Self-made machine tools with their own hands: accessories

If a person is often faced with the fact that heit is necessary to make something from wood, just loves to do it or produces things to order, then it just needs a machine. To buy such things is not only expensive, but they also do not always fit in size, can be uncomfortable or do not fit into the design. But the homemade machine with its own hands, made to the right size, will fit perfectly into the space of the room and will always be convenient.

Engine

If it was decided to make thisdevice in-house, then it is important to choose the right components. For example, in order to design a milling machine for wood, you will definitely need an electric motor. This part can be of several types.

The first type of engine that can beused in the manufacture of the machine with their own hands, is asynchronous. The advantage is that it does not require maintenance, and will also allow you to work with a larger cutter. Of the disadvantages can be identified a large amount of noise, which emits the engine during operation. However, here the question is purely individual.

Collector motor. This option is slightly worse than the previous one, for the reason that with the passage of time and the work of the part, the brushes that need to be changed wear off. The more and more intensively the engine is used, the more often brushes will have to be changed.

Engine power

Choose the type of engine for a self-made machine with their own hands - that's not all. It is necessary to pay attention to the power of this element. This is a very important indicator.

Machines with a power of up to 0.5 kW are bestsuitable for surface treatment of the material. It should be added that it is possible to process on such a machine only the softest wood and use only small cutting tools.

The second type of engine power for self-mademachine with their own hands - this is 1.2 kW. As practice shows, this indicator is the most universal and in demand. This capacity is quite enough for deep processing of wood. For home use, 1.2 kW is enough.

The last type of power is up to 2 kW. Most often these machines are already semi-professional. They offer a wide range of wood processing possibilities, almost any type of milling cutter can be used, and also some types of plastic and soft metal - aluminum.

Speed ​​and power of the bench

If we talk about the number of turns fora self-made machine with their own hands, then everything is quite simple and understandable. The higher the numerical value of this characteristic, the clearer and more efficient will be the final processing of the part from the tree. However, there is one more small plus. If the number of revolutions is high enough, then such engine defects become not afraid of such tree defects as knots. The cutter will pass them without any problems.

With food, too, everything is pretty simple. Most often, those engines are selected that are powered from 220/50. Installation and connection of this type of engine does not cause problems. Several more difficulties arise when connecting elements with three-phase power.

Workbench and frame for the unit

Self-made wood machinemust necessarily have an element such as a workbench. The choice of its size should be based on the details with which to work in the future. The dimensions of the table, to which all this will be mounted, do not matter much.

The frame for the machine must be chosen in such a way thatit was not only very strong, but also staunchly able to withstand dynamic loads. The main difference between the self-assembled machine tool on the electric tree from the manual is that the device itself will not move, but the workpiece will have to be moved actively. From a practical point of view, the use of wood for the machine frame is not the best idea. All due to the fact that over time the tree dries up, becomes covered with cracks and loses its strength. The most optimal option will be a metal pipe, which has a square or rectangular profile.

Worktop

When you select this item, everything is exactly likeframe, but vice versa. Metal will not be the best choice as a source material for two reasons. Firstly, the table top will turn out to be very massive and will have a too coarse look. Secondly, you will have to use welding to secure everything securely.

It is best to use one of the following three materials:

• planed boards;
• plates from particleboard, OSV;
• multilayer plywood.

The material for the countertop should be prettyDurable to withstand the subsequent loads. For this reason, the thickness and material for the manufacture of this element should be selected, based on what works will be carried out in the future. Another important detail is the smooth surface of the table. If you do not comply with this recommendation, then you will not be able to make an accurate cutter. If it is important to assemble a self-made machine with your own hands so that it can be performed on a decent quality, then this is one of the most important conditions.

In order to ensure a perfectly flat surface, you can take advantage of such methods as: lamination, padding with sheet iron or precise adjustment of planed boards.

How to make a machine with your own hands

The order of assembly of this device begins withThe fact that it is necessary to determine the location of the engine. The best option is to install this element under the table. On the shaft of the motor, which should be directed vertically upwards, a milling cutter is placed. In order to facilitate the order of assembly, it is best to make a drawing of the machine with your own hands, on which all the details were shown in advance.