Shapeoko 5 Pro 4x4 PVC Fence System by reedlabs

Shapeoko 5 Pro 4x4 PVC Fence System

Created by - reedlabs

Date Created - 2023-07-23

Last Update - 2023-07-25 15:41:15

Status - published

In a FB post a few days ago, I asked about fence options which would be removable when needed but also accurate to put it back and forth. A few options were mentioned but Precision Works Custom Creations showed his usage of a PVC fence system which I thought was super cool. He didn't have a file to share (at least for my machine) so I went ahead and created it in Carveco Maker. This file is specific to the Shapeoko 5 Pro 4x4 and takes into account all the OEM fastening points and won't run into them. 

 

Though I made it in Carveco Maker, I'm sharing the c2d file as well as the SVG because when I was new, I really liked it when people shared the tool paths also. Obviously, my tool path choices might not be the same as yours so do some testing. If you'd like the Maker files, PM me and I will send them to you.

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Type	Length	Width	Thickness	Job Zero

Name	Type	Tool	Feedrate	Plungerate	Cut Depth

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	Filename	File Type	File Size
	Shapeoko 5 Pro 4x4 PVC Fence System	c2d	10.34MB

Important Notes:
*Use your own speeds and feeds

*The hole sizes used here are for the 1" INSIDE DIAMETER Schedule 40 PVC I purchased. I added a very small offset to make it easier but my PVC measured 33.4mm OUTSIDE DIAMETER. Check yours and adjust the size if necessary. I also added a small chamfer toolpath to make it a little easier to insert the PVC but you still may need to tap it with a mallet to get it in.

*This is super important: The factory position of the bit setter will crash into the dust collection boot on the right side. I recommend removing the bit setter before starting the job. Trust me, I learned the hard way and I have some messed up holes because of it.

*Though I normally use a bitzero and zero at lower left, this design uses center instead. Reason being, the spacing will be slightly off if you try to zero at bottom left because the Shapeoko will not travel all the way to the end of the MDF slats. It will work either way but, the spacing will be a little bit off if you don't do this but it still will not hit the waste board fasteners.

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Comments

stlwoodworking posted 8 months ago

This is off slightly. I ran it and it started to cut into my factory screws.

LordofCandy posted 2 months ago

Can confirm, design as it stands for whatever reason is running into screws.

LordofCandy posted 2 months ago

Amending, my suggestion to those following is to change your start from the center. I'm not sure what changed from when the author made this but if I adjust my start location to bottom left everything is positioned properly. Or if you do center, just dry run and validate a screw location.

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