Let The Fun Begain, New build on the Table.

[Bush Flyer]

Hi Ross77
Right here I am again with the Mk10 drawing of the Z axis, I may see one or two other ways of doing this but I thought I would let you see where I am at this point.
I have about roughly 120mm of travel in the Z axis.
Now about the height from the bottom of the router mounting to the table top. Do you mean that would be 125mm?

[Ross77]

Yep that looks good. Mk10? so you have only just started then

I would increase the distance between the y axis rails to match the z axis plate to increase bending and torsional resistance.

If you have mounting clashes with the blocks then widen the plate, it would be best to make any compromises on the y axis side of things as this is more forgiving than the Z axis.

Yes I did mean 125mm from the bed to the router base. Is that not what you were asking?

[Bush Flyer]

Thanks Ross77 yes that is what I needed to know, I was just double checking Before making any more adjustment. I appreciate your help.

[Ross77]

Just thought I'd better check but the 125mm was only an example, actual value will depend of your router collet and cutter length.

What router/spindle are you using? can it be fixed at the top as well? as the L shaped mount is also a bit weak.

[Bush Flyer]

I have now reinforced the L shaped mount. Its now braced right to the top now.
The router that I will be using is the Kress 530 with a 3.175mm and a 6.35mm collets and I was going to get the mount from CNC4YOU.
Here is the latest drawing of the Z axis.

[Bush Flyer]

Here are the final drawings

[Robin Hewitt]

Here are the final drawings

No they are not at all final, they're still crap

Look at the distance from the tool tip to the bearings above. 3 miles is too much.

Find a good solid cardboard box. Remove front and back. Try standing something on top.

When you figure out how to stop it collapsing, go back to your router drawing and try again.