I desperatly want to build one of these routers. Can anyone tell me what I need for materials,ie how much mdf in what thicknesses and also the plastic as well. I have a cnc'd mill that I can make the parts myself but need this info to get started. Thanks a lot for your help! I will start a build thread once I get moving. If you guys answer today, I will run to home depot for the mdf.

Thanks
Walt

Also would like to know what parts are made out of hdpe!

Thanks again!
Walt

I desperatly want to build one of these routers. Can anyone tell me what I need for materials,ie how much mdf in what thicknesses and also the plastic as well. I have a cnc'd mill that I can make the parts myself but need this info to get started. Thanks a lot for your help! I will start a build thread once I get moving. If you guys answer today, I will run to home depot for the mdf.

Thanks
Walt

Have you checked Gary's spread sheets he has a very detailed list if their is something you don't see please ask but I think you will find everything you need.

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showpost.php?p=301046&postcount=86

Rick

yes I saw that thank you, but I want to know how many sheets of what size mdf and how much hdpe. etc. Thanks for your reply!!

Walt

Okay I can't find my materials list so I am going on memory I am getting old so don't hold me to this if I am not 100% right

2- Sheets 1/2" MDF
1/2- sheet 3/4" MDF
1/2- sheet 1/4 MDF (but I used 1/2" because I couldn't find 1/4")
12" x 12"- 1/2" HDPE
2' x 2'- 3/4 " HDPE

I hope this helps

Rick

yes thats exactly what I need. Thanks a lot! Now can you list the parts that are made out of the hdpe please?

Walt

yes thats exactly what I need. Thanks a lot! Now can you list the parts that are made out of the hdpe please?

Walt

router holder
bearing blocks
bearing slides X & Y
stepper motor mounts
anti-backlash nut holder

I have attached a picture so you can see all of them.

Rick

Thanks a whole bunch, I really appreciate that!!

Walt

Your welcome we are one big happy family here to help each other.

Rick

Walt,

Don't forget the lovejoy spiders, drawings and picture here:
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showpost.php?p=308069&postcount=1402

Have fun,

Bob

Thanks you guys are great!!

Walt

I'm having a hard time finding a source for HDPE in small quantities.:confused: Where would anyone suggest I look?

Try looking on ebay using UHMW and HDPE seperately as a search.
Here is one that I found.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Plastic-UHMW-mech-sheet-plate-75-x12-x-24-BLACK_W0QQitemZ190026286169QQihZ009QQcategoryZ61798QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

Tom

I'm having a hard time finding a source for HDPE in small quantities.:confused: Where would anyone suggest I look?

Here is where I got my HDPE from.


Rick

http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=385&

Thanks for the great links, It really helps me also!!

Walt