Shapeoko 2 CNC for sale

[Jimbo]

Hi all,

 

I've just upgraded my Shapeoko 2 CNC to an x-carve so no longer have use for it. You can get info on https://www.inventables.com/.

 

No idea on price yet, i'm only looking to see if there is any interest on these forums. It's located in London UK and i'd prefer collection (though I can accommodate shipping or delivery depending on location).

 

Jim

[MacFevre]

Looks like a nice machine. I know it's not the place for it, but how's it working for you?

[Jimbo]

Hi Mac,

 

It's a good bit of kit. The learning curve is steep, but I think that goes for getting into CNCing whichever tool you buy. The forums are very good so certainly assist with learning, as well as a lot of good Youtube video on the subject.

 

I wouldn't have upgraded to the X-Carve if I wasn't happy with it. And the main reason for that was to have a larger bed size to cut bigger pieces and more powerful cutting tool.

 

If I dont get any takers, I may hold on to it and convert it to a laser engraver.

 

J

[MacFevre]

Well Jimbo, if I lived around Lindon I'd be rather interested. Unfortunately, I don't. But good luck!

[pappavis]

Hi all,

 

I've just upgraded my Shapeoko 2 CNC to an x-carve so no longer have use for it. You can get info on https://www.inventables.com/.

 

Jim

 

 

DAMN. I just ordered a Chinese CNC 3040 a day or two ago. U shouldda posted in this http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2700651&postcount=31 place.

 

Whats your aking price?

Whats the specs?

[Jimbo]

Hi Pappavis,

 

The spec for the Shapeoko can be found here:

 

https://www.inventables.com/projects/shapeoko-2-mechanical-kit-to-full-kit

 

And a this guy gives a pretty good over view of assembly and usage:

 

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I'm looking to get £200 - £300 for it (I honestly cant remember what I originally paid, I think around £700).

 

I would stress that it is sold as a DIY kit and as such I had to put it together myself and it takes a bit of tinkering to dial everything in and achieve accuracy. It's also a starter kit so the spindle that comes with it is a knock off Dremel I.E. not too powerful but okay for engraving. I upgraded my spindle to a Dewalt router which makes a lot of difference (The Dewalt is not included as i'm using it elsewhere now).

 

as far as software goes, the vendor have an online CAD / CAM package which is aimed at total beginners (like myself) and is free to use (https://www.inventables.com/technologies/easel).

 

There are a lot of open source upgrades available such as dust shoes limit switches etc Although I don't know the total cost of these when you add it all up.

 

If you want out of the box accuracy and all the bells and whistles from the get go, I would probably say this isn't the tool to use. If however, you want to get into CNC fabrication without throwing a lot of money at it, need a learning tool, and if you don't mind checking the machine for alignment every so often, then I think it's perfect.

 

Jim

[pappavis]

I've orderd a Chinese CNC 3040 from ebay. Its already 90% assembled. Hope its a good thing ;).