Originally Posted by Jack000  the thing is, I'd like to be able to route 1/4" aluminum. Do you think a motor with less holding torque, combined with a higher tpi lead screw will give better results? My machine will be based on a 2'x4' mdf board.
The G540 looks great, but it's a little out of my price range. Maybe the 251 instead, or else I'd have to cut into my food budget : ]
I go to SFU (that's in vancouver, canada). And yes, we live in igloos and say "Eh" all the time.
oh, and I found a great place to buy skate bearings. Apparently they're having a sale. I loaded up on 100 for $30. 'course with shipping that came to $50.. Oh well, after this I can make another router, or three...
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Eating is overated.
With what size cutter? depth of cut? what kind of finish are you looking for?
Cutting alum on an mdf based machine may not be possible due the the forces involved, but somebody will have more knowledge than I.
Gecko is having a customer appreciation sale for the next week or so. Get the drives now and save some coin.
I have 6 of the 251 awaitning installation as time allows.
