Reply with QuoteI had to try this. Several others on the vectric forum have carved this and I had to see how it would come out on my machine.
Thanks Joe
When you wear out that Hitachi, get the big Milwaukee. Watch this site, they have them at good prices from time to time.
http://www.heavydutytools.net/Scripts/default.asp
I don't see the 5625 listed right now, but they come and go.
I had to try this. Several others on the vectric forum have carved this and I had to see how it would come out on my machine.
Originally Posted by BobF
OH MY, and how much machine time was there for that one?
Took about 3 hours at 100 ipm with 50 ipm plunge.
The one running now looks like it might take 6 hours.
With that kind of machine time you would have to charge a hefty price for that single piece if you were selling it. Buyers just don't know what goes on behind the curtain and can't appreciate all of the setup and running time. They just see the final product and regardless how stunning it is, without the backend knowledge I guess it is hard to justify a purchase of such a time consuming item.
I'll ad my WOW!! That looks incredible. Stunning work.
Thanks for the comments.
I don't have any idea what a buyer might be willing to pay. I do this for my own enjoyment.
Wow, that's beautiful. Could you please provide a link to the file/thread on the Vectric forum? I looked but cound't find it. Thx
Sure
http://vectric.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2059
I measured the runout on my Milwaukee. Just turning the bit, I measure about .001" runout or less. If I push the bit hard with my fingers I can deflect it .008". this could be flex in the machine, the bearings don't feel loose. I measured using a 1/2" shank solid carbide bit about 2" below the collet.
Hello Bob , I was going back thru your thread. I see you changed out your Z axis with Aluminum plate. I have always though I was getting to much flex in the MDF also. I was going to also shorten up the plate ,i.e. not so much over hang. Do you see a problem with that ?
thanks for your time and input
Kent
Kent,
I left the HPDE plate in the back and changed out only the MDF. I think you could shorten it some, but make sure you still have all the travel you need.
I used the K2 mount for my router. I really like this mount and recommend it. The plate I used is 5" wide and 1/2" thick. There is very little flex in the plate, although it does provide quite a lever arm for the gantry.
You could also drill and tap several sets of holes for the mount and move the router up and down the plate until you find the position you like the best, then if you want to cut if off, go for it.
Thanks Bob, great Idea . I will post if I get it done. I was think also about rebuilding completely to be like the 4x4 zaxis ie V rollers. thanks again for the Idea I will deffinatly do it first
Kent
Latest dust collector
Here are some pictures of my latest dust collector. I used the previous one ane recut it. The skirts are vinyl and attached with velcro. I have 2 skirts of different lengths to accomodate different bits and depth of cut. The first pic is the old design.
Last edited by BobF; 05-07-2009 at 07:48 PM. Reason: 1 wrong pic
Did you try to turn it 90° to place the hose towards the front?
Yes.
Glad you said that.
The new config has the hose at the front and not at the side like the old one.
Seems so natural now that I forgot about the old one being sideways.
Looking for anyone in Northeast GA who has built the Joe's 4x4 router. Have been reading thru the threads and interested in talking with someone (possible come see machine) prior to purchasing plans. I'm located near Commerce. Send me a PM if you can help.
Here are the pictures of my dust collector from another thread. It includes the other correct picture, instead of the one of the old one that is above.
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showpo...12&postcount=5
Here is a little tutorial from a shopbot member who build a Vac-System, Kind of a Step by Step. Would be interesting to see one done on the on the 2006. I may try this at some point.
http://shopbotwiki.pbwiki.com/Build-your-own-vac-system
robertmonroe is building one for his here.
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80425
Here is the current reduction fix that Gary worked out.
I have read elsewhere that this works well. I plan to do this mod next time I pull down the controller. I said this a while back and still have not done it. Several others have and report good results.
I am posting some of these for the benefit of others and also as a way to record them for myself so I wont loose track later.
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49043
