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by Bob
Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:47 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Y Axis Problem
Replies: 9
Views: 6400

Re: Y Axis Problem

I put access holes over all four table mounting screws, making it easier to adjust the table for level. I also switched to 1" MDF for the table and auxiliary table.
by Bob
Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:07 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Y Axis Problem
Replies: 9
Views: 6400

Re: Y Axis Problem

Like I said...You can depend on these guys to have answers.
Bob
by Bob
Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:03 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: ALUMINUM CUTTING PROJECT
Replies: 7
Views: 8147

Re: ALUMINUM CUTTING PROJECT

Nice work! What's next?
Bob
by Bob
Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Control Question
Replies: 12
Views: 13937

Re: Control Question

Glad to hear the solution worked . Al and Tim are good guys to work with. I waven't been able to stump them yet.
Bob
by Bob
Thu Aug 19, 2010 8:39 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: ALUMINUM CUTTING PROJECT
Replies: 7
Views: 8147

Re: ALUMINUM CUTTING PROJECT

I've used it to cut brass ( made a small branding iron) and I would not recommend using it for brass.
I have not used is on aluminum and can not make a recommendation. What are you planning to make? Are you intending to hog out a lot of metal, or do light engraving on a name plate?
Bob
by Bob
Thu Aug 19, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Y Axis Problem
Replies: 9
Views: 6400

Re: Y Axis Problem

Contact Tim Owens, and Al Wolford, they have always answered my questions and solved my Shark-related problems.In fact, they are probably in the process of answering right now.
Bob
by Bob
Thu Aug 19, 2010 7:07 am
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Shop Stool
Replies: 12
Views: 12583

Re: Shop Stool

Nice application. I noticed on your review posted on Rockler's site an editor's comment warning that your dust collection setup poses a danger of damage to the shark through static elec buildup and stress on the stepper motors induced by the drag weight/torque of the 4" vacuum hose. I have a simila...
by Bob
Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:26 am
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Control Question
Replies: 12
Views: 13937

Re: Control Question

I agree that using the mouse for an emergency stop is almost useless. However, it can be entertaining for others to watch as you fumble around in a panic trying to use this method. What I did was to get one of those router table switches with the big red stop paddle and plug my power strip into it. ...
by Bob
Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:22 am
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: 3D carving
Replies: 1
Views: 4645

3D carving

These are sample carvings I made on the dust booth legs of my Shark work table. The roman coin was scanned using the 3D probe. The face and Jeep were from the Sketchup 3D warehouse. The grape cluster was from another site online (I lost track of the site location). All carving was done by using Cut ...
by Bob
Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:02 am
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Trivets
Replies: 0
Views: 4513

Trivets

I'm in the process of making a trivet for each month of the year for my wife. So far, I'm up to July with two more to go.
Trivets
Trivets