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by FixitMike
Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:50 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: How do I cut a keyhole?
Replies: 3
Views: 4048

How do I cut a keyhole?

A hole for hanging something using a keyhole cutter. i.e. plunge, move sideways, move back, retract? Using a cutter like this: http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=2139&filter=keyhole%20cutter I have a jig that I use with my plunge router, but CNC would be a lot easier. One caveat: you can't move...
by FixitMike
Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:39 pm
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: Actual XY travel and table dimensions.
Replies: 0
Views: 2844

Actual XY travel and table dimensions.

On my Shark Pro Plus: Standing at the Y drive end of the table (the same side as the router), X, Y, zero is at the near left corner. The table measures 28 1/2" in X, 36" in Y Minimum X travel is 1.73" from the left side of the table. Minimum Y travel is 1.27" from the bottom of the table. Actual X t...
by FixitMike
Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:48 pm
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: "side-by-side" error.
Replies: 6
Views: 5026

Solved

From Vectric Support: "Have a look in Add / Remove programs and uninstall any instances of "Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable". If you then navigate to the “C:\Program Files (x86)\Aspire V2.0\Exec” folder, you should see file named “vcredist_x86.exe”. (Except that I looked in the Vcarve fold...
by FixitMike
Sun Apr 10, 2011 5:08 pm
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: "side-by-side" error.
Replies: 6
Views: 5026

And even more:

I've found that on my desktop is where I get the error message. OS: Windows 7 home premium, service pack 2, 32 bit. (But it wouldn't run before I updated with service pack 2, either.) On my laptop it works just fine. OS: Windows 7 home premium, 64 bit So, I'm in business, but I can't use my desktop ...
by FixitMike
Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:54 pm
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: "side-by-side" error.
Replies: 6
Views: 5026

Re: "side-by-side" error.

It's back! Tried to run it again and got the same error message. No solution yet. Sent a new e-mail to Vectric.
by FixitMike
Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:41 pm
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: "side-by-side" error.
Replies: 6
Views: 5026

Re: "side-by-side" error.

Windows 7.
by FixitMike
Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:25 pm
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: "side-by-side" error.
Replies: 6
Views: 5026

"side-by-side" error.

When I tried to run the Vcarve Pro, I got an error message: "The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect." After a lot of Googling, I found this solution: Use windows explorer to look at the installation CD. Right click on on the autorun Application file, ...
by FixitMike
Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:07 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Tell us where you're from map
Replies: 617
Views: 555235

Re: Show us where your from map

Mike Turner (FixitMike)
Renton, WA
by FixitMike
Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:49 am
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: Computer didn't see USB connection.
Replies: 1
Views: 2159

Computer didn't see USB connection.

I just got my Shark Pro Plus. The local Rockler store (Tukwila, WA,) guys were nice enough to bring it out to my house, since I recently had back surgery and can't lift more than 10 lb. They set the base box on a rolling table I had built and the gantry box on some sawhorses. It took me about an hou...