In the production of furniture or other structures made of wood, it is often necessary to create grooves of various shapes. It is almost impossible to create a deep rectangular groove without special equipment. To solve the problem under consideration, a desktop slotting and grooving machine is often used. Let's look at what features they have wood slotting machines and how they are chosen.

Purpose

A wood slotting machine is equipment used to create grooves of various shapes and sizes. Many models allow you to change cutting tools to solve a specific task.

In addition, the slotter can be used to remove a certain layer of wood to create an unusual profile. Of course, in this case, the productivity of the equipment is not significant, but when processing small parts, the machine can also be used to solve the problem under consideration.

Varieties

The equipment under consideration can be classified according to many criteria, but they all have similarities, which led to the formation of two main groups:

1. In production, where productivity is a fairly important indicator, a centrifugal woodworking slotting machine is used. As a rule, it is large in size and can be used to create various grooves.
2. At home, you can use a manual slotting machine or a wood slotting drill. Such equipment works on the principle of a milling cutter.

A household wood slotting machine has a relatively simple design and low cost. However, an industrial grooving machine is often affordable only for large production organizations that carry out mass production.

Professional equipment

The chain slotting machine for wood is the most common in production. Using his example, we will consider the design of a wood slotting machine.

The main points include:

1. A special chain is the main design element. It has a huge number of individual links that are connected to each other in a hinged manner. Moreover, each link is represented by a milling tooth, which is sharpened in a special way.
2. The main components are designed to transmit movement and adjust the processing process. The chain in question is pulled onto a special guide bar, along which the chain moves. The teeth remove the wood, after which chips and a groove are formed.

As previously noted, in the production of various models, almost the same design of a wood slotting machine is used. It is quite simple, somewhat reminiscent of a drilling machine. The main points include:

1. The main structural element is the frame, which also holds other components.
2. A movable support is attached to the frame, which has an electric motor and a table. It should be taken into account that the unit on which the workpiece is fastened is represented by a table with a clamping element.
3. Rotation is transmitted from the electric motor using a belt. Belt drives are used in the production of various designs.

There is a model that works on a slightly different principle. The support with the cutting element is stationary, and the table can move thanks to a mechanical or hydraulic drive. The household version, as a rule, does not have a drive.

The main components of a slotting machine are of different types depending on the performance characteristics. An example is CNC models, which have recently become very popular. Its popularity is due to the ability to create grooves that are highly accurate.

When considering how a wood slotting machine works, we note that the principle of operation depends on the layout of the equipment: different types of slotting machines can have a vertical or horizontal arrangement of the cutting tool.

However, the most popular is the horizontal slotting machine for wood, since such a layout determines the compactness of the structure and the possibility of its quick adjustment.

Slotting machines can have very different characteristics, since there are several hundred or even thousands of models on sale. Recommendations for selection are as follows:

1. Particular attention should be paid to what maximum degree of sled tilt a particular model has. You also need to pay attention to design options that allow you to complement the design with a rotation mechanism.
2. Each machine must have detailed instructions for use. If the document indicates the possibility of point-blank chiselling, then the model is intended for working with large workpieces. A manual wood slotting machine does not allow this kind of processing.
3. It is also necessary to take into account what kind of drive the machine has. The simplest wood slotter has a manual drive, but only the version with a hydraulic or electric drive has great productivity. It is quite simple to create a similar design with a mechanical drive.
4. It is also necessary to pay attention to productivity, which depends on the power of the installed electric motor and the size of the cutting bar and chain. However, it is worth considering that with an increase in the power of the installed engine, the costs of processing the workpiece also increase significantly. The desktop or household version, as a rule, has a power of no more than 1-2 kW. Quite often they are compact in size and light in weight, which determines their popularity in household use.

In addition, quite a lot of attention is paid to the popularity of the brand under which the design is produced, as well as the cost. Inexpensive models, as a rule, last a relatively short period of time and require periodic maintenance.

Homemade options

The cheapest option is a homemade design, which can be made with your own hands from available materials. Of course, one should take into account the fact that homemade designs have lower performance and reliability. However, a homemade design is also suitable for solving everyday problems.

Quite often, a homemade machine has a wooden table, which is used as a bed. Many people recommend altering a hand cutter. This way you can significantly simplify and speed up your work. There are some elements that will have to be purchased - an electric motor and cutters.

In conclusion, we note that homemade versions can also be found on sale. They usually have a lower price than industrial versions.

For joinery structures consisting of several contacting parts, reliable fixation is needed. The use of glue, without reinforcing elements, is allowed only with a large contact area. The slotting machine ensures reliable fixation of individual fragments in a small area.

The main task of a wood slotting machine is creating nests, grooves, holes. And they are needed to serve as a unit for pins, ridges, and spikes. Precise selection of elements and the use of good glue guarantee reliable fastening of the entire structure (window frames, door panels, furniture fragments).

A wood slotting machine performs the functions of a drilling machine due to the similarity of designs. The main difference is the movable carriage, with the help of which long and even grooves are created. To do this, use a special tool - chisels and spiral drills with a square section.

The device of a wood slotting machine

In a slotting machine, the main working tool is a hollow chisel in which the drill rotates. There is a special slot in the body of the part to remove chips out during operation. Slotting machines differ in the size of the grooves, which depends on the installed tool. When purchasing equipment you need pay attention to the following points:

• Groove size.
• Maximum and minimum tilt angles.
• Working surface size.
• Engine power.

Slotting machine Corvette 91 Pro

Designed for drilling grooves, nests, holes and tenons in wood, in the shape of a rectangle. The work is carried out with a groove attachment, which consists of a square chisel and a spiral drill.

Peculiarities:

Characteristics:

• Voltage - 220V.
• The cutter stroke is 105 mm.
• Table diameter - 200x120 mm.
• Weight - 41 kg.
• Dimensions - 670x470x350 mm.

Slotting machine Corvette 92 Master

Used to create holes, grooves, and nests in wood.

Peculiarities:

• Asynchronous motor.
• Magnetic start prevents the machine from starting on its own after an unscheduled power outage.
• Groove nozzles in 5 sizes are included in the basic package.
• The dovetail slide allows free movement along the working surface, with the ability to adjust the smoothness of the ride.
• The speed of movement of the headstock is adjustable, which makes it possible to eliminate backlash.
• A pneumatic shock absorber compensates for the weight of the headstock.
• The clamp fixes the workpiece in the vertical and horizontal plane.
• Control of the groove depth and distance to the holes is carried out with a ruler.
• The sampling depth is controlled by a limiter.

Characteristics:

• Voltage - 220V.
• The cutter stroke is 210 mm.
• Table diameter - 400x150 mm.
• Weight - 108 kg.
• Dimensions - 500x400x630 mm.

Jet 720HD slotting machine

The Jet 720 HD model, industrial-grade equipment, is distinguished by increased reliability, high power and versatility, which is achieved by a design feature that allows the device to be configured depending on the task.

The work table is made of cast iron with the ability horizontal rotation of 45°, which is convenient for making corner grooves. And turning 90° to the left allows you to work with the door leaf (the lower side of the workpiece is fixed on the stop). If the part is too large and the working surface interferes with normal placement, it can be easily removed.

Cross-shaped guides are located at the base of the column, feeding is carried out by levers. To work with serial workpieces, travel stops and end stops are used.

Peculiarities:

• The workpiece feeding mechanism is rack and pinion with a stop.
• Adjustable chiselling depth.
• Longitudinal stop of the material.
• The workpiece is fixed with a screw clamp.
• The cutter moves along three axes.
• Movement along the vertical and horizontal axes is adjustable.
• The work surface can be tilted.
• The base of the desktop is made of cast iron with a wooden overlay.
• The working surface can be easily removed and stored on a special bracket.
• The adjustable lower stop makes it easier to work with tall workpieces.

Equipment:

• Drill chuck with key.
• Bushings for cutters 3/4, 5/8, 13/16.
• End stop.
• Overlay for the desktop.
• Screw clamp.
• Stand with tool compartment.

Characteristics:

• Voltage - 380V.
• The cutter stroke is 155 mm.
• Table diameter - 370 mm.
• Weight - 220 kg.
• Dimensions - 650x550x2030 mm.

Jet 719A slotting machine

The equipment is suitable for applying grooves, grooves, or any profiles (not through, with a small distance for the tool) to a wooden workpiece.

Peculiarities:

Equipment:

• Drill chuck.
• Stand with drawer.
• End stops.
• Adjustable clamp.

Characteristics:

• Voltage - 380V.
• The cutter stroke is 200 mm.
• Table diameter - 180 mm.
• Weight - 125 kg.
• Dimensions - 650x500x1760 mm.

Slotting machine ET JBM-5

Peculiarities:

• Powerful motor designed for continuous operation.
• High stability is ensured by a frame made of cast iron and steel.
• The drill chuck is easy to service due to the side windows and a long key.
• The rack and pinion transmission is adjusted using a lever, and the weight is compensated by a shock absorber.
• Adjustable depth stop.

Equipment:

• Drill chuck 10 mm.
• Workpiece clamp.
• Sleeve for cutters 3/4, 5/8, 13/16.

Characteristics:

• Voltage - 380V.
• Cutter stroke - 120 mm.
• Table diameter - 180 mm.
• Weight - 20 kg.
• Dimensions - 370x350x800 mm.

Slotting machine S315TGI

Designed for the manufacture of shaped and flat surfaces from wood, producing grooves and keyways. The device is universal, suitable for processing large and heavy parts. The design allows for point-blank chiselling using a 5 mm cutter and processing surfaces at an angle of 45°, thanks to the rotating slide.

Peculiarities:

Characteristics:

• Voltage - 380V.
• Cutter stroke - 315 mm.
• Table diameter - 215 mm.
• Weight - 1600 kg.
• Dimensions - 1000x1450x2250 mm.

Slotting machine S200TGI

Used for making grooves and keyways on wooden parts.

Features of the S200TGI slotting machine:

• The design allows for chiselling at short distances, using a 5 mm cutter.
• Work with heavy parts is ensured by ease of changeover.
• The base is made of gray cast iron.
• Powerful motor designed to last for a long time.
• Automatic stop after completion of work.
• Adjustable travel speed.
• Display showing settings.

Characteristics:

• Voltage - 380V.
• The cutter stroke is 200 mm.
• Table diameter - 215 mm.
• Weight - 1000 kg.
• Dimensions - 840x1450x1850 mm.

Slotting machine GD320

The device is equipped with a hydraulic drive to facilitate processing of shaped and flat surfaces. This model, in addition to wooden ones, can process steel and cast iron products. The mass of the part should not exceed 500 kg. The speed of the cutter is adjusted using a switch located on the front panel.

The desktop has three movement settings: circular, transverse and longitudinal. The rotating mechanism of the table will help to divide the workpiece into a given number of parts. Special mode, automatically stops working when reaching the end of the workpiece. The design allows for point-blank chiselling when the cutter is bent by 5 mm.

Characteristics:

• Voltage - 380V.
• Cutter stroke - 320 mm.
• Table diameter - 770 mm.
• Weight - 5660 kg.
• Dimensions - 2850x2160x3010 mm.

Slotting machine LTT MS3016

Used for slotting grooves and drilling holes in wood blanks in small-scale production. The base is welded, box-shaped, on which the work table and drilling device are mounted. The slot mechanism includes a spindle and a moving device. Raising and lowering is provided by a flywheel.

Peculiarities:

Wood processing, although it seems like a simple and elementary matter, in practice it is not.

Numerous tools are used to work with wood, from primitive saws and axes to professional woodworking machines.

One of the tasks is connecting wooden parts together. A tongue-and-groove connection is ideal for this task. The connection principle: grooves are cut out on one workpiece, and tenons of certain sizes are cut out on the other, so that when the elements are connected at the required angle, a continuous, single structure is obtained.

The tongue-and-groove method of fastening wooden parts is widely used in the manufacture of furniture, doors, windows, and other wooden products. It is cutting grooves and recesses in wooden elements that brings a lot of trouble, especially if everything has to be done at home. With proper skill, you can do this with a handy tool, but in this case, as a rule, the result is a rough, imprecise notch. In addition, the use of tools not intended for such operations threatens damage to the entire product, and is sometimes unsafe for health.

A wood drilling and slotting machine is designed to make grooves, grooves and special joints in wooden parts. Equipment of this type is widely used in the manufacture of furniture, as well as in the manufacture of wooden products during construction work. According to the position of the working part, machines are divided into horizontal and vertical arrangement. Also, a distinctive feature of the machine is the ability to change the angle of processing the workpiece, which expands the functionality of the machine.

Features of the machines

Illustrative examples of this type of equipment are factory drilling and slotting machines Enkor Corvette 91 and JET JBM-5. These machines are widely used in carpentry workshops and construction sites. Encore Corvette 91 (pictured) and JET JBM-5 have relatively small dimensions and fairly high power, which allows them to be conveniently positioned even with limited space.

The power of these machines makes it possible to perform most operations on cutting grooves of various shapes and sizes, which is quite acceptable in the production of furniture and the manufacture of small-sized wooden structures. Users had minor complaints about the Enkor Corvette 91 grooving machine due to poor sharpening of the slotters, but in the opinion of these same users this is not a significant drawback.

The cost of factory equipment does not allow purchasing it for household use. In addition, if the machine is needed for a short period of time and constant operation of the equipment is not expected, there is no desire to purchase an expensive machine.

As a way out of this situation, making a wood slotting machine with your own hands, in addition to saving money, such a choice will allow you to assemble the machine specifically for your needs. Of course, there will be financial costs, but compared to the price of the factory model, they will be significantly lower. In addition, the parts for a homemade drilling and slotting machine will require the most basic ones.

DIY wood slotting machine

To assemble a homemade drilling and slotting machine, first of all, you will need a frame on which all the parts of the unit will be attached. When choosing sizes and materials, you should take into account the dimensions of the workpieces that are supposed to be processed on the machine. The frame must be stable and can withstand the weight of the parts being processed.

Depending on the size and weight of the workpieces, you should choose the location of the cutting part (horizontally or vertically) and the working part of the machine itself. The vertical position of the cutter allows you to make transverse notches in wooden products, and with a horizontal position it is convenient to adjust the height and length of the longitudinal notches.

Products are processed in two ways. The first method is to attach the cutting tool and move the workpiece; in this case, you need to take care of the mobility of the tabletop. The assembly mechanism and operating principle of the tabletop are shown in the video:

The second method is absolutely the opposite, when the cutter moves during the process and the workpiece is fixed; here you should install a mechanism that allows you to accurately move the tool with the cutter.

Electric drive of a homemade grooving machine

Various tools can be used as an electric drive to rotate the cutter: an electric drill, an angle grinder (grinder), a hand router or an electric motor.

Let's consider the advantages and disadvantages of various drive options for a homemade slotting machine:

• Wood slotting machine with electric drill. The simplest and most financially profitable option is to make a unit based on an electric drill. The advantages of this choice are the low cost and ease of installation of the drill. Among the disadvantages, it should be noted the low speed of operation due to the relatively low revolutions. It is not effective for cutting deep grooves, but it has proven itself well when chamfering and for work that does not require a lot of power.
• A hand router is essentially designed for this type of work, and when mounted on a frame, its functionality expands significantly. The costs in this case will be slightly higher, since the cost of such a tool exceeds the cost of the drill. Among the advantages, it is worth noting higher revolutions of the cutting tool, and therefore higher productivity.
• Use of an angle grinder (grinder). The advantages of using an angle grinder are high speeds and resistance of tool parts to lateral load on the shaft. The disadvantage is that the cutter is mounted on the shaft; you often have to use an adapter.
• Homemade wood slotting machine with an electric motor. The advantage of the electric motor is good performance due to high speeds. The disadvantage is the complexity of fastening and the use of additional parts: belt, spindle and others.

Another disadvantage of the electric motor is that the motor shaft is not designed for side load, which during operation can lead to breakdowns of the product and rapid failure of the grooving device.

You can easily make a do-it-yourself wood slotting machine in your own home workshop. Such equipment is necessary for sampling nests in metal and wood. The cutter of such equipment rotates around an axis and during operation makes reciprocating movements. As for the parts, they perform intermittent feeding movements.

Familiarization with design features

A slotting machine is a hollow base that is used to hold a post in place. The structure has a column, inside of which the drive mechanisms are located. A cutter is installed on the front side of the stand, from the bottom of which a tool holder is fixed. The position of the cutter can be changed in relation to the tabletop using clamps.

The cutter will move, its stroke will determine the length of processing of the parts. The level of the cutter in relation to the workpiece can be adjusted. The slider, which has a drive, operates on hydraulic or mechanical traction. A wood slotting machine is quite simple to make; it can be used in furniture production. Such equipment is suitable for the production of any carpentry blanks.

For a home workshop, you can easily make the equipment described. As an example, we can consider two options. The first does not involve significant labor costs. An ordinary manual milling cutter will act as the actuator of the second device. To independently manufacture a slotting machine, you must have the skills of a turner and welder. Before assembly, prepare the appropriate tools and necessary materials, including:

• Electrical engine;
• metal corner;
• piece of channel;
• 4 mm thick plywood;
• pipe cuttings;
• clamp;
• nuts

Stock up on two types of metal corners: the first piece should have a side of 30 mm, the second - 50 mm. Fastening will be carried out with four nuts.

Machine installation

When you make a wood slotting machine with your own hands, its frame is made of a channel along which the platform will move with the help of guides. At the left end of the channel it is necessary to fix the platform for the electric motor and make holes in it for the mounting bolts.

The metal plate is installed on the right end and welded. Allowances of 7 cm should be left on each side of the channel. A smaller corner is installed on these protruding parts - its corners should be directed upward, this will allow the rails for the carriage to be formed.

When doing a wood slotting machine with your own hands, you need to put corners on the rails, having first welded the rails perpendicularly for transverse movement. The base of the platform is formed from the corner; the platform is made of plywood or wood. Homemade clamps are easily assembled from sections of pipes, nuts, pins and attached to the platform using self-tapping screws.

At the next, final stage, you need to connect an electric drive with a plug to the engine. Homemade machines are considered ready when the rails are well treated with grease.

Making a machine from a hand milling machine

If the assembly is carried out using such a simple technology, the design will have a number of advantages, among which we should highlight the location of the workpiece and the cutter being processed in full view. This suggests that the process can be controlled. The master will be able to set the level of movement of the cutter, he will have the opportunity to make identical nests on different workpieces.

Preparation of tool materials

Homemade machines from a manual milling cutter are made using special tools and materials, among which the following should be mentioned:

• block of wood;
• metal pin;
• electric jigsaw;
• 10 mm plywood;
• self-tapping screws;
• screwdriver

Machine assembly

At the first stage of assembling the machine, it is necessary to cut a rectangle from plywood, the dimensions of which will depend on the parameters of the router. Next, you need to secure the bars with self-tapping screws, placing them along the edges. The handles of the router will rest on the bars, which should be taken into account when choosing the height. When making a wood slotting machine with your own hands, it is important to prepare drawings in advance.

The milling cutter must be installed level, then the motor axis will be horizontal.

To fix the router, you need to install a metal pin. Holes are made in the base of the machine and in the bars for it. Once the router is installed, it can be used as a slotting machine, but you will have to hold it and move it manually. To improve the ergonomics of the device, the design can be supplemented with pushers-levers.

Additional equipment

When you assemble a horizontal wood slotting machine yourself, be sure to add levers to it. Cut a rectangle out of plywood and secure the block on the long edge using self-tapping screws. Screw the lever to the block in the longitudinal direction. It will help you immerse the tool into the workpiece to the required depth.

To move the equipment in a perpendicular direction, the position of the lower plywood layer must be changed. Attach the joint with the handle to the worktop.

Conclusion

Drills for a wood slotting machine usually cost between 300 and 400 rubles apiece. You can purchase the necessary consumables at any construction supply store. But you can make a slotting machine yourself. To move it longitudinally, it is necessary to supplement the design with guides, and the stroke of the cutter will be limited only by the nodes in the bars. To set the height of the workpiece before work, use bars of different sizes. Secure the part with clamps. That's it, the master can start processing!

The main purpose of modern slotting machines is the processing of shaped and flat ruled surfaces, as well as making grooves, stamps and grooves in various parts made of wood and metal. If we compare with cross-planing equipment, when working with which the cutter moves in a horizontal plane, the movements of the described machines will be reciprocating, and they are oriented in the vertical plane.

If we talk about sizes, then the characteristic parameters are the maximum stroke of the slide and the diameter of the table, since the latter parameter is determined by the largest size of the workpieces. Domestic slotting machines are usually produced with a maximum table diameter of up to 1,600 mm; the maximum slide stroke of these models is also equal to the same value. Its movement is carried out by hydraulic and mechanical drives.

All mechanisms are oriented in the device frame. A slider moves in the vertical guides. During processing, the part is placed on a table that moves in guides. The table can also rotate. Some designs provide the ability to process at an angle of 60°. This can be achieved by installing a slider.

Description of the machine 7A420

This slotting machine is mechanically driven and is used to make:

• grooves;
• splines;
• keyways.

Processing can be carried out on flat and shaped surfaces in single and small-scale production. The equipment can also be used in repair workshops. The unit is designed for processing shaped and flat surfaces by chiselling. Details can be very different. The position of the element can remain unchanged if it is necessary to carry out inclined processing of the plane. This is facilitated by the rotation of the frame.

The table can be moved mechanically or manually. Circular feed makes it possible to process gears and round parts. The 7a420 slotting machine is equipped with:

• dolbyak;
• sled tilt device;
• rotating cutting head.

The latter is designed for chiselling at right angles in both directions. The device responsible for tilting the sled provides up to 5° in the vertical plane. In this process, keyways can be made in the tapered holes. As for the cutter, it can be reinstalled vertically in a range of up to 265 mm.

The equipment is highly productive, easy to maintain and operate, safe and reliable in operation. It cannot be integrated into an automatic line. The accuracy class corresponds to the letter N. The surface being processed has a roughness of at least V 6.

Consumer Reviews

The slotting machine is commonly used in furniture manufacturing shops as well as in the construction industry. According to consumers, these areas are not the only ones. If from time to time you have to deal with processing wood and creating grooves in it, then you should select a device with a wide table, which provides the ability to install parts and provides a large stroke of the main chisel, because it is he who is responsible for creating the grooves.

A wood slotting machine, according to buyers, is characterized by a wide range of operations performed. Among them, cutting actions, drilling and slotting operations and drilling manipulations should be highlighted, which allow you to cope with a wide range of tasks.

The movement of wooden elements can be carried out in different planes, which simplifies the work. A metal slotting machine must have a powerful engine, because the workpieces will be quite strong. The main advantage of such equipment, according to the masters, is that the unit allows you to remove chips from the surface, which are the result of drilling and chiselling.

Description of the metal cutting machine Stalex B5013

This equipment can be purchased for RUB 182,500. It is a device that has a power of 250 W. The unit is intended for working with metal workpieces. The machine allows you to produce grooves in different surfaces, which can be:

• flat;
• conical;
• cylindrical;
• shaped.

A metal slotting machine allows you to adjust the position of the table mechanically. The model is suitable for work by professionals and household users. The table tilt angle reaches 45°. The device operates from a 380 V mains voltage. The maximum bit stroke is 125 mm.

The longitudinal travel of the work table is equivalent to 560 mm. Considering the characteristics of the slotting machine, you will also note the dimensions, which are 1090 x 1120 x 790 mm. The device weighs 330 kg. The desktop has the following parameters: 800 x 240 mm.

Making a machine with a milling function with your own hands: preparing tools and materials

To assemble the machine you will need to prepare:

• Electrical engine;
• metal corner;
• piece of channel;
• thick plywood;
• clamps;
• four nuts;
• pipe cuttings.

To carry out the work, the master will need to have the skills of a turner. When choosing an electric motor for a slotting and milling machine, you can borrow a motor from a washing machine. The metal corner should have dimensions of 30x30 and 50x50 mm. The fasteners will be 3 nuts.

Work algorithm

The frame will be made of a channel along which the platform moves on guides. At the left end of the channel there is a platform for fixing the engine. Holes for bolts are drilled in it. A metal plate is welded to the right end, the length of which will be equal to the stroke of the carriage. On each side of the channel it is necessary to make a protrusion of 7 cm. Smaller corners are welded there, which will serve as rails for the carriage.

Sections of corners are placed on the rails, and rails for transverse movement are welded to them perpendicularly. The base of the platform should be assembled from the corner, and the platform will be made of plywood. When assembling a wood slotting machine, you will need to fix homemade clamps on the platform. They are made from pieces of pipe, pins and nuts. At the next stage, you can begin connecting the electrical wire to the engine. The cord should be supplemented with a plug. The rails are coated with grease. At this point we can assume that the machine is ready for work.

Features of manufacturing a machine using a manual milling cutter

To assemble the equipment you should prepare:

• bar;
• metal pin;
• jigsaw;
• plywood;
• self-tapping screws;
• screwdriver

Work methodology

A rectangle is cut out of plywood, the dimensions of which will depend on the dimensions of the router. Two bars are fixed to the self-tapping screws. The handles of the router will rest on them. The latter are leveled so that the axis is horizontal.

A metal pin should be used to secure the router. Holes are drilled in the base and bars. After installing the router, it can be used as a drilling and slotting machine, but you will have to move and hold the device manually.

Finally

Equipment for selecting nests, grooves and grooves can be equally successfully used when working with metal and wood. Cutters in machines rotate around their axis and perform reciprocating movements. The part moves intermittently.