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by RhB_HJ
Sat Nov 21, 2015 2:40 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Dust Boot Modification
Replies: 13
Views: 14426

Re: Dust Boot Modification

Hi Rod,

Just ordered the boot. I'll modify it as soon as it arrives. The less dust the better!
by RhB_HJ
Sat Nov 21, 2015 1:19 pm
Forum: Shark Pro
Topic: Finally getting around to it (Shark Pro)
Replies: 1
Views: 7009

Finally getting around to it (Shark Pro)

Life has its own schedule for everyone, hence five years on (health problems etc.) I get back to things.

Looks like I have a lot of catching up to do in the various threads. Starting with this one.
by RhB_HJ
Fri Feb 11, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Post Pictures on this Forum - How To
Replies: 19
Views: 12109

Re: Post Pictures on this Forum - How To

Aaaaah, a change of subject aka as thread drift. :) :) I guess it happens in all fora.
by RhB_HJ
Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:02 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Post Pictures on this Forum - How To
Replies: 19
Views: 12109

Re: Post Pictures on this Forum - How To

There are many different versions of photo editing software on the market - some are free and others are expensive i.e. to each his/her own. All those apps allow to shrink/resize the pictures, terminology may differ in Corel it is "Resample"; it allows resampling in two ways 1. size of the picture i...
by RhB_HJ
Tue Feb 01, 2011 5:06 pm
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: Frustrated
Replies: 13
Views: 12614

Re: Frustrated

Well, thanks to another local Shark user, I am up and running. He came over and got my other computer, an Acer netbook going with it. Now I am finally enjoying the use of the tool. I am using the newer computer to do my design work, copying to a thumb drive and running the program on the netbook. L...
by RhB_HJ
Thu Jan 27, 2011 4:51 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Shark Capabilities for smooth aluminum cutting?
Replies: 16
Views: 10202

Re: Shark Capabilities for smooth aluminum cutting?

Gene, My suggestion: Arrange with the store to cut you a sample part, be prepared to bring your own cutter and the file on a memory stick. BTW how smooth is smooth, how precise is precise? Any old time I wanted to test a milling/copying machine I used a block of alu. It will show every little glitch...
by RhB_HJ
Thu Jan 27, 2011 4:42 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: HELP!!! Cost Justification
Replies: 5
Views: 4113

Re: HELP!!! Cost Justification

Hi Robie, You ask is there a market, yes there is, but it varies depending on your location. First off you need to determine if you're going to offer a service - machine stuff for the general public - or if you plan on selling a product i.e. you figure out which niche you want to fit in and what's m...
by RhB_HJ
Wed Jan 26, 2011 1:45 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Junk posts
Replies: 16
Views: 9479

Re: Junk posts

Thanks Al, way to go! 8-) 8-)
by RhB_HJ
Tue Jan 25, 2011 11:46 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Newbee unable to machine a flat top
Replies: 24
Views: 14141

Re: Newbee unable to machine a flat top

John, On how to test/adjust the machine (pretty well any one of this type!) First you need the Y-axis as parallel as possible to the table. Move the gantry end to end, should be a straight line with a slight dip going through the centre. Shim either end if necessary. Same routine for the X-axis. To ...