tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316268823281804044.post4868792119447053885..comments2024-03-17T00:22:40.258-07:00Comments on The Tinkers Workshop: CNC.... A Real Learning ProcessDave Langkamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852456459188159285noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316268823281804044.post-3820972052108976162011-12-09T16:39:58.683-08:002011-12-09T16:39:58.683-08:00My machine was the same way. I was 1/4 inch out f...My machine was the same way. I was 1/4 inch out from one side to the other. I'd love to see how you fixed yours - any chance of an update with a couple of photos? I ended up adding some MDF planks to the base and then milling these flat with the machine. Unfortunately (or stupidly) I did this before having the vacuum system built, so I stood there for hours following the router with a vacuum hose trying to suck up all the MDF dust... not pretty or pleasant. However, I do now have a flat bed :)<br /><br />As for the Z-axes issue, I've found that my router has some kind of protective feature that allows the bit to travel up inside the case if it's put under too much pressure (like when it's lowered into a workpiece too quickly). This might be what you've been seeing with the z-axes calibration issues. I have to tighten the washer that surrounds the router bit to fix it afterwards.PaulBohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14617260943732454939noreply@blogger.com