Solsyva 24" x 48" build, 1st machine

[nikbrewer]

Well, this is my first build, but i think it is going well so far. I ordered the plans for this router about 2 weeks ago, and got started as soon as they arrived. I have made a few changes in materials and design so far, but not too much.

1st: i did not use any 2x4's or 2x6's. i made glue lams by glueing and nailing together 3 or more layers of 1/2" baltic birch plywood. the legs are 4 layers or 3/4" plywood.

2nd: i am not using gas pipe. I work at a cabinet shop and we have the reallynice chrome closet rod. its 1 5/16 outer dia, and has a 3mm wall thickness. this stuss is super stiff, strait and smooth. also, instead of putting nuts inside the pipe to hold the stugs, i just tapped the tubing to 3/8 x 16.

here are some pics

pics of the under side of the table, it measures 34" x 60"




pics of the machine standing





close-ups of the railing and gantry bearings








i know i have not got to far, but the machine seams sturdy and the gantry rools very nice on the x axis

i plan of using rack and pinion on the x, and lead screw on y and z axis.
router will be 3 1/4" PC

i got the probotix monster hybird stepper kit, 400 for the x and y, 260 for the z. i hope these are big enough.

please provide any feedback as this is my first build and im pretty new to all this

[bitbanger]

Man - that is going to be really nice. Those motors are MORE than enough to drive a machine that size.

>Len

[CarveOne]

It's good to see a new router build getting under way. Activity has slowed down in this build log forum lately.

CarveOne

[fly_kc]

I like the concept very much..do you have dxf or dwg plans for it?

[Weldtutor]

Good use of laminated sections for strength & rigidity.

Has any provision been made to prevent cutting forces from lifting the gantry bearings off the X rails?

[nikbrewer]

I glad every one likes it. I have now finished the y axis travel and im working on the z axis now. I am actually using THK linear slides for the z.

I will me mounting the rack over the pinion, so i was hoping this would keep the gantry from lifting, but we will see.

I bought plans, so i cant exactly post them, but half of this has just been made up on the fly. I can post more pics and give dimensions if anyone is interested

[nikbrewer]

OH, I HAVE ALSO GOT a computer for it ( just need to upgrade to windows 2000 on it) also have the router ( variable speed 3.25 hp Porter Cable. With that and all 3 steppers mounted to the gantry, i be the gantry weighs well over 30-40 lbs, so that might keep it from lifting too

[acondit]

Originally Posted by nikbrewer OH, I HAVE ALSO GOT a computer for it ( just need to upgrade to windows 2000 on it) also have the router ( variable speed 3.25 hp Porter Cable. With that and all 3 steppers mounted to the gantry, i be the gantry weighs well over 30-40 lbs, so that might keep it from lifting too

Just a word of caution, if it can lift, it will lift. Sort of like Murphy's law and it will choose to do so at the most inopportune moment.

Alan

[jeffmorris]

There should be three bearings around the pipe where each bearing is on each end of an "Y".

[acondit]

Originally Posted by jeffmorris There should be three bearings around the pipe where each bearing is on each end of an "Y".

Or at the very least two pair like the Joe 2006 machine, where the bearings run at 90 degrees to each other (like yours currently do) but rotated so one pair is 45 degrees above the center line of the shaft and the other pair is 45 degrees below the center line of the shaft.

Alan

[nikbrewer]

well, here are more pics of my progress. I have finished the x-axis, with the rack in pinion. i have the stepper mounted, blet ran and the racks adjusted. i will probally redesign the motor mount to mount it lower, as i want to build a tray for a wire carrier up there









i also plan on rebuilding the y and z carrage, as those where for mock up. i plan on bringing the y as close to my gantry beam as possible to bring the router more centered in the gantry.

Also on the z axis, i was planning on using 1 car per rail, but i can do 2, but it seamed like over kill and it lessened my travel on the z.

i ordered wires and connectors, and leads screws should be here next week, so i may be cutting in the next month