Good morning All,
I am looking to build an Overhead pin router using on of my existing Bosch plunge routers,have any members built such a beast and do they have any suggestions,tips and hiccups to avoid before I come up with my own design,thank you
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Does this article have what you are asking about?
https://www.finewoodworking.com/2004/04/01/a-versatile-router-table
Ecyor,thanks for your reply but no,Im hoping to build a unit with the cutter in a vertical position with a rise and fall,something along these lines https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/32580797286726194/
Regards
I've spent more time than I care to admit thinking about this very thing. I have used my little CNC gantry as an overhead router before, but it's a little iffy and it only makes me want to either build a real pin router or build a real CNC.
Do a pin router search here and there are some old-school workshop tips that frighten me more than intrigue me.
Not an "overhead" pin router, but a pin router nonetheless - requires router table.
https://www.garagewoodworks.com/video.php?video=98
That's a really nice alternative! Simple usually gets the job done.
Garagewoodworks,
I do already have something similar but I want to be able to see the router bit cutting so this unfortunately doesn't do the job but thanks anyway
Thanks for the suggestion Garagewoodworks but I already have a similar set up but it doesn't so what I need which is to be able to see the cutter actually cutting,a bit like a milling machine
If'n it was me, I'd begin with the MLCS Daisy pin router. Also, every now and again I stick a router bit in the drill press & use my sliding table when I'm experimenting. That's all I have.
Never done this, but it's certainly appealing. A lot of space for a very specific job though.
Please post your results!
Rob_SS
I certainly will
It seems like the version posted by GarageWoodworks would be the quickest and easiest way to get there if you have a router table already. The one shown in your Pinterest link appeals to me because you can see what is being cut. I wouldn't think it would be difficult to make one like that. I'd set it up to bolt onto a corner of my router table since I already have that as a work surface. I've already got it built in my head. A 3D digital model would be next.
DaveRichards,
As do I but its putting ideas into practice thats the problem.I did find this idea which seems pretty good
*Link deleted by moderator
Interesting idea.
Sorry Matt,
I had to delete that link. That site uploads a lot of stolen plans and we can't be directing there from this url.
If any of you guys are interested and are on Instagram Tannoworks has many videos where he is using his overhead router which gives you an idea of just how useful such a machine is
One of my favorite IG accounts.
In the day before carbide bits Stanley had a router attachment that mounted the router in a ring with the base removed.The attachment held the router body and the jig held either the spiral cutter for your power door planer or the bits used to mortise the hinges.The doors did not come with the edge beveled or pre morticed for hinges.As a door hanger ,you could continue working when your tools got dull.I modified the jig to hold the Stanley router to cut flouts on Legs held on my lathe.Next week I will post a picture of this device.It could be mounted vertically as a pin router
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