Hey all, I am working on converting some of the 50 free digital wood joints to Sketchup models: [www.flexiblestream.org] (Click "Download all joints" on the right) I thought these would be great for new Handibot owners. I have more than half of them converted in Sketchup so that they are easy to see (they will be on the 3D Warehouse when I'm done with them) I am also working on getting some Shopbot cutting files all setup for them. I tested one out today: Wood Joint Would anyone here be interested in cutting some of these? All you need is some scrap 3/4" x 2" stock (you can rescale if you want to cut a different size) and a few minutes of time. Let me know and I can post files and instructions so that you all can try them out. If you want to cut them in different stock, let me know.https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,451#msg-451Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:10:43 -0400 Phorum 5.2.22 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,512#msg-512 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,512#msg-512
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Both of the ones in there are working just fine. Don't try to import the one that is all of the joints just use the ones in individual sub folders. If you try to import the master file you will get warnings from VCarve. Also, make sure you "auto orientate by Top Face" when you bring them in, and uncheck "replace all outer boundaries"]]> Eric Schimelpfenig Handibot ForumTue, 01 Apr 2014 07:22:50 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,510#msg-510 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,510#msg-510 Eric Schimelpfenig Handibot ForumTue, 01 Apr 2014 07:15:28 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,509#msg-509 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,509#msg-509
How precise is the measurment with the handibot?

Best regards
Florian]]> wood Handibot ForumTue, 01 Apr 2014 04:11:58 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,508#msg-508 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,508#msg-508
Before I had to go to other obligations I tried some half lap joints as while there is nothing "gee whiz" about them they seem to be the workhorse of cnc joints. In doing so, I learned about offsetting the zeros.

These joint files are set up for re-zeroing the x at three or so and cutting from a pencil line. Or you could copy pasty into another Vcarve file.

I did 1x3 and 1x4 edge to edge, with time I will do more till I have a whole collection.

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the Maltese cross joint did great, cut it out of 3/4 ply// .73", adjusted the depths accordingly and it did great. Looks like that 10 thousands is about right, might even want to try 7 thousands?]]> Mark Evans Handibot ForumSat, 29 Mar 2014 18:06:04 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,497#msg-497 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,497#msg-497
"Error occurred while processing data - please check for duplicate lines, crossings etc."

This is presented in a messagebox window numerous times. Maybe for every layer being imported?

I can't cancel the process and I had to kill VCarve Pro to get out of the import sequence.

My steps:

I created a new file and then selected your file for importing vectors. I tried the default settings on the import form and also by choosing the option to orient by faces.]]> gclayton Handibot ForumSat, 29 Mar 2014 13:35:20 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,489#msg-489 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,489#msg-489
You will see that on some of them where it matters which way they are printed, there is a neon green face. That face is supposed to the the one facing up. When you import into VCarve you can tell it to turn all of your parts that way automatically in the dialog when you import.

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Most of these will fit in a 6x8" cutting area, some just need to be resized a little bit.]]> Eric Schimelpfenig Handibot ForumSat, 29 Mar 2014 08:10:43 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,488#msg-488 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,488#msg-488
Eric, I have that one joint you wanted me to try ,I plan on spending some time on it tomorrow and Sunday so if you want to assign a second and /or third I will do what I can...]]> Mark Evans Handibot ForumFri, 28 Mar 2014 20:26:03 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,487#msg-487 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,487#msg-487 gclayton Handibot ForumFri, 28 Mar 2014 19:33:28 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,485#msg-485 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,485#msg-485
If I get a chance over the next few days I'll convert more of them for you all.

Gil are you on VCarve 7.5 yet? If so I can just send you Sketchup models that I've already made of some of the joints.]]> Eric Schimelpfenig Handibot ForumFri, 28 Mar 2014 19:24:50 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,484#msg-484 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,484#msg-484
Granted, I have a long way to go to perfect my cuts. I don't have any jigs created yet.

Just wanted to share what I have been able to do so far.

Here is a link to some of my VCarve Toolpath preview images and a couple of pics of my cuts I made today.

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=F36FABD7E8F7762!6846&authkey=!AD-wN9Ykd7InMYU&ithint=folder%2c

The link I posted seems to be responding slowly (at least it did when I tested it) so it may take a little time to open the link.

Thanks,

Gil]]> gclayton Handibot ForumFri, 28 Mar 2014 19:20:24 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,464#msg-464 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,464#msg-464
Here's a good link for that:

[support.vectric.com]]]> Eric Schimelpfenig Handibot ForumTue, 25 Mar 2014 19:38:13 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,461#msg-461 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,461#msg-461
In an outside profile cut, a positive number for the allowance makes the part cut larger, and a negative number makes it cut smaller. It's opposite in a pocket or an inside profile...a positive allowance makes the pocket/cut smaller, and a negative makes it larger.

Bill]]> Bill Young Handibot ForumTue, 25 Mar 2014 16:30:15 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,459#msg-459 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,459#msg-459
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I don't think you'll be able to open the VCarve file, because I am running a newer version of VCarve than you, it's worth a shot though.

If you can't open it I included the DXF file so you can just import it. Check the picture I posted. What I did was put a fence on my bot along the bottom (along X) at Y 0.

I ripped a 3/4" thick piece of solid stock down to 2".

The idea with this setup was to be able to setup the Handibot on a bench, cut my frame stock to length and just put it in and be able to make these joints for doors or cabinetry on demand. I would have a wooden stop setup at 0.

The way I was doing it was to have the tool do the relief first, and then go along the left side and make the cutout. After it was done, I could pull the stock out and insert the next one, hit CTRL R and do it again.

One thing I learned right away is that even though I had 2" stock, and a well setup bottom jig, the relief didn't quite clear out the material on the top and bottom fully, so as you can see in the screenshot the directory, I scaled up the VCarve file (and that DXF) be larger than 2", and to drop below 0 and above 2" just a little but. Fortunately this is still within the working range of the Handibot as they give you a little wiggle room.

Take a look and let me know what you think. I am happy to help you out in anyway.

I cut this first at 0 tolerance. After a little bit of sanding, and a solid whack with a dead blow, I was able to get it to assemble. I started playing around with the tolerances a little by offsetting the relief line, and the cutout line to see if I could get the fit a little looser. I am trying to find a good method to hit the sweet spot of requiring minimal sanding but still to have a tight fit to allow testing, and then gluing.]]> Eric Schimelpfenig Handibot ForumMon, 24 Mar 2014 22:27:33 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,458#msg-458 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,458#msg-458 Mark Evans Handibot ForumMon, 24 Mar 2014 22:11:09 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,457#msg-457 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,457#msg-457 Eric Schimelpfenig Handibot ForumMon, 24 Mar 2014 22:05:50 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,456#msg-456 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,456#msg-456 Mark Evans Handibot ForumMon, 24 Mar 2014 22:03:23 -0400 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,451#msg-451 https://handibot.com/forum/read.php?2,451,451#msg-451
[www.flexiblestream.org]

(Click "Download all joints" on the right)

I thought these would be great for new Handibot owners. I have more than half of them converted in Sketchup so that they are easy to see (they will be on the 3D Warehouse when I'm done with them)

I am also working on getting some Shopbot cutting files all setup for them. I tested one out today:

Wood Joint

Would anyone here be interested in cutting some of these? All you need is some scrap 3/4" x 2" stock (you can rescale if you want to cut a different size) and a few minutes of time.

Let me know and I can post files and instructions so that you all can try them out. If you want to cut them in different stock, let me know.]]> Eric Schimelpfenig Handibot ForumMon, 24 Mar 2014 21:46:58 -0400