Re: Y Axis Movement

Sat, 04 May 2013 20:31:34 -0700

Michael (or is it MG?),
Ditto re: "Welcome".
All the suggestions submitted so far are great; however, I have a question:
Have you attempted to reduce the vibration?  Are you using any type of router collet extension?  There is a possibility that the vibrations are caused by the extension device.  I'd remove the extension - replacing the bit with a straight one, and then turn the router on.  If it runs smoother, the "cause" of the vibs is either the extension or the router bit(s).  I know that one of the collet extension companies includes instructions for "balancing out" their extension - you may need to do this.
Again - welcome; and Good Luck.
Mac
-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Krause
Sent: May 4, 2013 9:38 PM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Y Axis Movement

Welcome to the group Michael,
 
I installed a simple y-axis lock using a large locking plate (legacy part) and a handle with a 1/4-20 thread.  There is a hole on the router tray as shown below.  The locking plate floats freely in the aluminum rail track.  When you need to lock the y-axis in place turn the knob and the locking plate tightens up.  It does not get easier than this.
 
 
 
-Tim
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 7:59 AM
Subject: Y Axis Movement

Hi All,
    I recently picked up a 1200 used.  I've seen them for years and finally bought one.  I've upgraded it with a chuck, as well as adding a morse taper tailstock so I could add a live center.  I'm considering adding a drive motor, and I'd love some advice.
    I have a bigger problem at the moment though.  When my router is running there is enough vibration that the handle on the Y axis vibrates until the heaviest part reaches the lowest point.  To improve this, I switched out the default hand wheel with a better balanced speed handle like you might find on a bridgeport mill.  It helped a little, but not enough.  Thus, I'll get the Y in the right spot, fire things up, and then it (very slowly) moves.  Has anybody else run into this?  Any tips?

Michael Garrison Stube

 

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