So i finished assembling my Maslow and the router spins in the frame. I’m sure this is not how its supposed to be due to the fact that it also moves up and down in the frame which one would think makes z height slightly less accurate. I tightened the screws for the clamps but the plastic started to crack so i stopped. What have others done to fix this problem?
Interesting - what model of router are you using / when did you get it (as a useful data point)?
Assuming it’s pretty close to being tight, decent quality tape works well for adding a small amount of thickness.
I ordered my maslow and router earlier this summer. The router is the one linked on the site (Dewaltdw611).
When you tightened the clamping wedges that hold the router in place did everything feel smooth? Was there anything about that step that felt off?
it felt fine until it got tight. Once i saw the ring started to crack i stopped tightening.
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Weird! I wonder if your router is a slightly different size?
Do you think adding a layer of something like electrical tape to the inside of the router clamp would be enough to make it fit?
I can measure it tonight to confirm. i was thinking 2 sided tape not the foam kind Ive got thinner stuff at work.
we have seen some cases where the A shaped piece breaks. In the router-b-gone
threads there is a model for a 3d printed version that’s stringer.
David Lang
I am also having trouble with not quite tight enough clamps. I haven’t cracked them but they are as tight as I can get them. May try more. Router just spun some when putting in the router bit and tightening
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Mine will spin a little bit when tightening the router bit too. I generally try to hold the router when tightening the bit.
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@bar I measured my router and the main barrel was 2.7 inches in diameter. As you can see from the picture the clamp is tight enough to crack the plastic and its even starting to twist upward at the joint, also thats currently tightened and you can see how far i pulled it out witout any effort to measure it.
