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by DUTCH
Sat Feb 23, 2019 3:47 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Adding 15 watt laser
Replies: 2
Views: 1623

Re: Adding 15 watt laser

Thanks for the comments. I need to go back and read the research on the 15 watt piece and see if there is some interface possible. I am talking most about some simple engraving but onwards to some pretty complicated artwork. I do mainly beer tap handles but the sky is the limit. For $100 I may just ...
by DUTCH
Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:04 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Adding 15 watt laser
Replies: 2
Views: 1623

Adding 15 watt laser

Thinking about buying a 15 watt laser for some reasonably detailed wood details [shallow] I was told essentially that the laser which came with the machine really has limited capabilities. Does anyone have experience with one of these 15 watt 450nm lasers advertised on EBAY?
by DUTCH
Tue Nov 20, 2018 2:26 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: How do I go about cutting a bowl
Replies: 1
Views: 2041

How do I go about cutting a bowl

Have been turning 12" dia bowls about 2" thick on lathe and have a desire to cut on Shark
Is this a relatively simple thing to program?
by DUTCH
Tue Nov 20, 2018 2:23 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Surprise shutdown
Replies: 1
Views: 1723

Surprise shutdown

Finally up and running and on the learning curve. Recently cutting a pattern of three crosses for HOSPICE when entire system just went black. Using standard Bosch router with 1/4" spiral upcut bit with 1/8" per pass. Router is plugged into controller. Sort of surprised at this overload even when I c...
by DUTCH
Fri Oct 12, 2018 7:21 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Tell us where you're from map
Replies: 617
Views: 529944

Re: Tell us where you're from map

DUTCH - Evansville, IN.
New owner and avid woodworker
by DUTCH
Wed Oct 10, 2018 7:37 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Remaining material in simple letter cut
Replies: 0
Views: 3130

Remaining material in simple letter cut

Well, here I am first time on the FORUM My first attempt with my SHARK II was rather uneventful but when I cut letters [in profile] using EZCARVE I had some wood remaining. I was using a 1/8" end mill cutting some letters about 1/4" in section. Couldn't figure out how to cut the very thin remaining ...