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by erobold
Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Anyone use a drag knife with their Shark?
Replies: 14
Views: 8090

Re: Anyone use a drag knife with their Shark?

Check out Donek Tools,com. They have a 1/4 and 1/2 inch shaft models. Great videos too. I built the vacuum table Sean Martin shows on this site. I've cut corrugated, foam and am working toward veneer.
by erobold
Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Anyone use a drag knife with their Shark?
Replies: 14
Views: 8090

Re: Anyone use a drag knife with their Shark?

Yes I have successfully used the Donek D2 drag knife in my Rockler Shark Pro Plus unit. I built a vacuum table like the one on the Donek web site and it works well. I use a Craftsman shop vac to power it. I have cut corrugated cardboard. I am trying to cut thin (1/8") adhesive backed foam and have b...
by erobold
Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Stepper Motor End Play
Replies: 5
Views: 3553

Stepper Motor End Play

Has anyone experienced end play in the Y-Axis stepper motor of the Pro Plus? My cuts are not repeatable because the shaft moves in and out of the Y-axis stepper motor as the CNC changes direction. The end play is very evident if you push-pull the CNC in the Y-direction by hand (holding on to the gan...
by erobold
Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Missing Setup Manual
Replies: 2
Views: 2929

Missing Setup Manual

I just picked up my Shark Pro Plus and there was no Setup Manual. Has anyone else received a new unit without one? Are they available by PDF download somewhere?
by erobold
Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:32 pm
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: Dust control!
Replies: 6
Views: 4442

Re: Dust control!

I just bought a dust hood from Kentcnc.net. It is really nice.