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homer93
18-04-2011, 01:32 PM
hi all
im currently designing a router in inventor. ive got the main table and axis parts made but could do with a router. just i dont know which one or where you find them at? any help?
ill post a pic of what ive done so far
thanks

Dan Brown
02-06-2011, 11:11 AM
check out the trend t4 light duty router http://www.trend-uk.com/en/UK/product/T5EB/3/155/1000w_14_variable_speed_router_240v_basic.html
trend also supply a range of differant size collets

Dan Brown
02-06-2011, 11:14 AM
although i've just noticed that the base is now integral instead of removable! try searching on e.bay for the older model

audioandy
02-06-2011, 12:12 PM
Or use a VFD and a Chinese Spindle !

Jonathan
02-06-2011, 07:39 PM
Or use a VFD and a Chinese Spindle !

Might be a bit over the top for what looks like an MDF / aluminium angle machine! Still, go for it if you can afford it - will last much much longer than any router.

I'd be inclined to make the router sides a bit stronger. One economical / light way of doing this is to use two sheets of MDF (perhaps thinner) with a gap in between. That will make it much stronger in the direction parallel to the Y axis.