Great find on this video for me. Just got my Axiom Iconic 8...so I ordered the upgraded gantry for my Shark HD and your close-ups have helped me a great deal for the upcoming "rebuild" I'll be doing to regain square and rigidity in the shark. I had also planned on making Axiom style spoil boards as you did...great job on those. Godspeed!
My HD520 is just barely off as well on the X axis. I will do just as you did, confirm the gantry is perfectly square and then once that is confirmed ensure the spindle mount is square. It's off so little that I hesitate to even mess with it, but I have had a few minor issues that are likely caused by that slight variance.
Getting the spindle dialed in can be a pain but it can also remedy other issues and eliminate the spindle from being the cause of others. A tramming jig is the best tool.
I just got one My table was put together backwards so they are sending me a new one. Still working on learning the software. I wish they had a better manual
Man, I hate you had table issues. Everyone is short handed these days and things tend to slip through the cracks. Download the full manual online. It is MUCH more informative. The one that comes with the machine is simply the assembly instructions with some basics.
Great Video, super helpful, Thank you! What size did you make you bench top? And if you were going to do it again would you make it the same size or change it and why? Thank you again!
I don't fully recall what size I ended up with (I upgraded to a larger machine), but I believe I made it about 2-3" wider on the sides and left about 6 on each end. This gave me room to make a holder for the pendant and a sort of "shelf" to place clamps and bit while prepping and staging cuts. I liked the Kreg stand, but if I were to do it again, I'd likely build a cabinet with shelves and/or drawers and doors to keep dust out. Even though the stand was adjustable, once you add the CNC and casters, it was a little tall for my liking. As for the machine, my needs changed and 1/2" shank bits needed to be used. If Next Wave would have offered a spindle with 1/2" shank capabilities, I would have bought that and stayed with the Shark.
I see when you installed the gantry you used the top 3 bolt holes. But further into the video I saw the top and bottom hole empty and you used the 3 center holes? Why did you do this and why not used the the bottom hole and work your way up? I just purchased a Shark 520 HD extended bed and will be putting it together tomorrow and help would be appreciated. Technical support said us the top three but gave no reason why there are 2 lower hole??
The other holes are so you can raise it up to accommodate a thicker table, taller parts, and just to give more room between gantry and table. I did leave the top hole open due to me adding a spoilboard. This gave me just a little more clearance. I wouldn't leave more than one open at the top.
THIS is what I need... I do my guitar designs on computer, anyway. Great tips. Thanks for this video. It'll come in handy if I ever win the lotto :) and I assume you sould not skip the directions...
thanks for the video brother! I ordered a shark 520 as well.. i like how you did the spoil board..honestly im playing hell finding the exact sized oval nuts, t nuts and hardware.. rockler has similar harware but seems too long for mdf? where is the best place to order the hardware like shown here?
I ordered the truss screws from Amazon but all the knobs, 5/16 t-bolts, tnuts, and other fixture stuff I bought at my woodworking supply store klingspors woodworking shop.
Thanks for watching. The main reason is the shark spindle doesn't have 1/2" shank capabilities. Plus, it cost another $800. That's part of the reason I upgraded to the axiom Pro.
Thanks for the video and your thoughts. I just bought my first CNC router, a Shark HD 520 earlier this week. In the processes of building a mobil workstation for the HD 520. I have watched several of your videos, thanks for everything you do as it's very informative. One question, I saw that you had issues with the Shark dust collector boot. Any recommendations or has the issue been corrected? Retired in CA...
To this day the boot is still made for a shop vac and the brushes are soft so it still curls in with decent cfm. I found a really good aftermarket boot at kentcnc.com. they offer a shop vac port as well as a 4" for normal dust collection. They also have spacers available should you use long bits. I bought 2 when I got mine. I have another video discussing that on my page.
I like mine. They are about to release software for the Shark that will be unlike anything else out there. They have been testing and promoting it for months.
For basic stuff it was great. I had a few customers and required faster feed rates and more ability to use 1/2" shank bits without compromising power and accuracy.
I noticed you put the machine itself on top of two narrow MDF boards at either end. How did that ultimately end up working for you? I’m trying to build a table for mine now; it’s not going well and I will prolly end up doing what you did. I didn’t realize when I bought it that the entire frame just sits flat on whatever table is used, without allowing for any adjustable feet.
@@ChristcrossCrafts Thanks for your videos and responses. Shark has the 3HP SPINDLE with DIGITAL INTERFACE and 1/2" COLLET, I am thinking about ordering the 520 with this option do you recommend?
Just ordered this and it's due to arrive next week. Been using Vcarve Pro for a while now on a cheap Chinese knockoff machine that has been fun to learn on before I took the big money plunge. :)
Congrats! You will like it. It's a good machine. Virtual Zero Unlimited is an industry game-changer. I would still have mine but needed a few things the Shark didn't offer.
@@ChristcrossCrafts Thanks. I ordered it with the 4th axis and probe. Wondering how that will do. I mostly will be doing smaller projects as I'm getting away from doing furniture and variations on large boxes.
Not anymore. I sold it and upgrades it. My strips were about 3" wide. I would center over one slot and span my board over one slot on each side if I were to do it again though.
Nice machine. I am looking at one of these or the infinity one cncs . I really want to have a 50x50 travel machine to handle full 48x96 sheets of wood. I had bought one of those cheap chinese 4x4 kits. The flex was terrible and using those nylon or delren roller wheels was a night mare. How is the tolerences on your machine?
It's not bad. There is some deflection in the bed along "Y" but expected some with a thin table. I've since upgraded to an Axiom Elite AR8. Much thicker table, 3hp spindle, and built solid. I did a video on why I upgraded on my page. Much more $ though.,, but worth it.
Thanks for this video I am looking at the 520 as well - how is the vertical stiffness on it? It seems when I went into Rockler that it has some flex to it with minimal effort - has that been an issue at all?
It will have some flex due to the HDPE gantry supports. For the $ its a good option. A similar price point would be the Axiom Iconic. They offer a stand. If you check out a couplenother of my videos, I actually upgraded to the axiom ar8 pro. In the video I explain why in more detail, which may help in your decision making.
@@ChristcrossCrafts the Axiom is the other I am thinking of - only issue is I don't have 240V available and I want to have a water cooled spindle vs router. I am trying to figure out if the spindle from the 520 would fit axiom AR8 - it seems like a much better machine overall (stiffness wise, etc)
@@BillNicholsTV The spindle won't fit the axiom. The Iconic is a pretty solid machine (at 115 v) that comes equipped with an air-cooled spindle. I would prefer that over the hose and bucket required with the Shark spindle. They are about the same hp and limited to 1/4" and 1/8" collets so very comparable.
@@BillNicholsTV You won't be disappointed. As far as I'm concerned, the Axiom water-cooled system is the best on the market for this type of machine. No hoses hanging off or buckets near the CNC. I'm finishing up the assembly of my Elite 8 tonight. Super stoked!
I bought a LED light strip and ran it with the router cord. On my Axiom I found a better solution that would also work with the Shark. I bought a Halo led light that had a slightly larger inside diameter than my router/spindle (90mm). That is much cleaner. You can find them easily on Amazon. It will work with the Kent system. You will need to confirm the power options or locate a converter to 12/24v. My Axiom has that wiring already ran for their LED kit. I just wired into it.
It's a really good machine for the money (under 4k). It comes with software, so all you'd need is a router or spindle. They offer a 25x25 if the larger table is too much.
For the sliding track bolts on the cable chain, do the washers go inside the track with the bolt, or outside the track, between the track and the cable chain?
They were an odd size and i dont have it anymore to measure it. I think it was like 2-1/2" or there about. I didn't like the offset mounting method I chose, even though it worked. I recently saw that Next wave is offering a spoilboard as an accessory, and it looks good. It's black, made for their machine, and comes with hardware.
@@ChristcrossCrafts Yes i did see that, they want 79$ and 50$ shipping, no thanks I'll make my own. just curious why did you not like the offset mounting? so would you recommend Just fastening on the same T-Track for each board? thanks for your time
@Ritch Schultz it wasn't bad. I think I would make wider strips (3-4") on each end and narrower ones in the middle. I believe I covered 2 slots with mine, then an open slot, then repeat. I might would cover 3 slots (with a screw in the middle), then skip a slot and repeat. It would look more uniform and centered. Everything else I liked. That's just me being anal about the appearance.
I did at one point but no clue what I did with the list. I've since updated to a stronger cnc. I used small oval nuts in the tracks and truss head machine screws countersunk 1/2" and long enough to go through the countersink and into the nut in the track. I also added t-nuts under some of the strips. Had I redone that, I would have made my mdf strips wider where the center would be over a t-track. That would eliminate the need to offset the screws and for the t-nuts.
I used the 28" & 60" rails. I made my plywood top overhang a little more on the sides than front to back. If you are short (like me - 5' 6") you may find the casters raise it up a little higher than is desirable but it still works well.
What were the dimensions of your MFD strips? It looks like one or two strips had a different hole pattern, why? do you have the spacing measurement of the holes? I know I am asking a lot but I really like your spoiler board and I just bought a new 520HD extended bed and want to set it up correctly. Thank you
I can't remember the exact width. I spanned them about 1/8" shy of the T-slot on each side. I believe it was 2-1/2". I made them all the same and used a Sketchup drawing to keep me right. If you leave your email or go follow me on Facebook and leave me a message, I can send you the layout of each strip. I basically spanned the joints of the aluminum strips and used the t-slot on each side as my mounting locations. I alternated left and right along the MDF strip (this layout is on the diagram I'll send). I also added some holes in the middle for T-nuts from the backside. I used a threaded rod as hold-down posts. I would not use those. If you do, don't thread the bolt all the way in, as it will want to push the spoilboard up as it tensions against the aluminum.
@@ChristcrossCrafts I am putting together the HD520 and really like your spoil board. Could you provide the positioning of the screw holes for the rectangular nuts? Also the positioning of the T-nut holes? ffloyd5605@gmail.com
This is a Kreg universal workbench. It has adjustable height settings. Im 5'6", used the casters & still had good height at the lowest setting. Woodworkingshop.com is where I got it.
I am thinking of getting a Shark HD 520. One thing about Next wave ordering is it has option for "lift gate" when purchasing. I am not sure what that means. Can anyone clear that up because the website is unclear. Also is it worth it over say a onefinity or the other lower priced options?
Lift gate is if you don't have a way of getting it off the truck. If it's at your home, you will want that. There other brands for sure. It's all a matter of preference. You won't be disappointed. Upgrade to the new 3hp spindle and you will like it.
Its not that difficult. Start small and simple. Check out mark Lindsay. He has some nice playlists on vectric for the beginner and of course vectric. Also check out spindle TV on YT as well.
Thanks for your professional and fun video! Definitely a very intriguing machine. I just read further down you upgraded to a different machine. Did you get the issue with the vacuum attachment (bristles getting pulled in) resolved? Seems that would be a common issue with all machines, or maybe just the bristles too long/soft?
Unfortunately, it’s not detailed enough for me. I put my SawStop saw together without any problems. The assembly instructions for this machine are the worse I’ve ever seen. Your video sped by places that were issues for me. No help.
@@ChristcrossCrafts First the cable carrier. I broke one of the latches because it wasn't clear to me which way they came off. Second getting the cable carrier on the table. I put it on and then I couldn't get the bolt through the loose end to the spar. I had to take the whole thing off and it wasn't easy to get on in the first place. Now I'm having difficulty getting the cables into the carrier. I hope that this machine works better than the directions have been. Thanks for you reply.
One latch broken shouldn't cause any issues. They have a clip end that is best popped off using a flat head screwdriver. I actually called Nex Wave about this and requested two additional screws to aid in supporting the track to the table. I lifted the tab to gain better vantage point then used a small phillips through one of the holes. It was a little tricky since I have fat fingers, but popping the tab on the track helped. As for the cables... I ran my router wire off the other side. My cable wasn't long enought to safely pas it through the channel. If you have the spindle, then I'm not sure the hoses will go either. It's really only made for the stepper cables.
the fact you took the time to leave a comment like this is flat out ignorant. dude takes time to make a free how to video,spends his valuable time creating / explaining, and you wanna bitch about it?! GTF man!
Great find on this video for me. Just got my Axiom Iconic 8...so I ordered the upgraded gantry for my Shark HD and your close-ups have helped me a great deal for the upcoming "rebuild" I'll be doing to regain square and rigidity in the shark. I had also planned on making Axiom style spoil boards as you did...great job on those. Godspeed!
Thank you for watching. I'm glad it was a help for you.
My HD520 is just barely off as well on the X axis. I will do just as you did, confirm the gantry is perfectly square and then once that is confirmed ensure the spindle mount is square. It's off so little that I hesitate to even mess with it, but I have had a few minor issues that are likely caused by that slight variance.
Getting the spindle dialed in can be a pain but it can also remedy other issues and eliminate the spindle from being the cause of others. A tramming jig is the best tool.
Thanks for this video. Definitely helped me get mine together.
Thanks for watching. Glad it was a help.
I just got one My table was put together backwards so they are sending me a new one. Still working on learning the software. I wish they had a better manual
Man, I hate you had table issues. Everyone is short handed these days and things tend to slip through the cracks. Download the full manual online. It is MUCH more informative. The one that comes with the machine is simply the assembly instructions with some basics.
Great Video, super helpful, Thank you! What size did you make you bench top? And if you were going to do it again would you make it the same size or change it and why? Thank you again!
I don't fully recall what size I ended up with (I upgraded to a larger machine), but I believe I made it about 2-3" wider on the sides and left about 6 on each end. This gave me room to make a holder for the pendant and a sort of "shelf" to place clamps and bit while prepping and staging cuts.
I liked the Kreg stand, but if I were to do it again, I'd likely build a cabinet with shelves and/or drawers and doors to keep dust out. Even though the stand was adjustable, once you add the CNC and casters, it was a little tall for my liking.
As for the machine, my needs changed and 1/2" shank bits needed to be used. If Next Wave would have offered a spindle with 1/2" shank capabilities, I would have bought that and stayed with the Shark.
@@ChristcrossCrafts Thank you!
I see when you installed the gantry you used the top 3 bolt holes. But further into the video I saw the top and bottom hole empty and you used the 3 center holes? Why did you do this and why not used the the bottom hole and work your way up? I just purchased a Shark 520 HD extended bed and will be putting it together tomorrow and help would be appreciated. Technical support said us the top three but gave no reason why there are 2 lower hole??
The other holes are so you can raise it up to accommodate a thicker table, taller parts, and just to give more room between gantry and table.
I did leave the top hole open due to me adding a spoilboard. This gave me just a little more clearance. I wouldn't leave more than one open at the top.
THIS is what I need... I do my guitar designs on computer, anyway. Great tips. Thanks for this video. It'll come in handy if I ever win the lotto :) and I assume you sould not skip the directions...
You are correct. There are some pretty specific topics covered that MUST be done according to the manual or it won't work properly.
thanks for the video brother! I ordered a shark 520 as well.. i like how you did the spoil board..honestly im playing hell finding the exact sized oval nuts, t nuts and hardware.. rockler has similar harware but seems too long for mdf? where is the best place to order the hardware like shown here?
I ordered the truss screws from Amazon but all the knobs, 5/16 t-bolts, tnuts, and other fixture stuff I bought at my woodworking supply store klingspors woodworking shop.
@@ChristcrossCrafts wow thanks for the quick reply! i will check them out now
@@indigomoonwoodcraft1893 no worries. Happy to help. I buy most of my stuff there, including my cnc.
Thinking of getting one of these. Any reason why you didn't get the CNC Shark HD5 Series 2 HP Spindle Kit and went with the Bosch?
Thanks for watching. The main reason is the shark spindle doesn't have 1/2" shank capabilities. Plus, it cost another $800. That's part of the reason I upgraded to the axiom Pro.
Thanks for the video and your thoughts. I just bought my first CNC router, a Shark HD 520 earlier this week. In the processes of building a mobil workstation for the HD 520. I have watched several of your videos, thanks for everything you do as it's very informative. One question, I saw that you had issues with the Shark dust collector boot. Any recommendations or has the issue been corrected? Retired in CA...
Just saw your video on the dust boot upgrade... No need to answer... Tks
To this day the boot is still made for a shop vac and the brushes are soft so it still curls in with decent cfm. I found a really good aftermarket boot at kentcnc.com. they offer a shop vac port as well as a 4" for normal dust collection. They also have spacers available should you use long bits. I bought 2 when I got mine. I have another video discussing that on my page.
Thanks for the video! I’m looking forward to ordering the hd 5
I like mine. They are about to release software for the Shark that will be unlike anything else out there. They have been testing and promoting it for months.
Christcross Crafts what are you hearing about it i have an hd5 not 100% happy with it. I’ve had it since august 2019
@@mikeperez5623 I just bought an HD510. I'm curious what you are having issues with...
I liked mine but ended up getting the Axiom AR8 Pro. I needed more... umph, and a spindle. The pro has it.
For basic stuff it was great. I had a few customers and required faster feed rates and more ability to use 1/2" shank bits without compromising power and accuracy.
I noticed you put the machine itself on top of two narrow MDF boards at either end. How did that ultimately end up working for you? I’m trying to build a table for mine now; it’s not going well and I will prolly end up doing what you did. I didn’t realize when I bought it that the entire frame just sits flat on whatever table is used, without allowing for any adjustable feet.
It worked great. I used 2ea. 3/4 thick particle board (to save $). I also added some stretchers underneath to add strength in the middle.
I just bought a 520 today. I have a coupon for the water cool system however my question is what type of router works with the machine. Please help?
Most round bodied 2-1/4 hp routers. Bosch 1617 is a good one. Their spindle cannot use 1/2 shank bits, so be aware of that.
@@ChristcrossCrafts Thank brother
@@wickerdn1 anytime. It's a good machine.
@@ChristcrossCrafts Thank for the help with the router. I’m so happy to do bigger project now
@@ChristcrossCrafts Thanks for your videos and responses. Shark has the 3HP SPINDLE with DIGITAL INTERFACE and 1/2" COLLET, I am thinking about ordering the 520 with this option do you recommend?
Just ordered this and it's due to arrive next week. Been using Vcarve Pro for a while now on a cheap Chinese knockoff machine that has been fun to learn on before I took the big money plunge. :)
Congrats! You will like it. It's a good machine. Virtual Zero Unlimited is an industry game-changer. I would still have mine but needed a few things the Shark didn't offer.
@@ChristcrossCrafts Thanks. I ordered it with the 4th axis and probe. Wondering how that will do. I mostly will be doing smaller projects as I'm getting away from doing furniture and variations on large boxes.
I have the little brother the HD500: Any chance you have plans for the spoil board strips & parts etc?
Not anymore. I sold it and upgrades it. My strips were about 3" wide. I would center over one slot and span my board over one slot on each side if I were to do it again though.
Nice machine. I am looking at one of these or the infinity one cncs . I really want to have a 50x50 travel machine to handle full 48x96 sheets of wood. I had bought one of those cheap chinese 4x4 kits. The flex was terrible and using those nylon or delren roller wheels was a night mare. How is the tolerences on your machine?
It's not bad. There is some deflection in the bed along "Y" but expected some with a thin table. I've since upgraded to an Axiom Elite AR8. Much thicker table, 3hp spindle, and built solid. I did a video on why I upgraded on my page. Much more $ though.,, but worth it.
Thanks for this video I am looking at the 520 as well - how is the vertical stiffness on it? It seems when I went into Rockler that it has some flex to it with minimal effort - has that been an issue at all?
It will have some flex due to the HDPE gantry supports. For the $ its a good option. A similar price point would be the Axiom Iconic. They offer a stand.
If you check out a couplenother of my videos, I actually upgraded to the axiom ar8 pro. In the video I explain why in more detail, which may help in your decision making.
@@ChristcrossCrafts the Axiom is the other I am thinking of - only issue is I don't have 240V available and I want to have a water cooled spindle vs router. I am trying to figure out if the spindle from the 520 would fit axiom AR8 - it seems like a much better machine overall (stiffness wise, etc)
@@BillNicholsTV The spindle won't fit the axiom. The Iconic is a pretty solid machine (at 115 v) that comes equipped with an air-cooled spindle. I would prefer that over the hose and bucket required with the Shark spindle. They are about the same hp and limited to 1/4" and 1/8" collets so very comparable.
@@ChristcrossCrafts really appreciate the response - I am getting a new 220 circuit installed and leaning toward the AR6 2x3
@@BillNicholsTV You won't be disappointed. As far as I'm concerned, the Axiom water-cooled system is the best on the market for this type of machine. No hoses hanging off or buckets near the CNC. I'm finishing up the assembly of my Elite 8 tonight. Super stoked!
Curious what you are using for the lighting under the dust boot... Is this an option for the new Kent dust shoe you mention?
I bought a LED light strip and ran it with the router cord. On my Axiom I found a better solution that would also work with the Shark. I bought a Halo led light that had a slightly larger inside diameter than my router/spindle (90mm). That is much cleaner. You can find them easily on Amazon.
It will work with the Kent system.
You will need to confirm the power options or locate a converter to 12/24v. My Axiom has that wiring already ran for their LED kit. I just wired into it.
You recommend this one?
It's a really good machine for the money (under 4k). It comes with software, so all you'd need is a router or spindle. They offer a 25x25 if the larger table is too much.
For the sliding track bolts on the cable chain, do the washers go inside the track with the bolt, or outside the track, between the track and the cable chain?
I mounted mine between the bolt head and the track. I was concerned it would pull through without it.
I'm building a spoil board on my HD 510 and I'm copying your method , quick question, how wide were your strips on your spoil board?
They were an odd size and i dont have it anymore to measure it. I think it was like 2-1/2" or there about. I didn't like the offset mounting method I chose, even though it worked. I recently saw that Next wave is offering a spoilboard as an accessory, and it looks good. It's black, made for their machine, and comes with hardware.
@@ChristcrossCrafts Yes i did see that, they want 79$ and 50$ shipping, no thanks I'll make my own.
just curious why did you not like the offset mounting? so would you recommend Just fastening on the same T-Track for each board?
thanks for your time
@Ritch Schultz it wasn't bad. I think I would make wider strips (3-4") on each end and narrower ones in the middle. I believe I covered 2 slots with mine, then an open slot, then repeat. I might would cover 3 slots (with a screw in the middle), then skip a slot and repeat. It would look more uniform and centered. Everything else I liked. That's just me being anal about the appearance.
@@ChristcrossCrafts Thanks!
Hi, great video, Have u ever tried to cut Foam board?
Thank you. I have cut foam, but there are a variety of foam types/densities. The key is the speed and the right bit.
do you have a hardware list? I like your design.
I did at one point but no clue what I did with the list. I've since updated to a stronger cnc. I used small oval nuts in the tracks and truss head machine screws countersunk 1/2" and long enough to go through the countersink and into the nut in the track. I also added t-nuts under some of the strips.
Had I redone that, I would have made my mdf strips wider where the center would be over a t-track. That would eliminate the need to offset the screws and for the t-nuts.
There is a list in the description. I just confirmed it.
Oh that’s really cool...I have the SAME razor knife!!! 😏
It's a good knife. I've had a very long time.
What was the dimensions on the Kreg HD work Bench Base. They make several and I need one the same size as yours
I used the 28" & 60" rails. I made my plywood top overhang a little more on the sides than front to back. If you are short (like me - 5' 6") you may find the casters raise it up a little higher than is desirable but it still works well.
What were the dimensions of your MFD strips? It looks like one or two strips had a different hole pattern, why? do you have the spacing measurement of the holes? I know I am asking a lot but I really like your spoiler board and I just bought a new 520HD extended bed and want to set it up correctly. Thank you
I can't remember the exact width. I spanned them about 1/8" shy of the T-slot on each side. I believe it was 2-1/2". I made them all the same and used a Sketchup drawing to keep me right. If you leave your email or go follow me on Facebook and leave me a message, I can send you the layout of each strip.
I basically spanned the joints of the aluminum strips and used the t-slot on each side as my mounting locations. I alternated left and right along the MDF strip (this layout is on the diagram I'll send).
I also added some holes in the middle for T-nuts from the backside. I used a threaded rod as hold-down posts. I would not use those. If you do, don't thread the bolt all the way in, as it will want to push the spoilboard up as it tensions against the aluminum.
@@jenniferherrell2504 check your email. I sent an image with the hole layout.
Chris, Is there an chance I could get a copy of the MDF layout also.
Thanks for the great video and information.
Jerry Hosier
jhhosier@yahoo.com
Check your email. I hope it helps.
@@ChristcrossCrafts I am putting together the HD520 and really like your spoil board. Could you provide the positioning of the screw holes for the rectangular nuts? Also the positioning of the T-nut holes?
ffloyd5605@gmail.com
What height is your work bench? I would like to order one, thanks.
This is a Kreg universal workbench. It has adjustable height settings. Im 5'6", used the casters & still had good height at the lowest setting. Woodworkingshop.com is where I got it.
@@ChristcrossCrafts Thanks
I am thinking of getting a Shark HD 520. One thing about Next wave ordering is it has option for "lift gate" when purchasing. I am not sure what that means. Can anyone clear that up because the website is unclear.
Also is it worth it over say a onefinity or the other lower priced options?
Lift gate is if you don't have a way of getting it off the truck. If it's at your home, you will want that.
There other brands for sure. It's all a matter of preference. You won't be disappointed. Upgrade to the new 3hp spindle and you will like it.
@@ChristcrossCrafts thanks for the info. I just have to sweet talk the wife to let me spend the money.
@@tratzum I've been there
very nice
Thank you so much for watching. I hope it was helful.
Excellent. I just hope less than technically savy people like me can learn the programming.
Its not that difficult. Start small and simple. Check out mark Lindsay. He has some nice playlists on vectric for the beginner and of course vectric. Also check out spindle TV on YT as well.
Thanks for your professional and fun video! Definitely a very intriguing machine. I just read further down you upgraded to a different machine. Did you get the issue with the vacuum attachment (bristles getting pulled in) resolved? Seems that would be a common issue with all machines, or maybe just the bristles too long/soft?
I did. I upgraded to a Kent cnc dust boot. It has firmer bristles and doesn't curl in. I did a whole video on it.
Good to know, thanks!
First couple of minutes I'm like...I thought this was a CNC video?
Lots of stuff to prep before assembly. Most folks don't mention what has to happen before putting it together.
Unfortunately, it’s not detailed enough for me. I put my SawStop saw together without any problems. The assembly instructions for this machine are the worse I’ve ever seen. Your video sped by places that were issues for me. No help.
I've assembled 3 or 4 of them. What is holding you up?
@@ChristcrossCrafts First the cable carrier. I broke one of the latches because it wasn't clear to me which way they came off. Second getting the cable carrier on the table. I put it on and then I couldn't get the bolt through the loose end to the spar. I had to take the whole thing off and it wasn't easy to get on in the first place. Now I'm having difficulty getting the cables into the carrier. I hope that this machine works better than the directions have been. Thanks for you reply.
One latch broken shouldn't cause any issues. They have a clip end that is best popped off using a flat head screwdriver.
I actually called Nex Wave about this and requested two additional screws to aid in supporting the track to the table. I lifted the tab to gain better vantage point then used a small phillips through one of the holes. It was a little tricky since I have fat fingers, but popping the tab on the track helped.
As for the cables... I ran my router wire off the other side. My cable wasn't long enought to safely pas it through the channel. If you have the spindle, then I'm not sure the hoses will go either. It's really only made for the stepper cables.
the fact you took the time to leave a comment like this is flat out ignorant. dude takes time to make a free how to video,spends his valuable time creating / explaining, and you wanna bitch about it?! GTF man!