Ian,
On a short trip now - will do as soon as I return.
Tom
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- Sat Mar 19, 2016 10:40 pm
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Auto-on/off dust collection
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5426
- Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:36 am
- Forum: CNC Shark
- Topic: Auto-on/off dust collection
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5426
Re: Auto-on/off dust collection
The iVac solution works great. I have a set up with my Shark, table saw and plane set up with each one being able to turn on the vacuum. In my case I also have the automated valves for each of them. Only the valve on the device being used opens. One note of caution relative to the size of your vacuu...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 1:02 am
- Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
- Topic: How to measure if the router is square to the table
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7935
Re: How to measure if the router is square to the table
Db, A good first step is to use a large square (12 by 18 inch) and verify that the Z-axis carriage assembly is orthogonal to the bed. On my shark I had about a 3 degree error on this. The result was that from top to bottom of the Z-axis carriage I had over an eighth of an inch error (in fact almost ...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 12:57 am
- Forum: Setting up the Shark
- Topic: Squaring the router with the sacrifice board
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11873
Re: Squaring the router with the sacrifice board
Bill, A good first step is to use a large square (12 by 18 inch) and verify that the Z-axis carriage assembly is orthogonal to the bed. On my shark I had about a 3 degree error on this. The result was that from top to bottom of the Z-axis carriage I had over an eighth of an inch error (in fact almos...
- Mon Jun 08, 2015 7:08 pm
- Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
- Topic: adjusting x and y alignment
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2739
adjusting x and y alignment
Tram T.crv3d I thought I had done a good job aligning my machine. The Z-axis Rods and router axis were well aligned. When I made a T - pattern similar to that in the attached file the surface is smooth and flat. I just installed the aluminum backplate and only had to do minor tweaks to the adjustme...
Re: routers
Just a note but it appears that Precise Bits has stopped providing the precision collets for the Porter Cable routers. More info available on their web site as to why.
Tom
Tom
- Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:45 pm
- Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
- Topic: Screen protector
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3178
Screen protector
My grandkids have pushed the screen out of the door at our vacation home multiple times. Finally decided to make something to solve the problem. Took a 3/8 sheet of cherry and did a double sided Celtic weave on each end. Then added embossed pattern of a bear in a tree in the center. Did my first gla...
- Sat Jan 24, 2015 1:55 am
- Forum: Setting up the Shark
- Topic: Post processor ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3819
Re: Post processor ?
The major difference between the two post processors is the tolerance or accuracy. The 3D is used mainly for 3D carving. I use my shark for furniture and found that it did not have the needed accuracy for me. The other post processor has improved accuracy and more suitable for V-carving. If needed y...
- Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:39 pm
- Forum: Software. Programming
- Topic: G-Code not Matching Part Coordinates
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4491
Re: G-Code not Matching Part Coordinates
Joseph, Why would the G- code window in th3 control panel and the position display in the control panel show different values!!!! That is what I am seeing and the original poster on this topic. I agree with the statement that the zero will change and the part will be ruined but when that happens the...
- Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:20 pm
- Forum: Software. Programming
- Topic: G-Code not Matching Part Coordinates
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4491
Re: G-Code not Matching Part Coordinates
I find it hard to understand how this is a hardware issue. If I run into a hard limit I will lose step but the software output should still match the G-code. There are no sensors that tell what position the bit is at. It is only software that goes G-Code to steps to position in the display window. I...