its smaller then a vacume cleaner the spindle motor is only 3 1/2 inches tall. Its a small motor and alot quieter IMHO then a dremel. I used that setup on both my machines. Its a torquey little motor. I bought a harbor freight router speed controller for it. I was machining white plastic cutting board almost 5 mm`s deep (LITHOPANE) and was surprised that the initial plunge and cut didnt stall the motor. My second spindle is a older one and I had a bearing go bad. But I ordered 10 new bearings so I have some on hand. My first spindle motor that I purchased thru ebay is still running strong, and I have run the piss out of it. Had to get a replacement motor but the bearings in it as still smooth and quiet. For what I am doing with the wax and lithopanes it works great. I would much rather replace one of these every couple years then have to try and find a way to afford a NSK spindle. |