Frequently Asked Questions

Or more accurately at the moment, questions I'm guessing you might ask

Q. How did Razordance come to be?

A. Several years ago, I was looking for a CNC router to help mainly with making electric guitars. I simply couldn't find a suitable system within my budget so I built my own. Razordance routers have all the power, ruggedness and capabilities of systems costing three times as much but without some of the features I just didn't need, such as vacuum tables, floating heads, auto tool changers and dedicated motion controllers. That's why I'm offering these "bare bones" systems for other like-minded souls. If you need these extras then there are other good systems out there. If you don't - congratulations you've just saved yourself several thousand pounds.

Q. What sort of things are Razordance routers capable of routing?

A. I've made electric guitars, kitchens, plaques, signs, toys and various boxes and cases. The limits are your imagination.

Q. You say your machines are rugged. How long should they last?

A. Well I haven't tested my machines to destruction to see how far I can push them. However, what I can say is that they are well designed and the build quality is superb. Like I've said elsewhere on the site, all the parts are top quality and all the bespoke machining is done for me by professional precision engineering companies. If the machines are looked after and lubricated and cleaned appropriately then they should last for many years. After that, all the components are industry standard and so should be easily replaced if necessary.

Q. What else do I need to buy to get an "up and running" system?

A. You'll need a PC and motion controller software. I can supply you with either or both, or if you prefer you can supply your own. Depending on what you want to make you may need a CAD package and a CAM package. Again I can supply these or you can supply your own. Whatever your choice I can give you advice if you need it.

Q. Why don't you include a table like the one shown with the router?

A. I'd like to, but it makes shipping far more expensive. I make mine out of well constructed MDF in a box section. Made well it is surprisingly stable, much easier to get flat and much less likely to flex and warp with temperature change than say, aluminium or steel.