From your ‘neighborhood’ CNC router 
CNC Working
[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4916.jpg]790Happy New Year!
The first REAL application of the router![img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4914.jpg]620Hot off the cutting board!
[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4906.jpg]550First experiments with engraving using different bits and fonts.
Note that the characters to the right are not as deep as the ones on the left. Turns out the table was not flat![img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_cnc_test1b.jpg]510I decided to try using SketchUp to create a simple 3D Model...
[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4904.jpg]450And here it is in wood!
This is the first attempt and it shows that there are some issues with the Y axis. The holes were already in the scrap of wood that I used for the test, the router didn't make these.[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4909.jpg]420Here I'm methodically flattening the table top and aligning the rails...
[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4912.jpg]410To get the system working I had to abandon the laptop in favor of this Linux computer.
Don't see it? It's that little device just to the left of the keyboard!
![[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4916.jpg]790Happy New Year!The first REAL application of the router!](https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/img_4916.jpg){kind=link}
The first REAL application of the router![img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4914.jpg]620Hot off the cutting board!
![[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4914.jpg]620Hot off the cutting board!](https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/img_4914.jpg){kind=link}
[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4906.jpg]550First experiments with engraving using different bits and fonts.
![[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4906.jpg]550First experiments with engraving using different bits and fonts.Note that the characters to the right are not as deep as the ones on the left. Turns out the table was not flat!](https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/img_4906.jpg){kind=link}
Note that the characters to the right are not as deep as the ones on the left. Turns out the table was not flat![img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_cnc_test1b.jpg]510I decided to try using SketchUp to create a simple 3D Model...
![[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_cnc_test1b.jpg]510I decided to try using SketchUp to create a simple 3D Model...](https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/cnc_test1b.jpg){kind=link}
[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4904.jpg]450And here it is in wood!
![[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4904.jpg]450And here it is in wood!This is the first attempt and it shows that there are some issues with the Y axis. The holes were already in the scrap of wood that I used for the test, the router didn't make these.](https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/img_4904.jpg){kind=link}
This is the first attempt and it shows that there are some issues with the Y axis. The holes were already in the scrap of wood that I used for the test, the router didn't make these.[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4909.jpg]420Here I'm methodically flattening the table top and aligning the rails...
![[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4909.jpg]420Here I'm methodically flattening the table top and aligning the rails...](https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/img_4909.jpg){kind=link}
[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4912.jpg]410To get the system working I had to abandon the laptop in favor of this Linux computer.
![[img src=https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/thumbs/thumbs_img_4912.jpg]410To get the system working I had to abandon the laptop in favor of this Linux computer.Don't see it? It's that little device just to the left of the keyboard!](https://tomstudwell.com/wordpress/wp-content/flagallery/cnc-working/img_4912.jpg){kind=link}
Don't see it? It's that little device just to the left of the keyboard!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Tom
I am always impressed with your energy and creativity! Hats off too you! It is a pleasure to be your friend.