3D Router, when a CNC machine is overkill

I came up with this idea as a way to avoid difficulties and wasting time when preparing a CNC for certain jobs. Unless the project is very repetitive, sometimes you can spend more time preparing the router CNC than working on the project itself.
With this manual router, you can drill holes and mill very fast. Its 43mm clamping collar makes it very versatile and switching between milling and drilling takes very little time.
Blog Article: bit.ly/39EUI8P
3D Router Plans: bit.ly/37f6HH0
3D Router Playlist: bit.ly/3RAWlHa
Where to get some materials and tools used in this project:
Modular Workbech Plans: bit.ly/2V1VzaS
X-Motion DIY Portable Mortiser Plans: bit.ly/3fT7lQE
Band Saw Plans: bit.ly/2JisRjf
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[@78dwk]

this is by far the best, and most universal homemade tools i have ever seen, very well done,, godbless

[@zimrah_raniel]

wtf.. you nailed it man.. I used to be a cnc programmer/operator in my previous company and when i saw this video i'm really really amazed.. dude your invention is awesome..

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@neil122373]

I watched in awe! Carpentry is my hobby and watching your videos keeps me inspired to continue with this hobby. My next move is to look for your plans. Thank you!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@adityabhattacharya4044]

Sir can you make a video for this project on how to make it.... Thats a great piece of art I would say.... Great work.... Respect from India

[@salahoua1]

This is the edge of woodworking and DIY! No flattery meant here! hey folks if you stop by this channel, do not just pass by make it one of your favorites. Paoson is the best!

[@rikilshah]

This is by far one of the best concept I've ever seen related to tools! Thank you for sharing and High five for such awesome creativity!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@philsznyck3576]

Oh Yes, I agree completely. You are awesome!

[@danterusso6354]

Ok,...I was already REALLY impressed with his ingenious design. But, the ideas and functionality just did not stop! Thank you for sharing this with us, sir!! Much respect.

[@31337flamer]

im going to build one, but i'll add some ball bearings to make it a bit smoother nice work.. ty very much for showing and tutorial

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@MrBebopChamploo]

I had an idea for something along these lines and knew someone must have made such a thing, but this is far and away above and beyond anything I had conceptualized.

[@zoxwolf2133]

This is really exceptional skeleton for power tools. Ingenious. Cheers

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@TigerAG]

Excellent job! I work as carpenter about 20 years, and lot of my workbenches is DIY, but after I looked your projects, I feel like complete amateur. Thank you!

[@megaphonic758]

This is really versatile, covering nearly every need there is! Well done sir, I'll certainly be making this for my workshop!

[@jeffbeck6501]

Me too. I am going to watch this well, and keep thinking about it. In fact, I want to compare what I have thought about in my head to what he built. I want to make a lathe alternatiive where a pipe of say plastic could be held down by skateboard bearings and be allowed to turn, and on the end have a spindle with a milling bit that can move in an XYZ fashion.

[@TheDusty7878]

It's been 3 years. Have you made one yet?

[@Harinair72]

Paoson... Luthier and woodworker... Man, there's more to it than that! You are a master craftsman with the generosity of a true teacher... Your tribe makes KZbin worth it! This is, like somebody already said... A CNC KILLER! simply outstanding... Pure genius!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks mate!

[@makermonkey6591]

well done, I got really impressed when you started using the circle follower.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@camgreer]

After seeing your portable workshop and now this, I'm certain that you are a genius.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

very cool bit of kit.. I have 3 cnc's and still see the beauty in making something like this!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

+Crimson Custom Guitars Thank you!

[@Whoooosh63]

Okay, after the first few minutes I thought "what a friggin waste of time". But then things started getting interesting. I have to admit I quickly became way beyond just impressed. There is an incredible amount of thought gone into this design. I have a workshop full of similar makeshift/replacement tools but this one incorporates so many functions into one apparatus. It's definitely time I download those plans. Kudos to you master.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks for your kind words!

[@bloggermouth]

This setup and your table saw/router workstation are pure genius. Subscribed!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

Plans ready here: paoson.com/downloads/en/

[@christ4393]

thanks for video

[@sajjadmohammed569]

+Paoson WoodWorking great work and i love the concept now i will start building my very own with some automatic parts. and thanks for the hard work, the project looks amazing.

[@sirdrakey]

thank you!! this is an awesome creation! I may orient my workshop around this I love my beast of a drill so I use it in many ways and this is the Ulimate Accessory!!

[@Apafej627]

Do you have a special package for your plans? Like if someone would like to buy a couple of them together, with a bit of discount?

[@dr.ismailsert4345]

In which format are you sending the plans?

[@4821019]

Огромнейшее спасибо. Наконец-то я смогу сделать свой первый шаг на пути к чпу/cnc. Этот вариант сочетает в себе станок , который недорого сможет удовлетворить многие потребности, он великолепен!

[@dmitryponyatov2158]

Unsuitable amount of configuration work for every tiny operation. But can be surprisingly good for small furniture workshop for limited series production, if one can install many such a like machines in order.

[@belapataki5879]

üdv Magyarországból kezdetektől nézem filmjeit , tanácsot kérnék a router gép, ütköző csavarjai , egyszerű, közérthető használatával kapcsolatban.köszönettel üdv

[@pikubird]

My friend you engineering skills are outstanding. In order to have such skills of course you need to be a professional on woodworking and wood tools, such as yourself. You start throwing your ideas on Aluminum and steel instead of wood and you'll make some really good money. Again outstanding ideas and projects.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

+Pikubird Ok thank you very much friend, I hope you like our new works

[@henkboekholt]

I have been working for a while, but I have not encountered this before. My compliments for this video and thank you for sharing this with us. You are a real source of inspiration for me ...

[@jerrysimeone]

very nice engineering but for me it has too many adjustments and settings which I'm bound to forget to tighten up one or two. even with my cnc, I forget to tighten a clamp occasionally and ruin the project. I do take my hat off to you for such an accomplishment with excellent accessories.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@bar1721]

Jerry Simeone o

[@MrAluminox]

For that make a check list..A simple paper scotched om a side of the machine....

[@newtechgs7471]

So, you built a drill station/milling table/copy carver/pin router/sanding station, out of wood. I watched this 3 times. You sir are a genius and this is just an amazing bit of design

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much! :D

[@dannysalazar384]

desde aquí de Venezuela muchas felicitaciones por el ingenio. sludos

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

gracias!

[@tommylee85]

I saw tons of videos and smart homemade tools, but this is by far the most spectacular!!!!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

+Francesco Zampieri Thank you so much!

[@tommylee85]

de nada!

[@Jestkiy1]

Вот это я понимаю, МАСТЕР!

[@avprfan1]

a nice setup built by a man who knows what he needs. I absolutely love this.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@cryptopromote2792]

You're a genius.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

+Crypto Promote thanks!

[@justinrippetoe466]

The ingenuity and thought that goes into these builds is incredible. If this was made out of metal and sold in stores it would easily cost thousands. Love the videos!

[@clintcarlton9224]

Great video...oddly, I've never seen one of these 3d routers...I have a large pin router and a router table, but Definitely can see alot of advantages in adding one of these to my shop.. thanks for sharing

[@agentred8732]

Mind... BLOWN! Just when I thought that it couldn’t get any cooler, it did!

[@HeavyboxesDIYMaster]

Very interesting design and concept! Thanks for sharing!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@Dave51262]

Great idea and design. Great thinking. You are right that the prep time in making 1 cnc part is very high. CNC works well if there are many of the same parts to make but for me that is not often.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

+Dave Robbie thank you very much! I feel the same, not often repeat works and does not compensate me a CNC...

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Outstanding! What a great design.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@efrenleon4313]

Muchas gracias por su información exelente

[@corybryant7678]

Too cool, do you have the plans posted anywhere?

[@enriqueaguirre129]

I am very impressed of your system, you can make many tasks in the same place and less tools. Congratulations.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@dzolotas]

Amazing machine, congratulations!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@jjbailey01]

This is awesome! If you ever want to make the leap to cnc, you only need motors, controllers and little else. Very cool project!

[@roelwieggers]

put some belts and stepper motors and a ramps kit on it and you have a cnc milling machine. :) Nice build.

[@rainerzufall689]

You, sir, are a genius ^^

[@WV591]

With the exception of dust collection, lots of thought went into the design. Awesome clean work. TU bragging rights well earned.

[@2000136496]

Looks like building this was over kill! Lol

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@loloblanc04]

Some people are definitely more skilled/talented that others. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

[@OrabiEffect]

genius. tool project

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@123714]

Una de las mejores herramientas hechas por uno mismo que he visto, felicidades, que gran genio

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

muchas gracias!

[@fabianjb02]

Espectacular, quisiera poder hacerla... Felicidades..

[@gregmislick1117]

You have built a 2D Pantarouter!!! Or perhaps a horizontal Pantarouter !! Ingenious! I particularly like to option to be an X-Y Drill Press / Boring machine....combined with the 2-D template following, this becomes a perfect machine for making, for example, adjustable shelf pin holes in the sides of things. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@ChrisGagnonDIY]

so awesome. i am so amazed

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you!

[@johnmitchell4974]

NO hay descuento en el plano T_T mis mas sinceros aplausos y agradecimiento por su trabajo es el mejor q vi por este medio en el tema de ayuda con las mesas de trabajo

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

gracias!

[@JAndrioli]

with one video you covered about half of Mathias Wandel's channel. I'm speechless...

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

+JAndrioli thank you!

[@marzbuts7529]

hell no..i didnt see this design in mathias's channel..this one is actually 4-in-1 workstation.. -a Drill press, -a Manual CNC, -a Router table, -a Copy router or -a Panto-router.. that's what amazed me.

[@TheSNIPERmac]

Hi there. I just had to say your designs are truly fantastic, truly inspiring. You could make a fortune selling flat pack kits of your designs for those who don't have the skill or confidence to try and build themselves. Love watching you make your gadgets, carry on with the great videos. Thank you for sharing... All the best to you. Mac# (UK)

[@ac11dc110]

awesome! thank you for sharing

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@anshugarg2727]

*I already have a larger 2.5HP router that I have mounted in a table **MyBest.Tools** I not longer have to lug that unit out for the majority of routing that I do. The compact router is much easier to handle and control. Can easily cut through hardwoods with the largest 1/4" shank bits I have. Impressive. Cordless is a huge bonus considering I already have several 5AH DeWalt batteries for other tools. Highly recommended.*

[@SVmediasv]

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@stephenwgreen78]

great idea...necessity is the father of invention. glad you had the need. 😁

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@Woodentoolcompany2]

Pretty darn cool!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@leelipinski4667]

Fantastic design,build and quality. Like a lot of the other comments people have wrote. When a full CNC is just an overkill with the headache of setting up the computer program ect. And personally I think €18 for plan's is a bargain. That said, I don't need this tool as yet but know where to come if I do. I've definitely subscribed. Amazing job. Thank you

[@QwertyGrodnoWood]

Cool thing. Unfortunately there is no dust removal system

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

Is one of my next projects! thanks

[@QwertyGrodnoWood]

your work is inspiring. I want to make myself too)

[@manjitmarwaha8035]

Really, there's actually a negative to this amazing design. lol, easily overlooked mate. well done for such a incredible design.

[@StuckInNE]

At first i was like - eh, another over kill wood working machine. But then i seen the Followers and watched the video 3 times. You Sir have a great talent

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@produtor2014]

Espetacular parabéns!

[@rastlach]

Fantastic!!!! I love one machine doing so many jobs so it only takes up such a small footprint in the workshop.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@danorsemen3]

Saw this device in the Scroll Saw video. Had to see how it was made! Brilliant!! Thanks! If you dislike this video, there must be something loose in your head.

[@flx6470]

This is awesome. Great job!

[@battleminion]

Impresionante y totalmente cierto poner el cnc para ciertos trabajos es un martirio tu diseño es excelente

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

+battleminion muchas gracias!

[@AllesohneKabel]

Cool!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@dudi_fisherman]

I have watched this video and your other videos many times and I am amazed every time I am watching them!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@JoseAlvarez-bs8js]

muy bueno idea. Los planos as lo llegar

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@FranzDepa]

Non ho parole per descrivere questo prodotto, semplicemente fantastico, il migliore che abbia mai visto

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

grazie!

[@АндрейНиколаевич-у1ъ]

идея хорошая. как можно приобрести чертежи

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

Андрей Николаевич in a few days I will have the plans ready

[@АндрейНиколаевич-у1ъ]

Paoson Luthier & Woods буду ждать

[@ТелефонруТелефонру-п4с]

Андрей Николаевич . Если смогли достать чертежи, подскажите пожалуйста. Заране благодарен.

[@МирланМамбетов-я6е]

Телефонру Телефонру здравствуйте подскажите пожалуйста получилось достать чертеж стола. [e-mail] если да скиньте пожалуйста на почту.заранее благодарен

[@МатвейГолубкрв]

Андрей Николаевич здраствуйте, если у вас получилось достать план проекта, то вы бы не могли бы поделится опытом как вы это сделали.

[@judgesan9542]

That is what you call a talented man excellent

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@cryptoscriptorium3338]

It's essentially a souped up DIY drill press. I like it.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@noahkelchner276]

this is why I love youtube. I get to learn from people way smarter than me

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@dowatchagotado]

That is awesome. And with just an electric hand drill. Incredible!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@Koki22x2]

The best woodworking projects ever

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@disenomaderatucuman116]

the best DIY machine I've ever seen. Congrats.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

Thank you very much!.

[@annecarlsson1162]

When I finish my workbench build, I am going to make one of these. For the things I make, I do not need a CNC router. This is way better.

[@johnware5312]

Neat rig there.. You are right about how the time in creating G code for a cnc router is often not worth it. Often I use my CNC in a pure mechanical mode by doing basically what you do, just turn on the router and start cranking knobs on the back of the steppers, Other times I fire it completely up and use the manual move commands to get a far higher degree of accuracy where needed. Often the old ways of doing things is far better, the secret is in knowing which is best for the job at hand.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

+John Ware Thats it. Thanks for comment John

[@phantm24]

what a mastermind, unbelievable

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@whiteelifant]

Красава.... сделал все о чем я думал... просто красава !!! Это как выразится не можеш а потом опс и вот оно !!! Спасибо мастер !

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@philoupaulo]

Cheap, efficient, this clever machine simply do the job ! Bravo

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@KFRogers263]

In the process of designing my own CNC, but this is a very very interesting intermediate step! I especially love the duplicating followers. Clever clever!

[@devinpatterson2185]

You are a genius. I wish you had done a video of the build.

[@RolandContreras]

Briljant, its a pleasure to see u at work. I am jealous of your skills.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@joepfeiffer3355]

You are a mad scientist in the work shop. Keep it going!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks!

[@sebastiantreloar6045]

Truly amazing. Just got the plans and worth every penny

[@jojo2664]

I'm just curious who could dislike this video. Thanks for sharing this video

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@humblehombre9904]

Brother, you are one of those few carpenters who drift between carpentry and mechanical engineering. Very, very nice machine you have created. You could give the Shop-Smith a run for their money!

[@enriquepi1891]

Sinceramente me parece la máquina hecha con contrachapado mas estupenda que he visto nunca. Difícil, muy dificil crear algo tan versátil. No sé si sería capaz de imaginar un proyecto que ocupa y se mueve en las tres direcciones del espacio para hacer tantas cosas. Mis felicitaciones.... me has dejado asombrado. ¡Tiembla Matthias Wandel!!!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

Enrique Pi muchísimas gracias Enrique, este apoyo me viene muy bien, me alegro que te guste.

[@enriquepi1891]

Paoson Luthier & Woodwork Gustarme es poco. Lo he vuelto a ver y sigo alucinando. Ya me gustó tu sierra de mesa combinada y esto lo supera. Me gustaría hacerte un par de preguntas, Una técnica: ¿La fresa de qué marca es: no por la marca en sí sino porque en España no he encontrado nada parecido. Y otra, ¿de dónde eres?

[@enriquepi1891]

Enrique Pi ¡¡¡Lo acabo de ver... ¡GALLEGO!...

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

Enrique Pi efectivamente! estamos en todos lados.... Te dejo un link donde encontrar la fresadora, va muy muy bien para lo que cuesta... cnc-plus.de/en/Spindle-Motors---Spare-Parts/Milling-Spindle-Motors/Kress-1050-FME-1-Milling-Spindle-Motor-with-1050W.html

[@enriquepi1891]

Paoson Luthier & Woodwork Muchas Gracias.

[@tomex]

You are such a genius. Great concept and design. Well done.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

Tomas Gursky Thanks!

[@livianomuratori2014]

Complimenti un grande lavoro. Si può notare la genialità e la precisione della realizzazione

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thank you so much!

[@robertourrutia898]

esta Dentro de Mis planes.. es hacer uno de tus proyectos.. y lo mejor de todo eres Musico..

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

muchas gracias! la verdad es que cada vez toco menos, pero intento dedicarle algo todos los dias!

[@adreimatup]

Ole ahí tus huevos, si señor, eso es capacidad de inventiva, de imaginación y de reírse de la tecnología punta, un diez sobre diez.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

muchas gracias!

[@joshuawehrwein9745]

that is the best shop tool ever

[@caryandrae9952]

this is really an awesome wood build. so many different functions by using simple method. great work.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

+Cary Andrae thank you!

[@williamcastleberry7338]

Great job designing and building that setup. Now That's a Multi tool for sure

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

thanks William!

[@TheAtarax]

ı can not explain a word or sentences.. you are the man . that is the machine 👍👌✔

[@Staffa71]

Хорошо придумано , и сделано ...Успехов Вам в дальнейшей работе ...

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

+Сергей Терентьев thanks!

[@3dprintwiz378]

Who the heck needs a CNC or a 3D Printer when you got one of this. If only I had the skill to build one of this bad boys, :). Nice job man.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

+3D Printwiz Thank you very much friend

[@guit156]

This is brilliant, and elegant. Easier than a CNC? Harder than a CNC? This misses the point. I play a lovely, simple Gibson L0. It's not ornate, and sometimes requires more effort to play above the 9th fret. Modern instruments may be easier to play, and have a better finish, but that simple, unadorned L0 makes beautiful music. Cheers.

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

+MinnJohn thanks! the Gibson L-0 sound has amazingly sweet and round, great guitar!

[@lafamillecarrington]

I was thinking about making a similar device, but with the router mounted horizontally so it can be used to cut box joints and also act as a lathe. I really like your slide mechanism and lever-controlled vertical movement system.