Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Trim routers and rotozips

Do you mean .0125"?

William Scalione wrote:

> To those contemplating using a trim router or one of those rotozip tools
> in a CNC router, you may wish to spend the extra cash and get
> a better router. I bought a Sears Craftsman (Ryobi) "professional"
> trim router to use for a machine I built. They were not designed for
> continious duty use and as such, the bearings wear out quickly. Mine
> was made of plastic and the bearing support distorted with use causing
> about .125" play in the spindle after just a short time. Being the thrifty
> (cheap) person I am, I figured I could shim those bearings up with some
> washers and get a couple more months out of it. Got it a touch too tight,
> and after about 3 minutes use, melted plastic started oozing out the bottom.
>
> I have learned my lesson, dont skimp on tools. I bought a nice
> Bosch electronic variable speed router for about $180.00 and tossed
> the $80.00 "professional" melted blob of plastic in the trash.
>
> Bill
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