RemainCNC NZ Excitech 1530 router.

[Big S]

Hi guys,

I have recently (read today) received a 1530 Excitech router from China. It will be another week and a half until we get the power connected. There are a few minor niggles (to be expected) but overall very happy with the amount of machine for the price.

Here are some pics.

Shannon.

[rocket67]

G`day Shannon, Welcome to the wonderful world of Excitech cnc Routing!

Great pics, looks like you did not need the chains to get the crate out of the container. From the pics it appears to have come out quite easily.

Good looking compressor too!

So what are your initial thoughts of the machine?

Rocket.

[BC-CNC]

Shannon,

Looks like they have re-designed the control compartment that normally sits along-side the router. Perhaps they have addressed the problems Rocket was having with connecting the hand-held controller.

Did you get the vacuum/T-slot table in preparation for vacuum later? If so, how many vacuum zones does it have and how is the table divided?

Thanks,

Spencer.

[cabnet636]

are those alignment pins on the table and how about a down photo of the table!! looking good jim

[Big S]

G`day Shannon, Welcome to the wonderful world of Excitech cnc Routing!

Great pics, looks like you did not need the chains to get the crate out of the container. From the pics it appears to have come out quite easily.

Good looking compressor too!

So what are your initial thoughts of the machine?

Rocket.

I think it is a solid machine and very good value for the money, We did use the chain for a little to drag the crate further away from the container but with a decent forklift (longer forks) even that would not have been needed.

Getting the machine onto the car transporter was a bit of a drama, we ended up taking some of the side panels off the machine and putting the forks through the side to lift it onto the trailer. Getting it off was easy

I will re lay the T-slot aluminum that is on the bed, its not the most level bed in the world. and quite a few other mods planned too.

Shannon.

[Big S]

Shannon,

Looks like they have re-designed the control compartment that normally sits along-side the router. Perhaps they have addressed the problems Rocket was having with connecting the hand-held controller.

Did you get the vacuum/T-slot table in preparation for vacuum later? If so, how many vacuum zones does it have and how is the table divided?

Thanks,

Spencer.

I was hoping to get the box that sits along the side of the machine like rockets one but its not too much of an issue as I am planning to install the electrics under the bed anyway. Other purchasers may be best to specify what type of control box they want. as I will be doing if/when we get a future purchase

I didn't get a vacuum bed of any sort just a T-slot table, but I am going to make my own. I hope to divide the bed into a separate 4' x 8' vacuum zone for doing smaller sheets as well as the ability to hold down large sheets.

Shannon.

[Big S]

Here is a few more random pics, I will try to get a good shot looking down on the bed too.

Shannon.

[cabnet636]

whats in the big wrap behind router on trailer cotton or hay ?? jim

[Big S]

Thats hay, for the dairy cows.

Shannon.

[mhkwd]

Hello Big S,

I just ordered my 1530 so I'm really enjoying your pictures and unloading experience. In a previous post you said you did not order the dust extraction unit but got the dust shoe which you pictured above. Is the shoe standard or did you order it as an option.

Thanks, Mitch

[Big S]

Mitch,

I didn't order the dust shoe but it came with the machine, It will be quite handy but I may change the design of it so we can get at the tools easier to change them.

A couple more pics .

Shannon.

[mhkwd]

Thanks Big S,

That's what I thought, but I wanted to make sure. I look forward to your continued pictures and experiences with the Router.

Mitch