MechMate CNC Router Forum

Go Back   MechMate CNC Router Forum > Structure & Mechanics > 55. Dust Management
Register Options Profile Last 1 | 3 | 7 Days Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old Tue 10 June 2008, 19:50
Roadkill_321
Just call me: John #7
 
Wiseton, Saskatchewan
Canada
Blast deflector affects the positioning of the router bracket

Borrowed from another thread. A typical router bracket . . . . for further discussion.:
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old Sat 21 June 2008, 08:03
Gerald D
Just call me: Gerald (retired)
 
Cape Town
South Africa
I think it is not such a good idea to bring the router bracket down right to the bottom of the router. I would have at least 25mm [1"] of router body below the bracket (below the z-slide tip as well). This makes it easier to fit the Number 1 Dust Management Device. . . . . the simple air blast deflector:



The simple/effective deflector shown above could be shortened down to only about 20mm [3/4"] tall without losing efficiency.

An air channel only about 10mm [3/8"] wide is needed for the router to breathe sufficiently - you can calculate the slot areas if you are really bored.

In John's case above, I would leave the bottom bracket connected to the bottom tip of the slide, but I would move the router and top bracket down by 30mm [one hole spacing on the z-slide]. (Are those extra rollers in the middle of the z-slide starting to make sense? )
Reply With Quote
Reply

Register Options Profile Last 1 | 3 | 7 Days Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:40.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.