What's the best router to buy for CNC?

[The CNC Man]

Hello

I'm building my first CNC and I need to find a router for it, my machine is about 4ft by 4ft I'm using 80/20 to build it and I'm basically following www.pdjinc.com Pilot Pro Dual Rail CNC for the plans with a few mod's, the plans call for a Porter Cable Model # 7310, I will be using the HobbyCNC Pro Driver Board Kit and I would like to have a spindle speed control also, I'm not sure how to do the speed control yet but I need a router that will work with speed control, I will be cutting metal, aluminum, wood & plastic and any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

[jalessi]

Welcome to the Zone,

Harbor Freight has a very inexpensive speed control that works with most routers.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=43060

Checkout the C6 - Variable Speed Control Board by CNC4PC

http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/prod...products_id=58

This unit can be used on many motor controllers by replacing the potentiometer that controls the speed.

A quick call or email to Arturo should confirm compatibly of the parts.

Phone:561-208-6664

email: aduncan@cnc4pc.com

Jeff...

[The CNC Man]

Thanks very much.

[ger21]

Best router is probably an HSD, Perske or Columbo spindle, which will start at around $2K.

Next best is probably one of the chinese water cooled 2.2KW for $500-$600. They're speed can be controlled directly by a Gecko G540 or one of these if you're going the HobbyCNC route. http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/prod...products_id=61

A 7310 is not enough router for a 4x4 machine imo. It's too fast, too loud, and not nearly powerful enough. I'd say use at least a PC690, or the comparable hitachi that a lot of guys here have used.

[The CNC Man]

Hay

Does anyone know what router would be the best to use?
Thanks

[The CNC Man]

Thanks
what's the model number on the hitachi?

[ger21]

"http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-M12VC-4-Horsepower-Variable-Router/dp/B0002ZZWXI/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1247424218&sr=1-12"]Amazon.com: Hitachi M12VC 2-1/4-Horsepower Variable Speed Router: Home Improvement

[emd68]

I have heard good things about the Makita RF1101 it is a 2 1/4 HP and variable speed you can check it out at the link below.

"http://www.amazon.com/Makita-RF1101-4-Horsepower-Variable-Router/dp/B00004YN3N"]http://www.amazon.com/Makita-RF1101-4-Horsepower-Variable-Router/dp/B00004YN3N

[The CNC Man]

Hi

The Makita RF1101 and Hitachi M12VC both have slow start, will that matter on using a speed controller? I've noticed somethings won't work with a slow start routers! I'm going to use Mach3 software also.

Thanks

[emd68]

Both the Makita and the Hitachi are variable speed you don't need to use a speed controller with them.

[The CNC Man]

I wonted to be able to control the speed from Mach3!

[jalessi]

For the 122 dollar price you cant beat it, why not just use the built in speed control?