X-Carve calibration

I followed these steps: for the X and Y using the same shinwa machinist rule and an engraving bit:

I used a dial indicator to calibrate my Z axis as in this video

I then calculated the change from the measured vs actual that I came up with from the initial setup and changed my settings in Mach4.

I have not had to re-calibrate since I originally setup my X-Carve but I have also not pushed it too hard as of this point.

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