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I'm brand new to CNC and have made a few trays from 4/4 soft maple on my Shapeoko 4 XXL. They have turned out ok but I've noticed that they are becoming more and more warped as the days have gone by. And what I mean by warped is they don't have a flat base anymore - they are able to rock. I made them from 7" wide boards that I got from a reputable hardwood dealer. The boards were planed flat before I bought them. Is this normal? Is there a way to counteract the warping so they have a flat bottom? Any help/insight would be appreciated!

Hello! New CNC owner here. I've seen lots of videos from makers and read lots of comments regarding listening to the sound the bits make as they are cutting. The thing is, I have no idea what I'm listening for and what constitutes a "good" sound and a "bad" sound. Then I hear about bits "screaming" and I'm pretty sure that I've never heard a bit scream as loud as my 19 month old 🤣. Anyone have any input? Thanks!

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Hey, what's up I'm just got in looking to get involved. I got a shapeoko 5 pro 4x4 with 65mm spindle and just starting up with that machine along with a monport 60watt co2 laser 28x20 bed. I was in construction for too long. Learning the ropes is more fun than I thought and still making mistakes even after 40 years cabinetry, finish carpentry, reading plans, designing, engineering load capacity and building houses and a full wood shop. Looking forward to having a great year and I hope everybody else does also. Thanks