Re: Dan"s Plans

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Davis" <wdavis@...> wrote:

>
> Dave, thanks for the great advice, I can use it, I have no clue as

look for

> in a router.
> bill

Most trim routers are about 2-1/2" in body diameter.

some have plastic bodies. horrible for most mounting methods.

the one you referenced has a nice mounting plate that you can bolt to
your unit.

if you are just feeling your way, then use a Dremel or some such and
wax or foam as the stuff you want to cut. get used to the motions a
little.

experiance will tell you if your machine is not strong enough and
flexes, or if you motor is too weak and slows down.

If you have compressed air and a vacuum, considder using both. a
needle valve on the compressed air will offer volume control. a slight
breeze should work wonders. nothing strong enought to blow them off
the other side of the table.

When you cut, there are blind pockets, where the chips are stuck in
the same pocket as the cutter.

when cutting thin stuff, the chips fall out the bottom if you have the
part up in the air a little.

when cutting the outside of a part to trim to size, or the inside of a
large hole, the chips can fall away from the cutter. This is much
less work for the motor and cutter.

as for a holder, Harbor Freight sells a Vee block that is made out of
aluminum. it is about 4 or 6 inches long. you can mount that easily
and then use hose clamp on your unit. ITEM 92046-0VGA Easy enough
to make at home.

Dave