CNC Shark Forum

well the simulation and parameters look good so I'd want to take a look at the gCode as well. BUT - lets get into tool selection. You've selected a vbit which regardless of the size the cutting is done with only the point. Sure the sides clear out area but the program only knows that the tiny tip ha...

The rolling pin was a 99 cent thrift store find. I decided to use it for some rotary work and add a pattern. While engraved pins aren't new, what you normally find are laser engraved rollers where the pattern goes into the wood. This was 3d engraved so that the pattern is UP. 1/8" ball nose was used...

I've been posting mostly on the Vectric web site but I have indeed done all my workpieces on the shark, so let me share this one:
Just trying to find a little balance in my life so here is an opart Yin-Yang piece in mesquite. 4.5x7".

Anybody else think some extra features in the controller software would make the Sharks better. If I had to ask I'd say: -Single Stepping: What better way to avoid a crash or plunge into the table -scripting: short command line moves. Sometimes I just need to cut a line and I don't want to create a ...

I'm sure there are a LOT of extra plastic router clamps available. Anyone doing serious work has LOOOONG since switched it out for a metal one. If you want to pay the postage, I'd happily send you mine which is off a HD4 but I'm sure they are the same. Replaced with one from Dixie billet about a mon...

Basically I think that most issues are not hardware related but rather software related. The default software for the shark is the Vcarve that comes with the machine. So I just think most people ask their questions on the Vectric forum since the vectric pros are not necessary shark owners.