[Konrad]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...gename=rvi:1:1

Just thought, you router Guys might like to see this one!

Konrad

[barkster]

Here are a few picture of this machine, looks really nice.

[barkster]

another

[barkster]

last one

[HuFlungDung]

That is so cute

[chuckknigh]

Is that 8020 extrusion? If so, then this looks very easy to build.

-- Chuck Knight

[glenfraser]

Whats the bar thickness on that.??
Looks about 16mm on all axis
Not a bad machine...

Glen

[Konstantin]

If so, then this looks very easy to build.

Maaan , I get fooled by this all the time.
Nothing is easy to build, hehe. It is all the same, I start working on something and there comes one problem and while I think of a solution I need to have the tools to help me with going for the solution, and then I cannot find the right tools or they are out of my reach/pocket/time line.

I dont wish things to be easy, I hope to have enough strenght to go all the way through.


Konstantin.

[barkster]

I don't know any information on it, I just got some pics of it from the guy who builds it. He can be contacted at

hoffifun (AT) teleos-web.de

[Urgundiz]

Originally posted by glenfraser
Whats the bar thickness on that.??
Looks about 16mm on all axis
Not a bad machine...

Glen

I do not speak a single word of German, but i think this (from the ebay page) is very understandable:

"Die Linearführungen bestehen aus ( Z+Y Achse ) 16 mm Stahlwellen"

hope it helps
/W

[chuckknigh]

Maaan , I get fooled by this all the time.

Nothing is easy to build, hehe. It is all the same, I start working on something and there comes one problem and while I think of a solution I need to

You'll get no argument from me. :-) I always seem to underestimate the difficulty of building anything, primarily because I tend to change the details.

Regardless, assuming that this is 8020 extrusion, this is a super simple construct. The linear bearings for the X and Z axes are a stock item from 8020, too.

The Y seems to use bushings...also a cheap and adequate solution. Motor mounts look modular, too, which means this machine can be tricked out, if you want.

I dont wish things to be easy, I hope to have enough strenght to go all the way through.

Well, purposely making something hard is ultimately self-defeating.

This router is actually a pretty nice construct...remember that complicated is easy, but simple takes genius. Whoever designed this one, was good!

-- Chuck Knight

[glenfraser]

Right were does it come from?
Who are they and what do they sell?
And do they have an outlet in the UK who make/distribute it?

In an ideal world i am looking at this type of bed

http://www.xenonresearch.com/

Great build the xenon machine if youve never seen it please have a look.

Cheers

Glen

Southend On Sea
Essex
UK

[barkster]

That Xenon machine is pretty cool too

[chuckknigh]

http://www.8020.net

It's kind of like an erector set (meccano) for grown-ups.

Look at the bed, and think of it as a bunch of those extrusions, run parallel to one another. That's what I think they did...

-- Chuck Knight

[radio-op]

The bed looks like 3 peices of 1040 or 1560, can't tell the exact size. Cool idea.
Bill

[glenfraser]

Thanks Chuck and Bill for the reply. Bill were does that extrusion come from...

Glen

[radio-op]

I'm assuming from 8020. I haven't searched their catalog but they do make a wide range of sizes. The T slot/ Xbeam stuff is great to build with. I'm using alot of 1010 (1" x 1") and 1020 (1" x 2") for the router I'm working on. I went through McMaster-Carr but I think you can order direct from 8020.
Bill

[Ferenczyg]

Bosh-rexroth has technical extrusions too, and are available in Europe. But they do not like to sell to hobbyists I think, at least all my emails are unanswered..

Fer

[glenfraser]

thanks for your replys. Its a pain this. One finding the right stuff and two at a price which is fair. And in the U.K bang my head against a brick wall comes to mind.

Example
USA bearings for 4 16mm £10 need 8 £20
12mmbearings £8.50

After the shipping cost £50 ish

UK same bits £18 pound each and i am being good with my cost total £210

Leadscrew in the us £69 plus shipping
Even if the shipping was £33 still a lot cheaper and also stepper motors.

In the u.k £216

also stepper motors a lot cheaper in the us

The only thing i seem to have got o.k in the u.k is the dremel tool holder..

Glen

[Mike F]

Glen,

If you're looking for extruded aluminium in the UK, try the Item range from mbsystem in Derby, www.item-international.com or, Alumas in Chorley, Lancashire, www.nisltd.com/alumas

The Item system is a little expensive, German but excellent quality with every imaginable fitting available. The Alumas is similar, a little cheaper and not such an extensive range.

All the best,

Mike