Re: DIY Router Design questions ?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Art Fenerty" <fenerty@h...> wrote:
> Hi Rab:
>
> I myself use two router heads on my system. I use one for wax
work,
> (very quiet) and one for wood.
> To make the gantry syncronous, I would suggest designing the table
so that
> an axel goes underneath the table to the other side of the gantry
with a
> rack/pinion gear on each side.. This would only need one motor
> and might be cheaper to produce. I'm thinking of building my third
system
> and have been looking at the same type questions. My present Gantry
wieghs
> in at about 200lbs and one motor drives it quite well, but wire
ropes are
> needed to deskew it under some conditions, I think I like the
tables with
> the dual racks better, let me know what you find is best.
>
> Thanks,
> Art