MK1 Steel router build log 1500x800x200

[routercnc]

HI guys,

for a 2.2 kw spindle.
What size bit can i use to level my wooden bed surface?


Grtz Bert

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I have a 1.5kW spindle and used an 18mm 2 flute router bit to skim a wooden bed without a problems. You could probably go larger - there is a larger bottom cutting type bit which others have used.

[Clive S]

HI guys,

for a 2.2 kw spindle.
What size bit can i use to level my wooden bed surface?


Grtz Bert

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Something like this: https://www.wealdentool.com/cgi-bin/...aT6150_2d1_2f2


Re the CY cable screen just ground it at one end only. ie to the star point in the control box

[driftspin]

Something like this: https://www.wealdentool.com/cgi-bin/...aT6150_2d1_2f2


Re the CY cable screen just ground it at one end only. ie to the star point in the control box

Ok thanks for the anwsers.

+/- 50mm it is..


I started buying some bits and pieces for when the machine is finally ready.

Thanks again, will post some pictures soon.

Grtz. Bert.

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[driftspin]

Something like this: https://www.wealdentool.com/cgi-bin/...aT6150_2d1_2f2


Re the CY cable screen just ground it at one end only. ie to the star point in the control box

Hi Cive S,


That bit ia a very good find actually.

I cant find any other reasonably priced multi winged bits yet.


Looks like Ebay and ali xpres only like dual winged types.

Is more cutting edges better when it comes to planing a surface?

Oh man i ve got a steep learning curve ahead of me.


Grtz Bert.

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[Neale]

I used a 50mm two-edged bottom-cutting bit running at 6000 rpm in my 2.2KW router. It stalled quite easily and I had to use very shallow depths of cut (1-2mm, from memory). However, that was in oak. Rather than skim the whole bed, I clamped oak strips down to the steel bed supports, skimmed those, and then screwed a 19mm ply sheet on top. This allowed me to take the bed surface out to the edges of the bed, where the router could not reach. Good enough for working in wood, and if I need better for a small job, I skim a spoil board for that job.

[routercnc]

Is this any help? I wire up the Z steppers towards the end of the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQVooJ1aURM
About 25:40 time stamp

I started by trimming the motor wires as short as I dared as this last part is not shielded. I’ve not seen anyone run the shield right to the motor. May get a ground loop if the machine is also grounded ? Not sure.

[driftspin]

Is this any help? I wire up the Z steppers towards the end of the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQVooJ1aURM
About 25:40 time stamp

I started by trimming the motor wires as short as I dared as this last part is not shielded. I’ve not seen anyone run the shield right to the motor. May get a ground loop if the machine is also grounded ? Not sure.

And again your skills humbled me.

You make it look so easy.

Yes heatshrinking like you did was what i intended.



For what i know about shielding..
Shield grounded to 1 side , or go all out and create a full shield EMC protection style.

Pigtaling the shield to the motor is not going to work and yes will probably create a loop if not done right.

So yes i think heatshrinking soldering is the only way forward.

Anyone working in their shop these days?
Man it is hot under a tarpaper roof


Grtz. Bert

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[Nickhofen]

Be carful for what you say,I said that there was too much heat in my workshop and we had temperature drop here and was raining for almost one week! ;-)

[driftspin]

Be carful for what you say,I said that there was too much heat in my workshop and we had temperature drop here and was raining for almost one week! ;-)

Yes it is still hot :-)

Ok some pictures.

Grtz Bert.


Ok have not decided yet if ill run the stepper cables directly to the drives.


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[routercnc]

I connect the steppers direct to the drives. Some use connectors at the input panel to the box but for me this is just another source of potential noise. How often do you need to move the machine? Unscrewing a few terminal blocks on the drive takes just minutes. Up to you but I would go direct.