WidgitMaster's Largest Steel Router Table Project 9ft x 5ft x 8" Water Cooled Spindle

[shujaa]

I wish you a very quick and complete recovery.
Can any one advise me on the following issue. I want to weld some steel braces to my router table frame. Do I have to take off all motors and spindle etc. ??

[skrubol]

I wish you a very quick and complete recovery.
Can any one advise me on the following issue. I want to weld some steel braces to my router table frame. Do I have to take off all motors and spindle etc. ??

If you're worried about welding current frying things, just make sure your ground clamp is directly on the part you're working on.

I'd be more worried about dust and overspray from prep and cleanup (paint.)

[widgitmaster]

I've been busy, the Vietnam Traveling Wall was in town last weekend !
My foot is healing well too!







oh Yea,
Yesterday the 22nd, was the one year anniversary of the motorcycle accident!
And my foot still has an open wound!
Widgit

[epineh]

Hey Widgit, I don't post here as much as I should, but I really enjoy seeing your creations, especially the not so politically correct ones, there should be more of that in this world. It is the eve of ANZAC day here in Australia and while I am not a military person I really like the sign you did about thanking a soldier, being the type of American worth fighting for, and I might change it up a little and put civilian(or Aussie) instead of American so it works here and get a few into circulation.

That foot really is the stuff of nightmares, I hope it closes up for you soon.

Russell.

[widgitmaster]

Hey Widgit, I don't post here as much as I should, but I really enjoy seeing your creations, especially the not so politically correct ones, there should be more of that in this world. It is the eve of ANZAC day here in Australia and while I am not a military person I really like the sign you did about thanking a soldier, being the type of American worth fighting for, and I might change it up a little and put civilian(or Aussie) instead of American so it works here and get a few into circulation.

That foot really is the stuff of nightmares, I hope it closes up for you soon.

Russell.

Thanks Russell!
Feel free to change it as needed, please post a picture of the final product!

My foot is healing faster, looks healthy, and i'm scheduled for an MRI to ensure there is NO infection in the bones!
The Wound Clinic has installed a vacuum pump on the heel of my foot, the negative pressure pulls the blood to the surface increasing circulation.
It's a little annoying to drag around, but I can Ride my Trike with it, and it is helping allot!

Have FUN!
Widgit



Here are a few of my latest creations!

[widgitmaster]

Well, after all the USMC plaques I've made, I finally got one for me

Today I replaced the spindle on Big Red, the bearings were getting loud after I crashed the machine with a bad Z move
Now it's nice and quiet again!

[Bubba]

Hey Widget,
Looks like a fine "Selfe" to me! LOL

Country Bubba

[bill south]

Navy!
There goes the neighborhood!!!
Great work Widgit! Glad the hoof is healing nicely! Hey a second use for the vacuum pump could be a vacuum clamping system for Big Red!
But, only after the foot heals!
Bill

[widgitmaster]

Hey Widget,
Looks like a fine "Selfe" to me! LOL

Country Bubba

Navy!
There goes the neighborhood!!!
Great work Widgit! Glad the hoof is healing nicely! Hey a second use for the vacuum pump could be a vacuum clamping system for Big Red!
But, only after the foot heals!
Bill

Thanks Guys!
Widgit

[widgitmaster]

It's been a while, but here is another addition to the list!
Been fighting an infection in my foot, fortunately the antibiotics have done their job!

Hope you all like this one as much as I do

[Bubba]

Love it, a perfect addition for your Gallery.
You ought to have an Art Gallery showing of all your stuff. It would be a hit.

Hope the infection goes away quickly and doesn't return.

Country Bubba

[skrubol]

Glad to hear the infection is getting taken care of.
The surface finish on your plaques is outstanding. The unpainted 'scars' thumbnail looks like a render.

[widgitmaster]

Glad to hear the infection is getting taken care of.
The surface finish on your plaques is outstanding. The unpainted 'scars' thumbnail looks like a render.

Hey SkruBol!
Thanks!
The crisp quality has a lot to do with the cutters, and accurately measuring the tool lengths!
I have been using a new carbide insert cutter for all the 60-Deg stuff, its made by:
Amana Tool RC-1108 Insert V-Groove 60 Deg
The inserts cost the same as the 3/4" dia. brazed KEMPSTON carbide cutters, so its the initial cost of the cutter body that's high!
Soon, I plan on getting the large 45 Deg. cutter too!
Mach3 allows me to enter the tool lengths, so the point is exactly where the endmill left off!
I've been running the 60-Deg cutter at 24000 RPM, 30-IPM / 20-IPM plunge feed at a depth of 0.6" !

When you first put the cutter in the spindle, it looks like its wobbling! But it's dead on center!
The inserts can be damaged easily, but they are a higher grade of carbide and last longer!
The cutting edge geometry is excellent, and the body allows for rapid chip removal! The finish is excellent, and requires less sanding & scraping than the other cutters!
Widgit

[Joe_Ohlandt]

Widgetmaster,

I came here looking for ideas for my future build. What I found in your build was a Master Class on machine design, machining and an experience that will last a lifetime.

I'm a retired Union Electrician, also served in the US Army for several years a lifetime ago and am grateful for the insight into your life.

I hope your injuries heal promptly, you never tire of Big Red, and your service to your fellow man continues for many years to come.

Thank you,
Joe Ohlandt

[ViperTX]

Eric, are you creating your art? What are you using to create the art?

[widgitmaster]

Widgetmaster,

I came here looking for ideas for my future build. What I found in your build was a Master Class on machine design, machining and an experience that will last a lifetime.

I'm a retired Union Electrician, also served in the US Army for several years a lifetime ago and am grateful for the insight into your life.

I hope your injuries heal promptly, you never tire of Big Red, and your service to your fellow man continues for many years to come.

Thank you,
Joe Ohlandt

Thank you Joe!
I'm glad to have another Veteran in the zone!
My foot is healing nicely, soon i'll be finished with all the Doctors & Nurses!
Although they are wonderful company, the bills are killing me
Widgit

[widgitmaster]

Eric, are you creating your art? What are you using to create the art?

Hey Viper!
People text me images, and I use VcarvePro to convert to vectors, then to a tool path!

[ViperTX]

Cool thank you for the info. Veteran here also 70-72.

[widgitmaster]

Here are a few of the newest carvings!

Sorry, but this is the best picture I could get of Bubba!

[widgitmaster]

After many hours of exhausting research, I've finally found an incredibly safe three wheel motorcycle!
Only wish I was on this one a year ago

No, I didn't build this one, but I like it and it's diesel too!
Widgit