# X-Carve **URL:** https://community.inventables.com/c/x-carve/13.md [Latest](https://community.inventables.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.inventables.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the X-Carve category](https://community.inventables.com/t/about-the-x-carve-category/46)
**Author:** [@BartDring](https://community.inventables.com/u/BartDring)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/about-the-x-carve-category/46 "2021-06-19T19:34:32Z")
Discussions about the X-Carve 3D Carving Machine --- ## [Need a spindle enable signal for my VFD](https://community.inventables.com/t/need-a-spindle-enable-signal-for-my-vfd/161638)
**Author:** [@greg\_dawson](https://community.inventables.com/u/greg_dawson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/need-a-spindle-enable-signal-for-my-vfd/161638 "2026-09-28T18:45:42Z")
I have a 750mm X Carve that I recently swapped to a cheap VFD / 1.5kw er 16 spindle, looks promising, but I cant get both speed control and spindle enable with a single M3 Sxxxxx command. I don’t want to use one of the … --- ## [XController Spindle Direction Pin Reassignment](https://community.inventables.com/t/xcontroller-spindle-direction-pin-reassignment/138576)
**Author:** [@DennisGrant](https://community.inventables.com/u/DennisGrant)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/xcontroller-spindle-direction-pin-reassignment/138576 "2026-09-28T16:26:39Z")
I have an XController driving an XCarve 750. The 0-5V spindle speed pin is routed to an IOT relay for controlling the spindle, and the PWM pin is routed to a JTech Photonics laser controller. This works fine. However, … --- ## [Weird preview in Easel - can't resolve](https://community.inventables.com/t/weird-preview-in-easel-cant-resolve/161623)
**Author:** [@SusanHalla](https://community.inventables.com/u/SusanHalla)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/weird-preview-in-easel-cant-resolve/161623 "2026-09-17T16:45:14Z")
I thought I had a pretty simple carve. It’s a segment of a simple circular window stop. There are three parts to the carve - a pocket clearing at height one, a pocket clearing at height 2, and then a cut along the outsid… --- ## [Upgraded Kit Z Axis sounds like its cutting out when lowering](https://community.inventables.com/t/upgraded-kit-z-axis-sounds-like-its-cutting-out-when-lowering/161621)
**Author:** [@TrevorR](https://community.inventables.com/u/TrevorR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/upgraded-kit-z-axis-sounds-like-its-cutting-out-when-lowering/161621 "2026-09-13T15:00:58Z")
Hey, been running the upgrade kit on my 1000mm XCarve for well over a year or so and everything was running great. I have noticed that the Z axis sounds like its cutting out and struggling when moving up and down when u… --- ## [Z-axis keeps moving slightly up during long carves](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-axis-keeps-moving-slightly-up-during-long-carves/161286)
**Author:** [@Testaccount](https://community.inventables.com/u/Testaccount)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-axis-keeps-moving-slightly-up-during-long-carves/161286 "2026-09-06T14:33:31Z")
I do have the upgraded X-Carve. During longer carves the Z-axis keeps moving upwards. I starts losing details in v-carves until the bit doesn’t touches the wood at fine details anymore. Before starting the job, I plain… --- ## [Z axis changes mid carve](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-axis-changes-mid-carve/150434)
**Author:** [@KevinKeim](https://community.inventables.com/u/KevinKeim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-axis-changes-mid-carve/150434 "2026-09-04T20:13:12Z")
I purchased the 1000x1000 x carve in 2019, and recently purchased the upgrade kit for the z axis, motors, and stiffeners. Since then I’ve been noticing that, specifically on the detail pass, the z axis thinks it’s either… --- ## [Automatic 3-axis in Easel - Yes! it's possible](https://community.inventables.com/t/automatic-3-axis-in-easel-yes-its-possible/40835)
**Author:** [@Traxxtar](https://community.inventables.com/u/Traxxtar)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/automatic-3-axis-in-easel-yes-its-possible/40835 "2026-08-31T23:07:40Z")
I decided to have another crack at getting @CharleyThomas’ 3-axis touch plate (found here and oh, btw, he has them for a 30% discount at the moment) working in Easel. With access to the Machine Inspector, and since you c… --- ## [Z-upgrade - new problem](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-upgrade-new-problem/161224)
**Author:** [@ChristianTynch](https://community.inventables.com/u/ChristianTynch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-upgrade-new-problem/161224 "2026-08-28T18:54:48Z")
I have had an X-carve since 2019. It has worked well in my classroom. I recently upgraded it with the whole kit. New Z and 9mm belts. I have trammed and squared it, and made sure the GRBL settings are correct. I ha… --- ## [X axis does not move smoothly and sounds like the motor is jumping on the belt](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-axis-does-not-move-smoothly-and-sounds-like-the-motor-is-jumping-on-the-belt/161597)
**Author:** [@DennisBlaser](https://community.inventables.com/u/DennisBlaser)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-axis-does-not-move-smoothly-and-sounds-like-the-motor-is-jumping-on-the-belt/161597 "2026-08-24T22:45:39Z")
I was working on a long carve and the CNC stopped and returned to home. When I was going to restart, the x axis was binding and make a grinding-jumping noise. I cleaned the bearings, tracks, idler pulleys inside the c… --- ## [Fusion360 Tool Library for all Inventables Bit Sets](https://community.inventables.com/t/fusion360-tool-library-for-all-inventables-bit-sets/50579)
**Author:** [@JoelBennett](https://community.inventables.com/u/JoelBennett)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/fusion360-tool-library-for-all-inventables-bit-sets/50579 "2026-08-08T18:29:16Z")
Hi - I have a library containing the following bit sets here: • Carving Bit Starter Set • Carving Bit Super Pack • Fine Detail & Engraving Set • Wood & Plastic Set • Soft Metal Set • 1/8" V-Carving Set • HSS 2F Up… --- ## [Carves diagonally rather than on straight line](https://community.inventables.com/t/carves-diagonally-rather-than-on-straight-line/161591)
**Author:** [@CyralGbunblee](https://community.inventables.com/u/CyralGbunblee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/carves-diagonally-rather-than-on-straight-line/161591 "2026-07-21T22:22:49Z")
My X-carve is carving diagonally rather than on a straight line. Has anyone else had this problem? Any ideas how to resolve this? Please see picture below. --- ## [Help in assembly of carve x](https://community.inventables.com/t/help-in-assembly-of-carve-x/129001)
**Author:** [@PaulJKitt](https://community.inventables.com/u/PaulJKitt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 6:53am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/help-in-assembly-of-carve-x/129001 "2026-07-17T06:53:46Z")
carve x assembly help need someone to put it togeather i live in mc allen texas iam need help (Send private message if you can help) --- ## [Paste "in place" feature gone - possible bug with "cut/paste"?](https://community.inventables.com/t/paste-in-place-feature-gone-possible-bug-with-cut-paste/85128)
**Author:** [@ChristianWZagarskas](https://community.inventables.com/u/ChristianWZagarskas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/paste-in-place-feature-gone-possible-bug-with-cut-paste/85128 "2026-06-26T13:33:18Z")
The Cut/Copy Paste (ctrl+X/C/V) feature has changed it’s behavior. Previously “cut and paste” would put things back where they were, in the exact position. I could hit CTRL-X and then CTRL-V into another board and “som… --- ## [1.5KW Spindle Feasibility](https://community.inventables.com/t/1-5kw-spindle-feasibility/59897)
**Author:** [@TomCancelleri](https://community.inventables.com/u/TomCancelleri)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/1-5kw-spindle-feasibility/59897 "2026-05-04T01:12:11Z")
I’ve been running a “fairly stock” 2017 XCarve for a while. It was 2016 when I got it, then I bought the 2017 upgrade with X-Controller, new solid makerslide for X axis, etc. I’ve got aluminum Y axis braces I made as so… --- ## [X Carve Y stepper wire colors](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-carve-y-stepper-wire-colors/161543)
**Author:** [@DavidJose](https://community.inventables.com/u/DavidJose)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-carve-y-stepper-wire-colors/161543 "2026-03-17T21:35:39Z")
Hi Guys I have to wire in 2 new steppers for my Y axis, colors I have on the new steppers are different to what i have. Can someone please tell me what the outputs of the old x controller represent so i can match up ne… --- ## [Cutting 45 degree bevel around a 3/4" plywood oval](https://community.inventables.com/t/cutting-45-degree-bevel-around-a-3-4-plywood-oval/161536)
**Author:** [@travelerhj1](https://community.inventables.com/u/travelerhj1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/cutting-45-degree-bevel-around-a-3-4-plywood-oval/161536 "2026-03-05T13:43:01Z")
I have done this manually with a router and a 7/8” v bit with the bearings. But I have an x carve (dusting it off) What would be the best (without being an expert in fusion 360, without spending over $100 on a bit, or … --- ## [Spoilboard/Wasteboard Drawing](https://community.inventables.com/t/spoilboard-wasteboard-drawing/13002)
**Author:** [@TinKirFX](https://community.inventables.com/u/TinKirFX)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/spoilboard-wasteboard-drawing/13002 "2026-03-02T17:05:41Z")
Hey all, for those of us that decided to make our own spoilboard instead of purchasing the screen printed one, I’ve worked on a drawing to help people mill out their own. I have it available in DWG or SVG formats. I do h… --- ## [X-carvew mit rechner verbinden](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-carvew-mit-rechner-verbinden/161531)
**Author:** [@JoachimStrassner](https://community.inventables.com/u/JoachimStrassner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-carvew-mit-rechner-verbinden/161531 "2026-02-14T18:44:18Z")
hallo, ich habe zuletzt vor 2 Monaten gefrä --- ## [Any Ideas for Carving this Logo?](https://community.inventables.com/t/any-ideas-for-carving-this-logo/161523)
**Author:** [@WilliamSmithson](https://community.inventables.com/u/WilliamSmithson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/any-ideas-for-carving-this-logo/161523 "2026-02-08T00:00:38Z")
Hello! I am trying to carve something using this image, but it is giving me some trouble. Does anyone have any helpful ideas on how to process or edit this image to make it able to be carved? Thank you!! --- ## [Think I burned out my control board](https://community.inventables.com/t/think-i-burned-out-my-control-board/161503)
**Author:** [@Azhic13](https://community.inventables.com/u/Azhic13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 6:51am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/think-i-burned-out-my-control-board/161503 "2026-01-03T06:51:15Z")
So new user to the X-carve, bought it second hand and for the most part everything is going well. (tool was doing well, i’m still learning the basics). I was cutting last night and finished up and wasn’t thinking and mo… --- ## [Rehabilitating an older X-Carve](https://community.inventables.com/t/rehabilitating-an-older-x-carve/52514)
**Author:** [@Lawbecke](https://community.inventables.com/u/Lawbecke)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/rehabilitating-an-older-x-carve/52514 "2025-12-31T19:43:17Z")
I recently acquired an older 1000mm X-Carve that the previous owner essentially didn’t use. Over the years a few parts were scavenged off of it and it’s not currently operational, so I thought I’d log my progress and que… --- ## [Best way to chamfer a 10° edge for a box door on X-Carve?](https://community.inventables.com/t/best-way-to-chamfer-a-10-edge-for-a-box-door-on-x-carve/161501)
**Author:** [@George5](https://community.inventables.com/u/George5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2025, 4:26am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/best-way-to-chamfer-a-10-edge-for-a-box-door-on-x-carve/161501 "2025-12-25T04:26:16Z")
I’m making a wooden bread box door on an X-Carve. The top and bottom edges need a 10° angle so the door tilts inward when opening. What’s the best approach? Any tips for clean results on ¾″ solid wood? Thank you! --- ## [Help w/ Diagnosis!](https://community.inventables.com/t/help-w-diagnosis/161498)
**Author:** [@bnoel](https://community.inventables.com/u/bnoel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/help-w-diagnosis/161498 "2025-12-23T13:31:31Z")
Howdy! I have lots of noise and vibration in my y axis movement. Can i please get some help diagnosing? Notes: OG model x-carve with dewalt 611. Noise is a recent phenomenon. It is localized to the near… --- ## [Questions from a new owner](https://community.inventables.com/t/questions-from-a-new-owner/159398)
**Author:** [@LyleKagey](https://community.inventables.com/u/LyleKagey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/questions-from-a-new-owner/159398 "2025-12-22T22:51:44Z")
I recently purchased a used XCarve 750X750mm. I would like to replace the waste board but am unsure if the clamp screws can be removed and reused… if so, is there a special tool to remove them? I would like to replace … --- ## [Y-Axis noise/grinding](https://community.inventables.com/t/y-axis-noise-grinding/161494)
**Author:** [@bnoel](https://community.inventables.com/u/bnoel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/y-axis-noise-grinding/161494 "2025-12-15T02:41:17Z")
Greetings! Long time lurker and learner. New to cnc and recently bought a used x-carve (i think its the oldest version with the dewalt 611). Works great! Learned a lot and am finally making lots of fun stuff. Well, ri… --- ## [Inlays with vcarve toolpath](https://community.inventables.com/t/inlays-with-vcarve-toolpath/161491)
**Author:** [@ptmag](https://community.inventables.com/u/ptmag)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/inlays-with-vcarve-toolpath/161491 "2025-12-12T15:15:11Z")
I recently acquired a X-Carve machine. 750x750 w/ belts. Most of my projects are fairly small inlays. I did a recent piece using the advanced vcarve for inlays using Carbide create. It looks like the machine is not rea… --- ## [My computer is not picking up the x-carve](https://community.inventables.com/t/my-computer-is-not-picking-up-the-x-carve/33123)
**Author:** [@JimGross](https://community.inventables.com/u/JimGross)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/my-computer-is-not-picking-up-the-x-carve/33123 "2025-12-11T17:05:27Z")
I have read much of the discussions on the forum. I have tried many of the suggestions and still am unsuccessful. I reloaded EaselLocal (3.2) and the arduino (1.8) software, reattached the gshield to the arduino, check… --- ## [Inlay w/ vcarve](https://community.inventables.com/t/inlay-w-vcarve/161489)
**Author:** [@ptmag](https://community.inventables.com/u/ptmag)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/inlay-w-vcarve/161489 "2025-12-10T18:32:03Z")
I recently acquired a X-Carve machine. 750x750 w/ belts. Most of my projects are fairly small inlays. I did a recent piece using the advanced vcarve for inlays using Carbide create. It looks like the machine is not r… --- ## [Cleaner Carves with Clean V-wheels, to avoid Booger Bumps!](https://community.inventables.com/t/cleaner-carves-with-clean-v-wheels-to-avoid-booger-bumps/60545)
**Author:** [@DonDespain](https://community.inventables.com/u/DonDespain)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/cleaner-carves-with-clean-v-wheels-to-avoid-booger-bumps/60545 "2025-12-07T15:03:02Z")
Sometimes when I am carving I start to see a slight bump on the edge of a recess in my carve. Sometimes this is a sign of a issue like alignment, a loose work piece or something interfering with the spindle assembly lik… [Next page](https://community.inventables.com/c/x-carve/13.md?page=1)