Integrated WCD "Warp drive" chassis

[mman1506]

Originally Posted by Mr. Lim

We use hold-down setup clamps, step blocks, studs and t-nuts. Similar to this set found on McMaster: http://www.mcmaster.com/#fixture-clamps/=mc62a5

The top of our router's table has t-slots running down the length.

In between the t-slots, the top surface has black Sintra strips glued to the surface. These came with our router, and we replace them around once a year. When we replace the strips, we face them down with the router to make sure the working surface is level.

Whenever we cut a part on the router, the cutter goes through the part, and barely scratches the surface of the Sintra strips beneath. This does leave scratch marks on the Sintra, but not enough to warrant replacing them more than once a year.

In hindsight, a vacuum hold-down table would've been a nice addition, but we've been able to do without. Cutting COMPLETELY THROUGH plate is easy. Cutting partially through thinner plate is an issue, because the middle section tends to lift off the surface of the table when clamped using the hardware above.

Thanks, is there any advantage using the sintra over wood and other plastics?