Myka Guitars Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 (edited) I have some lame plans available here: Pantagraph specs. Crude I know, but it works. I copied this heavily: Gemeni Wood Carver. Just get the larger shafts and bearings, don't use anything smaller than 1". 1-1/4" is even better. The bearings are the most expensive parts to buy but you can find them cheap on eBay. Search linear bearing, linear shaft, etc. Here is a great set if you have the money and want to overbuild: 2" diameter shaft and bearings. Here is a great place for new shaft: Dock Hardware. They sell boat dock stuff but I got 2 1" shafts brand new for $50 2 years ago. Great guys to deal with. Oh, and one more thing, I used a full size porter cable router. The laminate trimmer would work but the bigger router can work faster in maples, etc. Edit: Here is a great set for cheap.. Just cut the bearings in half and you will have 2 separate sliders. The longer bearing will work just as good as two shorter ones at this diameter. ~David Edited April 15, 2005 by Myka Guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mledbetter Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 dude.. that's in singapore!! i bet that would cost a pretty penny to ship. Nice setup though.. I'[ll be using the full sized porter cable because we have a few of them.. Can't beat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 Is that really a laminate trimmer? With a 1/2" collet? Or a router sans base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myka Guitars Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 dude.. that's in singapore!! i bet that would cost a pretty penny to ship. ← They quote $65 to the US. Is that really a laminate trimmer? With a 1/2" collet? Or a router sans base? ← It's a full size router. I don't like the laminate trimmer I have. Too much vibration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted April 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 (edited) You rock David! I'm going to build it as soon as I get the parts. I think this needs to get pinned for future refrence... Edited April 15, 2005 by Godin SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 I'll race you Godin! David...looks like you're using 3/4" plywood as your base. What are the dimensions? Did you brace it at all to keep it from flexing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted April 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Update: I got a belt sander with some 36 grit sanding belts and it just eats right through the wenge like it's not even there. I'm already done with the carving after like 10 minutes! I would recomend this methoed as it's very easy to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 I'm already done with the carving after like 10 minutes! ← OK....you win! Can't wait to see the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myka Guitars Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 (edited) David...looks like you're using 3/4" plywood as your base. What are the dimensions? Did you brace it at all to keep it from flexing? ← Yes, the base is a 4' x 4' piece of 3/4" plywood with a 2x4's grid underneath. It is pretty sturdy. I screw the base onto the top of one of my workbench/shelving units. The entire table is also leveled with shims to get it perfect. With all the crap I have stored beneath it the table is very solid. Or you could weld a steel frame and bolt it to the floor Edited April 20, 2005 by Myka Guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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