Thread: Ski routing

OOPS, I thought that the ski rods were in the zip file, they weren't, so here they are.

Good that you brought this up.

Because of circumstances, I have been forced to use my router as a jointer and the ski is what I've been using.

One tip in application. Move the router by the skis and not the router handles as it is too easy to press down and bend the rods a fraction if you are forced to stretch.

this is my idea of ski rourting.




this is my idea of ski routering, here is pic from ON3P skis factory where they are beveling the edges of the skis on a router table.

Originally Posted by Gaza

this is my idea of ski rourting.




this is my idea of ski routering, here is pic from ON3P skis factory where they are beveling the edges of the skis on a router table.

Very funny, I like your sense of humour.

Originally Posted by bookend

Good that you brought this up.

Because of circumstances, I have been forced to use my router as a jointer and the ski is what I've been using.

One tip in application. Move the router by the skis and not the router handles as it is too easy to press down and bend the rods a fraction if you are forced to stretch.

I've been pushing this very point for years, operating the ski set-up by the end cheeks not only ensures an even depth of cut, but gives great mechanical advantage, meaning that minute movements are possible. The only time when using the router handles is when routing slots which go all the way through the material.

I also use the ski system quite often. I also had occasion to level the top of a box quite recently. I use a pair of jarrah blocks and I have found that my rods are not long enough sometimes. My rods are held between split jarrah blocks too and is a fixed height. I was also unable to thread the ends of the rods as you have.
(It seems we use the same router and live in the same town Harry.)
Terry vk6pq

Originally Posted by terryvk6pq

I also use the ski system quite often. I also had occasion to level the top of a box quite recently. I use a pair of jarrah blocks and I have found that my rods are not long enough sometimes. My rods are held between split jarrah blocks too and is a fixed height. I was also unable to thread the ends of the rods as you have.
(It seems we use the same router and live in the same town Harry.)
Terry vk6pq

Terry, I'm in Rockingham, where are you? I would be happy to thread a couple of rods for you. I never was interested in ham radio, but before marriage, my son was very active with the call sign VK6EE and at one time was into RTTY. Isn't it a pity that ski routing still isn't widespread, it's such a useful tool and so easy to make, after a few years of promoting the system on router forums many members, including a few who had initially condemned it, took to it with vigour, making all manner of versions to suit their individual requirements.
The router permanently on skis is a Makita 3600BR whilst the one that I use hand held for most of my projects is a Makita 3612C. Under the table is a Triton TRA001 and I have a small Bosch 1/4" one, for which I also made skis, then there is the elderly Makita trim router that I made a ski set-up for. Both these skis also have photo-shoots hiding somewhere in my computer.

I've just read your profile Terry, it appears that we have a great deal in common and are close neighbours. My email address is [email protected] feel free to contact me.

Works for me Harry !

Cheers

Peter

A member here for so long Peter and I was unaware. It's so good to meet so many of my friends here. As you know, I haven't resigned from the other place and I'm sure it won't collapse in my absence.

Harry- get rid of your open posting of your email address or you'll end up with junk mail.

Thanks for your advice Graeme, I am aware of that possibility and any such sender will promptly go into the blocked list (which is empty at the moment). I also have some excellent protection, VIPRE and Clear Cloud the latter one FREE and VIPRE worth every cent of it's modest cost.

I was very interested in the posting on Router Ski's and can visualise many applications. My problem is I have a Makita model 3601B ( after just purchasing a Triton for my router table I cannot see me buying another router) which has the D handle and not a plunge router. The router only has provision for accepting a centre mounted fence.
Has anyone any ideas on how to adapt this model to take a router ski jig, my thoughts would be to make a interchangeable base plate out of 6mm or 10mm acrylic and or 4mm aluminium sheet with provision to attach the two 12mm support rods.
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Mac

Originally Posted by Malcolm Eaton

I was very interested in the posting on Router Ski's and can visualise many applications. My problem is I have a Makita model 3601B ( after just purchasing a Triton for my router table I cannot see me buying another router) which has the D handle and not a plunge router. The router only has provision for accepting a centre mounted fence.
Has anyone any ideas on how to adapt this model to take a router ski jig, my thoughts would be to make a interchangeable base plate out of 6mm or 10mm acrylic and or 4mm aluminium sheet with provision to attach the two 12mm support rods.
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Mac

Your idea of a sub-base is sound, 4mm Aluminium would be perfect. Here is a quick mock-up using what was handy to to enable me to illustrate the method. By mounting the four bearing blocks on the top, you won't lose depth of cut.

Originally Posted by harrysin

Your idea of a sub-base is sound, 4mm Aluminium would be perfect. Here is a quick mock-up using what was handy to to enable me to illustrate the method. By mounting the four bearing blocks on the top, you won't lose depth of cut.

Thanks for making the mock up, what you have illistrated is what I was thinking of doing. In stead of using 4 mm Aluminium I am considering using a 6mm composite aluminium sheet called Alucobong ( a sandwich panel of 2 layers of light gauge sheet with a polycarbonate core , a material used for cladding of high rise building facades), I happened to have a couple of off cuts lying around.
I will let you know how it works out once I find some time to work on it.
Cheers,
Mac