[mar999]

heres my new router almost done started three weeks ago i think im making good progress hope to have it finished in a week or two going to start mounting motors next week

[Jason Marsha]

good job. You've got some beefy looking linear rails.

Jason

[mar999]

yes they are big no flex there i wanted to build a good strong machine ,im going to be using it a lot

[bp092]

Looks great, what kind of spindle are you going to run on that?

[mar999]

i was planning on a Hitachi M12VC they seem to be very precise and most of all SHHHHH quiet

[bp092]

i was planning on a Hitachi M12VC they seem to be very precise and most of all SHHHHH quiet

Most of the Joe's 2006' builds here on the log use the hitachi including my own. I personally wanted to go Porter Cable but the Hitachi router is absolutely the best bang for the buck hands down. Its a sweet router.

[mar999]

you are not kidding there i dont know why porter and cable cost so much money my lord they must be making money like the oil tycoons.:rainfro: anyway there easy to rebuild too!!

[bp092]

I doubt it, they are pretty reasonable for what they are. And in my experience porter cable products in general are very well made and constructed of solid materials. Plus their support is pretty awesome. I wouldn't ever use the hitachi for anything more than a spindle, it's got a pretty cheap base, but none the less makes a pretty damn good spindle!

[NC_jimbo]

Seems like you're taking a low-hassle middle-road EXPENSE VS TIME. Kinda what I'm thinking of doing. The picture has a perspective that makes me want to confirm that your WORKING width is a clear 37", is that right?

If so, this is just about perfect since my desire is 32x48.

Any chance you'll make some crude drawings and materials list and sources?

[NC_jimbo]

Can you translate that 3 weeks into actual hours?
Any kind of exotic shop machines you're using that lowers your hours?
Any cost forecasts yet?

[mar999]

yes its 36 X 48 usable here is a breakdown of the parts

Thomson main rails bearing blocks came with the rails 360$ ebay new
top bars Thomson 55$ http://www.qbcbearings.com/
bearings top rails Thomson 3/4 twins ebay 29$ new
z axis star linear ebay 150$
fortal aircraft aluminum 250$ ebay
lead screws 92$ http://www.mcmaster.com/
bearings 36$ for lead screws ebay
steel for table frame 50$ Local steel place
stepper drivers motors all electronics 550$ http://www.kelinginc.net
misc screws nuts bolts 30$
mdf 3/4 two pieces for bed 56$ Local lumberplace
Vacuum clamping system home made will post later 30$
lead screw nuts 4 double adjustable 50$ ebay

Total 1738$ without Hitachi spindle

I have put about 40 hrs into it at the pic you were looking at.
I am lucky to have a mill and lathe to cut the parts.
should be a very precise machine when im done. ill post a couple cuts in about two to three weeks depending on how things go.

[mar999]

i just finished mounting two of the motors i will post another pic on sun.:wave:

[sintratech]

can anyone help me find a router holder for a bosch rotozip rz5 model, all the ones on ebay are for porter cable.

[Jason Marsha]

Try www.k2cnc.com

Jason

[sintratech]

ive tried them I cant get a response

[probir]

heres my new router almost done started three weeks ago i think im making good progress hope to have it finished in a week or two going to start mounting motors next week

Good job
Your workmanship is good
I am looking for a cnc router 3 d 24 " x 36 " x 6"
in kit form , can you help me to locate the suppliers
regards
Probir

[NC_jimbo]

mar999,
Itchin for the pics!

This is a twin drive on the X-axis, right?

[mar999]

yes it is im just getting the last x axis motor mounted now ill havem up soon

[the__extreme]

Hi mar999,

I wondered if you were worried about flexing in your 37" axis. I could be wrong, but that seems like a large unsupported span, especially for 3/4" rails. I'd hate to see it disappoint you later considering the great work and money you've put in so far. Wish I had the funds for some of those components.

- Shawn

[Glidergider]

Regarding the Keling hardware. What combo did you buy? Stepper torque and drivers are of interest to me. Did you get the package?

Oh and what TPI is your leadscrews?