18. Loosen the hex nuts on front of the router clamp using the
3mm hex wrench
. Attach
a router bit to your router and insert it into the router clamp. Tighten the clamp. The bit
should be just above touching the surface of the table that you’re building your M2 on,
about 1/4” (6mm) up.
16. Align the bit to the
center
of the center sled hole. The easiest way to align is by sliding
the Z-Axis assembly forward or backward until the distance is exactly the same from the
bit to each edge of the front and the back of the dust collection hole.
Drew’s Note: It’s very important that the router bit
is in the exact center of M2 sled hole! All of the
triangulation math for the M2’s GRBL code is based
off the assumption that your bit is in the exact center.
If it is off, even by a few millimeters, it will result in
your M2 cutting incorrectly.
Drew’s Note: You can
adjust your router up
or down in the clamp
later to accommodate
for large adjustments
to how deep you can
cut into your material.
ATTACHING YOUR ROUTER (NOT INCLUDED)
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