Diy pantograph router. A pantograph is a device that is used to copy pictures by tracing the original picture and the device draws a copy. Nessagro craftsman heavy duty router pantograph 9 25187 t0 gh45843 3468 t34562fd30889 bobscnc evolution 3 cnc router kit with the router included 16 x 18 cutting area and 33 z travel 45 out of 5 stars 154. Luckily you have me to provide you with a new tool. Lots of time we need things traced and we just do not have the resources to do that.
A pantograph is a drawing aid that simplifies the enlarged copying of pictures or figures. The pantograph supports the routers weight and thus precisely controls its height. Stay tuned for more videos from this channel. This is is achieved by tilting the whole pantograph back and forth as the follower moves up and down.
It makes a great educational toy for families with children or for people who are into craft activities like patchwork woodworking modelling etc. With the pantograph always supporting the weight of the router even while cutting the router is always raised by a corresponding amount of the endpoint. This step by step video will show you how you can build your own router pantoghraph. Its the rigid frame and pivoting back axis that makes this pantograph unique.
Jun 19 2018 explore akozaciks board pantograph on pinterest. Unlike other router pantographs this pantograph also controls the routers depth of cut. I used a bosch colt also known as gkf 600 router which is a palm router or laminate trimmer. This instructable is to build a 3d pantograph.
If you liked this video please give like and subscribe. See more ideas about woodworking homemade tools router. The pantograph can change the copy size to larger or smaller depending on how it i. Quick and easy build and its a lot of fun and very handy for making.
Thank you for watching. Below my dad describes the design he built. Oct 5 2018 explore keankarkhor8s board pantograph followed by 653 people on pinterest.