Danuuc's Dremel Router Base

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I'm Thrilled to Share My First Thingiverse Publication! I wanted a precise way to control my Dremel tool and aftermarket router bases that cost $50-$100 seemed too steep. With my new Anet A8 and Sketchup, I designed and printed this device in just two hours. It fits most Dremel tools with the threaded ring at the tip. This design uses 1/4-20 carriage bolts as vertical guides with two knurled knob adapters and 1/4-20 nuts to create an adjustable frame that works flawlessly. After printing, I drilled out the 1/4" holes on the base for a precise fit. I reused threads from a different Thingiverse model by topias5 (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1222591) and slimmed down Frugalshave's knob (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:177400) to create this design. Print Settings: Printer Brand: Prusa Printer: Prusa Steel Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Notes: I faced issues with keeping the base flat, especially when printing with PLA. My third attempt used a Raft base in Cura, which kept it flat but required extensive model cleanup. I printed it with a light fill. Temps were 200/60 (Nozzle/Bed) for all PLA pieces. The upper carriage was printed with a solid fill and the bottom oriented up to ensure relatively flat mating surfaces when setting at the lowest level. Post-Printing: The threads for the Dremel require some careful cleanup, but it will eventually fit nicely. I designed this project using Sketchup.