I’m in no way experienced in the ways of the dark router,
however, I can say with some confidence I might know a tad more than somewhat that doesn’t, or hasn’t even heard of or seen it.
If you’ve read the threads regarding the WorkStation (WS) you may have appreciated that I wasn’t the greatest fan of the original MDF shelf top that came in at a whopping pissant dimensions of 298.5mm x 115mm, only to be falsely humiliated by a bigger pissant top of 410mm × 280 mm in the upgrade kit., 340% bigger,
but in my humble opinion, still not big enough.
Furthermore, I was exacerbated by the thought that after a few through cuts the shelf would be marred and need to be replaced and because of the mounting holes’ profiles the shelf wasn’t easily “flippable”, to use the reverse side.
Instead of the 18mm single layer MDF shelf, I considered a 12mm MDF static base with an interchangeable 6mm MDF skin (and maybe even a 3mm one). This would reduce the replacement expense by around 2/3. But the conundrum was how to attach it without interference of the Origin movement and accidentally ruining the router bit.
Naturally the anchor point for the skin would need to be outside the Origin travel and its profile must not impede matching surfaces to permit double sided taping of workpiece to the skin.
Hit SketchUp and after replicating the shelf support and stand’s anchor bolt positioning,
Initially chose to use my TSO Loc-Dogs to anchor the skin to the base,
however, by the time I got to export the design to create SVGs, I also considered using 6mm rubber riv-Nuts,
as anchor points and for alternative SVGs,
The skins I could cut on my laser, however, for the base, I imported the SVG into Shaper Studio
imported it into Origin,
and used the Origin to cut it,
Once the base was cut, it was time to attach the shelf support and support stands using the 6mm bolts
as once the skin is on top
it will prevent access.
The skin is secured to the base using these rubber riv-nuts and a 6mm threaded countersunk bolt,
Providing an obstruction free MDF shelf/spoilboard,
(picture also shows using the support bar to level out the shelf with a support stand underneath).
The new tabletop,
was deliberately sized so that the BenchPilots limiting router travel, stops short of the riv-nut/bolt hardware,
extreme bottom-left travel.
Now I was also stuck with the new resized upgrade shelf support and MDF shelf without the anchor for the support stand as that was transferred to my shelf upgrade.
A set of callipers for measurement and Sketchup to the rescue,
backed up by my Speedy 100 laser,
FYI, once one delves into beefier shelves, and load it up with workpiece(s), they become heavy and may will require support. I have suggested a form of support anchor if you have a Shaper support stand or one can be fabricated with a suggestion of using a button nut,
that will provide both quick height and subsequent micro adjustment to level out the shelf with the WS using the support bar,
I have confined the size of my shelf to the travel of the BenchPilot, however, there is no reason why it can’t be extended to support/manouver large workpieces.
Thanks for watching.
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If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
So are you going to go the big Boy shelf? And in doing so I assume its back to manual control of the Shaper Lets see a full frontal of the Shaper stand, the brief upskirt looks to me to be something like linear motors may be able to level for you, and complimented with some bullseye levels installed lust below the surface obviously That should have you cooking with gas!
That is an enormous amount of work before you can even begin. Although I haven't read the entire series, it is clear to me that you have created a clear instruction set for many. Personally, I think I will keep sanding a lot.
Dutchy, this is far from what most people want, however, the scope of the Origin has me dreaming... you with your imagination/inventiveness would revolutionise the use.
It reminds me of my thoughts about a 3D printer at a Woodworking Show that piqued my interest 13 years ago... while it's still a not "must go to", it is being more and more embraced. A CNC is in that same non-sinking boat... however, the Origin takes it a step further with it's versatility... which depends on the user and not the naysayers.... horse to water... don't blame me if he/she prefers Scotch.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
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