# Just ordered, shipping time seems a little long **URL:** \ **Category:** X-Carve\ **Created:** [January 25, 2017, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295 "2017-01-25T19:58:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AndrewMidd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b782af/32.png) [@AndrewMidd](https://community.inventables.com/u/AndrewMidd)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2017, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/1 "2017-01-25T19:58:28Z")
After a few months of debating with myself over whether I actually need an X-Carve, I decided I don’t need it, but I want it, so I ordered a 750mm XCarve yesterday 🙂 Makes me a little nervous handing so much money over when I won’t see it for up to 8 weeks. I know this probably gets asked all the time, but is this actually typical for shipping times at the moment? ---
**Author:** ![KennethConnell1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/kennethconnell1/32/66880_2.png) [@KennethConnell1](https://community.inventables.com/u/KennethConnell1)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/2 "2017-01-25T20:06:00Z")
Been normal for quite a while now. but it was worth the wait. ---
**Author:** ![JacquesBotes](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/jacquesbotes/32/29760_2.png) [@JacquesBotes](https://community.inventables.com/u/JacquesBotes)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2017, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/3 "2017-01-25T20:09:30Z")
Ordered my 750 X-Carve on 20-Dec last year and just got confirmation that the hardware (excluding the x-controller and spindle mount) has shipped so its seems normal lead-times are between 6-8 weeks still. ---
**Author:** ![AndrewMidd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b782af/32.png) [@AndrewMidd](https://community.inventables.com/u/AndrewMidd)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2017, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/5 "2017-01-25T20:47:42Z")
Yeah, I have pretty much decided on the spindle and what I am going to do about dust collection. I need to work out what I am going to do for a laptop in the workshop too. Why the need for a double shielded USB cable? ---
**Author:** ![JeremySimmons](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/jeremysimmons/32/68212_2.png) [@JeremySimmons](https://community.inventables.com/u/JeremySimmons)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2017, 4:35am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/8 "2017-01-26T04:35:30Z")
surprised blue loctite hasnt come up yet… 😇 ---
**Author:** ![CurtisCummings](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/curtiscummings/32/51964_2.png) [@CurtisCummings](https://community.inventables.com/u/CurtisCummings)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2017, 4:46am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/10 "2017-01-27T04:46:30Z")
Not sure if it’s been mentioned yet. But Blue Loctite is your friend. ---
**Author:** ![JeremySimmons](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/jeremysimmons/32/68212_2.png) [@JeremySimmons](https://community.inventables.com/u/JeremySimmons)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2017, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/11 "2017-01-27T13:51:24Z")
> [@CurtisCummings](#): > > Blue Loctite is your friend. diamonds are a girls best friend, blue loctite is a @PhilJohnson best friend… ---
**Author:** ![Buckley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Buckley](https://community.inventables.com/u/Buckley)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2017, 1:08am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/12 "2017-01-30T01:08:34Z")
Ordered mine and December 4th and was told that they cannot meet the 6-8 week window. I’m at 8 weeks now and was told it will be another 2-3 weeks. I would bank more on a 10-11 week lead time unless they start getting caught up on their orders. ---
**Author:** ![AndrewMidd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b782af/32.png) [@AndrewMidd](https://community.inventables.com/u/AndrewMidd)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2017, 7:36am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/15 "2017-01-30T07:36:59Z")
How long after you ordered did they tell you it would be longer? ---
**Author:** ![Durahl](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/durahl/32/82590_2.png) [@Durahl](https://community.inventables.com/u/Durahl)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2017, 10:41am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/16 "2017-01-30T10:41:03Z")
When I ordered mine somewhere around the start of November ( I believe? ) they pretty much immediately informed me about parts like the X-Controller, Probe and Clamps being on back order and supposedly shipping like 2 weeks later. The last part, the X-Controller, arrived during the first week of January so while they were pretty much upfront about parts arriving later the date it actually did was slightly amiss ;} But hey… Waiting for it gave me enough time to learn more about Fusion 360 which probably occupied most of my mental resources in this new Project - Something I’d still highly recommend using. **Things I can recommend so far:** - A 0.5mm shim between the ACME Delrin Nut and the Spindle Mount - Blue LockTite for any Screw without a Nylock Nut - A Fishscale to calibrate the Belt tension - Activate Soft Limit Switches ( $20=1 ) - [This Probing Macro](https://community.inventables.com/t/manual-touchplate/18758/6) by BillArnold **Things I already added to the X-Carve:** - A [DeWALT 611 Relay Box](https://community.inventables.com/t/humble-beginnings/32880/4) for those using a 230V System making use of the Side Board ( The Relay gets hooked to the PWM Terminal, not the 0-10V one ) - A [Tool Storage Plate](https://www.inventables.com/projects/tool-storage--2) also making use of the Side Board - The Y-Axis Stiffening and Side Cover MODs **Things I’m planning to add to it:** - A Dust Shoe - Standing next to it with a Vacuum gets old REALLY fast - A Y-Axis Homing Switch Stopper on the right Rail to quickly align both sides if necessary **Things not to do:** - Using a HSS Bit on MDF - It’ll ruin the Bit fast \>\_\> ( Use Carbide ones instead ) ---
**Author:** ![Buckley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Buckley](https://community.inventables.com/u/Buckley)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2017, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/17 "2017-01-30T13:05:14Z")
They told me about the delay at week six withva generic automated message ---
**Author:** ![AndrewMidd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b782af/32.png) [@AndrewMidd](https://community.inventables.com/u/AndrewMidd)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2017, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/18 "2017-01-30T18:47:25Z")
I haven’t got any message yet, so I assume 6-8 weeks still stands… ---
**Author:** ![BlueLocktite](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/bluelocktite/32/68346_2.png) [@BlueLocktite](https://community.inventables.com/u/BlueLocktite)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2017, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/19 "2017-01-30T18:53:49Z")
Did I miss something? ---
**Author:** ![JkWestphal](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/jkwestphal/32/53751_2.png) [@JkWestphal](https://community.inventables.com/u/JkWestphal)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2017, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/20 "2017-01-30T20:44:20Z")
> [@BlueLocktite](#): > > Did I miss something? just my misguided and misplaced attempt at humor. 😊 I must remember to not post when I am over tired… ---
**Author:** ![AndrewMidd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b782af/32.png) [@AndrewMidd](https://community.inventables.com/u/AndrewMidd)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2017, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/21 "2017-01-30T21:50:42Z")
> [@Durahl](#): > > The Y-Axis Stiffening and Side Cover MODs Is the Y Axis stiffening still needed after the X-Carve 2 improvements? ---
**Author:** ![Durahl](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/durahl/32/82590_2.png) [@Durahl](https://community.inventables.com/u/Durahl)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2017, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/22 "2017-01-30T23:19:05Z")
AFAIK there weren’t any changes made in the V2 that addressed the rigidity of the Y-Axis Rails. For the moment I’m using 8mm MDF that has been cut to act like two 6.25mm thick pieces with an offset. [![](https://i.imgur.com/UWFnxFH.png) ](https://i.imgur.com/UWFnxFH.png) Once the stock arrives I’ll swap them out for a 10mm Delrin version. Probably a better long term solution than MDF and easier to work with than any Aluminium =) ---
**Author:** ![Buckley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Buckley](https://community.inventables.com/u/Buckley)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2017, 1:04am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/23 "2017-01-31T01:04:03Z")
I think the 6-8 weeks is doubtful. Initially they told me 6-8 weeks, then 10-11. Now today they said it will likely be pushed back another week. At the earliest. Not to impressed with them as a company so far. If I had not already sunk $300+ into my enclosure I would be canceling my order at this point. ---
**Author:** ![Clyde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Clyde](https://community.inventables.com/u/Clyde)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/24 "2017-01-31T01:17:32Z")
I ordered on dec. 30 and received my last friday(30 days) even though theytold me that it could take up to 10 weeks. ---
**Author:** ![Buckley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Buckley](https://community.inventables.com/u/Buckley)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2017, 2:31am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/25 "2017-01-31T02:31:25Z")
Hmm interesting. You received everything (even the controller)? I ordered mine back on December 4th. Surprised you received everything that quick since I ordered over three weeks before you. ---
**Author:** ![Clyde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Clyde](https://community.inventables.com/u/Clyde)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2017, 2:43am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295/26 "2017-01-31T02:43:14Z")
Mine was custom parts without the controller. [Next page](https://community.inventables.com/t/just-ordered-shipping-time-seems-a-little-long/33295.md?page=2)