For my 3D duplicator, I cut straight into clamped scrap stock on a drill press to make a corresponding "crater," which represents the cutting form of any bit. Without moving the stock, replace the router bit with [an old drill bit] as a shank, positioned down into the crater, then I poured hot lead into the crater (which burned the wood just-enough to allow easy removal). The resultant tracer moves over the master shape easily.
Also, making your guide pin the same shape as your bit will help; a roller configuration is good as you mention, as would be a harder and smoother master shape.
You will want to minimize the play in the angle between the guide pin and the router sled, using shorter lengths all round, and perhaps metal for the articulations.
Hi Alex,I'm also in Hampshire,I've watched the how you constructed your Router-lathe follower over and over again,I now have it all down pat in my old head,only one query,How did you mount the roller bearings on the timber,not the drawer slides but the side to side ones,I have quite a few that I've had for years and now can find a home for them,So glad to have found your site,you are very kind to share with everyone who wants to look and learn,well done,your folks must be so proud of you, MAC.
This is brilliant Alex. You really are an inspiration. I would love to have a go at making this so if you do come with any CAD drawings I would certainly like to see them.
Looks good, Alex. You're starting to do like MatthiasWandell in your ideas and designs. Keep it up, keep thinking and learning and enjoy it. I wish I had started when I was your age.
Well I have looked into it but it really is very complicated. The basis is similar to this but when it come to the motors, hardware and software it becomes a lot more complicated. Also it would make a very expensive project.
Yeah please make some designs I would love to try and build this as I am a teen woodworker myself
diesle05 6 days ago
It is important that your design allow shavings and dust to be shed from any bearing surface to roll smoothly.
Hope this helps. Great work!
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For my 3D duplicator, I cut straight into clamped scrap stock on a drill press to make a corresponding "crater," which represents the cutting form of any bit. Without moving the stock, replace the router bit with [an old drill bit] as a shank, positioned down into the crater, then I poured hot lead into the crater (which burned the wood just-enough to allow easy removal). The resultant tracer moves over the master shape easily.
art4med 2 weeks ago in playlist More videos from TeenWoodworker
Also, making your guide pin the same shape as your bit will help; a roller configuration is good as you mention, as would be a harder and smoother master shape.
art4med 2 weeks ago in playlist More videos from TeenWoodworker
You will want to minimize the play in the angle between the guide pin and the router sled, using shorter lengths all round, and perhaps metal for the articulations.
art4med 2 weeks ago in playlist More videos from TeenWoodworker
Hi Alex,I'm also in Hampshire,I've watched the how you constructed your Router-lathe follower over and over again,I now have it all down pat in my old head,only one query,How did you mount the roller bearings on the timber,not the drawer slides but the side to side ones,I have quite a few that I've had for years and now can find a home for them,So glad to have found your site,you are very kind to share with everyone who wants to look and learn,well done,your folks must be so proud of you, MAC.
MrMACSWAG 3 weeks ago
@MrMACSWAG
Mounted using screws into the wood. If you were attaching them to aluminium you can always bolt them on.
TeenWoodworker 3 weeks ago
You have an extra "i" in your "aluminum"
picardkid 3 weeks ago
@picardkid
HA...I guess you just say it how it sounds!
TeenWoodworker 3 weeks ago
Thanks for your video.
You are the number One
Congratulations
Gracias por tu video, es el mejor, el numero Uno.
Felicitaciones !!
colombianastereo 1 month ago
This is brilliant Alex. You really are an inspiration. I would love to have a go at making this so if you do come with any CAD drawings I would certainly like to see them.
tapwood1 2 months ago
well done Alex i am making a spire turning jig and you have just giving me some great ideas that I can use
take care
Robbie
robbiethewood 3 months ago
@robbiethewood Hi,what is a spire turning jig,Robbie,
MrMACSWAG 3 weeks ago
@MrMACSWAG
It is kind of like a big threaded rod out of wood. (just decorative) They are also called rope twists. Hope this makes sence, Alex.
TeenWoodworker 3 weeks ago
@TeenWoodworker Yep I got it,I seen that done on a lathe,but it wasn't called that,I think it was B****y thing,lol, MAC
MrMACSWAG 3 weeks ago in playlist Uploaded videos
You are awesome, graet work. Thanks
Jay2525Jay 3 months ago
Looks good, Alex. You're starting to do like MatthiasWandell in your ideas and designs. Keep it up, keep thinking and learning and enjoy it. I wish I had started when I was your age.
Take care and have fun!
Larry
Larenzoid 3 months ago
yeah, i would be interested in plans for the router lathe, it would be great!
22prezzo 3 months ago
HI DID YOU EVER GET PLANS,
MrMACSWAG 3 weeks ago
@MrMACSWAG
No, sorry, I have been too busy. It is still on my to do list though!
Alex
TeenWoodworker 3 weeks ago
maybe you should try to make a cnc router :)
tibothenr 3 months ago
@tibothenr
Well I have looked into it but it really is very complicated. The basis is similar to this but when it come to the motors, hardware and software it becomes a lot more complicated. Also it would make a very expensive project.
Alex :)
TeenWoodworker 3 months ago