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by jcatcmc
Sun May 23, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: Straight versus spiral cutters
Replies: 2
Views: 4651

Straight versus spiral cutters

Hi, I notice in the V Carve tool data base that the term end mill is used to describe a flat bottom bit ( I always associate end mill more with metal cutting ). A spiral cutter is shown , however I have always used a 2 flute straight sided 1/4" carbide /steel bit. This has always worked out until re...
by jcatcmc
Fri May 21, 2021 8:35 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: z axis kept going down
Replies: 9
Views: 7524

Re: z axis kept going down

You mean those puny little 120 V electrons Rando ?


John
by jcatcmc
Wed May 19, 2021 1:34 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: z axis kept going down
Replies: 9
Views: 7524

Re: z axis kept going down

Had that happen once, turned out to be a dodgy mouse.

John
by jcatcmc
Mon May 17, 2021 8:37 pm
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: Pause button
Replies: 3
Views: 4525

Re: Pause button

Thanks Rando, No, I don`t think its the computer it goes to sleep regular, never an issue. Sometimes when I leave controller on and bring up the control panel on the computer I have to turn controller off/ on to get it communicating . Only left it for 30 mins. no outage .

John
by jcatcmc
Mon May 17, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: Pause button
Replies: 3
Views: 4525

Pause button

Hi, With regards the pause button is there a time limit on it? I recently paused a job to have some lunch, when I returned the continue button was grayed out . The message on the screen informed me that communication had been lost. checked all cables all ok, I turned the controller off/on ,reloaded ...
by jcatcmc
Sun May 16, 2021 11:04 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: z axis alignment
Replies: 16
Views: 14343

Re: z axis alignment

Hey Rando , If I was 40 years younger I`d be right into it , I`ve got all the gear , lathes, mills, ect. but at 73 you start and wonder how long your gonna last .I figured if I get to 112 I will clear my current work load.

jc
by jcatcmc
Sun May 16, 2021 9:40 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: z axis alignment
Replies: 16
Views: 14343

Re: z axis alignment

Just checked out that Mega Mouth video, Geez that thing looks like it was removed from the Terminators guts.
by jcatcmc
Sat May 15, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: z axis alignment
Replies: 16
Views: 14343

Re: z axis alignment

I don`t know if this approach has been tried but the over .5 mm (.023" ) sag in the middle of the X axis was starting to give me some grief.( see photos ) I decided to play around adding a counter weight to the rear of the Z axis motor. With a bit of experimenting if I mounted a 4.5 lb weight 350 mm...
by jcatcmc
Sat Apr 04, 2015 8:22 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Control Panel 2
Replies: 14
Views: 9761

Re: Control Panel 2

Hello at the forum, Thought I would take a look at the forum after some time mainly to see if version 2 of the control panel is worth the money, seems other people other than me cant seem to get any info, as for the problems described by Ausworkshop agree whole heartedly particularly the Inch - metr...
by jcatcmc
Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:23 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: plunge cutting pushes the router up in the clamp
Replies: 9
Views: 6221

Re: plunge cutting pushes the router up in the clamp

My fix for this particular problem was to drill and tap a 3/16" locking screw through the clamp and drill small dimple into the router body. Nip up the screw after tightening the clamp , end of problem .

Regards to all.