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by meb
Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:41 pm
Forum: Everything 4th Axis
Topic: Which software to use/buy with the 4th axis
Replies: 4
Views: 8451

Re: Which software to use/buy with the 4th axis

If you bought the extended bed then you should get VCarve Pro with it not VCarve Desktop. Desktop is limited to 24x24 project area and is included with the standard bed Shark HD even though they say the cutting area of the Shark is 25x25. Also you can not do rotary projects with VCarve Desktop so yo...
by meb
Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:21 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Shark HD4 bed - can you add to the bed?
Replies: 12
Views: 11998

Re: Shark HD4 bed - can you add to the bed?

Don't forget you need to re-build the bed also and that is an added expense. You can contact Next Wave and find out how much they would charge for everything to convert your machine into the extended bed version or source the parts yourself. It might just cost you about the same amount but doing it ...
by meb
Mon Mar 28, 2016 11:47 am
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
Replies: 2
Views: 4035

Re: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)

The software is Windows software.

I am not sure if it would run under a windows emulator on your Mac but if you have one you might try it and let others know what you find. I would not add the expense of an emulator if you don't already have one.
by meb
Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:56 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: Adding tool to Database
Replies: 4
Views: 5079

Re: Adding tool to Database

You can not add a bit to the Tool Data Base that contains undercut geometry like a dovetail bit. However you can use bits with this geometry if you start away from the part and exit away from the part but you may have to cut an access for the bit at the start and end point.
by meb
Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: Dumb question from a big dummy
Replies: 2
Views: 4428

Re: Dumb question from a big dummy

It all started with the Shark 18x24 w/MDF bed that used the Bosch Colt trim router. Then came the Shark Pro 24x24 w/MDF bed at used the Bosch Colt trim router. Then the Shark Pro+ 24x24 w/aluminum bed that used the Bosch Colt trim router. Then the Shark Pro HD1 w/aluminum bed and able to handle the ...
by meb
Thu Mar 17, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Auto-on/off dust collection
Replies: 6
Views: 6404

Re: Auto-on/off dust collection

You need an auto switch like this one with the two different power plugs. The power plug on the switch for the tool goes into the outlet on the Shark control box, the plug of the router goes into the tool power outlet on the switch, the plug for the vac goes into the outlet on the switch marked vacu...
by meb
Wed Mar 16, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Next Wave Automation - Forum
Replies: 5
Views: 6355

Re: Next Wave Automation - Forum

It is set up for more than just Piranha owners but the only people that I know of that were given the address were those that backed the Piranha Fx project on KickStarter. It has limited bandwidth or something so there are times that you can not get on the forum or can't go from page to page when yo...
by meb
Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: Vertical Lettering
Replies: 5
Views: 6003

Re: Vertical Lettering

Here is a crv file to show you how easy it is to create vertical text.
by meb
Thu Mar 10, 2016 8:21 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: V-Carve Pro/Shark HD3 depth is off
Replies: 26
Views: 13170

Re: V-Carve Pro/Shark HD3 depth is off

You can't use a flat tip bit for a vcarve inlay. Preview your pocket cut and you will see that it looks like dogbone fillets at the points and this will not work at all.

Here is the link for a PDF for vcarve inlay procedures http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=7241
by meb
Thu Mar 10, 2016 12:08 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: V-Carve Pro/Shark HD3 depth is off
Replies: 26
Views: 13170

Re: V-Carve Pro/Shark HD3 depth is off

It can be confusing when adding tools to the data because they all follow different guidelines for configuration. Always check all the entries you make to a new tool to make sure they match the bit you are trying to add so the software uses the correct shape of the tool to calculate toolpaths. If yo...