Hello and... build complete!
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 7:41 am
Hi guys,
first post, but having just completed my build of the 3D Router, I thought I'd say hi and just how much I enjoyed building this thing. Well worth the effort. I just need to sort out a more permanent method of workpiece clamping and dust extraction - which are the jobs for today - and we're all set.
Suso, your plans are excellent. I had toyed with the idea of building something like this for some time, but never really knew if it was viable. I owned a hobby cnc router previously, but found it too fiddly to set up for each job and so sold it. Finding your plans convinced me that this kind of routing machine could work and your plans gave me that 'kick' to finally make a move.
I'll hopefully upload some pics tonight or the next couple of days or so when I get myself organised.
I tailored the machine somewhat for my needs. Not needing the drill press or sanding facilities, I modified the design to dispense with the vertically adjustable gantry which simplified matters somewhat. Also, my machine is 1500cm long, 700cm wide. I also, cut t-slots to house the quick-stops rather than cut grooves all the way through the stock. Otherwise, I followed Suso's design to the letter.
I initially used aluminium angle for the rails which was a BIG mistake. I only used it because it was simple to source. Ended up stripping the whole machine down and switching the aluminium for 1.5mm thick steel angle. Should have used steel from the outset! Much much better. Movement is so much smoother now.
Thinking about building a second one for the workshop!
Upload some piccies later.
Regards.
Stephen.
first post, but having just completed my build of the 3D Router, I thought I'd say hi and just how much I enjoyed building this thing. Well worth the effort. I just need to sort out a more permanent method of workpiece clamping and dust extraction - which are the jobs for today - and we're all set.
Suso, your plans are excellent. I had toyed with the idea of building something like this for some time, but never really knew if it was viable. I owned a hobby cnc router previously, but found it too fiddly to set up for each job and so sold it. Finding your plans convinced me that this kind of routing machine could work and your plans gave me that 'kick' to finally make a move.
I'll hopefully upload some pics tonight or the next couple of days or so when I get myself organised.
I tailored the machine somewhat for my needs. Not needing the drill press or sanding facilities, I modified the design to dispense with the vertically adjustable gantry which simplified matters somewhat. Also, my machine is 1500cm long, 700cm wide. I also, cut t-slots to house the quick-stops rather than cut grooves all the way through the stock. Otherwise, I followed Suso's design to the letter.
I initially used aluminium angle for the rails which was a BIG mistake. I only used it because it was simple to source. Ended up stripping the whole machine down and switching the aluminium for 1.5mm thick steel angle. Should have used steel from the outset! Much much better. Movement is so much smoother now.
Thinking about building a second one for the workshop!
Upload some piccies later.
Regards.
Stephen.