How the pantorouter works
What it is
Matthias Wandel shows how his pantorouter, a template router machine, works. The flexible machine cuts joints such as mortise and tenon and dovetails, and plans are available.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Cited as a favorite example of clever mechanical design and as a reference for CNC joinery devices.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 1 strong recommendations
- first 2014, last 2020
What HN commenters said
“i think his youtube channel is really worth checking out.”
Matthias Wandel's pantorouter and his problem-solving approach
the_cat_kittles, 2014-12 · Strong recommendation · in “Jenga Pistol”
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Topics: pantorouter, woodworking, router, joinery, mechanical design
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