I installed a Z axis last year after having used a plunge router previously. For me once you work out the bugs with the Z-axis, namely the poorly designed stock depth stop, I really like it. The increased view of your work is the best part. Also given how the Z-axis, (and the router) are positioned I find myself using the motor drive a lot more. To me it was worth the cost and effort, as a woodworking hobbyist it's about enjoying yourself, the Z-axis adds to that experience.
On Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 2:52:29 AM UTC-7, Richard Ellis wrote: > Can someone explain the advantage of having an Z axis as opposed to a > plunge router. > I have both the Woodchuck and the Revo, and the best, in my opinion and it > may be only my opinion and not others!!! > > These two LOM's seem to work well together. Although the Revo rails could > be a little longer > > I have set the wheels in motion for getting a drive motor/ speed control, > limit switches etc for the Revo, > I already have the leadscrew motor on the Woodchuck,, absolute godsend and > even more so with the spindle drive motor that I have > fitted------------Vari.speed. > As Curtis mentioned in a past post it allows for a more relaxed time in > the shop and allows one time to do other things.--------such as keeping out > of the way of wood chips and router dust!!!!!????????? > In my next post I will say how I have mounted my Revo to a bench, in an > effort to save space, and get to front and rear of it > Regards > Richard > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
