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by Barry Anderson
Mon Oct 28, 2019 9:39 am
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: SHARK HD5
Replies: 2
Views: 3797

Re: SHARK HD5

I have an HD 3 and have hit the stops numerous times and have not had a parts failure.

Barry
by Barry Anderson
Tue Aug 27, 2019 8:33 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Received Software on Disc. Computer has not disc drive
Replies: 6
Views: 5231

Re: Received Software on Disc. Computer has not disc drive

You can also use an external disc drive that plugs in to a USB Port.
Barry Anderson
by Barry Anderson
Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:30 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: Replacement Controller Switch
Replies: 2
Views: 2475

Re: Replacement Controller Switch

You can probably get one from Next Wave. They have always been very responsive when I had a need or problem.

Barry
by Barry Anderson
Mon May 27, 2019 10:52 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: HD 3 for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1600

Re: HD 3 for sale

I went by my local Shark vendor to check on the price of a new machine. A new HD 4 is $3999. When you add the water cooled spindle, the touch plate and the wiring harness, you're over $4900, before sales tax. This would be a great deal for someone wanting to get a CNC. If you desire additional infor...
by Barry Anderson
Sat May 04, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Adding a flycutter bit to vcarve pro
Replies: 3
Views: 2533

Re: Adding a flycutter bit to vcarve pro

When I added a similar bit, I just set it up as an 1 1/4" end mill. Might not be the best way but it works for me.
by Barry Anderson
Thu May 02, 2019 12:34 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: HD 3 for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1600

HD 3 for sale

Shark HD -3 $3250 This machine has less than 50 hours on it. I jumped the gun and purchased it as a second machine in anticipation of a large project that did not materialize. It has: water cooled spindle, touch plate, anti-static wire harness purchased from Thom Randolph in Washington. Since I had ...
by Barry Anderson
Mon Jan 21, 2019 4:50 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: New Buyer
Replies: 12
Views: 7180

Re: New Buyer

My HD 3 with water cooled spindle uses 110v. It is not on a dedicated circuit, although most times it is running, nothing else is used on the circuit. I do plug my computer into a surge protected battery backup.
by Barry Anderson
Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:46 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: HD 3 For Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 2648

HD 3 For Sale

Shark HD -3 $3250 This machine has less than 50 hours on it. I jumped the gun and purchased it as a second machine in anticipation of a large project that did not materialize. It has: water cooled spindle, touch plate, anti-static wire harness purchased from Thom Randolph in Washington. Since I had ...
by Barry Anderson
Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:42 am
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Getting bits out of water-cooled spindle
Replies: 7
Views: 6224

Re: Getting bits out of water-cooled spindle

It has been a couple of years so I can't remember I ordered it through my local woodworking tool/supply store.
by Barry Anderson
Thu Aug 02, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Star Modeling Inlay
Replies: 4
Views: 2875

Re: Star Modeling Inlay

Bill, when I do an inlay, I look at it as two parts, the female part, and then the male part that is inlayed into the female. I v carve cut the female to start at zero and have a flat depth of .02. I make the male a mirrored image. Draw a box around it and v carve it to start at 0.1 with a flat dept...