BuildYourCNC - Partial Machine Assembly: Z-Axis for the blackToe and blackFoot CNC Machine Kits Version 4.3

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Partial Machine Assembly: Z-Axis for the blackToe and blackFoot CNC Machine Kits Version 4.3

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Z-Axis Assembly for the 2.2 kW (kilowatt) Spindle
The spindle diameter opening is 3.18 inches and the distance from the top of the top spindle mount to the bottom of the bottom spindle mount is 7.19 inches.

$146.78

Includes free technical support.

Z-Axis Assembly for the Porter Cable 7518
The router diameter opening for the PC 7518 is 4.2 inches and the distance from the top of the top router mount to the bottom of the bottom router mount is 4.75 inches.

$147.78

Includes free technical support.

Z-Axis Assembly for the Porter Cable 890

$147.78

Includes free technical support.

Introduction:

If you need to collect the dust rather than having it fly all over the place, the z-axis assembly with dust shoe is a good choice. These assemblies will fit the blackToe and blackFoot CNC Machines. The following products are kits that contain all of the necessary components for the z-axis rail system, router or spindle mounts and dust shoe with a standard 2" hose mount intended for use on the blackToe or blackFoot CNC Machine kits. Existing kits include these parts. If you have an older blackToe or blackFoot, these would be perfect additions to your CNC machine. If you need a spindle, go here.

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Step 30: Router Mount Part 1
This tutorial is dated, if you are considering a CNC for your personal use, we would highly recommend purchasing a kit that is very stable from our wide range of machines available. The first of the videos for the router mount is finally edited and ready to post. The z-axis bearing supports were made in the current shape to be able to hold the router with a piece of stock in-between containing a hole for the router. This hole will need the ability to tighten against the router for stability and leveling. For my machine, I'm making one mount. This router mount will be positioned around the upper part of the router housing. Later, I will be installing a vacuum connection which will also serve as increased support for the router.

Step 33: Router Mount Part 4
This tutorial is dated, if you are considering a CNC for your personal use, we would highly recommend purchasing a kit that is very stable from our wide range of machines available. This is the final step for the first phase of the router mount. I say first phase, because I will build a vacuum attachment that will also serve as an additional router mount. You will see the method at which I mount the router in this video. Instead of routing out a perfect circle, and we all know how good I am at routing out circles, and squeezing the circle around the router housing, the router mount will come in two parts and act like a vice. I did not want to put any undue stress on the wood by using the squeeze method, but it woks fine. I used it on my last machine and I had no problems and I even used only 1/2" thick MDF for the mount.

Step 31: Router Mount Part 2
This tutorial is dated, if you are considering a CNC for your personal use, we would highly recommend purchasing a kit that is very stable from our wide range of machines available. 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.