CNC Shark Forum

When choosing a bit, make sure that it is long enough to go through the material and a small enough diameter to cut all the way into the corner areas with the size font that you are using. I've used the 1/8" bits quite a bit in a colt router and never had one break. I think that I ran the rpm's at a...

Which shark do you have? I have the pro so I have an MDF base which makes it easy to use a vbit and make square outlines on the table. This allows me to know (if I know that my work piece is a true square) where I can place it on the machine and line up atleast 2 edges also.

I have 2 in the shop. one just to run the machine and another to work on files while the machine is running. I haven't had any issues from dust with either one except one has the keys that snap on from the top. I have lost a few keys vacuuming the dust off the keyboard. I prefer one that they mount ...

Can you post a picture of your results? I'd first double check that you are using the same bit on the machine that you set the program for. That is a very common mistake that is easy to make. If everything is correct, I'd try without the touchplate to set the Z. I like the touchplate but have had it...

I don't know anything about the other brand but I like z larger table. Full sized doors? I doubt it. It appears 31" wide and then you need clamping room. There are so many variables when choosing a cnc it is something that I would really research and include warranty and tech support even if it is a...

I've had several inquiries but no sale yet. To make it a quick sell, I have lowered the price $1000. The new price for everything is $4500/ firm. I figure thats a steal.

Poplar can be a bit finicky as far as fuzzies go but I have used it quite a bit with good results. I go about it a little different than Dan and have had good results. Most of the tables that I have seen seem to have been created for the larger more robust machines capable of faster travel times. I ...

Speed can definitely be an issue with light duty machines. It took me a while to learn that it was faster to slow it down and get it right the first time. It just takes some time with different types of woods to figure out what speeds you can run safely. You'll probably find cleaner cuts at the lowe...

VCarve uses a depth that is dependent in the distance between the two lines. The wider, the deeper. When you are selecting the type of tool path you are running on the right side if the screen at the top you can set the height above the material and the maximum depth below it. Just choose that and s...

Set flat bottom depth to where you want it. Use an end mill to rough it