Re: Extended Bed Shark Cage
Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 5:35 pm
For many, a cage isn’t necessary or they just get in the way because their CNC is always working 24/7. However, I am a hobbyist and my shark sits unused for a few weeks, often due to other priorities. For me, a shark tank was a necessity to keep it clean till I used it again. Lets face it, if there is an open table in the work shop, where does the wife and kids put the broken stuff? Then, before cutting, you have to clean off the stuff, fix or toss away things before you can start your next project.
My tank isn’t sophisticated as it could be, but it does manage dust and keeps the table clear. It is great for keeping down the sound also. The tank did make it more difficult to see the cuts, but, I installed one of those USB endoscope cameras so I can watch the cuts.
A few years back I started a thread to see what others had done.
http://www.cncsharktalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4780
More pictures on request.
My tank, has the windows that open all around (all 4 sides) just in case I need to work on the back side. I split the windows in the middle and hinged both top and bottom section so it is easy to open all 4 windows and none get in the way of each other or in my way. If I had to do it again, I would build it 4 or 5 inches taller. On occasions, the 4" vacuum hose binds on the Z motor.
My tank isn’t sophisticated as it could be, but it does manage dust and keeps the table clear. It is great for keeping down the sound also. The tank did make it more difficult to see the cuts, but, I installed one of those USB endoscope cameras so I can watch the cuts.
A few years back I started a thread to see what others had done.
http://www.cncsharktalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4780
More pictures on request.
My tank, has the windows that open all around (all 4 sides) just in case I need to work on the back side. I split the windows in the middle and hinged both top and bottom section so it is easy to open all 4 windows and none get in the way of each other or in my way. If I had to do it again, I would build it 4 or 5 inches taller. On occasions, the 4" vacuum hose binds on the Z motor.