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by pshupe
Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:21 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: Router clamp issue- again! unbelievable
Replies: 12
Views: 9757

Re: Router clamp issue- again! unbelievable

Thanks Roger - I am much calmer now. It really is my own fault. There was a reason that I had the router sitting where it was. I guess I was just hoping that over the last 3 years or so relative gravity had changed! LOL Sorry about my rant. I love the Shark for what it is and what it does. Even the ...
by pshupe
Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: Router clamp issue- again! unbelievable
Replies: 12
Views: 9757

Router clamp issue- again! unbelievable

Ok - this is going to be a bit of a rant. I cannot believe that this plastic router clamp design made it into production. I've had my CNC Shark Pro Plus HD for a few years now. I do not use it a ton but have been using it with a Bosch 1617 router. Now I haven't been able to use it with my dust colle...
by pshupe
Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:39 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: lubricating spray - ballscrews??
Replies: 2
Views: 2367

lubricating spray - ballscrews??

I have a CNC Shark Pro Plus HD - What spray should I use to lubricate the ball screws? I am located in Canada as well, so Canadian supplier would be great. Thanks.

Regards Peter.
by pshupe
Tue Dec 04, 2012 6:20 pm
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

Thanks guys - I will be looking into this soon. I have solved the problem for now by ramping all my machining. That works really smooth and as one would expect much less upward force on the bit / router, which is no doubt easier on the bearings as well. Thanks again and I will let you know when I ge...
by pshupe
Wed Nov 28, 2012 7:50 pm
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

That looks very nice Bob. I think the design is very poor to start with. At the very least there should be slots for the 2 front vertical bolts, so that you can tighten the clamp as much as you need, and then tighten the bolts in the right spot. The larger gap you designed also makes more sense. I w...
by pshupe
Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:32 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: plunge cutting pushes the router up in the clamp
Replies: 9
Views: 6221

plunge cutting pushes the router up in the clamp

Has anyone else had this problem? I was plunge cutting a piece and had a 1/2" dia router bit in it with a very slow plunge value and it was pushing the router up in the clamp. The clamp was tight to the point that I thought I would break something. I think the clamp is a poor design as it cannot tig...
by pshupe
Fri Sep 21, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Swap X and Y axis
Replies: 4
Views: 3691

Re: Swap X and Y axis

You just have to swap the X and the Y, but also unbolt and rotate your gantry 180 degrees. It seems that it is oriented to be portrait instead of landscape. What I mean is that if you face the perpendicular to the gantry one would assume that X is right to left and Y top to bottom(or front to back) ...
by pshupe
Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:31 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: feeds and speeds
Replies: 5
Views: 8560

Re: feeds and speeds

Thanks Joe - lots to learn with this stuff! Cheers Peter.
by pshupe
Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: feeds and speeds
Replies: 5
Views: 8560

Re: feeds and speeds

Thanks Tony- I will try reducing my rpms on my router. I was at max. I only cut a few things so I'm sure I haven't done much damage yet. The guy where I got the bits said between 10k and 12k would be a good spot and very high feed rate. He was suggesting 180 for large bits and 100 for 1/8" and under...
by pshupe
Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:04 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: feeds and speeds
Replies: 5
Views: 8560

feeds and speeds

Hello - I have just purchased a CNC Shark Pro Plus HD and teamed it with a Bosch 1617 router. I just purchased some bits, some 2 flute ballnose bits of different diameters, a few down cut spiral, and a 3/8" single flute compression bit. I am wondering if I could get some advice on speed settings for...