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by Keith Hodges
Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:23 pm
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Acrylic Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 4138

Re: Acrylic Advice

Hi Tim. I cut the little plug off the end of the power supply, run the cut end through a small hole in the back wall of my base, then solder the two small wires to the LED light strip. I also tie a knot in the wire before soldering it so the wire won't pull back out of the base. I use 3/8 inch acryl...
by Keith Hodges
Sat Oct 31, 2015 9:10 am
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: USMC Emblem
Replies: 5
Views: 5244

Re: USMC Emblem

I'd bet a little lite sanding with very fine sand paper would help the spot disappear. Looks good everywhere else. I hate throwing anything away, so I'd work on that spot.
by Keith Hodges
Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:42 am
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Paradise Clock
Replies: 4
Views: 3515

Re: Paradise Clock

I did it using a scrap piece of white corian. Sanded it down to about 1/8 inch thick, round with a hole in the center. Turned out nice. Guess anything would work well though.
by Keith Hodges
Thu Oct 29, 2015 8:27 pm
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Amazing Grace
Replies: 12
Views: 8343

Re: Amazing Grace

Jim, it would be great if you just posted it in the file sharing section of this forum so everyone could share it. What comes around, goes around.
by Keith Hodges
Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:53 pm
Forum: Shark Project File Sharing.
Topic: Openning Project File Sharing posts
Replies: 1
Views: 4139

Re: Openning Project File Sharing posts

Most don't have pictures, their just the files to carve the project. If you want to see them, download, then open in either v carve or aspire.
by Keith Hodges
Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:48 pm
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Soap carving
Replies: 7
Views: 5552

Re: Soap carving

I simply put wood blocks on all 4 sides, clamping them down to hold the soap bar in place. No downward pressure was needed since its so soft.
by Keith Hodges
Thu Oct 29, 2015 8:52 am
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Soap carving
Replies: 7
Views: 5552

Re: Soap carving

Thanks Bob and Tony. Coming from someone with your talent means a lot.
by Keith Hodges
Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:00 pm
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Soap carving
Replies: 7
Views: 5552

Soap carving

Ok, got a little bored today and looking for something new. Saw a bar of soap, and wondered how it would work as a carving media. I'll let you be the judge, but it's pretty cool. I used Ivory because I used to carve it with my pocket knife as a kid. I used a .125 ball nose bit, but thinking I'll try...
by Keith Hodges
Sun Oct 25, 2015 11:22 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Buying cast acrylic?
Replies: 2
Views: 2847

Re: Buying cast acrylic?

I buy mine from a local supplier, thus eliminating shipping costs and times, plus it's actually cheaper to start with. But, several on this forumn, myself included at first, buy from estreetplastic.com. Good prices and shipping times. Never had a damaged piece from shipping. Check for any local supp...
by Keith Hodges
Sat Oct 17, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Kitchen utensils.
Replies: 3
Views: 3081

Re: Kitchen utensils.

Thanks. I used a 60 degree v bit for the lettering.