After stumbling on the CNCZone site the other day, I have to say I am completely blown away! I never knew! As I am browsing I find the jgro router design, and again - amazing! I have been reading posts non-stop ever since, downloaded the plans, and last night I got to work. Mind, I have lots of other major projects on the list, but I couldn't help myself. There's just so much information, and my Dad was a machinist all his life - I wish he were alive to see this - not only would he have loved it and help to build the thing, but can you imagine the experience he could have given me? I just kick myself...
Anyway, I made a start, as I said. Picked the z axis (arbitrarily) and it's off to a good start, but the layout on each piece is what really takes the time (!). Might have found an error on cnc_dtl40 sheet (z axis bearing support). The dimensions in the drawing list the width at 3.125" and the stock size (and the stock list for that matter) list the width at 2.785". I made mine 3.125" to match the drawing.
Here are some photos:
The partial assembly (needs the linear guide assemblies, and I won't build the router clamp quite yet)
My router table set-up for the dados
I am cleaning up all edges on my jointer, then sanding with 220
Tapping (1/4-20 here, with one of my Dad's old taps - yes, I am doing by hand and not in the drill press!)
This is going to take me a long time, so stay tuned!
- CNC-Dad