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Coos Cues
I decided to build one of these from scratch. Mach will run the spindle and the router power so when the cut is done all movement will cease without intervention.

I plan to build a cabinet around it and wall mount it vertically at chest level with a dust collection port at the bottom to allow gravity to be my friend and keep the footprint small. It will protrude from the wall less than 12 inches.

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JoeyInCali said:
Looks pretty sporty JC.
Used to have one ( much larger though ) with THK actuators .
Got too dusty and the controller ( Xylotex ) was too moody.
Crashed it twice. Burnt to Bosch Colt routers. :D

Replacing the router with a CNC spindle ( I use an UGRA now ) would cut the noise in half ( at least ) . And you get smoother cuts.

https://ugracnc.com/index.php/online-store/product/gmt-air-cooled-cnc-spindle-0-40-kw-220-v-s
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Great suggestion Joey. If that colt catches fire or gets on my nerves that will be an easy upgrade. Hoping the dust cabinet will quiet the noise enough. Xylotex are really crap. I'm using a gecko 540 which should last. I'm throwing the chips directly at the dust port with the electronics at the opposite end and hoping with it mounted on end on the wall it will stay pretty clean. Going to cut with the y axis upward toward the spindle and return to xero with gravity.

It will be a while before it's all the way up and running but I'm hoping for the best.
 
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We think a lot alike. I just got one running that looks similar to yours. Still tuning it in.

Larry
 
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I made on every similar a year or so ago and had an issue with flex in the short axis. I just revamped it to sturdy it up . Have not fired it back up but pretty sure it will be solid. I run mine with a g540 and cue cut
 

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JC said:
I decided to build one of these from scratch. Mach will run the spindle and the router power so when the cut is done all movement will cease without intervention.

I plan to build a cabinet around it and wall mount it vertically at chest level with a dust collection port at the bottom to allow gravity to be my friend and keep the footprint small. It will protrude from the wall less than 12 inches.

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Awesome stuff my friend. Keep up the good work. :thumbup:
 
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I made on every similar a year or so ago and had an issue with flex in the short axis. I just revamped it to sturdy it up . Have not fired it back up but pretty sure it will be solid. I run mine with a g540 and cue cut
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That's why I wanted to go heavy up there and keep the router close to the y axis.

Where can I get one of those red levers for my tail stock release?

Thanks,
 
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Here are some pictures of my setup. Just need to get some dust collection hooked up to it.
 

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JC said:
Great suggestion Joey. If that colt catches fire or gets on my nerves that will be an easy upgrade. Hoping the dust cabinet will quiet the noise enough. Xylotex are really crap. I'm using a gecko 540 which should last. I'm throwing the chips directly at the dust port with the electronics at the opposite end and hoping with it mounted on end on the wall it will stay pretty clean. Going to cut with the y axis upward toward the spindle and return to xero with gravity.

It will be a while before it's all the way up and running but I'm hoping for the best.

JC
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Been running those colts for a few years now. My biggest complaint is the collet is crap. Used to be a place that made a nice replacement for them but they have since disappeared.
A little noisy full tilt but no need to run them wide open. Brushes are a whiz to replace in a matter of minutes. I've been thru 3 or 4 sets of bearing on a couple of mine. If you make it that far, drop me a line and I'll hook you up with better than spec replacements. They're easily replaced also. You can put new brushes and bearings in one for around 20$ and a little time IIRC.
You shouldn't have too much problem with flex if you keep the over hang to a minimum. The Y only has to move less than 1.5 inch for cues if you're only tapering.

Been looking at the Makitas for a replacement when the bearings go again (Bosch recommends only replacing the bearings twice I believe it was and I'm twice past that on a couple units with no complainants) but have to check out the Makita collet first.
Good Luck on the project John.
Thanks for sharing.
 
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