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by 4DThinker
Sat Jan 18, 2020 9:07 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: correct starting point?
Replies: 4
Views: 4154

Re: correct starting point?

If I'm using an endmill of a known diameter, I set an offset of 1/2 the bit diameter usually at the bottom left corner of my workpiece. In other words, neither of the two options shown in the sketch above. I use a scrap of paper, and sneak up (using a .005" step) until the bit traps the paper agains...
by 4DThinker
Fri Jan 17, 2020 7:49 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: What XY location are you using...and WHY?
Replies: 7
Views: 6625

Re: What XY location are you using...and WHY?

I cut projects for college students, and can't trust them to accurately mark the center of their material. I'll only use the center when what is being cut out is smaller than the board it is being cut out from. I typically use the bottom left corner, and have set an offset of 1/2 the bit diameter I'...
by 4DThinker
Mon May 28, 2018 7:35 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: help Controller lost its programing?
Replies: 4
Views: 3793

Re: help Controller lost its programing?

Anytime I hear of a runaway I suspect a corrupt file. If you are using a USB stick to transfer file from your PC to the Shark system then simply pulling out the stick while it is still in use can muck a file up royally. Writes to the internal memory of the controller can get corrupt if the internal ...
by 4DThinker
Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:53 am
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: Expected Life for the CNC Shark HD4
Replies: 5
Views: 10637

Re: Expected Life for the CNC Shark HD4

Best thing to make routers last longer is to run them one notch slower than their maximum speed. Often the bearings used aren't design to spin continuously at the max speed that the router runs. It's also a good idea to change out the brushes before they fail completely.
by 4DThinker
Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: Shark Project File Sharing.
Topic: Wood Clamps. My Design.
Replies: 27
Views: 46083

Re: Wood Clamps. My Design.

I've revised my design, and since I now have a bed clamp that lets me grip small parts easily I cut the side profile as one piece out of 1.25" thick hardwood. I then mount the clamp flat in my vise and cut the slot for the bolt. Short and long versions in this file. Separate file for the slots. Firs...
by 4DThinker
Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:59 am
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Touchplate Not Working
Replies: 4
Views: 5875

Re: Touchplate Not Working

I've had the plug end that goes into the plate break contact twice since I bought my Shark. Simple metal fatigue. Be sure and touch the plate to the bit before hitting OK to start the probe. Even that can fool you as the movement may temporarily make contact inside the plug end.
by 4DThinker
Sat Jul 15, 2017 3:48 pm
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: UPS size for CNC shark and pc?
Replies: 8
Views: 8405

Re: UPS size for CNC shark and pc?

A little pricey, but a Tesla Power wall can be a great investment, especially if your power rates vary between peak and off-peak consumption times.
by 4DThinker
Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:47 am
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: climb and conventional passes (CW-CCW)
Replies: 2
Views: 3367

Re: climb and conventional passes (CW-CCW)

You do have the options for climb or conventional with the profile tool path. I've found just about anything I want to do can be done in Vcarve, although it may take dividing the perimeter vector into more than one section and making separate tool paths for each.
by 4DThinker
Mon Mar 13, 2017 5:06 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: How can I program a chamfer/angled cut
Replies: 7
Views: 7092

Re: How can I program a chamfer/angled cut

If the version of Vcarve you have has the Moulding toolpath (on the toolpath side) it can be used to create any chamfer angle using a ball nose bit. You simple draw a vector that slopes down at the angle you want (essentially a side view of the chamfer) and pick a line for that "shape" to be extrude...
by 4DThinker
Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Joining vectors
Replies: 14
Views: 11147

Re: Joining vectors

In Aspire when I enter 99 for the tolerance and use it once, then close the Join window it defaults to 99 the next time I use it. If you have two separate vectors with a common end but not joined, try the Join tool again. This time change the value to .004 and use it to join those two vectors. Then ...