CNC Shark Forum

Hi, We're going to be making large 4" x 36" laminate pieces with names engraved on them to slide into signs, etc. You know what I'm talking about. It's like name badge material; white plastic with a thin layer of red on top. Any suggestions on best bits and speeds and feeds to use? I did a sample pi...

I know this has been covered before, however neither CTRL-G or CTRL-E are working for me. I have version 3.0. Is anyone aware of how to get to configuration in this version? It'd be great if they'd realized this is a feature people would like and had come up with an easy solution to do it rather tha...

I had some unexpected results at first using the wrong post processor. Was using the generic post processor and it worked sometimes and had unexpected results other times. Make sure you're using the one specifically for Shark CNC.

We have our Shark HD4 Extended up and running and are planning to ease our way in to using it. It will not solely be for the theater's use, but it's installed in the scene shop. Is there anyone else who does theater and uses their CNC. What kinds of projects have you done. We know we're going to fin...

I will be buying another collet. Which one did you buy? My workaround: I noticed when taking the tightening nut off, that the collet seems to sit at a slight angle. Some gentle tapping on the shaft of the bit on the high side (the part of the collet that is further into spindle) helps it release. Th...

Hi friends, Any secrets to removing bits from the spindle? I loosen the collet, but the internal part stays tight. I'm using the correct collet insert, 1/4" for 1/4" bits. Getting the bit out tends to require more encouragement (with more accidental finger slices) than I'd like. I want to avoid marr...