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by hbutch8
Thu Dec 01, 2011 12:38 am
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: Y axis problems
Replies: 2
Views: 2178

Re: Y axis problems

This seems to be a depth problem on some machines y axis bearings where the drilled too deep in the plastic to mount the bearing.You should be able to fashion a hook bent on the end of a rod to get behind the bearing and gently pry it out. I have never had anymore trouble with y axis scince doing th...
by hbutch8
Sun Oct 09, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: New Topic
Replies: 0
Views: 2832

New Topic

Shark Pro for sale. Like new 2000.00 or best offer. Router and software included, see pictures. Contact Harold Phillips, at hbutch8@aol.com
by hbutch8
Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:04 pm
Forum: Shark Pro
Topic: Shark Pro For Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 3250

Shark Pro For Sale

Hi All, I have a 1year 2 month old shark pro for sale. Moved up to a Romaxx WD-1. The shark is in perfect condition, never had any real problems, just need to do some metal cutting at times. If anyone is interested please e-mail me at hbutch8@aol.com I live in upstate New York, if you would like to ...
by hbutch8
Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:09 am
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Zero shift in the middle of cutting
Replies: 8
Views: 6056

Re: Zero shift in the middle of cutting

I had that problem when trying to run in very high Humidity. we are experiencing the same at work . the fix was to run a big fan throwing alot of air into electrical panel. Same with shark, turned control on side in front of big fan , no more problems
by hbutch8
Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:02 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Stepper Motor End Play
Replies: 5
Views: 3554

Re: Stepper Motor End Play

I should have told everyone I shimmed out the bearing on the end of Y axis lead screw where it terminates into the plastic base in threar of machine. It is a couple washers be hind the bearing, wich pushes the lead screwinto the motor eliminating the motor shaft end play. no binding always returns t...
by hbutch8
Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:50 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Help with Lama Picture Vectors Please
Replies: 5
Views: 4632

Re: Help with Lama Picture Vectors Please

You may have to resize and play with depth of cut, did thi in a hurry
by hbutch8
Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:25 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Stepper Motor End Play
Replies: 5
Views: 3554

Re: Stepper Motor End Play

I don't know if I should have but I shimmed out the end bearing on the Y axis for this proplem. there was like a 0.250 end play in the y motor. Been running this way for couple month's no problems
by hbutch8
Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Help with Lama Picture Vectors Please
Replies: 5
Views: 4632

Re: Help with Lama Picture Vectors Please

I was able to create a tool path using the profile path with a v bit, you must state to be on the line when cutting
by hbutch8
Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:37 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: CNC Shark Problem: Toolpath Shift/Jump
Replies: 15
Views: 12623

Re: CNC Shark Problem: Toolpath Shift/Jump

Hey I'm not very good at typing ,but it was the connector from the spiral rod to the y motor. It had caused a burr on the motor shaft so it didn't slip bad unless it was in a heavy cut situation. the set screw on the motor part of the connecter was loose and you can't see it unless you unbolt the mo...
by hbutch8
Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:16 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: CNC Shark Problem: Toolpath Shift/Jump
Replies: 15
Views: 12623

Re: CNC Shark Problem: Toolpath Shift/Jump

I just had that same problem. After hours of searching every little thing, I pulled the table to check Y axis. Sure enough the motor connecter had loosened and the lead screw was working intermittantly causeing the 1" difference off zero in Y axis. No problems in same program or others now. Hope thi...