3 Axis CNC router

[JoeHarris]

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[JoeHarris]

Evening all. For anyone interested in milling Aluminium with a hand held router as I have been doing in this build I've made a little (very amateur!) video of the process:

https://youtu.be/22cCYY5pVMI

My setup is a 10mm carbide endmill (and collet) in a dewalt 1/2" router. Using a trend adjustable jig clamped to my bench. Not so much a "how to" as a "it can be done if you're patient!". I couldn't find much on this on YouTube when I looked a year or so ago so thought I'd fill the gap with some shaky phone footage!

[Clive S]

Nice vid Joe (I mean the one of you skating around St.Ives showing your wild side ) only kidding.

Just goes to show what can be done with a few tools (one can always be hired for the weekend) I am a bit surprised how well it hold the ali down under the jig.

[JoeHarris]

Nice vid Joe (I mean the one of you skating around St.Ives showing your wild side ) only kidding.

Just goes to show what can be done with a few tools (one can always be hired for the weekend) I am a bit surprised how well it hold the ali down under the jig.

Haha! Yes that was fun! I stuck the first down with double sided tape but this one just a bit of masking tape around the edge and the pressure of the jig was plenty.

[JoeHarris]

I have finished the part in the video I posted before . This is the z axis motor mount. To complete the story I have also made another little video - https://youtu.be/PT56_YEkClo

[JoeHarris]

For anyone thinking about hand making NEMA 34 motor mounts there are some pitfalls you should be aware of... https://youtu.be/CNW9vlPraUg


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[AndyGuid]

Many Thanks Joe,

Think I must have previously missed the link to your overall build video which I've just watched and it's now bookmarked for reference.

I'm finding your build log is gradually developing into a great one for me to reference!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZo2LVQA9UI

[mekanik]

Hi Joe
Machines coming along a treat, please do not try routing this setup without a sub base on you router, it's too easy to have a disaster. on another point i am looking into buying a bandsaw, what make is the one you are using in the video and is it any good.
Regards
Mike

[JoeHarris]

Hi Joe
Machines coming along a treat, please do not try routing this setup without a sub base on you router, it's too easy to have a disaster. on another point i am looking into buying a bandsaw, what make is the one you are using in the video and is it any good.
Regards
Mike

Don't worry Mike I have a Heath Robinson base plate / sub base which has worked ok! My band saw is one of these https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/...FUUq0wodsXMKdw

It has been pretty good but it is quite small and low powered for metal work. Gets by though! You will need to buy a metal cutting blade as it is designed for wood really...

[JoeHarris]

More on the Heath Robinson sub base for my router - works ok despite appearing (although not really being?!) very dangerous! https://youtu.be/P33QiUFooIg


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