Portable Workshop Improvements
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Suso
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Re: Portable Workshop Improvements
I've edited this clip to show you how to use the homemade tilting router lift. The system allows me to lift and lower the router thanks to a threaded rod. I can also tilt the router to get the most out of my bits.
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Suso
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Re: Portable Workshop Improvements
Here you can see how quick and easy it is to change a bit in the Portable Workshop's router table after the latest modifications I've made to the lift system.
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Suso
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Re: Portable Workshop Improvements
The Portable Workshop's router table allows the router to be tilted to get the most out of the bits and do all kinds of router projects. I can also change the panel in a matter of seconds to use other kinds of routers!
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Suso
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Re: Portable Workshop Improvements
I just posted the last video about the improvements I've made to the Portable Workshop. I'll show everything this versatile homemade tool can do with some practical examples. This is an animation of the 3D Sketchup model included in the plans available on my website.
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Suso
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Re: Portable Workshop Improvements
The lift system for the Portable Workshop's router table also allows me to mount a drill. This makes it possible to use certain drill accessories such as sanding drums, which are useful when sanding curved workpieces!
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Suso
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Re: Portable Workshop Improvements
A small clip of the latest video I posted on my YouTube channel, where you can see how I made the spindle mount for the Makita router. A simple method that will allow you to attach this versatile router to any work table.
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Suso
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Re: Portable Workshop Improvements
Another snippet of the latest video on my channel, where you can see how I improved the accuracy of the lifting system of the router table by installing an aluminum miter channel.
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Suso
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A few weeks ago I made some inserts for the Portable Workshop's router table. I used 5mm thick white acrylic, a perfect material for these kinds of pieces!
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Suso
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Re: Portable Workshop Improvements
A video summary with some of the improvements I made to the Portable Workshop a few weeks ago. A perfect video to see, in less than one minute, all the features of this versatile tool, along with some examples.
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tanzelmo@gmail.com
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Re: Portable Workshop Improvements
It looks like you updated piece 47 for the jig saw guide, but the video didn't show the update. Specifically there is now a recessed area at the bottom of the piece.
1) What is the purpose of this cut-out - for clearance of the locking nuts on piece 48?
2) What are the height and depth specs - they seem to be missing from the plans?
Thanks
Tony
1) What is the purpose of this cut-out - for clearance of the locking nuts on piece 48?
2) What are the height and depth specs - they seem to be missing from the plans?
Thanks
Tony