How to drill 5mm holes and outline cut with only a single spindle

[airroots]

New with ecab shopbot link,How to drill 5mm holes and outline cut with only a single spindle.

Wondering if possible since I have to pause to change bit.

[Gary Campbell]

Alain...
You can put in a single 5mm compression and do this. You can also manually change bits during the file after drilling is complete. The newer machines have a saftey lockout installed for this purpose.

You will also have to configure and install toolchanger files to your machine.
Gary

[thewoodcrafter]

Welcome Alain.

Someone else was using a 5mm bit on here for everything. A little slow for cutting but can be done.

Where are you located and what machine do you have?

[airroots]

I'm in casselman, near Ottawa

I bought the shopbot used 2 months ago, PRS standard ,old frame but has spindle and 4G updated board. I ran the machine with vcarve pro and change bit beetween operation.

Bought ecab link, and want to cut and drill, but need to change bit afer drill operation.

PS:what the tool changer file or virtual tool changer people are thaking.

[Gary Campbell]

Alain...
Welcome to the world of ShopBot. You can find more info on the toolchanger files here: http://www.shopbottools.com/garysmusings.htm#Link1
ShopBot has included files for this with the software, but they may need some adjustments for your machine. I think they may have an instruction on how to do this, you may want to contact tech support for its location.
Gary

[john_l]

I decided a while back to purchase 1/4" pins and then just use a 1/4" end mill for most everything cabinet related.

[thewoodcrafter]

John,
That works great if you are not building frameless and using the system holes for hinge plates and shelves.

[airroots]

Thank's for the link Gary, I'll try to figure it out.

John

I also look at 1/4'' pins but I mostly do frameless cabinets and didn't find a 1/4 pin that hold down the self like my 5mm clips.

[Gary Campbell]

Alain...
If you cant get the OEM toolchanger files to work, send me an email at islaww(@)comcast.net
Gary

[loriny]

I am using 5mm compression from centurion for all my cabinet work. This is with a PRT 4G and a 3.5 Milwaukee router. The only complaint I have is the tight dadoes. I use 2 passes- climb then conventional on outlines. My speed is 2.5 ips I think. I am happy with the results. I find it takes 15-20 minutes per sheet for all my cuts and drilling. This is more than fast enough for me working by myself.
Lorin

[bleeth]

Richelieu carries the locking shelf supports for a 1/4" hole but only for 5/8 shelf stock.
in white item #cp584830 1000 pieces.

[beacon14]

A problem with using 1/4" holes is that you can't use them for mounting hinges and drawer slides - one of the significant benefits of using the CNC for panel processing.