Then I imported an image of my logo into each. I downloaded the trial versions of the included software for each machine. of Cincinnati) so I'm not afraid to play with menu items and buttons in an app.

Software: I'm very computer savvy (I teach computer programming at the Univ.

This supposedly allows for higher accuracy despite the platen/workpiece moving. and wait - sometimes months.ĬW now has a 'sale' that includes the heavy duty belts that replace the sandpaper platen that moves the workpiece. The one thing I kept hearing over and over was that the machine would do a few carvings and then simply quit, requiring the owner to ship it back to the mfg. I guess my question is whether the 'C' version of the CW is, in fact, improved - eliminating most of the negatives people had. I really like the CW software as a beginner to this activity but I also like the more professional software bundled with the Shark - I just haven't been able to figure it out just yet.Īs I said above, can anyone give me reasons one way or the other as to which system is going to meet my needs now and into the future? The Shark has more capacity, have to buy a router additional, workpiece doesn't move (good thing), capable software (but really hard to learn), relatively inexpensive add-on software (Cut-3D), etc. In some ways, the CW has too many limits (relatively small workpiece), the workpiece moves (introduces errors), proprietary bits, 'easy to use' software (but too easy with few adjustment features), history of mechanical issues, etc. So I need some honest opinions from those of you out there who have tried both of these machines. The price between the CNCShark and the CW isn't all that much different. CW does have a lot of negative comments that are 'supposedly' rectified by their new 'C' model. i have read reviews until I'm blue in the face about CNC Shark and CW.

So I'm looking into small CNC carvers to help me 'mass' produce items such as necks and engrave logos on headstocks and soundboards. I now have an opportunity to supply a large number of cigar box ukulele to a tobacco store chain in NYC. I'm a Luthier who has made stringed instruments for a few years now - all by hand but with the help of some serious power tools.

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