ShopSabre Tool Offsets


To adjust tools in the Tool Library on ShopSabre Wincnc


Two Ways:


1. Tool Length

Effectively like re-tool heighting but with a controlled amount.


  • Make tool LONGER (cut deeper):  Negative number (-.010") lengthens tool in control
  • Make tool SHORTER (less deep):  Positive number (+.010") shortens tool in control
  • Add to cutter width (dia): 
  • Reduce cutter width (dia):


2. Height Offset: 

Used if you don't want the tool length to be changed but you want a temporary height change. Useful for a standard tool thats used in many projects.


These act in opposite of the thing they are modifying.


  • Make tool SHORTER (cut shallower): Negative number (-.020") will shorten the tool length.
  • Make tool LONGER (cut deeper):  Positive number (+.035") will lengthen tool in control.



When done with job, set these offsets back to zero or very visible note to next operator that tools have been offset.




*Also helpful - When you choke up a tool in the tool holder, the "tool height" number becomes larger.

    Example:    Before choking up tool: TH-14.2329

                         After choking up tool: TH-14.8006


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