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dobber5810 · 01-28-2006, 10:07 PM

I know this sounds crazy. And i am new to the site. I saw this on the internet, someone makeing a router out of an old vacuum cleaner motor. Don't know the details becuause you have to order the plans to build it. I do have an old vacuum cleaner motor and i was looking at it . It has a 9/32" shaft about 1 1/2" long. just wondering here if it is possible. would you be able to use a shaft coupler , or a double sided collet? I don't know maybe to good to be true/ any input or feed back would be great. ty.

**-Sam-** · 01-28-2006, 10:23 PM

Whoa, never heard of that! I don't think I would go that route. Building a router out of a vacuum cleaner motor? Sounds kind of dangerous. But then again, I haven't seen anything like that. Hmmm... something that needs to be seen and make sound judgements on it.

reible · 01-29-2006, 01:52 AM

In a few words no...... the bearings are not anywhere near strong enough and most shaft sizes will be way undersized. Could you do it for a science project sure.... to use in a shop save your money and get a real router.

Having said that would you be interested in the kit I sell that converts a router in to a vacuum cleaner for only $1000 bucks! No I'm just kidding......

I would be interested in seeing what this thing would look like, do they have any free pictures?

Ed

dobber5810 · 01-29-2006, 04:55 PM

no no free pictures , but the plan cost $10.00. i'll post the site . http://www.metalwebnews.com/poorman/wood.html . Just scrol down until you see "make your router". I don't know if i want to spend the $10.00, but it would be fun to look at!

reible · 01-30-2006, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dobber5810

no no free pictures , but the plan cost $10.00. i'll post the site . http://www.metalwebnews.com/poorman/wood.html . Just scrol down until you see "make your router". I don't know if i want to spend the $10.00, but it would be fun to look at!

Gee that is a fun site to look at! Not sure I'm ready to buy anything.

Ed

sawzall · 06-13-2007, 12:15 AM

not to rain on your parade..

but..

$$$$

10.00 for "plans"
cost of the "vacumme cleaner motor
cost of "coupler?"
COST OF YOUR TIME?

the results?

PRICELESS!

do I think it will work? not very well..
heck my vac barely picks up the dirt on the shop floor.. I doubt it would do a good job spinning a router bit!

01-28-2006, 10:07 PM	#1
dobber5810 Registered User New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2 View dobber5810's Gallery	Report This Post! router out of a vacum cleaner motor? I know this sounds crazy. And i am new to the site. I saw this on the internet, someone makeing a router out of an old vacuum cleaner motor. Don't know the details becuause you have to order the plans to build it. I do have an old vacuum cleaner motor and i was looking at it . It has a 9/32" shaft about 1 1/2" long. just wondering here if it is possible. would you be able to use a shaft coupler , or a double sided collet? I don't know maybe to good to be true/ any input or feed back would be great. ty.
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-Sam- Retired Moderator Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 632 View -Sam-'s Gallery	Report This Post! Whoa, never heard of that! I don't think I would go that route. Building a router out of a vacuum cleaner motor? Sounds kind of dangerous. But then again, I haven't seen anything like that. Hmmm... something that needs to be seen and make sound judgements on it. __________________ Sam Retired Forum Moderator Refer a friend to RouterForums.com!
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reible Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,703 View reible's Gallery	Report This Post! In a few words no...... the bearings are not anywhere near strong enough and most shaft sizes will be way undersized. Could you do it for a science project sure.... to use in a shop save your money and get a real router. Having said that would you be interested in the kit I sell that converts a router in to a vacuum cleaner for only $1000 bucks! No I'm just kidding...... I would be interested in seeing what this thing would look like, do they have any free pictures? Ed
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dobber5810 Registered User New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2 View dobber5810's Gallery	Report This Post! no no free pictures , but the plan cost $10.00. i'll post the site . http://www.metalwebnews.com/poorman/wood.html . Just scrol down until you see "make your router". I don't know if i want to spend the $10.00, but it would be fun to look at!
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06-13-2007, 12:15 AM	#6
sawzall Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: near philly Posts: 17 View sawzall's Gallery	Report This Post! not to rain on your parade.. but.. $$$$ 10.00 for "plans" cost of the "vacumme cleaner motor cost of "coupler?" COST OF YOUR TIME? the results? PRICELESS! do I think it will work? not very well.. heck my vac barely picks up the dirt on the shop floor.. I doubt it would do a good job spinning a router bit! __________________ www.fotki.com/sawzallshop
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