this is a copy in some regards to a youtube video i saw by Phil Morley. the X Y table uses linear ball bearings and were an absolute pain to get square. they do contact the router face plate at the same time so its as square as i can get it. the router goes up and down on another set of linear bearings and goes up and down on a threaded rod.
you can see the stops are just simple wing nuts and i lock the router in place with the knob on the side.
i used the microjig match fit dovetail clamps to attach the workpiece to the tables. If you dont have any of these, you are missing out. they are my favorite small clamps in addition to the dovetail usages. i've made TS jigs using these and they hold my work piece, especially small ones, in place while my fingers are safely somewhere else.
i need to add dust collection somehow.
i've done one test cut and the mortise was perfect.
you can see the stops are just simple wing nuts and i lock the router in place with the knob on the side.
i used the microjig match fit dovetail clamps to attach the workpiece to the tables. If you dont have any of these, you are missing out. they are my favorite small clamps in addition to the dovetail usages. i've made TS jigs using these and they hold my work piece, especially small ones, in place while my fingers are safely somewhere else.
i need to add dust collection somehow.
i've done one test cut and the mortise was perfect.