Router design thoughts

[m_c]

My concern with the fixed gantry option was how to protect the x-axis rails from the coolant, but having actually thought about it, it's probably easier.

I just need to make sure they're spaced up of the drain tray, and have a lip hung down around the table so that any run-off can't run along and under the table.
Now would you have the rails or the blocks stationary?
I can think of pros and cons to both methods, but don't think it would make any noticeable difference anyway given the sizes involved.

[Robin Hewitt]

Now would you have the rails or the blocks stationary?

The X axis rails? You have the blocks stationary under the gantry, anything else defeats the whole purpose. You support the bed where it needs supportingt. Am I not understanding?

[JAZZCNC]

Now would you have the rails or the blocks stationary?
I can think of pros and cons to both methods, but don't think it would make any noticeable difference anyway given the sizes involved.

I'd have the rails stationary with bearings at the extremes of table but like you say at this size then it's no big deal.