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by cnc novice
Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:14 pm
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Lithophane Stealth fighter
Replies: 9
Views: 10580

Re: Lithophane Stealth fighter

Just tried a new light source. I went with a LED light panel. The panel raises the electronics cost from about $20 to $35 but simplifies the wiring and removes the issue of light strips detaching and possible shadows from wires. The Star Trek inspired lithophane has the light pane
by cnc novice
Sat Jan 05, 2019 8:53 pm
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Lithophane Stealth fighter
Replies: 9
Views: 10580

Re: Lithophane Stealth fighter

Thank you. the box and frame were the toughest part. Took a couple of attempts to get the support for the 1.25 in thick frame to stand and feel secure in the slot, yet still make it possible to disassemble if the lighting ever needs to be replaced.
by cnc novice
Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:20 pm
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Lithophane Stealth fighter
Replies: 9
Views: 10580

Lithophane Stealth fighter

Corian for the Lithophane was carved on CNC. Frame was done in layers on Glowforge laser cutter. Light source is LED strip lights mounted on the inside edge of the frame pointed inward to avoid hot spots.
by cnc novice
Mon Sep 10, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: First large engrave project: Harry potter fans
Replies: 7
Views: 5423

Re: First large engrave project: Harry potter fans

I did a profile for the perimeter and an engrave for the meat of the project
by cnc novice
Fri Sep 07, 2018 9:35 am
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: First large engrave project: Harry potter fans
Replies: 7
Views: 5423

Re: First large engrave project: Harry potter fans

I was using a tapered spiral ball nose 1/16th diameter
by cnc novice
Fri Sep 07, 2018 7:12 am
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: First large engrave project: Harry potter fans
Replies: 7
Views: 5423

Re: First large engrave project: Harry potter fans

I have a smaller scale one to do. About a quarter of the size. I will give your suggestion a try.
by cnc novice
Tue Sep 04, 2018 7:42 pm
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Granddaughter Present
Replies: 2
Views: 2932

Re: Granddaughter Present

:D looks great love the look of the three panels
by cnc novice
Tue Sep 04, 2018 7:28 pm
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: First large engrave project: Harry potter fans
Replies: 7
Views: 5423

First large engrave project: Harry potter fans

I have been very intimidated by the learning curve involved the cnc shark process. I have had my unit for a little over a year and finally dove into a large project for my grand daughter, who is a Harry Potter enthusiast. I have learned a lot from this project. It is 36in x 22in made of pine. Next t...
by cnc novice
Sun Aug 12, 2018 11:54 am
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: USB connect issues withe cnc shark
Replies: 1
Views: 2329

USB connect issues withe cnc shark

I have had my shark for two years it is an HD extended bed. I have gone through the design process as always, open the control panel, run the virtual zero. click run file it loads, gets to the point where it says run job or ok to start. does not start bottom l says check usb or power to shark. I hav...
by cnc novice
Sat Apr 08, 2017 12:54 pm
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: First try at Lithphane
Replies: 3
Views: 4209

Re: First try at Lithphane

thanks for the advice the frame was just designing what would work. This one was .75 inch poplar with three groves cut using a dado blade. One grove to insert the candle stone, another to hold the light strip around the perimeter and another for the back piece. I like the idea of the reflective pain...