AWFS

Make your plans to visit ShopBot at Booth#8845 at AWFS July 15-18,2009 in Las Vegas,NV at the Las Vegas Convention Center. We are bringing a PRSalpha 96-60 with an Automatic Tool Changer and a PRSalpha BT48 with a 2.2HSD spindle. These two tools are available for sale. Save shipping charges by picking up at the close of the show

 > For more info: http://www.awfsfair.org/

LinkerLogs


LinkerLogs is a new system of interlocking plywood building pieces for kids of all ages. The system is licensed under the Creative Commons license so that anyone can use the design or add pieces, with the only addition that they share any modifications that they make. If you agree with the license conditions you can download the LinkerLogs files in a zip file here to cut your own pieces, just like the ones we cut at the 2009 San Mateo Maker Faire. They include ShopBot sbp files, PartWorks crv files, and CAD drawings of the pieces in dxf format. Sketchup models of these pieces are also available in the Sketchup 3d Warehouse. The files were created for nominal 1/2" ply which varies in thickness, so there are versions with slots that are .48" wide for plywood that's .46" thick, and slots that are .50" wide for plywood that's .48" thick, so that the fit isn't too tight for small kids.

> For more info: www.linkerlogs.com


Is there going to be a Camp ShopBot in my area?

We are frequently asked if we can offer more events in new locations so people don’t have to travel great distances to attend. Because of this we are searching for new “hosts” in new locations to make it easier to attend a Camp ShopBot. If you would like to host a camp, please contact Bill Palumbo at campshopbot  (at) gmail.com for details. ShopBot will handle the publicity, logistics,expenses, etc.

>You can learn more about our Camps at: http://campshopbot.blogspot.com/

The next camp is Sat. Sept. 12th in Troy ,VA at Jay Wyant's shop. Contact campshopbot(at)gmail.com.

> More info will be posted on the Talk ShopBot Forum under the Camp ShopBot Topic.

Automatic Tool Changer

The ShopBot automatic tool changer (ATC) is now available for our PRSalpha CNC systems. The ATC system includes the HSD spindle, a pneumatically assisted Z-axis, six-position tool bank (for a 4ft-wide tool) or eight-position tool bank (for a 5ft or wider tool), fixed-position Z-zero plate, chuck holder, pneumatically operated dust skirt and ATC interface card. ShopBot's new  eCabinet/ShopBot link, which allows ShopBot's to process eCabinet production files, will fully support the use of this new ATC.

> http://www.shopbottools.com/Automatic%20Tool%20Changer.htm

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