Kind of Router

[steve1]

What kind of router did you use? I've been trying to find one. All I have is a full size router. I'm looking for one like the one you used in your video.

[Suso]

Hello Steve, its a Kress 1050 FME-1 milling motor, with a 43mm Euro Neck Spindle Mount, try here:

http://cnc-plus.de/en/Spindle-Motors---Spare-Parts/Milling-Spindle-Motors/Kress-1050-FME-1-Milling-Spindle-Motor-with-1050W.html

https://damencnc.com/en/tools/kress/kress-milling-motor

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kress-1050W-Milling-Electronic-Control/dp/B00DOTGRRY

http://cnc-plus.de/en/Spindle-Motors---Spare-Parts/Accessories/

[steve1]

Is there a good U.S. equivalent that you are aware of? I can always buy a palm router here in the states, and just adjust the opening on the z axis clamp with an insert for a drill. Palm routers here have a larger diameter than the European counterparts that you have access to.

[info@paoson]

The 43mm neck is not as common in USA as in Europe, but I think you could find it. It is what you call "european neck". You could change the design and adapt a palm router easily but then you'd lose the possibility of using the drill.
Check out this links, I think you can find it in US and let me know about your choice.

http://mctinfo.net/kress-spindle/cat_40.html

http://www.cncstepusa.com/machines/

[Panelli]

I am planning to use a 1/4" collet trim router with a separate speed control. The diameter is 63mm thus will make the clamp for Z that size. For the Drill I am planning to experiment with router collet inserts for the small drill bits and reduced shank drill bits for those sizes over 1/4" shank. In theory it should work. I am not ready to work on Z axis, so it will be a week or so before I can test it. The only issues will be bit speed, that is, will the speed controller reduce it enough.
Nello