Wall mounting an avid router
I would like to mount an Avid Pro cnc router vertically to the wall to save space. Anyone see any reason why this would be a problem? Perhaps I would need to go with larger steppers on the Y axis?
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Re: Wall mounting an avid router
It should work fine, but the axis that moves vertically will definitely move slower, or at least accelerate slower. A bigger stepper may or may not help, as bigger motors tend to have even less power at higher speeds.
Mounting work to the table can be tricky, as you're always fighting gravity.
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I wouldn't do it. The reason is the rack and pinion system. If it was ball screw or motorcycle chain, sure. But this is rack and pinion and even flat I can push it out of square without much effort.Originally Posted by sblack
Re: Wall mounting an avid router
There's a great write up here: https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/vertical-workholding/34/11
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