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- Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:03 am
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: spindle won't "pass water"
- Replies: 2
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spindle won't "pass water"
For the second time I have gotten a spindle that will not cool due to poor coolant circulation. For the first spindle I used a mixture of RV antifreeze and water, and on the present one I used a vinegar/water mixture (Nextwave support instructions) as a coolant. Water pump and line are sealed well f...
- Fri Dec 03, 2021 3:40 pm
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Muscle Chuck for 2 hp spindle
- Replies: 1
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Muscle Chuck for 2 hp spindle
I would like to upgrade to the Muscle Chuck adapter but have not found our which of their adapters will screw onto my spindle on my HD4 Shark machine. I have found very technical info as per thread width, pitch, and just about every thing else. All I want to find out is "What model Muscle Chuck fits...
- Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:32 pm
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Laser text onto a 3D carving??
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4331
Laser text onto a 3D carving??
I have a Shark HD4 with the laser attachment. I want to make a plaque for a family members' 50th wedding anniversary. The plaque will have a3D Bible carved into it, and I would like to lase a Bible verse actually onto the pages of the book. Is this possible? I know that I could Vcarve the verse, but...
- Sun Mar 14, 2021 5:05 pm
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Router bit drags in Z slightly
- Replies: 1
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Router bit drags in Z slightly
I am experiencing a new problem after several years of Shark HD4 ownership. I set the coordinates X,Y,Z as I have always done. For the past 2 projects the tool will drag (in Z) a bit making a mark in the wood. It is only a couple of thou's deep, but it pisses me off. I can use the Z setting block, o...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:22 am
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Are you having laser and/or other post processors problems???
- Replies: 0
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Are you having laser and/or other post processors problems???
Having just aquired a 3 watt laser for my HD-4, and downloaded the PP files the way the user manual instructs, I was flumoxxed why I could not load the .tap file to the thumb drive. I kept getting an error message that it was not getting along with the system. I had just also upgraded to Vcarve Desk...
- Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:35 pm
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: What XY location are you using...and WHY?
- Replies: 7
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What XY location are you using...and WHY?
Is there any advantage to using the XY setup at a corner rather than at "center mass"? I use center mass, but could be persuaded to change if there is a good enough reason. Thanks....
- Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:07 pm
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Clamping an inlay
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3467
Clamping an inlay
IMG_2771.JPG I am sure this has been discussed before but I could not find it using the search feature. I have lately tried inlaying with my Shark and have been successful and very happy, EXCEPT when it came to clamping it up while gluing. Then it dawned on me that I have a super clamping system st...
- Wed Oct 23, 2019 3:34 pm
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Grave marker suggestionns please
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3048
Re: Grave marker suggestionns please
Yes, I agree...but she wants a wooden marker, so that is what I am exploring first.
- Wed Oct 23, 2019 7:18 am
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Grave marker suggestionns please
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3048
Grave marker suggestionns please
I recently lost my youngest brother, and his wife has asked me to create a wooden headstone on my cnc machine. Oh, Boy! This has me looking for help as I want to explore all the possible scenarios for me to accomplish this. All woods left outdoors will deteriorate whether it is teak, cedar, or whate...
- Fri Jul 26, 2019 7:12 am
- Forum: Software. Programming
- Topic: Virtual Zero not Compensating
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9980
Re: Virtual Zero not Compensating
This is not in regards to your code query, but the first thing that I saw was your failure to use a spoilboard. it scares me think of a pristine machine bed being gouged up with a possible "oops" in coding.