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by SteveM
Sun Feb 18, 2018 11:32 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Shark HD4 EXtended-setting up water cooled spindle
Replies: 3
Views: 2984

Re: Shark HD4 EXtended-setting up water cooled spindle

As for mounting the spindle, I would probably allow about 1" from the bottom of the spindle to the bottom of the spindle mount. That will allow you enough space to mount a dust boot to the bottom of the spindle. The shaft with the spindle nut will be below that. When you slide the spindle in the mou...
by SteveM
Sat Feb 17, 2018 7:09 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: HD4 lost power.......reset button?? Disregard, found the fu
Replies: 2
Views: 1902

Re: HD4 lost power.......reset button?? Disregard, found th

There should be a extra fuse inside the fuse holder! Did you try replacing it and start up the machine again?
It's not a expensive fuse. I believe you can get them at almost any hardware store.
by SteveM
Sun Feb 11, 2018 4:21 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Tiling
Replies: 3
Views: 2754

Re: Tiling

Go to the Vectric web site and type tiling! There are real good videos on that subject.
by SteveM
Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Growing pains or customer no service?
Replies: 2
Views: 1867

Re: Growing pains or customer no service?

Did you call NextWave directly?
Every time I need tech support, I just called them. If I had to leave a message, they would return my call that same day.
by SteveM
Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:13 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Shark HD4 Going haywire during machining
Replies: 5
Views: 3069

Re: Shark HD4 Going haywire during machining

I had similar problems until I found out my router bit was slipping.
It doesn't have to slip much, but the result is a ruined piece.
First thing to do is make sure your bit is nice and tight.
Just a suggestion for a place to start looking!
by SteveM
Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:54 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Bosch 1617 collets
Replies: 5
Views: 4732

Re: Bosch 1617 collets

Kayvon: Those collets look to be a better choice than using the adapter.
I may try one myself.
by SteveM
Sun Jan 14, 2018 11:14 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Bosch 1617 collets
Replies: 5
Views: 4732

Re: Bosch 1617 collets

I use a 1/4 to 1/8" adapter to use smaller bits. I don't know if anyone has a 1/8" collet for a Bosch router. You can get them at Rockler and the work just fine. Precision Bits does sell a replacement setup for Bosch and Porter Cable routers. I haven't tried them, but others on this site have an lik...
by SteveM
Sun Jan 14, 2018 11:09 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: ballnose bits
Replies: 5
Views: 4684

Re: ballnose bits

Amana bits are probably as good as it gets, but I use Whiteside as well. I have used some Yonico and MLCS bits in the past, but for this type of work, they just don't seem to last long, and cost almost the same as Whiteside. If you want to do some sort of 2.5 D cutting, I would start with a 1/4" bal...
by SteveM
Sat Jan 13, 2018 5:05 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: CNC Shark for Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 3676

Re: CNC Shark for Sale

That is an earlier model! The Piranha model is what I think replaced it. The other older machines would have been a a H3 which took a Bosch 1617 router or the newer HD4 which also takes the same router. There is also a Shark II that has a cutting area of 13 x 25 that sells new for $2900. It also sup...
by SteveM
Thu Jan 11, 2018 6:56 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: CNC Shark for Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 3676

Re: CNC Shark for Sale

It would be a good idea to list the model and possibly a few picks of what your selling.