CNC Shark Forum

I have an HD-4 with a VFD spindle motor (1.5HP) and I have used it quite a bit with pretty good results. However, I am getting a 'chattering' during cuts sometimes, doesn't always do it. Cutting an elliptical recess in a piece of maple and using an offset conventional cut pattern with a 1/4-in em an...

I do... I currently have a DeWalt 611 router with a set of precision collets all of which I would include.. Asking $800 + shipping.. really would prefer not to have to ship... but I can.

I am currently using a NWA Piranha and am looking to upgrade to the Shark HD4. Anybody interested in buying a nearly new condition Piranha?

I asked customer service if the dust boot would fit the Piranha; they said that the one currently advertised wouldn't fit, but that Rockler had some. I looked in the Rockler on-line catalog and the one they have looks like the same on on the NWA site. If you buy one, I would sure be curios if it fit...

Woodcraft supply, (also a registered dealer and has the Shark machines) lists the laser as a separate attachment for the Piranha for $799. (Item #161352 Next Wave Automation). They also list the 3-d printer attachment for $899. This is Woodcraft Supply's web site; I talked to the local dealer and th...

Ray - Grapevine, TX

I am new to CNC, but have spent a long time woodworking and 'messing' with computers and machines. I am looking at the Shark Piranha as an entry machine with hopes of maybe being able to put it to use as a business. For starters, It looks like a lot of fun to learn and 'play' with, but at this point...

Porter Cable 7310, apparently includes the 7301 router and when you add the base, it becomes the 7310....?? But, yes, that is the one I have...
I would probably try it and not buy another router unless it turns out not OK..

You don't think the Porter Cable would work? I guess I could measure the R/O on it.. Wouldn't cost me anything for that matter to try it..Well, I would be out the $35 for the mount, but....

I am thinking of getting the Shark Piranha, not the FX -- just the 'plain' one. I know the FX includes the Laser and the 3D printer heads; my question is: Are the Laser and/or the 3D heads available to 'add-on' to the plain Piranha? Second, is the Bosch router worth paying $120 for? I have a Porter ...