CNC Shark Forum

Great idea.
I would definitely like to be involved, first with the learning process and then with the sharing of projects.
Wayne.

Hi bob,
How do you calculate the depth of cut?
Wayne

Albury NSW Australia

Hi guys,
When I use double sided tape I use packing tape on the bed and the job with the double sided tape in between.
It makes it much easier to separate the parts when the work is complete.
Wayne.

Hi Fred.
Leave the bit loose in the router collet, lower the "Z" to very close to the surface of the timber, loosen the collet until the bit touches the timber,tighten the collet and zero "Z"
Wayne

Hi Guys I have had the same issue with g code not scrolling on the control panel display, this is not a major issue. But at times the pause "button" is not enabled on the control panel when the program is running, the problem here being the only way to stop the shark is with the E Stop, which is not...

The X lead screw will not turn when connected to the Y control connector.
The unit does not even run when " cold"
The inside of the controller box is clean.
I will make contact with Carbatec.
Thanks very much for your help Tim.
Wayne.

I have had my shark for a few months and everything was going fine. But My shark has failed. The problem is the Y axis control. When attempting to drive Y in jog mode nothing happens ,except, coordinates increment on control panel display. I powered down control panel and shark power supply, made no...

Hi Ed,
In your reply you mention the router needs to be perfectly vertical. Where do you place the shims ? And what is the best method to "measure" vertical
Wayne.

Thanks for that. It is exactly what i was after.