Q&A Session - Shapeoko 5 Pro - Video 5

You asked questions about the Shapeoko 5 Pro, Kevin has answers.

[airenthusiast]

That reply to the bot comment has me cracking up! 🤣 great video as usual. 👏

[chrisdavisunofficial]

Can confirm that you'll have zero issues selling a Shapeoko. I listed my Shapeoko 3 XXL last summer in rural VA and it took all of about 15 minutes before I had a guy on the way to my house in a truck. I can't wait to get a 5 Pro when I return to the US.

[bartoszwolak]

Great video! Have a nice time with Sasha :D

With those budget friendly cnc machines (and still very good, like Shapeoko) there are always problems (for amateurs and half-professionals - majority of Shapeoko community) with:

1) table
2) dust collection system
3) end mills
4) everything we need for new machine, but we don't know that we need it ( newbies are everywhere ;) )

It's just confusing how to complete a full cnc system with 3rd party elements. I don't know which one is good, and which ones are only waste of money. Choosing a healthy dust collection system is a hard task. The cheapest option is a vacuum, but it passes to the air the smallest dust parts which are killing our lungs.

I'd love to see your videos about table, dust collection system, etc. I can easily build a cnc table from construction wood and plywood, but I need a table that I can take with me in future. You showed me a Kreg table - THANK YOU!!! I was looking for something like this for a very long time.

[iwannaratrod]

I like this format. :) I suspect so does Sacha.

[adamfaris]

When mentioning the smaller machines there was a statement about mounting on the wall. I thought vertical storage was bad for the mechanicals. Thanks for posting the table specs and I'm looking forward to the table video.

[LoneWolfPrecisionLLC]

how does the 5 handle aluminum? very curious about this vs the hdm

[rocketfast]

Can’t stop laughing . Great response to the spam comment. And, thanks. After Christmas I’m ordering one.

[not-stock]

Save me time looking up all the specs, tell me if the motors used have more torque than my S4xl. Or maybe the question is, including the ball screw drive, can the S5 produce higher force than the S4? Thanks for all you do.

[cameronknoop]

Is a laser attachment in the near future? Or do you know/recommend any other suppliers that have a laser that can be attached to the shapeoko? Thank you

[matthewshambo]

When will shapeoko get into the 4 axis world?

[resorter]

I have pu ttogether 3 shapeokos 3-4and the4x4 5 I can say that the 5 took the most time to put together be cause none of the wires were taged as to where they go.
The bed was the east to put together . Also how about one that has a tool change in it sowing using the bit setter bit zero to set your zyx Jeff Peters

[sklberke]

Please add automatic tool changer, I'm still holding for that feature to come

[YanivWaisman]

I heard you used to play volleyball... Photos?

[LoveFlyKAP]

What is the black colored table with the two drawings you have it on?

[stochasticagency]

I know this video is a bit old, but I must ask. While researching, I've seen a few videos with serious noise coming from the Shapeoko 5, resonance/chatter when traveling diagonally across the workspace. Are there any solutions to this issue? Has this issue been resolved? What is happening in those videos? I'm about a month away from dropping the funds for a CNC, and so far, your videos make this CNC look like a top choice.

[toddmolloy]

Hey Kevin, I asked winston but PLEASE for the love of making. When could ATC start filling those nice side rails where the tool probe sits?

[pixelutiongraphics]

Are you planing of making bigger than 4x4? Also are you planing to add the ATC any time soon?

I am completely new to cnc and would like to if there is a way to set the 5pro up to do spindles cylinders things like this for say table legs etc I'm very close to being ready purchase just want to be sure it will do everything I need it to thank u

[brianbarthel]

You keep refencing an 80 mm spindle and the current VFD kit is out of stock. Should we be thinking about this as an unannounced product that replaces the current kit?

I'm wondering if I get a router, do something custom, from the start,

[splinterfingerswoodworking]

Any tips for static disconnect I use to a shop vac but had it disconnect during a job afraid to use again