i realy want somthing better than a router

[stk2008]

Hi all as per title realy im using a realy cheap router at the mo as me spindle or at least i will be when i get back into me workshop again (bad back).

but as i cant im trying to get things done that i can from indoors.

so i was looking at this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Water-Cooled-C...item3a4dbaa09e

i know i will need to get a vfd is it but i want some thing i can have loads of different collets for say from 0.040" for pcb making up to say 1" for milling ally,wood etc.

i live in the uk in oxford (no im not from uni hence my crap grammer and spelling ) so would be good if there is some one local and money is a problem to but will save up as needed.

cheers all.

[ger21]

If you find the same thing from someone local to you, it's likely you'll pay double. Virtually everyone using those spindles is buying them direct from China through Ebay.

[stk2008]

ok no problem so has any one used this company or could u possibly recomend me someone on ebay i have not got an paypal but could get some one to do that for me.

cheers for fast reply btw

[ger21]

This is who most are buying from.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-2KW-WATER-CO...item563698c2c8

[stk2008]

thank you very much well ive spotted the one i want

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WATER-COOLE-MO...item35a45a76a9

can i run this spindle from mach 3 i mean can mach 3 stop/start change the speed of it on the fly as req?.

looks good comes with the vfd to as that was allso worrying me as i have not got any idea what vfd i should have got hehe.

well im off to save up now and when i get it i will be back to ask for help wiring it up im sure thanks again.

[ger21]

Originally Posted by stk2008 can i run this spindle from mach 3 i mean can mach 3 stop/start change the speed of it on the fly as req?.

You'll need a board that can supply the 0-10V that the VFD needs to control the speed.

http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/prod...products_id=58

http://homanndesigns.com/store/index...products_id=21

[Larken]

Get the china spindle, but DONT get that matching China drive !
I fixed a china router for a guy with one of those and it was junk. Replaced it with a Commander SK

You can get a inexpensive Japanese or domestic drive for about the same price.

http://www.driveswarehouse.com/?cate...8da89&filter=1
http://www.driveswarehouse.com/Drive...0-022NFU1.html

Larry K