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To support the restoration of a hurricane-damaged 44-foot Antares Yachts 44 catamaran, the crew constructs a custom overhead hoist system inside a 40-foot shipping container workshop to store a Shapeoko 5 Pro 4x4 CNC machine.0:47 The frame for the CNC consists of 8020 aluminum extrusions, which provides a rigid, lightweight platform for ceiling storage.2:46 The hoisting assembly utilizes sailboat blocks rated for 3,000 to 5,000 pounds and Dyneema lines spliced with brommel and Flemish eyes to ensure structural integrity.6:12 After verifying the frame’s squareness with a laser and hammer, the crew performs a successful load test using a truck to lift the table.8:54 The Shapeoko 5 Pro is assembled with a 65mm VFD spindle upgrade, chosen for its precision, quiet operation, and G-code speed control.14:10 The 4x4 work area allows for processing 4x8-foot sheets of material through a tiling technique, accommodating the limited space of the container.17:39 The machine is configured using Carbide Motion software to prepare for fabricating fiberglass parts and interior components for the catamaran.13:12

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