Re: My Next Router

--- 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

Put a gasket around the perimeter of your table, the self stick ones
for sealing doors should work OK. Drill a small hole in the center
and attach a vacumm pump to it. Here is a link to a site that
details how to build a cheap vacuum pump, for about $20.

http://composite.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%
2Fwww.berkut13.com%2Fsucker.htm