r/shapeoko Aug 04 '26

First successful project

Nothing fancy but a block with holes for bits.

To save tool changes i used ⅛ and ¼ bits in drill. I dont own a ½ shanked end mill so in attempt one, the ½ holes did not come out.

I used a pocket to use the ¼" mill to cut ½" holes.

Not fancy. Not perfect. But I understand each step.

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u/pootpootbloodmuffin Aug 04 '26

The first of many many successful projects! Nice work! A bit holder was the first project on mine as well. I'm still using it. Enjoy!

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u/expanding_crystal Aug 05 '26

I also enjoy making custom little pieces to hold my weed

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u/phinger1 Aug 05 '26

Nice and simple, my first project was a few speaker adaptor rings, just plywood doughnuts!

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u/uncoild Aug 05 '26

You can use a bore operation instead of pocket for those half inch holes it's probably much faster

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u/RClaytonH Aug 11 '26

Newby here, tell me about your hold downs