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Shark HD4 extended - how close to table should the bit be

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 6:17 pm
by amerifax
Shark HD4 extended - how close to table should the bit be?
When adding the water cooled router that comes with the HD4 I'm to be 1 to 1 1/2 inches from the table. Is that from the bottom of the silver cylinder that is resting in the router holder or from the bottom of the bit holder?
Bob

Re: Shark HD4 extended - how close to table should the bit b

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 8:27 pm
by WNC_Ed
Not sure I follow your question.
The important part is that the bit is properly in the collet of the spindle.
Good video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilGmFnOrPh8

FYI - the Collet that came installed in my spindle was a 6mm with the 1/4" and 1/8" collets in little blue and yellow boxes.
1/4" bits will fit and tighten in the 6mm collet but life is easier if you use the correct collet for the bit your using.

Hope this helps.
Ed

Re: Shark HD4 extended - how close to table should the bit b

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 11:48 pm
by amerifax
Thanks for the quick response.
On the shark HD4 Extended it ships with a watercooled router that is encased in a polished aluminum sleeve. At the bottom of the sleeve is a place to secure a bit. This installs into what is called the router carriage. In the owner's manual on page 11 is the following instruction. Which I found to be a rather ambiguous.

CNC Shark HD4 Router Mounting
Install Router into Router Base by loosening the two horizontal bolts in front and sliding router in until the motor protrudes at least 1 1/2 inches below the clamp.
Note: The two horizontal bolts it's talking about are the Cowlitz that clamp around the router.

Ambiguous (until the motor protrudes at least 1 1/2 inches below the clamp)
1. The Routers Motor (silver sleeve) as the bottom.
2. The bottom of the bit holder.

I'm not trying to be picky but I sure don't want to make a mistake.
Bob

PS In case I spelled Cowlitz wrong they are the horizontal black clamps.

Re: Shark HD4 extended - how close to table should the bit b

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 7:17 pm
by WNC_Ed
Bob,
Emailed with Next Wave today.
It was suggested that the water cooled spindle should be positioned at least 3/4" below the bottom of the lower clamp.
If you have the Next Wave or Rockler dust boot then you would position the end of the spindle at least 1/4" below the bottom of the mounted dust boot plate.
Great question and I am glad you asked, I had mine 1/4" too high.
When adjusting the height don't forget to loosen the 4 vertical bolts which will allow the clamps to loosen.
Hope this helps.
Ed

Re: Shark HD4 extended - how close to table should the bit be

Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 11:30 pm
by amerifax
Hi Ed. I had given up on my Shark. But today I'm back at it again trying to complete my setup. Yes, it's been 3 years with a box in the basement. The big problem I had was the book instructed losing up two HORIZONTAL BOLTS. Well, last week my son stopped and loosened up the 2 vertical bolts, also, and the router fell right in. I guess I must have missed your last post about the 4 bolts.
Bob