I want to add a couple little things, had my shapeko 3 XXL for a few years now. So wheels, everything needs to be on wheels, esp with my XXL. So the XXL is a little different size wise. I made a cart and the front is drawers I made similar to yours, one side is 2x4 sheet good storage. I enclosed mine so I have 4x4 of storage on top. The big thing is my festool dust extractor and cyclone fit behind the drawers.
@@LaserGarage Yeah the enclosure is the part im not thrilled about, I havnt made the front yet, but using 1/4 ply to enclose the sides was a mistake, it made it more of a echo chamber. I do really really like having the top and being able to store stuff above it.
Have had a laser for a few months now and looking to add either a Genmitsu or Foxalien CNC. In the process of setting up my shop space in an unfinished basement. Need to do it on the cheap as it is a rental.
Sounds like you're getting a great setup going! I highly recommend either the Shapeoko line of CNCs or the Fox Alien Masuter 3s with the extension kit. Shapeoko will be a bit more expensive but less learning curve than the Fox Alien. Shapeokos have a better release value also, something to think about.
I think the best upgrade i did to my shapeoko pro 5 4x4. Was get vectric. Don't get me wrong. Carbide create is an excellent program. But after a year of using it i felt i needed the bump. Its quit a bit different but after a bit of learning. But. An amazing decision.
My ultimate CNC Workshop Dream would be to be able to purchase a 2nd CNC machine & be able to hire another employee & have one CNC do all the prototypes/1st run jobs & the 2nd machine do all the production jobs. And if I ever make it far enough the VERY FIRST PERSON I’m hiring is a full time techie 👨💻👩💻! I’ll do all the work/CNC work & they can do all the online sales, listings, social media, website, etc etc etc! We all have something we excel better in more than others, & the whole computer/techie social media video business just ain’t me nor is it my cup of tea. I’m a hands on guy through & through, but anyways a 2nd machine would be nice. I’d like to see how those new(er) AltMill’s actually hold up in the long run before pulling the plug on one, but it’s definitely one I have my eye on….. though I love my S5 4x4 & believe I couldn’t go wrong with another, I’d just really like another (different) CNC (in AT LEAST another 4x4 footprint)! Anyways Great Video & Great Suggestions & Tips! 💯
Thank you so much. So much good stuff to unpack in your comment, thanks for adding to the conversation. The AltMill really seems like a stout CNC and a good option I’m sure.
just purchased my first cnc step craft pick it up in a few weeks great videos
Awesome choice! You're going to love it.
I want to add a couple little things, had my shapeko 3 XXL for a few years now. So wheels, everything needs to be on wheels, esp with my XXL. So the XXL is a little different size wise. I made a cart and the front is drawers I made similar to yours, one side is 2x4 sheet good storage. I enclosed mine so I have 4x4 of storage on top. The big thing is my festool dust extractor and cyclone fit behind the drawers.
Definitely some good tips there, thank you. I had a similar setup with my old Shapeoko Pro XXL except it wasn’t enclosed.
@@LaserGarage Yeah the enclosure is the part im not thrilled about, I havnt made the front yet, but using 1/4 ply to enclose the sides was a mistake, it made it more of a echo chamber. I do really really like having the top and being able to store stuff above it.
Maybe add some sound deadening foam to the panels?
Have had a laser for a few months now and looking to add either a Genmitsu or Foxalien CNC. In the process of setting up my shop space in an unfinished basement. Need to do it on the cheap as it is a rental.
Sounds like you're getting a great setup going! I highly recommend either the Shapeoko line of CNCs or the Fox Alien Masuter 3s with the extension kit. Shapeoko will be a bit more expensive but less learning curve than the Fox Alien. Shapeokos have a better release value also, something to think about.
I think the best upgrade i did to my shapeoko pro 5 4x4. Was get vectric. Don't get me wrong. Carbide create is an excellent program. But after a year of using it i felt i needed the bump. Its quit a bit different but after a bit of learning. But. An amazing decision.
Thanks for sharing. Vectric is powerful software that’s for sure.
Is there a link to show how to install the touchpad? Thanks
No sorry. It’s just a windows tablet connected via usb. I attached it to my bench with a cheap mount from Amazon.
Can you share how you are running motion on a iPad/tablet??
It’s not an iPad. It’s just a windows 11 based tablet. Basically just a cheap computer with a touch screen.
My ultimate CNC Workshop Dream would be to be able to purchase a 2nd CNC machine & be able to hire another employee & have one CNC do all the prototypes/1st run jobs & the 2nd machine do all the production jobs.
And if I ever make it far enough the VERY FIRST PERSON I’m hiring is a full time techie 👨💻👩💻! I’ll do all the work/CNC work & they can do all the online sales, listings, social media, website, etc etc etc! We all have something we excel better in more than others, & the whole computer/techie social media video business just ain’t me nor is it my cup of tea. I’m a hands on guy through & through, but anyways a 2nd machine would be nice. I’d like to see how those new(er) AltMill’s actually hold up in the long run before pulling the plug on one, but it’s definitely one I have my eye on….. though I love my S5 4x4 & believe I couldn’t go wrong with another, I’d just really like another (different) CNC (in AT LEAST another 4x4 footprint)!
Anyways Great Video & Great Suggestions & Tips! 💯
Thank you so much. So much good stuff to unpack in your comment, thanks for adding to the conversation. The AltMill really seems like a stout CNC and a good option I’m sure.