# Tips and Tricks **URL:** https://community.inventables.com/c/x-carve-pro/upgrades/55.md [Latest](https://community.inventables.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.inventables.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Tips and Tricks category](https://community.inventables.com/t/about-the-tips-and-tricks-category/121735)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cullum](https://community.inventables.com/u/Brandon_Cullum)\ **Replies:** 0
Do you have tips and tricks about the X-Carve Pro? From workholding to dusto collection and everything in between let us know what has helped you! --- ## [Cant move jpg on workspace](https://community.inventables.com/t/cant-move-jpg-on-workspace/161634)
**Author:** [@RichardArneson](https://community.inventables.com/u/RichardArneson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/cant-move-jpg-on-workspace/161634 "2026-09-22T18:08:25Z")
I have done image trace on a jpg file, but when it shows up on workspace, I can’t move the image. Usually, when you insert a jpg into anything, the image shows up in a box and then you drag it where you want it. However,… --- ## [Laser adaptation project](https://community.inventables.com/t/laser-adaptation-project/121264)
**Author:** [@DavidKSantistevan](https://community.inventables.com/u/DavidKSantistevan)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/laser-adaptation-project/121264 "2025-02-15T20:04:08Z")
I am currently working on adapting my JTech laser to my XCP. In anyone else interested in that? BTW wouldn’t that be awesome given XCP’s size? --- ## [2 sided cut, not carving](https://community.inventables.com/t/2-sided-cut-not-carving/156760)
**Author:** [@DirkMartin](https://community.inventables.com/u/DirkMartin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 11:39am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/2-sided-cut-not-carving/156760 "2024-09-02T11:39:21Z")
Easel Pro, on a XCP. I mentioned this need on another post, but thot it best to start its own post on this subject. I have a 3" long end mill (OVL). I have a 4" chunk of wood, I’d like to cut circles out of. I’d like… --- ## [X-Carve Pro and IOT Relay](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-carve-pro-and-iot-relay/119186)
**Author:** [@DavidKSantistevan](https://community.inventables.com/u/DavidKSantistevan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-carve-pro-and-iot-relay/119186 "2024-07-22T22:22:37Z")
Does anyone have any information on whether we can attach an OIT relay for turning on dust collection etc during a carve as we did with the X-Carve? --- ## [Single pass 3/4 plywood with 3/16 compression?](https://community.inventables.com/t/single-pass-3-4-plywood-with-3-16-compression/148326)
**Author:** [@KenB23](https://community.inventables.com/u/KenB23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 5:23am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/single-pass-3-4-plywood-with-3-16-compression/148326 "2023-11-15T05:23:04Z")
i’ve been pushing my x-carve pro limits to see what this thing can handle. today i tested cutting 3/4 plywood in 2 passes with a 3/16 coated compression bit. cuts are super clean. bit is room temp after cutting. wood is… --- ## [USB Connection to the Computer](https://community.inventables.com/t/usb-connection-to-the-computer/119652)
**Author:** [@DavidKSantistevan](https://community.inventables.com/u/DavidKSantistevan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/usb-connection-to-the-computer/119652 "2023-08-30T23:03:29Z")
The USB port for the computer off the front of the HMI really inconvenient. I am always hitting it and the cable is always in the way. My questions is that the HMI appears to be providing a USB hub from the controller to… --- ## [X-Carve Pro Dust Collection](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-carve-pro-dust-collection/121593)
**Author:** [@JonathanHickman](https://community.inventables.com/u/JonathanHickman)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-carve-pro-dust-collection/121593 "2023-01-31T16:19:08Z")
I am trying to set up some dust collection in my shop. Does anybody have any pictures or fittings that they used to go from a 4" thin wall pvc to x carve pro dust hose? --- ## [Collet sizes for X-Carve Pro](https://community.inventables.com/t/collet-sizes-for-x-carve-pro/134599)
**Author:** [@KevinAnderson](https://community.inventables.com/u/KevinAnderson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/collet-sizes-for-x-carve-pro/134599 "2022-09-04T16:03:39Z")
I would like to use larger bits with my XCP (larger than 1/4), but cannot find where to purchase. Does anyone know if it is possible to find collet sizes of 3/8 and 1/2 ? I know that the 2.2kw spindle can handle cutting … --- ## [Divots rounds](https://community.inventables.com/t/divots-rounds/130701)
**Author:** [@RobinKerschner1](https://community.inventables.com/u/RobinKerschner1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 2:00am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/divots-rounds/130701 "2022-03-22T02:00:11Z")
Good morning, new to cnc, I’m trying to have 3/4” x 1/4” round con-caved divots. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you --- ## [How do you hold down your sheet of plywood?](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-hold-down-your-sheet-of-plywood/128943)
**Author:** [@cd127](https://community.inventables.com/u/cd127)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-hold-down-your-sheet-of-plywood/128943 "2022-02-11T18:00:10Z")
I’ve just started carving sheets of plywood on my 4x4 XCP and I’m looking for tips on how to hold it down when you need to carve one edge of it. For example, if I want to carve the left edge of my sheet of plywood along… --- ## [Can this plane a slab of wood?](https://community.inventables.com/t/can-this-plane-a-slab-of-wood/120268)
**Author:** [@Nobu](https://community.inventables.com/u/Nobu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/can-this-plane-a-slab-of-wood/120268 "2022-01-13T17:23:45Z")
I’ve been on the fence on buying this for 6 months. I have tons of questions. The ceo actually emailed me to do a zoom on it but I guess he got busy and never followed through. First question/…. Is this motor strong eno… --- ## [Tilting for storage](https://community.inventables.com/t/tilting-for-storage/125473)
**Author:** [@MikeLayton](https://community.inventables.com/u/MikeLayton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 2:19am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/tilting-for-storage/125473 "2021-12-04T02:19:59Z")
I do a bunch of stuff I’m my shop and real estate is precious. I’m considering building a tilt mechanism but am concerned that the machine won’t like being bolted down solid. Anyone have any experience in this? --- ## [Table Plans for X-Carve Pro](https://community.inventables.com/t/table-plans-for-x-carve-pro/120351)
**Author:** [@GrantYoung](https://community.inventables.com/u/GrantYoung)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/table-plans-for-x-carve-pro/120351 "2021-11-08T21:35:46Z")
Hi, Does anyone have any plans on building a table to support the net X-Carve Pro 4x4? I am at the drawing board and trying to figure out what size. Rather than reinventing the wheel, I am wondering if anyone has any p… --- ## [FUSION 360 design to carving for dummies](https://community.inventables.com/t/fusion-360-design-to-carving-for-dummies/124193)
**Author:** [@DanBrewington](https://community.inventables.com/u/DanBrewington)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/fusion-360-design-to-carving-for-dummies/124193 "2021-11-03T16:16:48Z")
I finally received my machine on 10/22/2021. (Ordered 12/05/2020). I’m a 2-d guy who’s finally got a grasp on 3-d design in Fusion 360. I’m swallowing a lot of pride in coming here but I am clueless as to how to get a de… --- ## [Shipping dates on pro](https://community.inventables.com/t/shipping-dates-on-pro/122071)
**Author:** [@CharlieCamp](https://community.inventables.com/u/CharlieCamp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/shipping-dates-on-pro/122071 "2021-09-10T19:21:53Z")
Just checking on shipping. Paid in full in February and the shipping date has changed 4x. Not angry, just disappointed. Was hoping to be carving by now. I’m hoping this is not a sign of things to come from Inventables --- ## [X-CARVE PRO - Accessories?](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-carve-pro-accessories/121291)
**Author:** [@GrantYoung](https://community.inventables.com/u/GrantYoung)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-carve-pro-accessories/121291 "2021-08-19T16:54:25Z")
For those who purchased the X-CARVE PRO … did you purchase anything else from the “inventable’s shop” that you would recommend getting? See the link below for the shop link. I want to make sure I am prepared for when I g… --- ## [Proper oil to use](https://community.inventables.com/t/proper-oil-to-use/118345)
**Author:** [@JeffreyJones](https://community.inventables.com/u/JeffreyJones)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 10:05am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/proper-oil-to-use/118345 "2021-08-11T10:05:32Z")
What are the maintenance recommendations for this machine? What type of oil should be used and how often and where should we oil the machine? I see these oil pictures at various locations on the machine but cannot find a… --- ## [Tip Recommendations?](https://community.inventables.com/t/tip-recommendations/119854)
**Author:** [@ChuckScott](https://community.inventables.com/u/ChuckScott)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 2:47am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/tip-recommendations/119854 "2021-07-08T02:47:11Z")
New to X-Carve and awaiting delivery on machine with question for veteran users… looking to build my inventory of carving 1/8 and 1/4" carving bits ahead of time to use on a variety of v carve and cut out 1/2"+ Baltic Bi…