What a beast, not quite big enough for full sheet of plywood, but I can imagine flattening a wasteboard be massive task. The SH4 T-Slot rails looks about best plan for wasteboard, will give you flexibility for holding material. Can't wait to see what you build on this.
Thanks. I ended up doing a t slot wasteboard. Surfacing wasn’t too bad. I like to push stuff pretty fast when possible. I still haven’t gotten around to any big projects. Hopefully I will soon. Here’s the t slot/wasteboard video. ruclips.net/video/AGn0rRnjHaQ/видео.html
You made the upgrade look So Easy and we both know it wasn't! Congrats man. Only a few months into my xxl and wishing I had just a few more inches most days.
@@ChrisPowellFSD have you taken a look at the new Shapeoko 4XXL? I wonder how many of the mods can be lifted over to the S3? The new v-wheels would be interesting as well as the 15mm belt.
Chris, Awesome job and you coming out to Texas anytime soon, lol.. I am getting ready as in tonight and purchasing the XXL expansion kit and would like to just add the Y rails to the existing Y rails. Making it much larger than just the XXL. Thanks again for putting this up and sharing your experience.
Man I've seen your post on the carbide Facebook page Ive been waiting to see how you went about doing this. I have the xl rails after upgrading to the xxl kit I want to do the upgrade also, but the main thing Ive been wanting to upgrade the belts to 15mm thanks for the video its built like a tank!
In your vid you're using double hole 90* brackets, but the link you posted are singles... Any qualms with using the singles over the doubles? Or was that just a wrong link?
Hey Chris, love your work keep slaying and being great my brotha..😁🙌 by chance will you have the build plans , cut list measurements for this build up on your website soon?
Ok they’re up. Hopefully it’s not too confusion. Fusion was fighting me the whole way. Don’t forget, this is 45mm extrusion. fullsteamdesigns.com/maker-resources/
@@ChrisPowellFSD hey, Chris I was looking at the plans on your website ? So it’s (12)Pieces @ 64” for the frame & braces and (6) Pieces @ 32” for the legs plus the (4) -2” legs lifts
I upgraded my ShapeOko to the XXL and was looking at the left over extrusions... This gives me some food for thought :) What collet are you using in the Dewalt?... Looks way better than stock!
I was lucky enough to be able to buy someone’s old pieces. Fortunately they sent me all of the extras too like the drag chain and wiring. It’s a great start to the project.
Maybe you explained this but if the Shapeoko XXL has a 33in x 33in cutting area and you put 2 rails together why isn't your new cutting area 33in x 66in?
This is something that I needed to see. Thought I was going to have to get a new machine when I move back to Michigan because I was wanting something larger. So you maintained the 32" on the X but what was the total on the Y in inches? And also can you extend the X axis? Great video thank you for this.
@@ChrisPowellFSD Yeah I have the pro, just finished assembly and testing, hitting 8metres a minute on hardwood with Makita router running at max with no chatter on the bit they sent with the machine
@@ChrisPowellFSD will this kit go on a pro also? I have enough room to use a whole wall which would be great as I could put up a sound barrier as I have a lot of left over perspective plastics
I see that you reused those god-awful L shaped belt clips (although you did route a channel on the back side to allow for adjustment). Did you consider another way to attach and tighten the belts (maybe a channel to pass the belt through and have the tensioner be on the back side of the plate)?
Sold mines for the pro but this makes me regret it... I think. I really need to be able to fit a whole sheet on the bed... u think this is capable with the pro?
@@ChrisPowellFSD appreciate it. I'm learning as much as I can from your vids before buying. I'm gonna get some software and start designing stuff and learn it as much as possible first. Appreciate all the vids been a great help
This is an awesome build! I upgraded to an XXL from a SO3 so I have the rails needed for this upgrade. Any chance you have a cut list for the extrusions required?
So did this make your overall cutting size to be 57in, or overal length cause the latter seems to make more sense. I’m looking at trying to get a Y cut around 60in so this would be perfect 👌🏻👌🏻
@@eggdome787 I’m sure you could make something work. Just not sure if it’s as cost effective with the waste board they use. The frame/wasteboard was always a weak link with the shapeoko 3. They fixed those issues with the 4.
@@ChrisPowellFSD for what I’m thinking of doing and the projects I have in mind for this size of a Y axis I wouldn’t be cutting through the materials into a waste board so I can build my own table. I did read that they won’t do upgrades cause of the new waste board system tho
Well done Chris. You made this look super easy though. It makes me think I should get a used CNC and do this upgrade
Thanks. Do it!
What a beast, not quite big enough for full sheet of plywood, but I can imagine flattening a wasteboard be massive task. The SH4 T-Slot rails looks about best plan for wasteboard, will give you flexibility for holding material.
Can't wait to see what you build on this.
Thanks. I ended up doing a t slot wasteboard. Surfacing wasn’t too bad. I like to push stuff pretty fast when possible. I still haven’t gotten around to any big projects. Hopefully I will soon. Here’s the t slot/wasteboard video. ruclips.net/video/AGn0rRnjHaQ/видео.html
This is pretty rad. I'm looking forward to the calibration video!
You made the upgrade look So Easy and we both know it wasn't! Congrats man. Only a few months into my xxl and wishing I had just a few more inches most days.
Ah it’s not so bad. It’s like a big erector set lol
That’s what she said
Hell yeah! Was anticipating this video all week! Cheers!
Thanks! Glad I was able to get it done by the weekend
Good Morning I loved the design modification.
Thank you
That is so overbuilt and I love it.
Really interested in 15mm belt mod when you get round to it.
I can’t wait to get the parts. Should be a great addition.
@@ChrisPowellFSD have you taken a look at the new Shapeoko 4XXL? I wonder how many of the mods can be lifted over to the S3? The new v-wheels would be interesting as well as the 15mm belt.
Chris, Awesome job and you coming out to Texas anytime soon, lol.. I am getting ready as in tonight and purchasing the XXL expansion kit and would like to just add the Y rails to the existing Y rails. Making it much larger than just the XXL. Thanks again for putting this up and sharing your experience.
Haha probably not. Let me know if you run into any issues. Good luck.
Amazing work! Love your machine logo. Very original!
Thank you
Man I've seen your post on the carbide Facebook page Ive been waiting to see how you went about doing this. I have the xl rails after upgrading to the xxl kit I want to do the upgrade also, but the main thing Ive been wanting to upgrade the belts to 15mm thanks for the video its built like a tank!
Thanks. I hope I get those parts soon
Do you know where the cut sheet is for the tslot rails
I love what you did, I will be reaching to you for assistance soon. I will be supporting your channel.
Thank you! Reach out anytime
Looks HUGE.
Awesome Chris!
Thanks!
Excellent job! Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic upgrade! 👏👏
Thanks!
Absolutely Genius!!!
Thanks!
Amazing work!
This came out badder that FFUUUUU! Do you have a build list or plans?
Yes they’re on my website.
Thank you sir
Thank you
Chris, nice build man.. might need to fool with the $130 and $131 values to make it home correctly.
Thanks I’ll look into those.
Hey brother love what you did in this do you have a complete guide how you did it I'd love to do this to mine
In your vid you're using double hole 90* brackets, but the link you posted are singles... Any qualms with using the singles over the doubles? Or was that just a wrong link?
It’s just what I had. Not sure the extra strength is needed.
Hey Chris, love your work keep slaying and being great my brotha..😁🙌 by chance will you have the build plans , cut list measurements for this build up on your website soon?
I keep forgetting. I’ll try to get it posted tomorrow.
@@ChrisPowellFSD awesome, thanks bro 🙏❤️
Ok they’re up. Hopefully it’s not too confusion. Fusion was fighting me the whole way. Don’t forget, this is 45mm extrusion. fullsteamdesigns.com/maker-resources/
@@ChrisPowellFSD hey, Chris I was looking at the plans on your website ? So it’s (12)Pieces @ 64” for the frame & braces and (6) Pieces @ 32” for the legs plus the (4) -2” legs lifts
This is great and all, but the shirt man.. The shirt.. I need that.
It’s from AvE. If you like the shirt, you might like his RUclips channel too.
great work!!
Thanks!
OMG I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
I upgraded my ShapeOko to the XXL and was looking at the left over extrusions... This gives me some food for thought :)
What collet are you using in the Dewalt?... Looks way better than stock!
I was lucky enough to be able to buy someone’s old pieces. Fortunately they sent me all of the extras too like the drag chain and wiring. It’s a great start to the project.
Maybe you explained this but if the Shapeoko XXL has a 33in x 33in cutting area and you put 2 rails together why isn't your new cutting area 33in x 66in?
Awesome!
Thanks
thanks for this
Do you think there’s a way around this with other parts besides the store that’s no longer supplying them?
This is something that I needed to see. Thought I was going to have to get a new machine when I move back to Michigan because I was wanting something larger. So you maintained the 32" on the X but what was the total on the Y in inches? And also can you extend the X axis? Great video thank you for this.
You could, but would have to rely on just the coupler to support everything.
Awesome build. I have the xxl upgrae for my xl. Where did you get the front and rear brackets made?
Thanks. I got them from 3D tec. There’s a link in the description.
@@ChrisPowellFSD I used your links and bought the kit.
You are the man! I can't wait to put it all together.
order #10030
Verry good👍👍
Thank you!
Nice 👍
Thanks
I am in desperate need of a large cutting surface. Do you have an actual parts list of what is needed to build?
There’s a diagram on my website. fullsteamdesigns.com/maker-resources/
Incredible Chris! Ive been wanting to try this for a long time! What was your final build cost?
I figure about $600, but I did get the extrusion pretty cheap.
@@ChrisPowellFSD oh wow that much less than I thought. Where were you able to get the extra y rails?
I bought them from someone in the Shapeoko Facebook group.
I know this is a slightly older video but links do not work. Im about order my shapeoko soon and would like to get extensions for it.
Reach out to the company and see if they still sell them
@@ChrisPowellFSD thank you
I’m doing the Frankenpoko upgrade to my XXL and was interested in whether you ever did the 15mm belt upgrade?
I still haven’t gotten around to it. No issues with the 9mm belts yet, but it is still something I’d like to do.
Is there a reason you didn't do the x axis? I ask because I just got my xxl upgrade kit today and was wanting to do this with my old standard parts
There’s no way to add an additional support to the x axis.
@@ChrisPowellFSD couldn't you run a piece inside and a long bracket across the back of them?
Or even a U shape piece of steel or aluminum over the back side? Just some thoughts that could possibly work I may try
where you purchase the second set of rails for the shapeoko xxl?
I bought them from someone who upgraded their standard to an xxl.
This is awesome how much would you say roughly it cost you for the conversion? And where did you purchase your structural framing?
I got a bunch of it from an auction. Saved me a lot of money doing it that way. I’d say about $600 into the whole upgrade so far.
love it. I think it would be more like $1200. Just the 45mm Al is ~$6/ft retail.
Yea it’s not cheap new. I see stuff pop up on the cnc Facebook groups from time to time. It’s out there. Just gotta find it.
Do you have a material build spreadsheet for parts? How many sticks of extrusion did this take?
I’m going to put one together and put it on my website.
@@ChrisPowellFSD , cool, can't wait.
I have the shapeoko XXL, your website says shapeoko 3? Is this the same CNC? I would love to purchase this for bigger projects
Yea it’s a Shapeoko 3 xxl. Now they have a 4 and Pro.
@@ChrisPowellFSD Yeah I have the pro, just finished assembly and testing, hitting 8metres a minute on hardwood with Makita router running at max with no chatter on the bit they sent with the machine
@@ChrisPowellFSD will this kit go on a pro also? I have enough room to use a whole wall which would be great as I could put up a sound barrier as I have a lot of left over perspective plastics
What was the coust of this build if you don't mind. ?
It looks so Awsom
Thanks. I got the extrusion second hand, so everything only cost about $600.
Awesome Thanks,
If that was wood it would be
Close anyway.
I see that you reused those god-awful L shaped belt clips (although you did route a channel on the back side to allow for adjustment). Did you consider another way to attach and tighten the belts (maybe a channel to pass the belt through and have the tensioner be on the back side of the plate)?
I’ll be upgrading to 15mm belts. This is just temporary.
@@ChrisPowellFSD I'm upgrading to 15mm belts as well...curious to see how you address it.
Sold mines for the pro but this makes me regret it... I think. I really need to be able to fit a whole sheet on the bed... u think this is capable with the pro?
It would probably be a little more difficult/expensive due to the linear rails.
Did you ever upgrade to 15mm belts? If so did you make a video. I am looking for 15mm belt anchors
No I never ended up doing it.
Design a vacuum table for this rig.
I had thought about it. I just did t track for now. I might add some small vacuum attachments down the road.
U don't want to sell it.?
Hey Chris what machine should I get? Shapeoko pro, onefinity or cnc4newbie new carve?
I’m kinda liking that Onefinity x50
@@ChrisPowellFSD appreciate it. I'm learning as much as I can from your vids before buying. I'm gonna get some software and start designing stuff and learn it as much as possible first. Appreciate all the vids been a great help
Chris...I have the xl and want to upgrade my rails. Do u know of anyone that has a set of xxl rails that their not using and want to sell.
Sorry, I don’t. Try making a post on the shapeoko group on Facebook. Xxl rails might be a little hard to come by though.
You could just buy the upgrade kit from Carbide 3d. That will come with longer wires and belts too.
I can't find any of the parts you used. The links are no good.
Reach out to the company. They just might not list them anymore but can probably still make them
@@ChrisPowellFSD Hey Chris, they are making them for me, thank you. I can't find the cut list for the tslot?
@@armychris3973 fullsteamdesigns.com/maker-resources/
Great work. Do you do commission work?
I’m sorry, I don’t
@@ChrisPowellFSD Can you tell me where I can get the extrusion aluminum rails ?
I wonder if carbide 3d would have been willing to just sell some double long extrusions
They’re not
Hi Chris, i tried the link for the extrusion and no luck, do you know if they still sell it.
Try emailing them. They might still be able to make them.
This is an awesome build! I upgraded to an XXL from a SO3 so I have the rails needed for this upgrade. Any chance you have a cut list for the extrusions required?
I still have to put it together. I’ll post it on my website when it’s ready.
Can you tell me the description of the aluminum structural profile that you used to enlarge the Y axes?
The piece used to connect them? There’s a link to the companies website in the description.
Do you have the measurements for the top rails and legs
63.625 for the top rails and 22.5 for the legs. Really they can be whatever height you want to get it to the height you need.
Where can i buy all the parts less the stand?
There’s links for everything in the description.
So did this make your overall cutting size to be 57in, or overal length cause the latter seems to make more sense. I’m looking at trying to get a Y cut around 60in so this would be perfect 👌🏻👌🏻
Cutting size. It has 1450mm of travel, but that’s with a little overhang in the front.
@@ChrisPowellFSD that is just amazing. Any idea if this same concept works for S4?
@@eggdome787 I’m sure you could make something work. Just not sure if it’s as cost effective with the waste board they use. The frame/wasteboard was always a weak link with the shapeoko 3. They fixed those issues with the 4.
@@ChrisPowellFSD for what I’m thinking of doing and the projects I have in mind for this size of a Y axis I wouldn’t be cutting through the materials into a waste board so I can build my own table. I did read that they won’t do upgrades cause of the new waste board system tho
@@eggdome787 I wish they would sell the pieces for the wasteboard seperate. Those channels look nice.
Links no longer active 😞
Reach out to the company. They might still make them and just not list them on their site.
Chris did you ever upgrade your belt size?
No, I didn’t
Realizing now that when I need a larger CNC machine, that I won’t actually need a larger CNC machine.
Will Carbide sell just the rails and not an upgrade kit?
Unfortunately no. I’m working on finding another option.
Do you know of anyone still selling the extension kits?
Not anymore. Carbide stopped selling them.
Awesome build. I have the xxl upgrae for my xl. Where did you get the front and rear brackets made?