My New 24x24 V-Groove Router Design Log

[widgitmaster]

Unfortunately Bob, I don't have room in my little shop for one of those lift tables, but I'll find another way!


As for the Router project, I think I'm going to build the whole Y & Z axis assembly without building the Side Plates. This will give me time to shop around for a nice spindle motor.

Now that all the heavy milling is done on the X-Axis, I'll start working on the lead screw & ball nut placement, the pre load for the end bearings, and the placement of the limit switches.
I have purchased four sets of three different types of limit switches, they were not very expensive and will make the task easier!

Widgit

[.xXACEXx.]

pretty nice lookin base ya got there , heavy = less vibration altho it also... heavy = heavy ...goin well so far ,shiny,and smooth you building that machine to help ya wigit? or as a proto type for some to sell ? lookin good

[widgitmaster]

goin well so far ,shiny,and smooth you building that machine to help ya wigit? or as a proto type for some to sell ?

Thanks!
I think I'm going all out on this one, as I do need a good solid CNC machine to engrave the WidgitMaster logo on all the parts and stuff I build!

Eric

[joecnc2006]

you sure do nice work....

Joe

[widgitmaster]

Thanks Joe!

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I'm taking it easy today, I pushed myself yesterday to finish up the top plate! So I tinkered in the shop for about an hour finishing the legs with the adjustable feet. Then, I made a quick trip to ACE hardware to get four 3/8-16 Flat Head Stainless socket head screws 1" long.

After a quick assembly, I popped a few more pictures!

Widgit

[nalmeida]

Great work so far Eric, it looks big and heavy, is it going to be more accurate than the midi? Are you going to produce a limited quantity?

[nalmeida]

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[joecnc2006]

I think he mention before this machine is for himself, so not sure if he will make others because of the cost involved.

[widgitmaster]

Great work so far Eric, it looks big and heavy, is it going to be more accurate than the midi? Are you going to produce a limited quantity?

Thanks!
It is much stronger, and hopefully will repeat more accurately!
As for production, well so far I have spent $1350 to build just one axis!
Unless I win the lottery, its not going into production! Probably special orders only!
Widgit

[widgitmaster]

I found a large metal Hoffman Box to hold all the electronics for this big router!
The box is 24x24x12 with a nice hinged lid!
It's slightly dented but at a small fraction of its new cost!

This is going to be so kool!
Widgit

[ClaudioG]

Very nice Eric.

Still got that trademark widgit look to it.

Probably special orders only!

Widgit

Should be putting my special order in soon

Claudio

[widgitmaster]

Monday morning I plan on ordering the metal material for the Y & Z axis components, along with more V-Tracks & V-Roller assemblies.
But before I start cutting any more metal, I have a set of Turners Cubes to make out of Cast Acrylic for Geof

Here is a list of out of pocket expenses for this big router so far!