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- Sun Apr 02, 2023 6:28 am
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Making first sign - Vbit settings
- Replies: 1
- Views: 742
Making first sign - Vbit settings
I have a HD520 with the 3hp spindle and use Vectric Pro 11.5. The wood is black cherry. I'm making my very first sign and have questions about the proper settings for the bit. I'm using a Bits & Bits 425-VG45 and using B&B's tool database settings. They recommend a .04 pass depth. Reading online, I ...
- Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:45 am
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Control panel wont connect to controller
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2763
Re: Control panel wont connect to controller
call NW support. This sounds like something they can easily help you troubleshoot.
- Wed Nov 09, 2022 6:18 am
- Forum: System Comparisons
- Topic: vacuum pump recommendations?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17334
Re: vacuum pump recommendations?
I like the way you do the positioning. Nice job.
- Sun Nov 06, 2022 6:50 am
- Forum: System Comparisons
- Topic: vacuum pump recommendations?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17334
Re: vacuum pump recommendations?
Please show a picture of it on your CNC in use. I assume you'd only be using it for carvings or where cutting through the material isn't required.
- Wed Oct 26, 2022 5:39 am
- Forum: Shark Project File Sharing.
- Topic: Etching Post Processor
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2250
Re: Etching Post Processor
nice! I just got an etcher and was wondering if the spindle ran during the etching. I'll download and try it.
- Tue Oct 04, 2022 10:49 am
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: router coolant
- Replies: 1
- Views: 769
Re: router coolant
I have mine on a environmentally controlled shop. I used distilled water. If there's a chance of freezing, you should definitely use some sort of antifreeze.
- Wed Sep 14, 2022 5:39 am
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Spam moderation FAQ
- Replies: 1
- Views: 788
Re: Spam moderation FAQ
thanks for all your hard work!
- Sun Sep 04, 2022 5:37 am
- Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
- Topic: Shark HD520 z axis issues
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2674
Re: Shark HD520 z axis issues
Are you using a router or spindle? If spindle, which one? I'm not sure this is relevant, but I have the 3HP spindle and early on had very strange issues with the Z.
If it moved smoothly with the motor disconnected then it sounds like the motor is not aligned properly.
If it moved smoothly with the motor disconnected then it sounds like the motor is not aligned properly.
- Thu Aug 18, 2022 1:52 pm
- Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
- Topic: New Owner HD520
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4128
Re: New Owner HD520
Kyle Ely has an excellent set of online tutorials. Like you, I was a decent woodworker and decided to get a CNC. This videos were a life saver.
https://www.learnyourcnc.com/
https://www.learnyourcnc.com/
- Wed Jul 06, 2022 9:48 am
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Spindle--3/4 or 1/2 shank?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3639