Thread: Router Mounts

I've just downloaded a free 2D package called cadX11.
There is an upgrade available ($29.95) that provides 3D features.

I've no idea whether it's any good as I've never used a CAD/drawing package before.
All I've done so far is import some DXF files.
Still getting to grips with Sketchup too.

What part of the country are you located BlueRay?

I could probably cut them for you.

Greg (Geelong)

Originally Posted by Greolt

What part of the country are you located BlueRay?

I could probably cut them for you.

Greg (Geelong)

NSW

Quoted estimate was $22 for each mount like that (20mm HDPE), as a user offered to convert to DXF for free I would rather learn myself as I plan to purchase more perspex/HDPE ect. and it would be good if I can learn how to make them in DXF format.

NP ill give the software a go snowyskiesau Thanks

Got your PM BlueRay

I have redrawn the bracket. The clamping tab was a bit flimsy.

See if this will suit your needs. Most dimensions are as you supplied.

Do you want one or two? Can you send me the material?

Greg

you can export to a DXF file from SU

km

Originally Posted by Greolt

Got your PM BlueRay

I have redrawn the bracket. The clamping tab was a bit flimsy.

See if this will suit your needs. Most dimensions are as you supplied.

Do you want one or two? Can you send me the material?

Greg

nice. what did you use to make that drawing?

I wanted to get 2 pcs incase I stuff one up.

The perspex mob was backlogged so I dont think I can get anything without the wait.

BTW thanks for the dxf will make things alot easier if you are unable to cut it for me

Originally Posted by kmthor

you can export to a DXF file from SU

km

It has the option but it is not selectable. maby cause of the way I was using it as a 3d object?

Originally Posted by blue^ray

what did you use to make that drawing?

Progecad 2008 Smart is pretty much the same as Autocad Light except that it is free for private use.

http://www.progecad.com/compra/index...smart&lang=eng

Solid Edge also has a free 2D program. A9cad and AllyCad are others. Look around there are plenty of free options in 2D

Greg

BlueRay

If I get your postal address before 5:45 PM I will send these tonight.

See PM.

Greg

Originally Posted by Greolt

BlueRay

If I get your postal address before 5:45 PM I will send these tonight.

See PM.

Greg

Greolt what a legend, made the mounts for me


and the build continues . . . . . . .

He certainly is and you are by no means the first person he has helped. He would even be a decent bloke if he didn't follow red and black.

Originally Posted by rodm

He certainly is and you are by no means the first person he has helped. He would even be a decent bloke if he didn't follow red and black.

What he said

Got the mounts today

Just looking and thinking, would it be wise to add a support at the top of the router as the aluminium is only like 10mm thick. would it bend under the stress of the router at the very end?

Not because the al plate will flex but maybe because the HDPE will a whisker.

If I had realised this was not an MDF Z axis I would have made the mount out of Al.

I would leave it for now and see how it goes.

If a top support looks like it would help it won't need to be much. Even a half bracket and cable tie.

That is a nice Z axis. Do you have any travel to spare? Could you possibly move the bottom bearing down 10 or 15mm?

Just to spread them a bit would improve it's inherent rigidity.

I know....... I am a bit anal about keeping every thing rigid and close.

Greg