plunge router as z-axis

[dlenox]

I was looking at some plunge routers the other day and in mindset of KISS, why could it serve as the basis for the movable z-axis?

You would need to fix the base, and attach the router body to a screw, but could this not work???

First thing that I hear you say is that it depends on the uprights in which the plunge action happens, but most of these are pretty sturdy and move quite easily.

Hmmmmmm, any thoughts?

[trent2530]

Most anything will work if it is accurate and does the job without too much cost. I thought of the plunge router for awhile, but it does move a little. Or you could crank up instead of plunge down. Turn it upside down. Try www.woodpeck.com. These are tight, but pricey.

[dlenox]

If you take off the D-handle and attach it to a screw then you can use the step motor to plunge the router up/down. What the plunge base eliminates is the z-axis linear bearings/guides.

[Hobbiest]

What is KISS? Is this some web term I don't know?

[dlenox]

KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid...
general term nothing to do with the web

[Hobbiest]

Ha! I usually say the stupid part to myself, but it is usually when I am trying something too complicated an inexplicabley hurt myself! Thanks.