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Shapeoko XL Pass-Through Spoil Board Files

Tim — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 19:25:11 +0000

The June 2021 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine features my article on the Maker Workstation. This is a DXF file to CNC machine a dedicated spoil board for the Shapeoko XL CNC that aligns and registers Maker Workstation layers or templates. With the spoil board, you can machine the full 24″ x 72″ workstation or any other 24″ or so wide project that requires repositioning. It can also be used to make the 30-3/8″ x 66″ base. It requires an XL and a .250″ bit. Measure your bits and adjust your CAM settings before machining. if you have the large XXL, adjust dimensions and add extra registration holes as needed. Also required are two 1″ x 1/4″ steel registration pins to realign the jig to the Shapeoko’s bed.

This file is in DXF format. Notes for what needs to be done are in the file.

A 1/4″ bit is needed to CNC the spoil board. Precision is important when machining these templates. Dog hole size is critical. Make sure you measure your bits before machining. Most .250″ bits are actually .242″-.245″. Adjust accordingly when programming a CNC.

See the print issue or popularwoodworking.com for more project information and step-by-step articles to help you build the project.

My request back at you: If you build a Maker Workstation, I’d like to see it. I’d appreciate it if you send a photo and if you post it on social media, tag @woodworking.digital on Instagram and use the hashtag #makerworkstation.

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By downloading you agree to follow these key rules: All designs, plans, and files are subject to the CC Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 license. This means give credit for the original design and derivatives wherever it’s shown and confirm that you understand that you cannot sell creations based on the design nor the sell design files themselves.
All other content is Copyright Tim Celeski. All rights reserved.

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Maker Workstation Vise Module

Tim — Wed, 26 May 2021 17:57:21 +0000

The June 2021 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine features my article on the Maker Workstation. This is a basic PDF format drawing of the Workstation Vise Module that is a component of the workstation. It’s a MWS side plate with a bottom-mounted Yost 9″ woodworking vise. Other 9″ single screw, twin-rail front vises that basically are a frame without vise chops will work, but free-standing metal vises are too big to mount on the side plates. Refer to the vise installation instructions for the size and location of through holes. To make the module you’ll need a blank 16″ x 3.5″ side plate and 3/4″ 13-ply Baltic Birch plywood for the vise chop. I suggest making two chops and laminating them together. It’s easy to build the vise chop add-on module using standard woodworking tools.

There are extended online Popular Woodworking articles that take you through the process of constructing the Modern Base. Read my posts at popularwoodworking.com

As a reminder….

CNC-made templates are required for this project. To make them, you need template CAD files, a CNC, or a CNC service.

Ready-made Maker Workstation templates will be available for purchase as the woodworking. digital store.

See the print issue or popularwoodworking.com for more project information and step-by-step articles to help you build the project.

All files and plans are as is and come without instructions, CNC programming, or project support.

Yes, this is FREE!

Three rules

Do not share files, please point friends to Woodworking.Digital website to access my plans, templates, and other content.
By downloading you agree to follow these key rules: All designs, plans, and files are subject to the CC Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 license. This means give credit for the original design and derivatives wherever it’s shown and confirm that you understand that you cannot sell creations based on the design nor the sell design files themselves.
All other content is Copyright Tim Celeski. All rights reserved.

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Maker Workstation 24×72 Layer Guide

Tim — Sun, 02 May 2021 19:30:32 +0000

The June 2021 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine features my article on the Maker Workstation. This is a basic PDF format drawing Maker Workstation layer guide. All the dog holes require high accuracy and should be made using the Maker Workstation CNC-made templates. DXF template files are available in the woodworking.digital store. And, they are free!

With a CNC template, you need a Maker Workstation Layer Guide to keep you on track. This is the 72″ x 24″ Layer Guide. Other Layer Guides will be available soon. Later I’ll add 96 mm x 20 mm metric Layer Guides. Why use a guide? To keep track of where drill dog holes and T-Nuts are located. And, because drilling a grid of holes everywhere is a bad idea. More holes make your workbench less useful. Layer Guides offer optimal layouts for dog hole and T-Nut locations, leaving large open areas for workbenches of specific sizes. If a project comes up where you need more holes or a different layout, best to create Maker Workstation Top Plates (using the free CNC template for Top Plates/Worx Sidekicks) and workstation furniture. Remember the design principle: less is more.

There are extended online Popular Woodworking articles that take you through the process of constructing the Modern Base. Read my posts at popularwoodworking.com

As a reminder….

CNC-made templates are required for this project. To make them, you need template CAD files, a CNC, or a CNC service.

Ready-made Maker Workstation templates are available for purchase as the woodworking. digital store.

See the print issue or popularwoodworking.com for more project information and step-by-step articles to help you build the project.

All files and plans are as is and come without instructions, CNC programming, or project support.

Yes, this is FREE!

Three rules

Do not share files, please point friends to Woodworking.Digital website to access my plans, templates, and other content.
By downloading you agree to follow these key rules: All designs, plans, and files are subject to the CC Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 license. This means give credit for the original design and derivatives wherever it’s shown and confirm that you understand that you cannot sell creations based on the design nor the sell design files themselves.
All other content is Copyright Tim Celeski. All rights reserved.

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Maker Workstation Modern Base Drawing

Tim — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:08:00 +0000

The June 2021 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine features my article on the Maker Workstation. This is a basic PDF format drawing of the Modern Base designed for the 72″ workstation. All the basic dimensions you need are here. This workbench base design uses plywood (Baltic Birch recommended). Construction methods can be standard woodworking tools, but a CNC is recommended. All the dog holes require high accuracy and should be made using the Maker Workstation CNC-made templates. DXF template files are available in the woodworking.digital store. Physical templates will be available for ordering online soon.

Extended online Popular Woodworking articles that take you through the process of constructing the Modern Base is posted here.

As a reminder….

CNC-made templates are required for this project. To make them, you need template CAD files, a CNC, or a CNC service.

Ready-made Maker Workstation templates are available for purchase as the woodworking. digital store.

See the print issue or popularwoodworking.com for more project information and step-by-step articles to help you build the project.

All files and plans are as is and come without instructions, CNC programming, or project support.

Yes, this is FREE!

Three rules

Do not share files, please point friends to Woodworking.Digital website to access my plans, templates, and other content.
By downloading you agree to follow these key rules: All designs, plans, and files are subject to the CC Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 license. This means give credit for the original design and derivatives wherever it’s shown and confirm that you understand that you cannot sell creations based on the design nor the sell design files themselves.
All other content is Copyright Tim Celeski. All rights reserved.

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Maker Workstation Classic Base Drawing

Tim — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:51:16 +0000

The June 2021 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine features my article on the Maker Workstation. This is a basic PDF format drawing of the Classic Base designed for the 72″ workstation. All the basic dimensions you need are here. This is a simple workbench base design using materials available at any home improvement store or lumber yard. Seven 4″ x 4″ x 96″ are needed. Construction methods are using standard woodworking tools. Joinery is with 4 Domino joints at each intersection.

The extended online Popular Woodworking article that takes you through the process of constructing the Classic Base is available, here.

As a reminder….

CNC-made templates are required for this project. To make them, you need template CAD files, a CNC, or a CNC service.

Ready-made Maker Workstation templates are available for purchase as the woodworking. digital store.

See the print issue or popularwoodworking.com for more project information and step-by-step articles to help you build the project.

All files and plans are as is and come without instructions, CNC programming, or project support.

Yes, this is FREE!

Three rules

Do not share files, please point friends to Woodworking.Digital website to access my plans, templates, and other content.
By downloading you agree to follow these key rules: All designs, plans, and files are subject to the CC Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 license. This means give credit for the original design and derivatives wherever it’s shown and confirm that you understand that you cannot sell creations based on the design nor the sell design files themselves.
All other content is Copyright Tim Celeski. All rights reserved.

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Maker Workstation Template Files | Router Offset Version

Tim — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:18:59 +0000

The June 2021 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine features my article on the Maker Workstation. You can build in a couple of ways. This set of templates is for building a workstation using a router, 3/8″ bit, and a 5/8″ bushing to route 3/4″ dog holes. There are three template files included in this set. One for making a 26×24 offset template for making a Maker Workstation. One for making a 23×23 offset top plate/Worx Sidekick template. The third is a small template for routing out pockets for side plate mounts. Required for the pocket operation are a 1/4″ bit and 7/16″ bushing.

CNC-made templates are required for this project. To make them, you need template CAD files, a CNC, or a CNC service. Sorry, printing out paper templates and using a drill will not work for this project. The precision required on this project is too high.

An alternative template set for using a drill guide is also available here

Ready-made Maker Workstation templates will be available for purchase as the woodworking. digital store, soon.

You also need a Maker Workstation Layer Guide. It’s free and the 72″ x 24″ Guide is available here.

These CAD files in DXF format are for making or having someone make physical templates needed for the project with a CNC. This project calls for high precision so laying out and using regular woodworking techniques won’t work. You need a precision CNC template set to make the Maker Workstation. I suggest you make your templates out of 1/2″ or thicker MDF in order to control the 3/4″ Forstner drill bit used in this project.

A 1/4″ bit is needed to CNC the templates. Precision is important when machining these templates. Dog hole size is critical. Make sure you measure your bits before machining. Most .250″ bits are actually .242″-.245″. Adjust accordingly when programming a CNC.

See the print issue or popularwoodworking.com for more project information and step-by-step articles to help you build the project.

All files and plans are as is and come without instructions, CNC programming or project support.

Yes, this is FREE!

Three rules

Do not share files, please point friends to Woodworking.Digital website to access my plans, templates, and other content.
By downloading you agree to follow these key rules: All designs, plans, and files are subject to the CC Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 license. This means give credit for the original design and derivatives wherever it’s shown and confirm that you understand that you cannot sell creations based on the design nor the sell design files themselves.
All other content is Copyright Tim Celeski. All rights reserved.

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Maker Workstation Template Files | Drill Guide Version

Tim — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:40:49 +0000

The June 2021 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine features my article on the Maker Workstation. You can build in a couple of ways. This set of templates is for building a workstation using the Rockler Portable Drill Guide or Woodpecker Precision Drill guide. There are two template files included in this set. One for making a 26×24 template for making a Maker Workstation. One for making a 23×23 top plate/Worx Sidekick template. Routing out the pockets for side plate mounts along the sides of the workstation template requires a 1/4″ bit and 7/16″ bushing.

An alternative template set for using a router, 3/8″ bit and 5/8″ bushing is also available here

Ready-made Maker Workstation templates will be available for purchase as the woodworking.digital store, soon.

You also need a Maker Workstation Layer Guide. It’s free and the 72″ x 24″ Guide is available here.

These CAD files in DXF format are for making or having someone make physical templates needed for the project with a CNC. This project calls for high precision so laying out and using regular woodworking techniques won’t work. You need a precision CNC template set to make the Maker Workstation. I suggest you make your template out of 1/2″ or thicker MDF in order to control the 3/4″ Forstner drill bit used in this project.

A 1/4″ bit is needed to make the templates. Precision is important when machining. Make sure you measure your bit before machining. Dog hole size is critical. Most .250″ bits are actually .242″-.245″. Make sure you adjust accordingly when programming your CNC.

See the print issue or popularwoodworking.com for more project information and step-by-step articles to help you build the project.

My request back at you: If you build a Maker Workstation, I’d like to see it. I’d appreciate it if you send me a photo and post it on social media, tag @woodworking.digital on Instagram and use the hashtag #makerworkstation.

All files and plans are as is and come without instructions, CNC programming or project support.

Yes, this is FREE!

Three rules

Do not share files, please point friends to Woodworking.Digital website to access my plans, templates, and other content.
By downloading you agree to follow these key rules: All designs, plans, and files are subject to the CC Attribution-Non-Commercial 4.0 license. This means give credit for the original design and derivatives wherever it’s shown and confirm that you understand that you cannot sell creations based on the design nor the sell design files themselves.

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Plywood Thickness Tester Files

Leslie Newman — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:38:04 +0000

Sometimes a simple solution is the best way to solve a complicated problem. Plywood variations require test fitting when it comes to CNC based plywood joinery. Skip all those measurements and use the Plywood Thickness Tester instead. But, here’s the thing: the only way you can make one is with a CNC. For that you’ll need to download the DXF or Rhino3D files and program to make the cuts for the slots with a .250″ bit. The PDF file is for labeling the thickness tester.

All files and plans are as is and come without instructions, CNC programming or project support.

Yes, this is FREE!

Three rules

Do not share, please point friends to Woodworking.Digital website to access my plans, templates, and other content.
By downloading you agree to follow these key rules: All designs, plans, and files are subject to the CC Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 license. This means give credit for the original design and derivatives wherever it’s shown and confirm that you cannot sell creations based on the design nor the sell design files themselves.

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Show Panels (Files)

Leslie Newman — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:01:37 +0000

Woodworkers naturally want to show and share what we make. If you’re at it long enough, you might even begin to think about showing and maybe even selling your creations. One practical challenge is figuring out a way to display your work. Large pieces, like furniture, can stand on their own. Smaller pieces, like boxes or spoons, are best displayed on tables. But, if you make things that need to be hung vertically, there’s no way around it: you’re going to need a wall. Here’s a plan to build portable display/show panels from sheets of plywood. If you have a large CNC, these are easy to make. If you have a small CNC you can make a pattern to help you make large panels with a router. Here’s a link to the original article on how to build them at Popular Woodworking.

Yes, this is FREE!

All files and plans are as is and come without instructions, CNC programming or project support.

Three rules

Do not share, please point friends to Woodworking.Digital website to access my plans, templates, and other content.
By downloading you agree to follow these key rules: All designs, plans, and files are subject to the CC Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 license. This means give credit for the original design and derivatives wherever it’s shown and confirm that you cannot sell creations based on the design nor the sell design files themselves.

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Laser Cut Holiday Trees Card Stand (File)

Leslie Newman — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:01:07 +0000

Starting with a tree I designed a few years ago plus a simple base, I came up with a last-minute holiday project to display greeting cards. The trees were cut out of 1/8″ plywood with a laser cutter, but you should be able to get just as good results on a CNC with a 1/8″ bit.

All files and plans are as is and come without instructions, CNC or laser cutter programming or project support.

Yes, this is FREE!

Three rules

Do not share, please point friends to Woodworking.Digital website to access my plans, templates, and other content.
By downloading you agree to follow these key rules: All designs, plans, and files are subject to the CC Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 license. This means give credit for the original design and derivatives wherever it’s shown and confirm that you cannot sell creations based on the design nor the sell design files themselves.

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