Re: Converting Router into Laser Cutter CNC

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, bank haam <y2kknight@y...>
wrote:

> Hi Group,
>
> I'm really tire of running the router. It screams too loud.

Instead of using the router, I would like to convert into Laser.
Does anyone done this before ? What do I need to put this
together ? Is there a kit that I can assemble to replace this
Router ? (Done Research but needed expert advice).

>
> Best Regard,
>
> BL
>
>

Perhaps before you go down the laser path for cutting wood you might
consider the following:

1. Buy a quieter router. No really! Makita makes one that puts out
half the noise level of some other brands. Look for the db noise
rating on various tool sites. Db is logrithrmic so each 6 db
decrease in sound is noticable.

2. Incorporate a plexiglass chamber around the router with dust
extraction.

While laser is almost totally silent one big enough to cut 3/4" wood
is going to require a LOT of AC power. Probably 3 phase.

In watching a commercial laser carve out some award plaques the other
day, I noticed that while you can do extremely detailed work the
removal of large areas of cuts take a long time. It is fascinating
to watch the small puff of smoke and tiny fireworks on the wood's
surface with no visable cutter.

As for me: give me my nasty, hot, molten metal spewing, plasma torch
that will drown out the nosiest router and blank radio stations for
blocks! Then there is the huge shower of sparks and the fine black
metal dust that gets into everything...arh, ARH!

Tom C