Questions from a new owner

X-Carve Parts & Files
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I recently purchased a used XCarve 750X750mm.

  1. 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?
  2. I would like to replace the Dewalt 611 with a spindle, preferably air cooled, any suggestions on a make/model?
  3. Are there any instructions on upkeep and preventative maintenance?
  4. Is there a program for resurfacing your waste board?

Thanks for your comments and help!

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I’d imagine it is similar to this:

X-Carve Instructions: Work Area

You can buy a router bit for surfacing your work board and there are online programs to generate the g code.

Wasteboard Surfacing - LongMill CNC

3

Used VCarve and wrote my own resurfacing program… we’ll see how it works!

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Hey I hope it worked well for you.

I have found that using vcarve pro and doign a .05 or .1 pass over the spoilboard works great.

Probably the easiest way to find a spindle that works is to take calipers to the router thats on it and see what size it reads.

You can also make a bracket to fit the spindle, that would fit the existing hole mounting pattern the z axis gantry.

I think I have an idea that’s not overly complex to execute if your interested.

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I’m very interested!
Please!!

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Welcome to the world of continual questions :slight_smile:
I too had purchased a second hand X-Carve and wasn’t too sure where to start with things like the waste board etc. I’m fairly sure you can use the clamp screws over and over, (Mine was screwed into the rails with self-tappers, so I just continued with that) If you seek out @SethCNC he will be able to advise on spindles (and every question you ever have)
As for the waste board, Are you using Easel or something else, either way, simply make a square the size of your board, set it to 0.5mm or 1mm and get a 25mm surfacing bit, and go. It’s really easy.
There are also hundreds of youtube videos on maintenance etc etc.
I follow Seth Hoopes and Louisiana Hobby Guy for great advice.

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I have a grid in the Inventables project page that you can down for the XCarve. Look at Phillip Lunsford projects

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At Pawpawsworkshop YouTube channel has a lot of information that should help you get started