http://www.carbidedepot.com/resources.htm --- Technical Resources for Manufacturing Professionals. Includes pages many useful references and calculations including: http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-cb-inch.htm --- Counterbored Holes Dimensions (inch) http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-cb-metric.htm --- Counterbored Holes Dimensions (metric)

http://fabrication.wikia.com/wiki/CNC

https://www.reddit.com/r/hobbycnc/

http://pergatory.mit.edu/resources/FUNdaMENTALS.html --- MIT Precision Engineering Research Group: FUNdaMENTALS of Design

http://www.woodworkinghistory.com/index.html

Clockmaking --- http://lisaboyer.com/Claytonsite/resources.htm

http://www.woodweb.com/SiteMap.html

http://www.amanatool.com/knowledge_base

http://www.hobby-machinist.com/

http://web.mit.edu/2.670/www/Tutorials/Machining/mill/Description.html

https://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino/cncbasics

http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/cnc-intro-the-key-concepts-of-computer-numerical-control

https://learnrms.com/

Many opensource projects related to CNC are hosted on GitHub:

Tutorial Videos

https://techtv.mit.edu/videos/142-machine-shop-1

Fabtotum community CAM work and calculations

Safety

https://www.bwc.ohio.gov/downloads/blankpdf/MachineShops.pdf

Magazines

http://reprapmagazine.com/ (online) --- 3D printing

http://www.homeshopmachinist.net (print) http://www.digitalmachinist.net/ --- digital-format demo issue of Digital Machinist .

http://www.mmsonline.com/

http://www.cnc-west.com/

WORK - An Illustrated Journal of Practice and Theory --- https://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/store/blog/407

--- https://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/store/blog/407 https://www.popularwoodworking.com/category/cnc/

GitHub

GitHub is an opensource development collaboration site which is used to house the source files for the ShapeOko project.

YouTube Channel

Edward's channel on YouTube

Other ShapeOko YouTube videos.





Edward's Blog

Blog

Chronological listing available here: feed://www.shapeoko.com/blog/feed

Twitter

Follow ShapeOko on Twitter





Clipart

Often, clip art will be done in stroked lines which are not suited to most CAM programs --- the solution is expanding the strokes and unioning them: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/converting-line-art-for-drawing/9493

https://opensourcedesign.net/resources/

Another option is to search on filetype:svg on Google's image search, or to search Wikimedia

Images

https://www.flickr.com/photos/britishlibrary/albums

Logos

https://seeklogo.com/ [8]

State Maps

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/109775309652158992 [9]

Project Design Sharing Sites

Parametric sites using OpenSCAD

Vintage plan repositories

Also note that books.google.com has archives of older magazines such as Popular Mechancis which have an broad array of plans (some of which are included in the above).

3D model sources

http://reprap.org/wiki/Printable_part_sources

Commercial Project Sites

SVG generators

Since the typical workflow makes use of scalable vector graphics (SVG), one can leverage tools which make these to produce designs or design elements for cutting:

Digitizers

One can of course use a probe, or laser digitizer. A profile gauge is a useful option as well: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profile_gauge

http://fablab.ruc.dk/diy-digitizer/

Project Generators

Design into 3D is an effort to create a systematic set of project generators for CNC projects, documenting things well enough that one would be able to draw up traditional plans using pen and pencil and fabricate an instance of a project using hand tools.

Geography

http://community.carbide3d.com/t/easy-or-at-least-straightforward-terrain-relief-models/12454 --- see the full version at: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/terrain-relief-models-unabridged/14713

Boxes

Discussion of many of these at: http://rasterweb.net/raster/tag/boxmaker/ and http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Laser-cut-Box-Generators/

One has been extended quite a bit:

http://www.festi.info/boxes.py/ --- Open Source box generator written in Python. It features both finished parametrized generators as well as a Python API for writing your own. It features finger and (flat) dovetail joints, flex cuts, holes and slots for screws, hinges, gears, pulleys and much more.

featuring:

Boxes

Boxes with flex

Trays and Drawer Inserts

Shelves

SlatWall

Parts and Samples

Misc





Carbide Create

Scripting

https://github.com/florianfesti/boxes --- Python --- web version above

Thingiverse http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:404 --- T-Slot box script for Python http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:255013 --- OpenSCAD







Inkscape





Paper/Cardboard

http://www.templatemaker.nl/ --- better for laser cutter or drag knife

https://www.cpforbes.net/tuckbox/

http://www.donektools.com/downloadable/g_box_generator_v1.xls --- Excel Spreadsheet G-Code File Generator from Donek Tools – generates a permanent G-code file for the box size you specify

Design generators

http://paulrowntree.weebly.com/standingwave.html --- utility to create .eps files which can be carved w/ a ball-nose bit to create a wavy appearance.

http://betterblock.org/wikiblock/ --- open-source toolkit of designs for benches, chairs, planters, stages, bus stops, kiosks, &c. to cut out of plywood.

Geometry

http://www.templatemaker.nl/sphere [31]

https://sourceforge.net/projects/spiroj/

http://robbbb.github.io/VectorRuler/

https://codepen.io/cl4ws0n/pen/KBoyc [32]

Designs

Puzzles

Mazes

Other

https://www.falstad.com/ripple/ [35]

Furniture

https://o-lap.org/ --- parametric furniture design in the browser

Other

Sundial: http://www.blocklayer.com/sundialeng.aspx [36]

Enclosures: http://www.protocase.com/design/template-generator.php

https://wikihouse.cc/

http://www.parametricmodel.com/ --- parts for Catia, Grasshopper and other commercial programs

https://clocktickgenerator.makertoolmaker.com/

https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/ --- includes a number of projects including various sorts of boxes, trays, shelves, various parts including knobs and gears, as well as jigs, games, &c.

https://www.openmotors.co/homepage/

http://openknit.org/

http://www.openhandproject.org/

https://opensourceboards.com/CAD/fingerboard-simple.html

https://sandify.org/

Gears

Threads

Thread generator: Thingiverse: Nut Job

Plans for Projects

http://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html --- a free and open-source standard parts library for CAD applications.

http://www.snapeda.com/ --- free PCB footprints and schematic symbols for millions of parts.

https://www.ponoko.com/showroom/product-plans/free

https://www.wwgoa.com/projects/more-woodworking-projects/ --- while intended for traditional techniques, plans are well-documented and easily adapted to CNC.

http://libre3d.com/

http://www.stlfinder.com

https://www.zenziwerken.de/en/ --- Cool collection of household, office and toy plans[38]

http://www.openbricks.io/

Object hierarchies

Thingiverse has the following hierarchy:

3D Printing 3D Printer Accessories 3D Printer Extruders 3D Printer Parts 3D Printers 3D Printing Tests

Art 2D Art Art Tools Coins & Badges Interactive Art Math Art Scans & Replicas Sculptures Signs & Logos

Fashion Accessories Bracelets Costume Earrings Glasses Jewelry Keychains Rings

Gadgets Audio Camera Computer Mobile Phone Tablet Video Games

Hobby Automotive DIY Electronics Music R/C Vehicles Robotics Sport & Outdoors

Household Bathroom Containers Décor Household Supplies Kitchen & Dining Office Organization Outdoor & Garden Pets Replacement Parts

Learning Biology Engineering Math Physics & Astronomy

Models Animals Buildings & Structures Creatures Food & Drink Model Furniture Model Robots People Props Vehicles

Tools Hand Tools Machine Tools Parts Tool Holders & Boxes

Toys & Games Chess Construction Toys Dice Games Mechanical Toys Playsets Puzzles Toy & Game Accessories

Other

Resources for free plans for projects:

Personal

Boxes

Mitered Boxes

Mitered Box References

Tool Boxes

Camping

https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/how-to-build-your-own-camp-kitchen-chuck-box

Office

Clocks and Gears

See CAD, Clocks.

Electronics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7cnixVA0V8

Mechanisms

Hardware

https://github.com/drofnas/SCAD-Knurled-Nut-Knob

Games

Chinese Checkers

Cribbage

Traditional design which includes storage: https://www.wwgoa.com/article/make-a-cribbage-board-with-peg-storage/

Holiday Decorations

Toys

Projectile weapons

Household

Machines

https://preciousplastic.com/ --- tools for recycling plastic [55]

Speakers

Photography

c.f., List of Tools

Vacuum Forming

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1611996 [60]

Gardening

http://www.tailmaker.net/garden-cart.html

https://www.osbeehives.com/

https://akerkits.com/

https://farm.bot/

Vehicles

http://theflatworks.com/ --- PlyFly GoKart

http://www.thomassondesign.com/en/building/building-manual

https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/free-kayak-and-canoe-plans/free-kayak-plan-peabody-essex-museum-labrador-kayak-1867/

https://www.diy-wood-boat.com/free-boat-plans.html

Musical Instruments

http://www.harpsichordproject.com/

Guitars

Excellent discussion of additional tools needed: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/a-question-or-three-for-the-guitar-makers-out-there/18592/25

See http://guitarbuilding.org/

The subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Luthier/ has a number of useful links in its sidebar

CAM page lists:

Examples:

Furniture

Workbench

Chairs

Discussion of how to draw up a child's rocking chair with .c2d file: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/engineering-drawings-in-carbide-create-redux/17308

Shelf

http://community.carbide3d.com/t/floating-shelf-build-video/5068

http://community.carbide3d.com/t/book-displays-for-my-wifes-7-8th-grade-classroom/9265

http://www.instructables.com/id/Flat-Pack-Bookshelf-CNC-Router/

https://www.ronen-kadushin.com/italic-shelf

Desk

http://www.temchulla.work/subtraction/2017/5/1/final-no-nails-desk

Thingiverse: Ultimate CNC Cut Height Adjustable Desk

Table

https://inhabitat.com/andreas-kowalewskis-wedge-side-table-is-a-genius-single-material-flatpack-design/

https://makezine.com/projects/make-42/boat-hitch-table/ --- adjustable height modeling table for sculpture

Other

http://atfab.co/?portfolio=walking-chest-of-drawers

Inspirational Pieces

Construction of an 18th-c French Mechanical Table

Kinetic models

http://www.derekhugger.com/store.html --- includes sculpture, a hummingbird, marble machine, clock, &c. Notable for having a tools page which shares the underlying mechanical concepts and formulae (linked to elsewhere on the wiki)

Sites specifically for project plans

Sites for 3D Models

http://www.millwizard.com

http://www.3dcommune.com/

http://www.3dlinks.com/objects_free.cfm

http://3dcreator.com/

http://www.amazing3d.com

http://www.uvmapper.com/

http://www.coolpage.com/aom.html

http://www.3drender.com/

http://www.povworld.org/objects/links3.html

http://www.computerarts.co.uk/

http://www.freegraphics.com/07_Backgrounds/

http://www.dvgarage.com/

http://www.grsites.com/textures/wood002.shtml

http://www.tenlinks.com/

http://www.flay.com/

http://www.cgchannel.com/

http://www.renderosity.com/

http://www.daz3d.com/

http://www.poserworld.com/

http://www.3dtotal.com/

http://www.3dvalley.com/models.shtml

http://www.3d02.com/

http://www.aeronautica3d.com/

Resources

http://www.woodworkersworkshop.com/cadfiles/cadsyms.htm

http://www.onewood.com.au/

Military

Licensing: http://www.defense.gov/Media/Trademarks

https://community.carbide3d.com/t/drew-up-a-rough-version-of-the-u-s-navy-submarine-warfare-insignia/5968

https://community.carbide3d.com/t/creating-designs-from-elements/8787

Calculators

Other sites to consider

https://www.ameede.com/

https://www.scan2cad.com/free-downloads/dxf/

https://akerkits.com/collections/source-files

https://www.modifile.com/designs

https://www.designshop.com/

https://cults3d.com/en/tags/bas-relief

https://lovesvg.com/free-svg-cut-files/

https://open3dmodel.com/

https://libre3d.com/

https://www.embodi3d.com/files/

https://africanfossils.org/search

https://library.zortrax.com/

Other

Workshop layout: https://sawdust-addict.com/easylayout/ [79]

References

PDFs

http://www.onsrud.com/files/pdf/LMT-Onsrud-CNC-Prod-Routing-Guide.pdf

http://www.saic.edu/media/saic/pdfs/campusresources/instructionalshops/CNC_Rhino.pdf

https://www.mitutoyo.com/on-demand/

https://www.amanatool.com/knowledge_base





Wood

http://www.woodbin.com/calcs/sagulator/ [80]

Geometry References

Drawing Standards

https://www.iso.org/ics/35.240.10/x/ [82]

http://draftingmanuals.tpub.com/ http://draftingmanuals.tpub.com/14276/img/14276_145_1.jpg --- drawing lines for short and long breaks [83]



Human Proportions

Hardware References