woodgears.ca/pantograph Building the 3d router pantograph, from start to finish. I also have plans available for it here: woodgears.ca/pantograph/plans
I have watched a lot of your videos and I must say that you're a amazingly smart person. I love to do wood working projects too. It makes me jealous to see how easy these things come to you. The way your mind works and your ability to problem solve is truly remarkable. I can only imagine what you are capable of doing beyond woodworking. It's good that the world has people like you that can make awesome shit for people like me.. Keep up the great work.
I just purchased the plans for the photograph.It was a fun build ,with clear and detailed directions .It was a good price for plans with easy print out PDF documents.and works well.Thanks to Matthias and his great ideas.i would recommend getting these plans.
This looks awesome. I've been wanting to do abalone inlay on head stock veneer, and this looks like it could make my life a LOT easier. I'm going to order your plans and start building next week. Thank you for this video. At 1:45, you talk about glue making things slide while clamped. I often drive a couple thing wire brads into the wood where the pieces will meet and cutting them off with wire cutters. This leaves just two small SHARP points sticking out. That usually does the trick.
The tracing head is supposed to travel up and down more than the routing head, just like it travels more in x and y. That way, proportions are maintained.
Mr. Matthias compose compliment your talent. Sam I like wood, it is my big hobby. I look to the web and then I try to do it according to your entertainment and pleasure. I wish you many more successes and all the best in the new year. Stepanka of Prague
Both the router and follower tilt at the same rate, so tilting does not distort the copy. A 1:1 copier is much more complicated, and less accurate. See my copy carver video.
im in the process making one of these router pantographs inspired by this design, im on a second prototype and its going well so far. nice work bye the way.
Ok I understand now. I was under the delusion that, for a pantoroute to be perfect, the router bit had to be exactly perpendicular to the target wood. A simple replaying of the first 14 seconds of your video helped me to visualise that. Thanks for the reply though and I have much admiration for your skill and innovation.
The ratio of the distances A-B and A-C stays constant (otherwise, it would not reduce proportionately in X and Y). Because this ratio stays the same, vertical proportions (or reduction rate) is also preserved. You are not the only one to get confused about that.
I bought Mathias Wandel's plans for this 3-D Pantograph. They couldn't be more thoughtfully organized, nor more clearly illustrated, nor with easier to understand text.
Built one of these from your plans over the weekend...fantastic tool. Your plans were very well done. I've been looking for a method to do precision letters in some display case molding and never found anything acceptable..till now! I used the stencil maker at size 300 and at 1/3 scale, I get perfect 3/4 inch (all upper case) letters that are flawless. There really is nothing available to do this type of lettering...you should patent it and get into production.
Buenas noches la verdad eres SUPER con la explicación en el video. Me agradaria poder aprender y asimilar todo los que sabes de estas fabulosas herremientas caseras. Un abrazo Carlos
your videos are always great... love them... how about a 3d pantograph that lifts the router parallel to the table? I'm not sure how you would do it, I just thought I would throw it out there as a challenge :-)
Very good. Reminds me of the New Hermes engraving machine I used to run at ham radio shows. A bit bigger though. Is the weight of the router and linkages a problem?
Found you videos from your cider press. Love this stuff. I was wondering though how difficult it would be to modify some of you patterns to allow for using a dremel tool instead of a router? also for a small drill press and such? thanks.
nice setup. Have you thought about putting some sort of cap or knob on the end of the two pins that adjust the router's position so you can just remove them with your hands?
I really love your videos @Matthiaswandel, i learned quite lots of things but also enjoying looking at you building any kind of stuff! Just a question: but is me or you only use Robertson screws? I never saw such screws anywhere in italy, only Pozidriv/Philiphs or Slot screws (and Torx just because my car is French and is full of them ahah) keep on the work!
No, you could totally modify it for a variable ratio. Put a channel in the arm that has the follower so it can slide in and out, along its length, with a wing-nut or something to lock it down where you want it. It's the ratio of hinge-router and hinge-follower distances that matters; the router and follower don't actually have to be co-linear with the hinge. So, a variable follower would do the job. You could even put scale markings on that arm for easy adjustment.
I need a BIGGER shop to fit all these things in so I can Build them all!! First video i seen making a dowel maker! AWESOME VIDEOS ALL OF THEM! Also no offense but i was thinking who do you look like, Well I figured it out you look like the dad from "honey I shrunk the kids / Honey I blew up the kids!" I lover your videos they re a big help!
if you don't find an essential piece in your work such as studs, shafts, etc. what would you do? another question : Do you make the designs by yourself? thanks
Lets say A= pivot poiint B=Router C=Guide for template. The height of B would be different when C is closer to A and when C is away from A. But then when you do small project, maybe it shouldnt be that much of noticeable..... Regardless of that, its a beautiful machine with a very clever design. =)
The pantorouter doesn't pivot. but the pantograph does. And if your follower is the sasme shape as the bit, it will pivot with the bit, so it still copies everything to scale.
He is right, The movement of the router bit on the X axis will reduce as you move close to the pivot point.. Because the position where the guide bit is installed is farther from the actual router bit. This can be improved if the guide bit arm is perpendicular to the router bit and both the router bit and the guide bit are at the same distance from the imaginary pivot point line.
The way you work emit a strong sense of calm and understanding which is conveyed up to the viewer side. Zen.
I bought the plans, they are very detailed indeed and easy to work from. great value for money. My 3D pantograph works fantastic. Thanks Matthias
The dimensions are in the plans, linked from the description.
I like how all your videos get right to the point. Some of the best how-to vid's on the net IMO.
Click the link in the description for more info.
I have watched a lot of your videos and I must say that you're a amazingly smart person. I love to do wood working projects too. It makes me jealous to see how easy these things come to you. The way your mind works and your ability to problem solve is truly remarkable. I can only imagine what you are capable of doing beyond woodworking. It's good that the world has people like you that can make awesome shit for people like me.. Keep up the great work.
please never stop making videos like this , they always make my day.
saludos desde mexico.
Your genius just amazes me! Crazy smart. Nice work on this wonderful addition to the shop.
Congratulation Mathias Wandel you're a genius!!!!! ...you're helping a lot of people ..like me ...thank you a lot.
MATTHIAS YOUR VIDEOS ARE THE BEST!
THANK YOU FROM BRAZIL!!!
Genius. Absolute genius. Quality working and it looks good, too. Well done.
I just purchased the plans for the photograph.It was a fun build ,with clear and detailed directions .It was a good price for plans with easy print out PDF documents.and works well.Thanks to Matthias and his great ideas.i would recommend getting these plans.
I have just discovered your channel. your constructions in wood are fantastic and amazing. Greets from Switzerland
Felix
Brilliant craftsmanship.
Your plans are excellent! You could charge twice as much and it would still be a great buy. Thanks mate!
Looks awsome, can't wait to see all the stuff you use it for.
Hello I really liked this 3-D pantograph project. Congratulations, I admire your work.
I only sell the plans. Click on the link in the description.
for 1:1, you need a copy carver (I have a video on making one of those too)
This looks awesome. I've been wanting to do abalone inlay on head stock veneer, and this looks like it could make my life a LOT easier. I'm going to order your plans and start building next week. Thank you for this video.
At 1:45, you talk about glue making things slide while clamped. I often drive a couple thing wire brads into the wood where the pieces will meet and cutting them off with wire cutters. This leaves just two small SHARP points sticking out. That usually does the trick.
You are a very skilled craftsman and have inspired me to make more out of wood
The tracing head is supposed to travel up and down more than the routing head, just like it travels more in x and y. That way, proportions are maintained.
Truly awesome as expected! Bravo!
What a great job you did here my friend.
Thank you for sharing this useful info! And thanks to whoever has prepared the captions in Spanish, they are well done, not automatic translations.
Mr. Matthias compose compliment your talent. Sam I like wood, it is my big hobby. I look to the web and then I try to do it according to your entertainment and pleasure.
I wish you many more successes and all the best in the new year. Stepanka of Prague
Alal vam vera, bravo majstore, oduševio si me. Pozdrav iz Zaječara
Yes, it does. But the follower gets skewed by the same amount, so the shape is still reproduced accurately.
I just want to say thanks. I am working on mine hopefully it will be done this week.
Both the router and follower tilt at the same rate, so tilting does not distort the copy. A 1:1 copier is much more complicated, and less accurate. See my copy carver video.
If you are building cabinets, it really adds up. But this pantograph doesn't need much plywood.
If you have a fan in Brazil, It´s me...wonderfoul workers....
I just built one, but on a smaller scale. It's a really cool invention of yours!
what's cool is that you deal with small trim routers! I likes this
im in the process making one of these router pantographs inspired by this design, im on a second prototype and its going well so far.
nice work bye the way.
This is a very good video. I really learned a lot from it, thanks!
Incredible+genius=ingenious!
Matthias you are a genius
the youngest master craftsmen I've ever seen
Great, Awesome; i just bought the plans and is fascinating!!
Birk Swensen (Norway)
Thank you, incredible stuff as always
Just wait and see. I'm about to upload it.
matthias you are awesome i enjoy all your videos ..good work
Ok I understand now. I was under the delusion that, for a pantoroute to be perfect, the router bit had to be exactly perpendicular to the target wood. A simple replaying of the first 14 seconds of your video helped me to visualise that. Thanks for the reply though and I have much admiration for your skill and innovation.
Congrats on 100 videos!
I juste discovered your channel, looking for ways to make my own gears. (I'm a wood newbie haha) Thx a lot, your work is amazing !
The ratio of the distances A-B and A-C stays constant (otherwise, it would not reduce proportionately in X and Y). Because this ratio stays the same, vertical proportions (or reduction rate) is also preserved. You are not the only one to get confused about that.
Fantastic work
See the description.
Delighted to have a set of plans that suits my Makita edge trimmer (65mm body) - cutting out the plans now . . .
holy XD
all the things u have done really amaze me :)
amazing craftsmanship
You just need a smaller hole for mounting the dremel tool, basically, drawing a smaller size circle on the template with a compass.
Great, Awesome; i just bought the plans and is fascinating
Oh my god! I would travel to Canada just to learn from you if that was possible
go to woodgears,ca, search for Miguel's pantograph (search box bottom right)
1/2 magnification is a 2x reduction. Just like multiplying by 1/2 is t he same as dividing by 2.
I need a BIGGER shop to fit all these things in so I can Build them all!! First video i seen making a dowel maker! AWESOME VIDEOS ALL OF THEM!
I bought Mathias Wandel's plans for this 3-D Pantograph. They couldn't be more thoughtfully organized, nor more clearly illustrated, nor with easier to understand text.
@Matthiaswandel
i like the challenge of building and designing one my self, but your plans do seem really good.
you're an engineer, awesome
You are the man, Matthias...
Great project!
I love watching your videos! Your an Insperation! :)
Built one of these from your plans over the weekend...fantastic tool. Your plans were very well done. I've been looking for a method to do precision letters in some display case molding and never found anything acceptable..till now! I used the stencil maker at size 300 and at 1/3 scale, I get perfect 3/4 inch (all upper case) letters that are flawless. There really is nothing available to do this type of lettering...you should patent it and get into production.
Gosh I love woodworking!
Awesome jig, and great ingenuity like most of your vids. Do you happen to know if there are already built lettering that are readily available?
this guy is awesome
Buenas noches la verdad eres SUPER con la explicación en el video. Me agradaria poder aprender y asimilar todo los que sabes de estas fabulosas herremientas caseras. Un abrazo Carlos
Congratulations!
Click on the description
Amazingly simple, would you be able to modify into a duplicator for small projects?
Men... you r the best!
awsome machine!
your videos are always great... love them... how about a 3d pantograph that lifts the router parallel to the table? I'm not sure how you would do it, I just thought I would throw it out there as a challenge :-)
Simply put... amazing :)
Keep up the good work Matthias, you're a great inspiration.
Did you use Sketchup for the drawings?
Very impressive.
Why would that be a problem? Both the router and the follower tilt by exactly the same amount.
X,Y.............. and Z! Crazy cool!
I use all kinds of screws, but mostly philips and robertson.
Very good. Reminds me of the New Hermes engraving machine I used to run at ham radio shows. A bit bigger though. Is the weight of the router and linkages a problem?
Found you videos from your cider press. Love this stuff. I was wondering though how difficult it would be to modify some of you patterns to allow for using a dremel tool instead of a router? also for a small drill press and such? thanks.
excentes trabajos, a pesar de la barrera del idioma, por lo menos para mi
Whaoo.. damm you are good!!! Impressive!!
nice setup. Have you thought about putting some sort of cap or knob on the end of the two pins that adjust the router's position so you can just remove them with your hands?
Maybe half a day. Surprisingly quick, actually.
Next video is almost done uploading
You'd need a really big pantograph for that.
Can't help not to comment! Nice! Just nice.
brilliant! great design man! will try to make me one :-) hope i get the dimensions correct. any pointers? :-)
I really love your videos @Matthiaswandel, i learned quite lots of things but also enjoying looking at you building any kind of stuff!
Just a question: but is me or you only use Robertson screws? I never saw such screws anywhere in italy, only Pozidriv/Philiphs or Slot screws (and Torx just because my car is French and is full of them ahah)
keep on the work!
No, you could totally modify it for a variable ratio. Put a channel in the arm that has the follower so it can slide in and out, along its length, with a wing-nut or something to lock it down where you want it. It's the ratio of hinge-router and hinge-follower distances that matters; the router and follower don't actually have to be co-linear with the hinge. So, a variable follower would do the job. You could even put scale markings on that arm for easy adjustment.
I need a BIGGER shop to fit all these things in so I can Build them all!! First video i seen making a dowel maker! AWESOME VIDEOS ALL OF THEM! Also no offense but i was thinking who do you look like, Well I figured it out you look like the dad from "honey I shrunk the kids / Honey I blew up the kids!" I lover your videos they re a big help!
if you don't find an essential piece in your work such as studs, shafts, etc. what would you do? another question : Do you make the designs by yourself?
thanks
let me know where i can find you I will like to by the plans please I love this machine.
Exactly what I was going to say.
Hi Matthias,
what ratio can be achieved in magnified and reducing the size of the artwork?. Thank you
Lets say A= pivot poiint B=Router C=Guide for template. The height of B would be different when C is closer to A and when C is away from A. But then when you do small project, maybe it shouldnt be that much of noticeable..... Regardless of that, its a beautiful machine with a very clever design. =)
The pantorouter doesn't pivot. but the pantograph does. And if your follower is the sasme shape as the bit, it will pivot with the bit, so it still copies everything to scale.
The Gutenberg of woodworks :D
He is right, The movement of the router bit on the X axis will reduce as you move close to the pivot point.. Because the position where the guide bit is installed is farther from the actual router bit. This can be improved if the guide bit arm is perpendicular to the router bit and both the router bit and the guide bit are at the same distance from the imaginary pivot point line.