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Here is the Dropbox link to download the stl apply for this router template:
The files consist of the 3D printed router base that fits on the cordless 18V Makita trim router.
The job:
This is the 3rd or fourth or 5th version of an adjustable routing template I've made over the years, and I required this one for another task I'm working on. This one is the easiest to build, if you have a 3D printer, and is rather compact when taken apart for efficient storage.
The wood parts are 1/4" plywood that are simply cut into strips and glued together.
The 3D printer used in this video is the X1C from #bambulab
The printer is, without exaggeration, remarkable and I have no doubt recommending it. The AMS enables multi-colour printing and blending filament types, but generally just makes the whole thing more convenient. I have 3 spindles of ABS and one spoil of PETG therein now and can pick whichever I want without changing anything.
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Here is the Dropbox link to download the stl files for this router template:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/q7ztalzvzlfhyz49jqcbe/Router-Template-Clamps.zip?rlkey=cgxefekw9q3m7wgr12qrfyskw&st=xkmuw4e2&dl=0
The files include the 3D printed router base that fits on the cordless 18V Makita trim router.
The project:
This is the 3rd or 4th or 5th version of an adjustable routing template I’ve made over the years, and I needed this one for another project I’m working on. This one is the easiest to build, if you have a 3D printer, and is quite compact when taken apart for efficient storage.
The wooden parts are 1/4″ plywood that are just cut into strips and glued together.
The 3D printer used in this video is the X1C from #bambulab
The printer is, without exaggeration, awesome and I have no hesitation recommending it. The AMS allows multi-colour printing and mixing filament types, but mainly just makes the whole thing more convenient. I have 3 spools of ABS and one spoil of PETG in there now and can pick whichever I want without changing anything.
I get an error message in dropbox. It says “Can’t load this file type This file type is unsupported here.”
You need to click the “download” button at the top of the page – the arrow pointing down.
Nice… you’re making me want a 3d printer. Someone might need to give up their room 😂. Looking forward to seeing the chair build.
This is a pretty ingenious idea. You could use this to set up as a jig for making juice grooves on cutting boards as well. Very cool.
As someone who made a juice groove in an end grain cutting board that I also made, there’s no way lol. You have to push the router against the guide sooo hard to ensure it doesn’t kick out at all
Your green router base reminds me of my wife’s rolling pin, which has different size interchangeable end rings to give different thicknesses of pastry. Maybe this could work for the router too; different size base plates to give different stand-off distances from a router template? Great work as always.
Not a bad idea 🙂
I like it.
Ha, did the same thing, was never good at doing it freehand.
Hats off to you John. I think you’ve managed to unearth another niche area woodworking/3d printing. Also great work learning the software, that’s been a huge curve for my tired brain. Would you say the Bambu printers are an automatic choice at this point? I seem to hear only good things.
Thanks for the video.
Learn by doing!
If you are printing in ABS. You can use Acetone to glu/weld the ABS pices together. It works really well
great work!
too bad for me I hate routers
btw, John, why don’t you put the files on Maker World or Printables, instead of Dropbox?
Oh no, none of the special adhesive. I guess we need to get with modern times and start using the new ” super ” adhesive/glue. 😊
I wonder would it be possible to print replacement battery cover for toy car? 🤔
😀
Or to make a router jig from sheet metal…
Yes it would. And the best thing is that you will always have the original stl file to make a new, when/if you need to.
Or share the model on dedicated websites. Perhaps first check to see if someone already made a model you can use.
Seems 3D printing has brought you child like joy.
You might be able to design a wrench holder Into the top of one of brackets so it doesn’t go missing. Think I will try to make this thank you John
i really really love the intersection of 3d printing and woodworking getting explored. So much creativity to be discovered in this space.
Thanks John!
I want more 3d printed woodworking tools and jigs !
Awesome stuff John!
That looks great John.
Thanks for making this available John! I have a 3d printer and some mortises to cut. Perfect timing.
Well you don’t need to use a textured plate. They do have smooth engineering plates for situations like yours. But in any case this is a really well done video, thank you for all the effort you put into it.
What is the advantage of printing parts in halves and gluing together and not just printing them whole when possible?
You get a much better inital adhesion to the print plate. No need for external support structure.
Screws are especially important to print horizontally because of the layers in the print. If you print a screw in the upright position you can make it in one go, and it looks really good. But the screw will break very easily.
Love your videos man.