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So Nice!

Nice simple build!

As Roman said, you need dual bearing blocks or a wide bearing block to avoide gantry wobble.

Cheers!!

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I ordered some 6A stepper drivers (CW8060) at china as sample and got them in hand today and I'll be ordering bulk if they performs well in my trial run.

In the manual, I found out that...

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Some on-board LPT port provides 5v but some are 3.3v. Make sure that you have the 5v one or use an add-on LPT card.

All TB6560 boards at ebay has severe design fault and the optos...

Hey John,

Finally I got some collars from an online store. Bought a new 1HP Bosch Colt and attached the flexi glass bed to the router.
Now just waiting for the K2 mount to arrive. :) :wee:

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The label says Sec-A: 3A and I suppose it's talking about the lower voltage side.
I contacted the shop, they says it is a mistake in the labeling. But I personally don't get confidence...

Thanks Roman.
It is a Bosch Colt variable speed palm router, model PR20EVSK.

I bought a Bosch 1HP router from Toolking.com and got it in hand today. It is rated for 110v/60Hz. But in my country I have 220v/50Hz.

I bought a big step-down transformer 220v -> 100v (weight is...

I got a call from the customs at late afternoon, another two also has arrived there. :D
May take one or two days to finish the formalities.

He John,

One small percel just arrived today. :)

By the way, what is this blackish material?

John's cute Z is for small routers like trimmer and may not be the perfect choice for your big machine. But if John consider building more stronger Z then that's a different story.
I'm hoping, he...

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Wow! wonderful. My fingers are crossing!

Buddy, your extra chuck looks interesting. Where did you buy it from?

Hey John,

Which leadscrew you're using in your Z axis...is it 1/2-10 acme or something else?

Hi pippin88,

Are you using Angular contact bearing at both side of the ballscrew?
Using angular contact bearing at motor side is ideal and standard radial bearing should be used on other side.

Take a look here...
How I fixed my Chinese TB6560 controller (updated)

Very nice pic!
Would love to see a few pic from your rotating head... :)

Boring some hole is a brilliant thought! You're really an amazing man!!
I'm actually very keen to see your practical work. :)

Is credit card work for you?
Paypal is not available for BGD but if...

I do hope you'd have time to check the weight. :)

John, I'm always a fan of yours and really love your gantry structure. Wishing if I can have one of this!

Do you have any idea about shipping without the MDF part and payment option other than...

Hitachi M12VC Router again available @ bigskytool.com for $84.

Hitachi M12VC 2-1/4 Peak HP Variable Speed Fixed Base Router (Reconditioned)


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Wonderful, John!
I do really appreciate your sharings. Hope other parts follow...

Yes, you'll get more speed on multiple start lead screws.

Hi Conor,

Audible frequency varies person to person, usually lower ages vs olders. Change the oscilator capacitor for TB6560 to a lower value i.e. 100pf and produced frequency will be out of ear...

I do totally agree. I myself searching something in between. :p

There is no bearing at stepper end. Thurst load may damage the bearing of the stepper. But it's a small machine, could be ok.

I would suggest not to waste your money to buy it.

I bought it recently and also bought one from MLCS wood working but both of them is just a fan regulator and useless for router speed control....

Brilliant machine! Love to see it.

Very interesting!

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Anybody ever tried to paint HDPE?
I find it little challenging to get paint to adhere to HDPE. I tried different spray paint but the result is unsatisfactory. Is there any technic...?