# Assembly **URL:** https://community.inventables.com/c/x-carve/assembly/15.md [Latest](https://community.inventables.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.inventables.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Assembly category](https://community.inventables.com/t/about-the-assembly-category/48)
**Author:** [@paulkaplan](https://community.inventables.com/u/paulkaplan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/about-the-assembly-category/48 "2023-11-24T15:09:05Z")
Log your experiences assembling and upgrading your X-Carve. We are devoted to making the assembly process as easy as possible, so don't be shy about giving feedback! --- ## [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… --- ## [Limit switch connection loose?](https://community.inventables.com/t/limit-switch-connection-loose/14097)
**Author:** [@JamesMoore](https://community.inventables.com/u/JamesMoore)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/limit-switch-connection-loose/14097 "2025-05-17T21:29:50Z")
Continuing the discussion from Limit Switches when manually moving the machine from easel: Any tips for improving those? I thought my crimping skills were just terrible, but your comment makes me think it’s not just m… --- ## [All axis moving in wrong direction](https://community.inventables.com/t/all-axis-moving-in-wrong-direction/33451)
**Author:** [@RoyToler](https://community.inventables.com/u/RoyToler)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/all-axis-moving-in-wrong-direction/33451 "2025-05-17T21:14:57Z")
Evening guys, (noob here) just finished assembling my X-Carve. Everything went smoothly. Figured I would use Easel to see if I could get my machine to move some and call it a night. Well all the axis are moving opposite … --- ## [I feel "speed bumps" when moving the arm forward and backward](https://community.inventables.com/t/i-feel-speed-bumps-when-moving-the-arm-forward-and-backward/156464)
**Author:** [@GregFrazier](https://community.inventables.com/u/GregFrazier)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/i-feel-speed-bumps-when-moving-the-arm-forward-and-backward/156464 "2025-02-09T22:32:19Z")
I am still in the assembly process. I noticed when I moved the arm forwards and backwards manually, I feel evenly spaced bumps between every few inches. I cannot figure out what’s causing that. I assume this is not norma… --- ## [Wasteboard size for 500mm X-carve](https://community.inventables.com/t/wasteboard-size-for-500mm-x-carve/11711)
**Author:** [@Ebr](https://community.inventables.com/u/Ebr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/wasteboard-size-for-500mm-x-carve/11711 "2025-01-01T22:40:58Z")
I ordered the smaller X-carve with wasteboard included and now I am somewhat lost about the size of it. From the online store I read that a wasteboard for the 500mm X-carve is approx 500x500mm. The one delivered with m… --- ## [Home/Zero/Square](https://community.inventables.com/t/home-zero-square/156138)
**Author:** [@GregJBezanis](https://community.inventables.com/u/GregJBezanis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/home-zero-square/156138 "2024-08-17T13:55:50Z")
I am new to CNC and have a few questions about getting the machine fully dialed in, and I don’t see answers in the assembly or calibration sections (although the instructions were really great overall). Regarding the ho… --- ## [Side Table Assembly... Instructions are too confusing!](https://community.inventables.com/t/side-table-assembly-instructions-are-too-confusing/156367)
**Author:** [@GregFrazier](https://community.inventables.com/u/GregFrazier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 4:28am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/side-table-assembly-instructions-are-too-confusing/156367 "2024-08-13T04:28:34Z")
For the most part, building my X-carve has been pretty decent there’s little problems. This all changed when it got to the side table assembly. It’s almost like someone else took over with writing the instructions and ta… --- ## [Cable Length](https://community.inventables.com/t/cable-length/155920)
**Author:** [@ChristopherBraund](https://community.inventables.com/u/ChristopherBraund)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/cable-length/155920 "2024-07-25T21:26:58Z")
Just bought an X-carve, and awaiting delivery. Can anyone answer as to how long the cables are coming from the machine to the controller. I have a 46 x 46 enclosure and need to mount the controller outside of it. Th… --- ## [Need long USB cable - Recommendations?](https://community.inventables.com/t/need-long-usb-cable-recommendations/154498)
**Author:** [@TomLarsen](https://community.inventables.com/u/TomLarsen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 6:58am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/need-long-usb-cable-recommendations/154498 "2024-05-30T06:58:40Z")
I have finally gotten my XCarve back up and running after 3 years of moving and craziness. I now have it in a shop and the computer is 40 ft away, so I’m hoping to get a cable long enough. The one I purchased from Amaz… --- ## [Need Input on My "Torsion Box" Idea](https://community.inventables.com/t/need-input-on-my-torsion-box-idea/65069)
**Author:** [@LukeGarner](https://community.inventables.com/u/LukeGarner)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/need-input-on-my-torsion-box-idea/65069 "2024-03-06T20:01:00Z")
My 1000mm xcarve is on its way and I want to build a good table to mount it to. I have been brainstorming and figured I would reach out to the community and get some input on my ideas. I have looked into torsion boxes bu… --- ## [Procedure to Set Belt Tension](https://community.inventables.com/t/procedure-to-set-belt-tension/10837)
**Author:** [@RobertA\_Rieke](https://community.inventables.com/u/RobertA_Rieke)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/procedure-to-set-belt-tension/10837 "2024-01-04T00:24:03Z")
I’m finishing up the assembly of my X-Carve, and have no idea what kind of tension I should have on the belts. I picked up a little fish scale on Amazon and made the following procedure: On belt of concern, run the ca… --- ## [XCarve Build Instructions 2016 model](https://community.inventables.com/t/xcarve-build-instructions-2016-model/149891)
**Author:** [@DeanDunn](https://community.inventables.com/u/DeanDunn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/xcarve-build-instructions-2016-model/149891 "2023-12-24T17:22:12Z")
I have purchased an unused 2016 XCarve CNC (with Xcontroller etc and Nema 23 motors). I have some questions: Is this the correct link for the build instructions for this model - X-Carve Instructions: Welcome! Rough… --- ## [X Probe on a dinosaur](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-probe-on-a-dinosaur/148451)
**Author:** [@DavidKelley](https://community.inventables.com/u/DavidKelley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-probe-on-a-dinosaur/148451 "2023-11-22T15:29:41Z")
I have searched high and low and can’t find an answer on this specific gShield for putting a Z probe on. The other posts I have read on the old machines say “A5 and ground” but this one is older. I picked this up used f… --- ## [Instructions aren't cool](https://community.inventables.com/t/instructions-arent-cool/120847)
**Author:** [@GeorgeMCockerham](https://community.inventables.com/u/GeorgeMCockerham)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/instructions-arent-cool/120847 "2023-10-18T14:06:34Z")
Just a amall rant. Got my xcarve, super excited to get it put together and so far have not been real impressed with the instructions. Bought the upgraded kit eight off the git go and the ibstructions for putting it toge… --- ## [Noobie here w/ 1000 x 1800 from the aviation community :)](https://community.inventables.com/t/noobie-here-w-1000-x-1800-from-the-aviation-community/26420)
**Author:** [@AustinTX](https://community.inventables.com/u/AustinTX)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/noobie-here-w-1000-x-1800-from-the-aviation-community/26420 "2023-08-17T23:54:24Z")
Hello everyone! Name is Nic from the Austin TX area. Purchased the X-Carve last week to avoid massive delays from our 3rd party suppliers of cockpit panels and other similar things. I’ve been reading and learning so much… --- ## [How many boxes does the x carve come in?](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-many-boxes-does-the-x-carve-come-in/145610)
**Author:** [@GabePowell](https://community.inventables.com/u/GabePowell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-many-boxes-does-the-x-carve-come-in/145610 "2023-08-07T22:22:59Z")
Hello, I have found a unopened x carve for sale on Facebook market place. They it was bought 2 years ago and never opened. They also say it is in 3 boxes. But a lot of the unboxing videos on YouTube show 4. Did anyone’s … --- ## [Makita router too small for mount](https://community.inventables.com/t/makita-router-too-small-for-mount/144083)
**Author:** [@DustyBeard](https://community.inventables.com/u/DustyBeard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/makita-router-too-small-for-mount/144083 "2023-06-06T14:21:24Z")
So, after waiting several days to get a replacement x axis makerslide I was able to start building the machine again. No big deal. Stuff gets damaged in shipping all the time and the response from inventables was super … --- ## [V-Groove wheels on X-Carriage](https://community.inventables.com/t/v-groove-wheels-on-x-carriage/140969)
**Author:** [@JamesEschenburg](https://community.inventables.com/u/JamesEschenburg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/v-groove-wheels-on-x-carriage/140969 "2023-03-09T14:09:55Z")
Assembling my first X-Carve and I’m questioning the V-groove wheels inside the x-carriage. At first the carriage did not want to slide onto the gantry so I adjusted the wheels to allow the biggest gap for the gantry. X-c… --- ## [X-Carve assembly tip/tool](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-carve-assembly-tip-tool/42004)
**Author:** [@Shane\_M](https://community.inventables.com/u/Shane_M)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-carve-assembly-tip-tool/42004 "2023-02-28T20:38:42Z")
Finished my 750mm X-Carve a few days ago and thought I’d throw this out there for anyone yet to put theirs together: Get a set of dental picks! Not the big clunky mechanic’s pics, but something like these. They’re gre… --- ## [Looking for more precise dimensions for the 1000mm Xcarve](https://community.inventables.com/t/looking-for-more-precise-dimensions-for-the-1000mm-xcarve/138926)
**Author:** [@PeninsulaCrafter](https://community.inventables.com/u/PeninsulaCrafter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 3:47am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/looking-for-more-precise-dimensions-for-the-1000mm-xcarve/138926 "2023-01-09T03:47:20Z")
Hello! I recently installed the latest upgrades to my older 1000mm machine (Z axis, steppers, stiffeners, everything except for the modular waste board). I believe I have everything set up correctly, but I would like to … --- ## [24-1/2 inch Waste Board](https://community.inventables.com/t/24-1-2-inch-waste-board/138785)
**Author:** [@JesseG](https://community.inventables.com/u/JesseG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/24-1-2-inch-waste-board/138785 "2022-12-31T01:33:27Z")
When we received the x carve pro machine, specifically the waste board… it came with two pieces measuring about 24-1/2 long. There is a gap in the middle which is part of the design of the machine. There is enough space … --- ## [Way in over my head](https://community.inventables.com/t/way-in-over-my-head/136228)
**Author:** [@StephenT](https://community.inventables.com/u/StephenT)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/way-in-over-my-head/136228 "2022-11-03T17:56:40Z")
I purchased an X-Carve from a guy on Facebook. I’m a newb and have many, MANY questions but I’ll start with one about the stepper motors. He upgraded the motors to the ones I have pictured. But the power cables he g… --- ## [Problems while assembling the workarea](https://community.inventables.com/t/problems-while-assembling-the-workarea/136178)
**Author:** [@ChristianOmland](https://community.inventables.com/u/ChristianOmland)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/problems-while-assembling-the-workarea/136178 "2022-10-27T12:38:44Z")
Hi, i bought a x-carve 1000 (2022) and i have problems to assemble the workarea. the outer frame alu extrusion is 2x20mm wide. the lenght of the inner alu extrusion is 898mm long, so the wide of the work area is 938mm. … --- ## [X-Controller Assembly Issue](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-controller-assembly-issue/134422)
**Author:** [@BarbaraBabb](https://community.inventables.com/u/BarbaraBabb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-controller-assembly-issue/134422 "2022-08-21T22:03:42Z")
I purchased my x-Carve Dec 2019. I am finally able to assemble it. I have the machine assembled and I am on the X-Controller. The keystone shape of the box is making it very difficult to install the board. The stiffn… --- ## [Upgraded z axis lead screw problem](https://community.inventables.com/t/upgraded-z-axis-lead-screw-problem/134153)
**Author:** [@BruceBerry1](https://community.inventables.com/u/BruceBerry1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/upgraded-z-axis-lead-screw-problem/134153 "2022-08-08T16:56:25Z")
I was trying to assemble my xcarve and the lead screw on the x axis dropped out of its position. I tried to put it back but it won’t screw in the and the hole is too tight to just push it back up. I took a pic of how far… --- ## [X-Carve Workspace Showcase](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-carve-workspace-showcase/1311)
**Author:** [@JeffTalbot](https://community.inventables.com/u/JeffTalbot)\ **Replies:** 733\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/x-carve-workspace-showcase/1311 "2020-12-01T18:52:31Z")
Hey guys, Just wanted to share the workbench I made for my X-Carve. See attached photos. I started with these plans that are available online and then modified it to be wider to accommodate my 1m x 1m X-Carve. … --- ## [Assembly instructions without upgraded wasteboard kit?](https://community.inventables.com/t/assembly-instructions-without-upgraded-wasteboard-kit/133763)
**Author:** [@JohnPittorf](https://community.inventables.com/u/JohnPittorf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/assembly-instructions-without-upgraded-wasteboard-kit/133763 "2022-07-25T01:05:45Z")
Are there assembly instructions somewhere when assembling the base of the cnc? The instructions are with the upgraded wasteboard which I opted out and made my own but do not see how to setup the base properly. --- ## [Need Assistance in Wisconsin](https://community.inventables.com/t/need-assistance-in-wisconsin/132805)
**Author:** [@TravisArgue](https://community.inventables.com/u/TravisArgue)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 3:48am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/need-assistance-in-wisconsin/132805 "2022-06-11T03:48:50Z")
Is there anyone in Wisconsin (I reside in Sheboygan County) who would be willing (I’ll pay) to come to my house and help me finish building my X-Carve. I can’t get any of the wheels lined up properly on the X-carriage o… --- ## [Ok so I bought the x carve now putting together](https://community.inventables.com/t/ok-so-i-bought-the-x-carve-now-putting-together/125910)
**Author:** [@RonaldPadilla](https://community.inventables.com/u/RonaldPadilla)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 1:56am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/ok-so-i-bought-the-x-carve-now-putting-together/125910 "2022-05-01T01:56:29Z")
I have never been good with some layout material and better at watching then doing as I go! So is there anyone youtube video that stands out in anyone’s mind as to the build for the newest layout of the machine? All su… [Next page](https://community.inventables.com/c/x-carve/assembly/15.md?page=1)