Router positioning system

A system for positioning a cutting tool adapted to receive a cutter for machining a workpiece, the system comprising:

• a slide beam formed of a unitary member, the slide beam having a first end, a second end and an exterior;
• a tool mounting system located at the first end of the slide beam, the tool mounting system being adapted for coupling with the cutting tool;
• a carriage positioning system including at least one member for slidably receiving the slide beam about at least a portion of the exterior, and slidably coupling with the slide beam for movement of the carriage positioning system along the slide beam between the first end and the second end of the slide beam, the at least one member having an interior cross sectional configuration;
• an edge guide adapted for sliding along the at least one edge of the workpiece, the edge guide being coupled to the at least one member of the carriage positioning system;
• and
• the interior cross section of the at least one member of the carriage positioning system being correspondingly coupled to the exterior of the slide beam, for inhibiting torque induced twisting of the slide beam when the slide beam is in operative communication with the cutting tool.

A system for positioning a cutting tool adapted to receive a cutter for machining a workpiece, the system comprising:

• a slide beam having a first end and a second end;
• a tool mounting system at the first end of the slide beam, the tool mounting system being adapted for coupling with a cutting tool;
• a carriage positioning system slidably coupled to the slide beam, the carriage positioning system being adapted for moving between the first end and the second end of the slide beam;
• an edge guide being adapted for communication with the at least one edge of the workpiece, the edge guide being coupled to the carriage positioning system;
• and
• the carriage positioning system being coupled to the slide beam to inhibit torque induced twisting of the slide beam when the slide beam is in operative communication with the cutting tool.

A system for positioning a cutting tool adapted to receive a cutter for machining a workpiece, the system comprising:

• a slide beam having a first end and a second end;
• a tool mounting system at the first end of said slide beam, said tool mounting system being adapted for coupling with the cutting tool;
• a carriage positioning system slidably coupled to the slide beam, the carriage positioning system being adapted for moving between the first end and the second end of the slide beam;
• and
• the carriage positioning system being coupled to the slide beam to inhibit torque induced twisting of the slide beam when the slide beam is in operative communication with the cutting tool.