Hi All
This is all new to me, but jumped in feet first anyway. In building my router there were many factors that had to be take into consideration, on researching and starting the project. The first was that..........I know nothing, the local availability of of components and materials, the cost of importing and shipping goods to me and what design and size of table would be best for me to start with. I finally decided that the CNCRouterParts 4x4 design was pretty straight forward. Having limited funds available and considering the exchange rates were fairly favorable at the time, I went and ordered some parts from CNCRP to get myself kick started. I took the parameters of their design and the bits and pieces I'd ordered and went about drawing up parts for local manufacture. The process was started around this time last year, to date I have a 95% complete table and an 80% working machine. I have had to settle for a Toshiba 6560 driver board and the nema 23 motors, due to local availability. My next decision to make is what type of spindle to install, for now all I know that there is almost zero local availability but am busy researching what options are available. Thank goodness for the internet............ The more one searches the more one finds!
At Present I am busy wiring up the table, re-configuring a computer to be a dedicated unit for the router. Mechanically there are a few thing that also need doing, i.e. making and installing cable trays and e-chain. Once I have XP loaded and the computer stripped out of all unwanted bits and bobs I will be loading Mach3 and configuring it to test my machine. I have been reading through the manual and for now it seems a bit of information overload, so will take my time and with help with the forums, will hopefully have a fully functioning machine in the near future.
The photo is a poor one taken on my mobile phone, but gives a visual of my endeavors so far.
Fair winds and calm seas to all!
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