I’ve read through the posts, video, and manual while trying to find the correct height for the 65mm spindle and I’m clear on which holes to use for mounting, but confused by the two suggestions below for final adjustment:
Manual 1a: Position the VFD spindle in the spindle mount so that the amount of the spindle showing below the spindle mount is close to the setup of your old router.
This seems to make the assumption that I own an old router, so that didn’t help and should probably be updated. Also, can I get access to the assembly manual editable file so I can update that? Wiki format would allow the community to update real time.
Forum reply: Alternately, a common-sense approach which is a bit more flexible is to load the shortest tool you plan on using, then positioning the carriage so that the tool tip is over the opening of a T-track…
This was also confusing, as I don’t yet have enough time with this machine to know what the shortest tool I will be using. This method is too arbitrary for a new user - could I get a suggestion of height based on the shortest tool I would possibly use?
On a side note, I forget who replied, it’s a “common sense approach” above, but the problem is certainly not as straight forward to a new customer as it might seem to you. That response to someone asking a question is probably not going to yield a solution.
We all have different areas of expertise and sometimes it helps to explain things in a bit more detail through the lens of someone who has not built a CNC machine prior.
If anyone is willing to elaborate on their experience or the theory of how using the shortest tool applies, I’d appreciate it. I’m still not clear on a good and safe starting height for the spindle.
I sent you a clear photo of the exact measurement of my 65mm spindle so you could set yours and get cutting with the explanation that you can always adjust later if needed? The measurement is exactly what you’re asking for, set for the “shortest bit” you will start off with.
I have proven this measurement is safe for operation.
Why are you still having a problem with the height setting?
Most people have their router as low as it will go. The only reason to not have it as low as it will go would be on exception cases where you are trying to cut a tall object. The router can be loosened and moved anywhere you want. As @WillAdams shows above you want your shortest bit to be able to touch the spoilboard.
