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by kenypete
Fri May 29, 2015 6:28 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: how did you remove the HDPE Gantry to upgrade
Replies: 8
Views: 5773

Re: how did you remove the HDPE Gantry to upgrade

I used a small tapered flat tip screwdriver and wedged it between the HDPE and the flat side of the nut. I had to hold pressure on it while I turned the head, if it slipped I tried putting the screwdriver on the opposite side of the nut. I had couple where the screwdriver didn't hold. On those I use...
by kenypete
Sun May 03, 2015 11:07 am
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Recent projects
Replies: 4
Views: 4055

Re: Recent projects

This is in reference to replacing the HDPE backing plate of the gantry with an aluminum plate that can be purchased from NWA.

Here is the link that explains more.

http://www.cncsharktalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4264

Ken
by kenypete
Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:25 am
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Recent projects
Replies: 4
Views: 4055

Recent projects

Since upgrading the gantry on my black diamond the quality of my projects has greatly improved, my frustration level has returned to normal and I am having way more fun.

Ken
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by kenypete
Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Black Diamond gantry upgrade
Replies: 29
Views: 27180

Re: Black Diamond gantry upgrade

Rod I went to Home Depot and bought a couple of peel and stick cable clamps to re-attach the cables. I see you have a attached dust collection, something I avoided, not wanting to add to the weight on the plastic gantry back but would like to try it now. Is yours from NWA? And is it something you re...
by kenypete
Wed Apr 01, 2015 6:57 am
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Black Diamond gantry upgrade
Replies: 29
Views: 27180

Re: Black Diamond gantry upgrade

Drueth That link is a very comprehensive process that I had been following to level my table when I saw your comment about adding support to the gantry. I then found where others mentioned success with gantry upgrades and as the saying goes: the rest is history. The experience and knowledge you and ...
by kenypete
Tue Mar 31, 2015 6:14 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Black Diamond gantry upgrade
Replies: 29
Views: 27180

Re: Black Diamond gantry upgrade

I am very pleased with the results. Before the upgrade an end mill cut across the front edge of my sacrificial top yielded a cut that was .017 inch high in the middle such that a straight edge would rock from end to end when laid on the fresh cut. If held down tight on one end the opposite end had a...
by kenypete
Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Black Diamond gantry upgrade
Replies: 29
Views: 27180

Black Diamond gantry upgrade

I have been struggling with inconsistent carving depth along the X axis since day one with my Black Diamond. Then I came across some informative posts and was able to determine that my gantry sagged when the router was at the midpoint of the X axis travel. When I placed a straight edge across the bo...
by kenypete
Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: vectric 8
Replies: 11
Views: 8515

Re: vectric 8

If you Go to Forum.vectric.com there are several posts from users who are very pleased with the newest release of both VCarve Pro and Aspire. Most are saying it is well worth the cost.

Ken
by kenypete
Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:36 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: What is the REAL current issue of Control Panel?
Replies: 6
Views: 4855

Re: What is the REAL current issue of Control Panel?

I was told last night that NWA has removed the link to control panel 2 due to numerous problems and is working on a fix. I think if you call Dave at Rockler customer service he may be able give you more current info on this subject but as this is a NWA issue they are the ones who will provide the so...
by kenypete
Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:00 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: What is the REAL current issue of Control Panel?
Replies: 6
Views: 4855

Re: What is the REAL current issue of Control Panel?

I sent an e-mail and they sent me the link.

Ken