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rsetina wrote:I'm wondering if it would be possible to put a spacer under both ends of the 4th axis in order to get a bit fore clearance for a larger workpiece? Or would that interfere with the gantry and router mount? Just wondering.
I was thinking the same thing. Riser blocks of some sort to increase the diameter to at least 3".
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Re: 4th axis preview date

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I recently purchased a shark and keep hearing about a 4th axis saw an old you-tube video talking about it but, nothing other than that. Does anyone know when or if they are going to come out with a 4th axis for the shark?

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Rockler should have it by Dec for an attachment. We will preorder soon.

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Tim Owens wrote:Rockler should have it by Dec for an attachment. We will preorder soon.
ok, it's mid-December. what is happening with the 4th axis?
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It hasn't been released yet as the control software is still in test - not ready for release. And I don't have an estimate of when it will be resolved - but there is activity, and hardware being produced for sale.

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jeb2cav wrote:It hasn't been released yet as the control software is still in test - not ready for release. And I don't have an estimate of when it will be resolved - but there is activity, and hardware being produced for sale.
thank you. some news is better than no news. I'll keep an eye out for it.
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2 more months have passed so it's time to ask again if there is any new info.
Would love to see one soon!
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4D you just beat me to it. lol Just got the email a few minutes ago.

4th axis is on the web site and can be ordered (so it says) March 1, 2015 (yes in just two weeks)

I'm really looking forward to hearing what you all have to say about it. Can't wait.

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Well COOL BEANS!
I'll be happy to be a guinea pig on this one.
I truly hope the date is a real date.
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