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by markjonesranger
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:11 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: 20 watt laser need blue locktite
Replies: 7
Views: 701

Re: 20 watt laser need blue locktite

I did remove the damaged protective lens. Ran some tests and found the laser to be working like new. The new parts came in from Atomstack and are installed. I did get a small screw driver allen wrench set found in the Lowes electrical tools section. I figured I will be taking this apart often and ne...
by markjonesranger
Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:27 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: 20 watt laser need blue locktite
Replies: 7
Views: 701

Re: 20 watt laser need blue locktite

While were all in the learning mode. Here is a update to the Laser Test Card files. I changed the power settings all from where I was using 100% power to 90% power. Added reminders to clean the Laser Lens and to check that it was tight so it doesn't come loose and fall into the cone air assist and t...
by markjonesranger
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: 20 watt laser need blue locktite
Replies: 7
Views: 701

Re: 20 watt laser need blue locktite

Well sadly I was told today by Nextwave tech support I was on my own and to call Atomstack. So. I had already called Atomstack and have ordered 3 lens glass brass caps and one focusing lens with another glass brass cap. Not sure when they will be here all I know is they are ordered. 1. The 20 watt l...
by markjonesranger
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: 20 watt laser need blue locktite
Replies: 7
Views: 701

Re: 20 watt laser need blue locktite

I never got a call back from Brad at Nextwave CNC tech support yesterday. He was going to check with his boss on what to do with this 2 month old 20 watt laser and get back with me. I tried 3 times today to get ahold of Nextwave Tech Support. Line was busy all 3 times. Anyone have a secret handshake...
by markjonesranger
Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:30 pm
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: 20 watt laser need blue locktite
Replies: 7
Views: 701

Re: 20 watt laser need blue locktite

Well yesterday. My laser quit cutting and the laser light was much larger than usual. I removed it from the shark and looked it over. Removed the safety laser shield. Then removed the air assist cone to find the brass lens nut had unscrewed and fallen off and was sitting in the bottom of the cone. T...
by markjonesranger
Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:20 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Outlets Needed
Replies: 1
Views: 157

Re: Outlets Needed

Just one 20 amp circuit run up to the shark. I then plug in one power strip with maybe 6 plugs in it. From that I have a smaller extension cord that goes down to feed the speed control and router relay and spot light.
by markjonesranger
Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:29 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: New 7 watt laser not working
Replies: 6
Views: 2507

Re: New 7 watt laser not working

I added a 20 watt laser and made dust collector sliding gate that vents the dust collector either exhaust outside or inside if it's really cold outside. Works great. Here is a video on it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYPdjRD ... e=youtu.be
by markjonesranger
Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:25 pm
Forum: Show off your CNC Shark projects
Topic: Feather board
Replies: 9
Views: 8229

Re: Feather board

I used this pvc feather board this last week. I had my main one already in use and needed one of these pvc to help making some oak molding. It's still going strong. Thanks.
by markjonesranger
Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: grounding dust collection
Replies: 9
Views: 6105

Re: grounding dust collection

After 42 years I have seen and felt a lot. Lightning knocking me down. High voltage damage. Low voltage faults. Inductive faults. Crosses, shorts and Grounds. Water, ants, mice and rat urine, bird nests, cats, dogs, horses, goats, Today as I was machine sanding 10 cedar 12" by 18" long map blanks th...
by markjonesranger
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: 20 watt laser vs 7 watt laser
Replies: 4
Views: 1522

Re: 20 watt laser vs 7 watt laser

Compiled this Laser Database of laser settings from 5 watt to 40 watt lasers. Got the information from xtool and Atomstack and a bunch of Youtube videos as well as burning 45 test cards that FIT VCARVE PRO and ASPIRE Laser settings and inputting the information and pictures of these into the databas...