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Basics Read First
Step 1: Linear Bearings
Step 2: Joining
Step 3: Z-Axis Part 1
Step 4: Z-Axis Part 2
Step 5: Y-Axis Supports
Step 6: Y-Axis Assembled
Step 7: Z-Axis Nut
Step 8: X-Axis Stands
Step 9: Z Screw X Rails
Step 10: Gantry Sides
Step 11: Gantry Bottom
Step 12: Gantry Bearings
Step 13: Y Rail Support
Step 14: Y Rails and Nut
Step 15: Y Lead Screw
Step 16: X Lead Screw
Step 17: Y Motor Mount
Step 18: Z Motor Mount
Step 19: X Motor Mount
Step 20: Driver Part 1
Step 21: Driver Part 2
Step 22: Driver Part 3
Step 23: Driver Part 4
Step 24: Driver Part 5
Step 25: Power Supply 1
Step 26: Power Supply 2
Step 27: Y-Motor Wires
Step 28: XZ Motor Wire
Step 29: Heat Sink/Driver
Step 30: Router Mount 1
Step 31: Router Mount 2
Step 32: Router Mount 3
Step 33: Router Mount 4
Step 34: Software 1
Step 35: Software 2
Step 36: Software 3
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Step 31: Router Mount Part 2

 

September 6, 2007

So we have the mount all drawn up on the board.  It's time to do some cutting.  This mount will have two parts, one for the back of the router that will be positioned between the z-axis bearing support pieces, and the second part that will provide the compression to hold the router in position.

 


Step 31: Router Mount Part 2 - The most popular videos are here

 

You will first note that I did a horrible job with routing out the circle for the router.  It makes me want my old CNC router back.  Unfortunately I used it for parts on this build (the wife wouldn't let me buy new parts :) ).  I definitely don't do a good job with freehand routing.  A band saw, or scroll saw may be a better choice for these cuts, but I know I'll have a better tool when I'm finished, so in my mind I just can't justify the expense.

 

After the router mount is cut out, the z-axis assmebly will need to be disassembled to fit the new mount.  There will be many new holes to secure this mount to the bearing supports.  While figuring out how to make this mount aligned, I stared at the mount for a while until I fugured it had to be done in specific steps to insure that I wouldn't misalign the bearings.  You will see how I do this in the part 3 of the router mount.