When it comes to better routing quality do you think stronger axis assemblies are more beneficial than linear rails and closed loop stepper ?

Hey Arthur, I think you can’t tell this in general. All factors have an impact on the stiffness of the machine. Also there are much more factors. If your bit is dull or you choose a too long bit which will bend, the best machine cannot compensate this. There is good knowledge and much experience r…

Determinants of quality routing results

Aiph5u (Aiph5u (not affiliated with Onefinity)) May 15, 2024, 2:30pm 18

Hey Arthur,

See here for comparison of Makita vs. ER collet.

There exist however Makita hand trim router clones that have real ER collets.

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Determinants of quality routing results

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