Re: My Next Router

Hi Seth

RE: Vacuum clamping
Fine Wood Working Magazine (Taunton Press) has had a few small articles on vacuum clamping over the last 5 to 10 years. Sorry I cannot identify the particular issues.

Re: Noise
I managed a large furniture factory some years ago. Our 36 inch thicknessers (planers) were so noisy they were housed in sound insulating rooms (with in and out flaps) this reduced noise a lot.

The cnc router I am currently building is in a box like chassis so I can panel it completely and then line it with acoustic material to avoid hassles with my neighbors. How noisy it will be I just dont know yet but if I have to go further I will sound insulate my entire workshop. Another very noisy item to consider is your dust collection system. I may initially try old house carpet as a sound deadening blanket.

Regards
Bob Thomas

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "jfglass2001" <jfglass2001@y...> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Well, I finished my router a few weeks ago, and I've noticed certain
> things that I would like to change on it:
>
> 1) What does anyone know about making vacuum tables? My table is 24"
> X 24". I machine completely wood, medium to heavy cuts, etc. etc.
>
> 2) Can anyone tell me anything about a medium to high speed spindle
> that is quiet, that I can make/buy? I have a Porter Cable Router, and
> that thing is wicked loud. I live in a small neighborhood, and I
> really don't want to piss off my neighbors. What about variable
> speed?
>
> Thanx for the help,
> Seth