DIY-Router Arm Concept - Not Panto Router

[@ElwoodEmmons]

I'm really impressed with you Izzy, John and Matthias you guys show such professionalism. You never get rude or mad with each other and you just try to improve on and make simple or just give another example. The fact that you all don't drag each other through the mud shows that you are true professional and I for one really appreciate all of you giving over your time and knowledge to help ones like me out and inspire something special in me thanks!

[@geedubb2005]

I like the straight forward design concept. It's something that someone can build from your plans and is not overly engineered and complicated

[@madwilliamflint]

That's really clever. It looked like it couldn't possibly work until you described the spring in there, which made it make sense. Nice job man.

[@xaadaa91]

love the looks of this. can't wait to see prototype in action! the looks of this thing and the moto-actuator sounds really exciting!

[@n8guy]

The cool thing about the sliding router depth is that if you created a follower that was attached to the router carriage, and spring loaded it against your template, you could cut the inverse. This would be epic for things like creating a case for a complex object. Anyway, cool stuff - excited to see where it goes!

[@PirkePMG]

Mortise and Tenon Floating Router Revealed! If I understand correctly,You use almost the same principles like this. Never the less You come through with more eye appealing design and more compact machine! Damn,I can't wait to see it finished!!! Sorry for my English,it's mine second language :)

[@washburn_morning_dad3883]

This seems more into the realm of pragmatic builds. Thanks for posting.

[@irenebrowning]

Sweet! Can hardly wait for the product in model and to see it in use. Thanks for all your videos.

[@gjdewald]

Very cool concept. I can't wait to see the finished tool.

[@GaryTruesdale]

Izzy can crank out these wooden machines! I'm looking forward to part 2.

[@HRITAGECACTC]

I Just bought a Hybrid Pentorouter and it is a bit tedious for me to convert 1:2 to get the template right. This invention will make life easier definitely. waiting for the final episode. Thanks for sharing.

[@SteveCarmichael]

Really cool! Can't wait to see it in action. It looks like it will have good visibility so you can watch it cut the work piece.

[@GaryGiffin49]

This is neat, shall be watching for it in action.

[@dalewilliamson1125]

Can't wait to see the redesign in action. For now take a break and have a cold one.

[@ChopNHack]

Cool prototype! I really marvel at how quick you go from design to build :-) Keep up the great work!!

[@bytesilver]

IZZY BRING THIS BACK TO LIFE!!!

[@MRrwmac]

Excellent Concept Izzy. Especially like the ability to do 1 to 1. Even though I'm a Harley guy, a pull lever (similar in operation to brake or clutch) for depth of cut might be better than a throttle grip. The user may unintentionally move a throttle grip when manipulating the arm while following a template. Really looking forward to your next step in the build. Thanks for sharing.

[@Dave51262]

Really creative Izzy. Looking forward to see how it turns out.

[@danbessey7358]

Looks awesome. Look forward to seeing the final design.

[@poteb]

Looks very interesting, looking forward to seeing the final result.

[@spiroskantas8582]

Corfu , Greece 28.12.2016 A video is remarkable when it contains as few comments - the most interesting - and sample of the practical application of the presented topic. Agree sir Izzy Ssan ? Otherwise you are amazing !! Spiros Kantas

[@joethrift1926]

Looks very good. I like the lever slide control idea at the handle better. It seems the throttle type would vary the depth. Maybe build in a depth lock operate lever or throttle to activate slide to preset depth and it locks into position. Activate again it unlocks and retracts. I can't wait to see finished in action.

[@davidharris8171]

I go for some type of trigger or pull as opposed to a twist grip. Maintaining a twist while working a pattern would be far more challenging then a simple grip. Can't wait to see the ideas you are planning for this.

[@Jay2525Jay]

Can't wait to see it in action. Thanks

[@nov51947]

Motorcycles and routers...gotta love it!

[@fredvirdeh1979]

Have you ever made a router jig for carving the concavity of a chair seat? Like a Maloof chair. I am so impressed by your incredible engineering talent in designing these router jigs, I wish you could teach me, and perhaps many others how to make such a jig. Thank you very much for posting these videos.

[@joryhamblen4343]

The finished product should be interesting. Good job Izzy.

[@sirrob6595]

Just started making the pantorouter, but after watching your video I'm going to put my build on hold until I see where you go with this. I really like your design.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

You really come up with some good ideas. I like it,great build.

[@RobbieEffler]

i had a similar design using 2 garage door hinges hooked together with a spring on my old dremel tool.. I'm really interested in your design .. please keep up the ingenious designs..

[@RickMcQuay]

Look forward to seeing more, so far so good.

[@221Dw]

Look forward to seeing how this will actually work

[@durlydurl]

My 2 cents: Instead of the moto throttle idea, what about a gear-shift / joystick type handle with a knob on top? It could move on the xyz axis so the depth of cut could vary on the fly, allowing 3d carving. Kudos Izzy. Always stimulating to see your ideas.

[@MrMojo271]

This has serious potential, Izzy!

[@vincent7520]

Great idea !… The 1:2 reduction always seemed a little bit far fetched for one or two milling projects (ie. one tenon, one mortise only) The 1:1 pattern does it for me ! Haven't you thought of putting two handles (one on each side or the router) so you could handle the whole contraption from behind, ie. facing the project you're milling. I feel it would be handier (but then again I didn't have your project in hand !). The bike handle is a nice concept. You could use the same idea to start the route itself. Anyway thanks for sharing and KEEP US INFORMED ! We're followers ! ;))

[@HostileHST]

Eat your heart out Matthias! There's a new guy in town! (all in fun).

[@NOLAMarathon2010]

Looks promising. Make sure that you test it for any potential "dead spots", for lack of a better term. A "dead spot" would be a region on the cutting surface that the rotating blade cannot reach because it is constrained to follow curves of a specific radius. I doubt that there are any, but it might be helpful to prove to yourself that there are none before you build the production model.

[@NOLAMarathon2010]

A possible way to test it for "dead spots", or otherwise explore the cutting range of the device... Put a felt-tipped pen into the chuck of the router. (Don't power up the router.) Mount a piece of poster board where your cutting surface would normally be. Using the router-mounted pen, draw on the poster board until you've fully defined the range of the device.

[@MrAlfredArnold]

I'm looking forward to see the finished 1 to 1 copy router

[@Thaefathan1]

Dude, how is the final project coming along? I think we're all really excited to see what you've come up with.... Its a common myth that sleep is necessary...

[@izzyswan]

realy good i am letting the dusty settle so to speak. its been in the background of a couple of my recent vids. i will post it soon.

[@TaylerMade]

interesting concept... I do like the one to one feature which is why I never considered the pantorouter. (to lazy to scale patterns lol) will be interested in your final version.

[@ms0099rg]

Again greatness going on here!!!

[@ToddAndelin]

the 1:1 pattern idea is smart

[@PirkePMG]

Sweet! Badass Izzy!!!

[@Hightreewalker]

For your X-movement, perhaps watch how CNC machines are built how they do the Z-axis. 'Motorcycle' style movement sounds very cool, a chain with 2 gears to the spindle might do the job, but a CNC 'the normal way' might be as easy for you to built. (without the steppermotors and all the needed computershit at first in this case) Of course Izzy doesn't like it normal :)

[@bytesilver]

Love it!!! compact, simple design, 1 to 1.... you just 1uped matthias ... Can't wait to see the plunge mechanism !

[@bytesilver]

I KNOW THE YELLOW ARM HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THIS IZZY!!!

[@big1finger]

I enjoy all your work, but I have a question, Everyone makes cross cut sled videos but nobody make a cross cut sled that has the blade tipped to 45 degrees. I have asked others after seeing them use them but never get an answer. Do you have a sled or can you just explain how to square the back fence to the blade at 45 degrees. Thanks a lot.

[@murraylowe8677]

Great job young fellow.

[@rustytoolman4912]

Looking good!

[@gerryhector6184]

Izzy . Great work

[@jamesswales8366]

Brilliant when will this be coming?

[@dialmformostyn]

This is neat. The arm made me think of the Bosch glide saw - I know Savvas P. had a go at making one - do you think you could get something satisfactory made out of wood +Izzy Swan?

[@znorman23]

Hi... I saw a video where you've got a router table setup including your table saw... do you have a video for that? I'm looking to lengthen my table saw and I think getting dual purpose from work area is great! Thanks!

[@MrSabaDap]

great stuff ,,,,when is the real deal coming out

[@izzyswan]

was hoping to have it done already. soon i hope pretty busy with other stuff.

[@Den0Q]

Thanks a lot : you said "can you see"? and the nerd I am said yes! Lol

[@goompapa]

Izzy, can you put on some hot rod flames on the side to make it look a little cooler.

[@TomHowbridge]

I have just got my hands on a fixed base router quite cheap as I live in the uk they are rare and expensive but I got a makita trim router So I can't wait to try and build this It it 1:1 that would be easier

[@brucegolling9805]

Great, as usual.

[@TheMrWoodsman]

I need to make one!

[@TomHowbridge]

Would it make sense to add a follower to were the handle is now

[@JPCPittsburgh]

Would like plans for new Pallet Pal Pplease give directions on how I may obtain. Thank you.

[@jaapweel1]

I see the strain relief on the router power cord is broken. Easiest way to fix that sort of thing properly is with silicon fusion tape, like rescue tape.

[@earlschrader6838]

Damn your good!!!! I had faith in you.

[@TheStare101]

Waiting for the follow up video!

[@ItSeemsDark]

i love easy concept sooo much :D

[@truman289]

One thing I always thought would be better would be a pistol thumbs up type grip the way you have it I would think feels less natural I could be wrong just a suggestion

[@DiHandley]

Actually, I really like the concept of a one to one copier. Now you did this video back in Feb...so?

[@izzyswan]

David Handley Its coming in the next few months and it will be AWESOME!

[@southwestcustom]

I cant see how it can follow the Y-axis? Like it tho

[@leotrujillo6872]

Help…. Did you come up with a final version…. What’s available?

[@horaciocastillo3082]

great idea...

[@solidacid1337]

i thought someone was texting ME @ 0:45

[@tmealer2003]

Will there be a follow up to this project?

[@wiggum2009]

really want to see this working , did it work out

[@DBYNOE]

It's been over 2 years, did we miss it or have you dropped this idea :-(

[@jek9911]

Do you have a video about the final product?

[@JoeDavis82]

Awesome!!!

[@pgtips4240]

Please resume this project Izzy!!

[@waltlars3687]

Not being a MC rider I cant follow what your talking about,... I was thinking more of a "L" shaped or brake handle like depth of cut control with a pin/bolt that slides in the slideing in plunge part of router houseing squeeze the handle ,..the router plunges into wood,.. release the handle and a return spring pulls router and bit out/back wood heres another idea to prevent tear out or roughness a shim or a oversized patten follower so you hog off the majority of wood in the first pass then make clean final pass on the area where wood is being cut to put a backer board or scrap wood to prevent tearout on box joints or dovetails My mind sees several possablitys for this

[@ciro1957toro]

esta arma si me gusta, parece prometedora en unas aplicaciones.

[@pipstorm1]

i see what you did there...spiral(cough)...swandel(cough)...pantorouter(cough cough).

[@johnangelo2000]

What is the usage scenario of this router arm

[@joseespinozamere5307]

me hace recordar al video building flotating router aunque de otra forma felicitaciones

[@billwalker193]

Have you scraped the idea

[@neumannkeith]

do you have plans for this?

[@marcenariamadeiranobre9131]

hi my friend,very nice this tool,can you send the projet ? thank you so much

[@Sujit834]

I think ur diy arm router is going to butter then pantorouter . I have made pantorouter with aluminum and a matal xyz router machine with templeat follower.

[@sirwoody1sirwoody154]

this is like the (wooden tool mans ) floating router

[@moshwitz]

awesome :)

[@uofnarun]

this is why i like you tube

[@王祥祐-p9t]

*******NICE*******加油!

[@goldas2]

po polsku prosze mowic :)))Swietne te Twoje prace lubie je ogladac Pozdrawiam janusz

[@JoeBokaie]

how many of you checked you phone at the 0:45 mark? hahaha

[@dalton11231]

you done yet?

[@tableshaper4076]

Hate to point out the obvious but when you plunge your router the pattern follower will no longer be in contact with the pattern!

[@izzyswan]

obviously the follower isnt attached to the router and will stay in its fixed position when the router is plunging.

[@Tenfdy]

see wooden tool man - floating router

[@izzyswan]

I have seen it before. its a cool concept. but using a box inside another box for stabilizing the router offers a couple issues and the shear size is just way to big to do what I want with this system.

[@Tenfdy]

izzy swan ok thanks. just thought it is a similar idea. looking forward for the finished design and demonstration :)

[@izzyswan]

he does use a spring on a hinge to float the inside box if i remember right. I am doing something similar to help carry the articulating arm. So in that way It is similar.

[@Tenfdy]

izzy swan yes the spring and the follower in line with the router and a 1to1 rate. and i just saw he also made a foot padle for the router axial movement but i think the idea with the hand operated could be better. also his is a little to big.

[@albertomancini7818]

Realmente y con perdón a su trabajo, que mire dos beses, no se para que sirve. perdí 12.10 minutos. Ademas la traducción al Castellano es malisima.

[@albertomancini7818]

Gracias por contestarme. Pero, usted habla y mueve la manija de la maquina. sigo sin entender nada. Por favor no lo tome a mal.

[@BrunoBsso]

La traducción la hace youtube, no la hace el que sube el video. Esa traducción está hecha programáticamente con un software propio de youtube. Si no entendiste es porque no sabés inglés y la traducción es mala, así que no podés opinar así de negativamente sobre el trabajo que hizo porque precisamente NO ENTENDÉS. TU culpa no entender, eso no hace que sea una pérdida de tiempo ni que sea solo "hablar y mover la manija de la máquina". No es tarde para aprender inglés autodidácticamente, pero siempre está bueno quejarse en la primera no??? Muy mal.

[@jasonhenley84]

Izzy said f* u* Woodgears.ca