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by Mimbler
Fri Aug 28, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Night light
Replies: 2
Views: 2220

Re: Night light

Very nice Tony,
Mike
by Mimbler
Sat Aug 22, 2015 5:06 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Piranha Issues
Replies: 15
Views: 8706

Re: Piranha Issues

Bob wrote:My memory is a little fuzzy, but I'm pretty sure that NWA recommends the DuPont Teflon/Silicon lubrication. It's a mixture of both. not just Teflon.
Bob
Yes, it is on their site. Dupont Silicone lubricant with teflon.
Mike
by Mimbler
Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:22 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Piranha Issues
Replies: 15
Views: 8706

Re: Piranha Issues

Steve, I don't see a way for the mobile cart to be causing this problem. As long as the top is solid and flat so it isn't putting the machine in a bind, it should be fine. I have mine on a workbench that isn't one of those rock solid installations, but I just added a layer of birch plywood on top (j...
by Mimbler
Tue Aug 18, 2015 6:49 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Piranha Issues
Replies: 15
Views: 8706

Re: Piranha Issues

In agreement with Roger; check your preview carefully. If this problem isn't showing up in the preview on your computer monitor, it isn't a software problem. Mike I have a Shark HD (original) so I don't have any Piranha experience but I am going to go out on a limb and suggest that there looks like ...
by Mimbler
Sat Aug 15, 2015 10:24 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Piranha Issues
Replies: 15
Views: 8706

Re: Piranha Issues

Well, I'm out of ideas for now. Please keep us in the loop as you and Next Wave get to the bottom of it. You'll enjoy the machine when you do. It is very accurate and capable. I use it to make shell inlays for the guitars I build and the precision is amazing. Mike I have previously check the router ...
by Mimbler
Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Piranha Issues
Replies: 15
Views: 8706

Re: Piranha Issues

I have a piranha and haven't seen these issues, but a couple of ideas to check: 1) Any chance the material is moving? 2) The machine will deflect if you drive it too hard. I've found the default tool feeds are 2 or 3 times higher than what I like to use for good results. 3) Anything around, under, o...
by Mimbler
Mon Aug 10, 2015 12:37 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Laser attachement for the CNC Shark Pro
Replies: 5
Views: 5200

Re: Laser attachement for the CNC Shark Pro

tonybell9699 wrote:Bump.... Still looking
Tony, Nextwave is coming out with a laser version of the piranha (I think this fall). You might be able to buy the parts and control from them and have something fairly plug and play,
Mike
by Mimbler
Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:17 pm
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Dancing Santa Claus
Replies: 6
Views: 4125

Re: Dancing Santa Claus

Thanks Rod, that was exactly the kind of info I needed to get started. Haven't cut yet, but imported the model and created the toolpaths so I'm on my way!
MIke
by Mimbler
Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:32 am
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Dancing Santa Claus
Replies: 6
Views: 4125

Re: Dancing Santa Claus

Rod, I've haven't done that kind of carving before. Would you mind describing the toolpath process and the tool style/size used?
thanks, Mike

Edit: I'm talking about the 3d model for the santa face. I use Vcarve pro 8.
by Mimbler
Fri Jul 31, 2015 8:51 am
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Job Setup / Material Z Zero and Home / Start Position Clarif
Replies: 6
Views: 5046

Re: Job Setup / Material Z Zero and Home / Start Position Cl

Joanne
If you have the latest VCarve revision, you can export your Rhino as a .stl and do the nc work in Vcarve,
Mike