My attempt at Joe's router

[DayneInfo]

I have been working on this off and on for a few weekends now. Not making alot of progress but I am not in a huge hurry either. I purchased Nook precission 1/2-10 acme rod for the leadscrews. I plan to try to use my Xylotex 269 oz. kit to run it. I will probably also but DumpsterCNC AB nuts and might even give his couplers a try. I have also made a few small changes to some of the drawings/parts and I am thinking of a few more. I am including a picture of the modification to the long parts for the X axis torsion box. I also squared the holes in this part. I liked the idea of having them hold drawers so I squared them to make installing /making easier. While purchasing my material I called a local plastic supplier. They sold me what I wanted by the pound if I could get it from the cut-off bin. The plastic I purchased was approx $32.00 and I think I have more than enough. This might be a good way for some people to go who want to cut their own parts but not have to buy a sheet. Here are some pictures to start with.

Dwayne

[DayneInfo]

Here is why I am progressing slow. One of these pictures is a good pile. The other is a pile of mistakes. Sad isn't it?

Dwayne

[joecnc2006]

good start so far, novel idea on the locking parts. Good buy on the HDPE you prob. have over 150.00 min in material for 32.00.

Joe

[crocky]

Good job, even with mistakes

At least you are doing something.

Cheers,
Bob

[ccsparky]

Very nice! Your parts look top notch!

Good score on the plastic, I'm going to start checking around for a supplier.
Thanks for the tip!!

Bob

[DougO]

Looks like you are well on your way. Parts look nice and ready for assembly. Enjoying the pictures.

[thkoutsidthebox]

Originally Posted by DayneInfo The other is a pile of mistakes. Sad isn't it?

I know that feeling!

[cwdance1]

Thanks for the great idea about the plastic.

Keep up the good work.

Terry

[DayneInfo]

Well it is starting to look familiar. I can look at the drawings and pictures from others all day long, but you acctually have to see one to realize how big this thing is. I have all of the wood parts cut for my Z axis and for my Y gantry lower torsion box. I did a modification to the torsion box. I added a 1/4 x 1/4 tongue to the end pieces and put a groove in the skin (top and bottom). I am hoping this allows a little more glue surface and a better bite on the end peices. I did this after seeing a video that suggested the machine may benefit from more strength in this area. I will also add the threaded rod throught the Gantry uprights. I have all of the inner parts of the X axis torsion box cut, will hopefully do the skins this weekend. Oh yeah...I added a few more parts to the "not so good" pile. At this rate I will be able to build a whole other router...might not cut straight..but it will be another router...LOL.

Dwayne

[txcowdog]

Why did you make the pieces interlocking on the x-axis? I was trying to think of something along those lines so I could stretch the length out to 72".

I like the idea of square holes for the drawers. Easy place to store cutters, wrenches, hold downs, etc. Excellent job. Keep it going.

[DayneInfo]

txcowdog - I made the pieces interlocking because I wanted more than just a butt joint. Once the MDF soaks up some glue and swells that joint should be TIGHT fitting. I also figure that when the cross piece is installed it will help to insure better alighnment between the faces. Of course because I could was also lurking in the back of my mind...LOL. Where are you in Houston? I am on Hwy6 about 6miles north of I-10.

Ordered my bolts from bolt depot tonight. Got tired of driving back and forth to HD when building the last one. It is only about 5 miles away but can take 20-30 minutes to get there. Anyway, if anyone orders from there watch the pricing. If you need to buy 40 or more then it is cheaper to buy boxes of 100. Shipping will be more due to weight but I am always looking for bolts and never have any. I figure the extra will not go to waste. Thought for just a minute about buying all chrome, add a little bling to my router. No parts cut tonight, did my taxes instead.

Dwayne

[txcowdog]

Dwayne,

Could you use this to extend the length of the x axis? I like the idea of a jigsaw puzzle looking piece. This adds to the area of a glue joint obviously creating a stronger joint.

I'm about 1.5 miles east of Hwy 6 at I-10. I have a small Emco-Maier but would like to build one of these.