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    Hey Carve, I have limit switches I am going to install before any power tool gets mounted to try and prevent any mishaps. I have actually thought multiple times, "Why the hell did I put those rails on top".



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    Quote Originally Posted by r00t4rd3d View Post
    Hey Carve, I have limit switches I am going to install before any power tool gets mounted to try and prevent any mishaps. I have actually thought multiple times, "Why the hell did I put those rails on top".
    I wasn't sure that you only need the space between the rails and planned it that way. I'm of the "more bigger is more better" persuasion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CarveOne View Post
    I'm of the "more bigger is more better" persuasion.
    Ha, my initial plan was for a 12x12 "desktop" router driven by an Arduino and a grblShield.



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    Other than maximising the working dimension, the real problem I think you'll face unless you have highly efficient dust extraction, is the gumming up of waste around the bearings on the table. The suggestion to fit a rebated MDF spoilboard is a good one and just about solves both problems. Looking forward to seeing this beasty running!

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    It's a state of mind!


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    Its alive!

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    DeWalt DWP611

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    Nice!



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    Router mount made. I have to wait for a 1/4" to 1/8" collet reducer I ordered before I can cut any thing. I wasnt planning on buying a new router and the planned-on-using Craftsman rotary tool I have and ordered bits for is 1/8"

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    Still waiting on adapter

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    So I noticed a 1/16th dip in my X Axis MDF table. Probably warped from only painting one side. "MDF Madness" it turns out was a bad choice for a title. There is only 2 pieces left, the sides of my Y Axis. The rest of the wood is laminated plywood and 2x4's.

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    And all together. Tonight maybe the night......

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    TADA! First cut.

    I need to scale the LinuxCNC logo to my bit size or get a smaller bit but it worked

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    Quote Originally Posted by r00t4rd3d View Post
    TADA! First cut.

    I need to scale the LinuxCNC logo to my bit size or get a smaller bit but it worked
    Congratilations! And good luck with the machine!



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    Learning the software part now. Also ordered some upgrades for my Y axis.

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    Nice I use the same router on my MDF cnc machine, and it's great, plenty of power to mill aluminum. Also do you have any plans for the mount you made, I'm looking to make a new one.

    Thanks!



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    Quote Originally Posted by Starfire View Post
    Also do you have any plans for the mount you made, I'm looking to make a new one.
    I didnt use any plans for my mount. I got my inspiration for it from the Probotix Dewalt mount which I still might buy.

    Probotix CNC Router Spindles and Mounts

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    I have it and don't like it. The bracket is to shallow and seems to have some flex the top of the router hits the back plate when fully inserted.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Starfire View Post
    I have it and don't like it. The bracket is to shallow and seems to have some flex the top of the router hits the back plate when fully inserted.

    Hmm, good to know. Have you seen this one?

    VELOX CNC Router Mount Porter Cable 892-690, Bosch, Dewalt - K2 CNC Specs | eBay



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    Quote Originally Posted by r00t4rd3d View Post
    I've got that one, using it with a 892, works great.
    FYI, it's $5 cheaper direct from K2CNC.



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