Wolfgang Spindle Options

[Drools]

I posted this in the PCB area because I feel the Wolfgang spindle is targeted directly for PCB isolation routing. I'm not going to be doing large pockets and heavy hardwood carving with it. I'll use my Porter Cable for that.

This is the motor wolfgang uses on his spindle?
http://www.herbach.com/Merchant2/mer...de=TM99MTR3285

Here is a motor I purchased at Princess Auto for about the same price PN: DF651(2)LG. The reason I mention it is because someone else mentioned using it for a replacemment for the wolfgang but I think that might not be a good idea. Here is a PDF the salesman at Johnson sent me with the specifications for the DF-651(2)LG.
There are probably more motors with the same physical dimensions and shaft size. It would be nice if you find one list the motor here.
Ultimately I would love to control the speed of the motor from Mach3 using PWM. I have a simple circuit to control the on/off and I will post it here when I have it done up in Eagle.


Thanks
Brent

[Drools]

I located some pictures of a partly disassembled WG spindle.

[Jay C]

No, that's just the collet removed Simple to do and I do that after each job to make sure any fine dust does not get in during a tool change.

[pminmo]

Originally Posted by Drools I posted this in the PCB area because I feel the Wolfgang spindle is targeted directly for PCB isolation routing. I'm not going to be doing large pockets and heavy hardwood carving with it. I'll use my Porter Cable for that. This is the motor wolfgang uses on his spindle? http://www.herbach.com/Merchant2/mer...de=TM99MTR3285 Here is a motor I purchased at Princess Auto for about the same price PN: DF651(2)LG. The reason I mention it is because someone else mentioned using it for a replacemment for the wolfgang but I think that might not be a good idea. Here is a PDF the salesman at Johnson sent me with the specifications for the DF-651(2)LG. There are probably more motors with the same physical dimensions and shaft size. It would be nice if you find one list the motor here. Ultimately I would love to control the speed of the motor from Mach3 using PWM. I have a simple circuit to control the on/off and I will post it here when I have it done up in Eagle. Thanks Brent

Are you buying a Wolfgang or tyring to duplicate one or?

[Drools]

I purchased one. My main reason for building a CNC router is to do PCBs, wood is secondary. That is why I purchased this unit, however there seem to be others that have purchased this spindle and I really cannot find any user support and options on the web so I'm hoping this thread might serve as a common meeting ground for others using this spindle.

[Drools]

Do you think the WG spindle with a end mill will hold up to Aluminum? Maybe with very shallow cuts?

Thanks

[Jay C]

I wouldn't do it with a $200 spindle. I have a $110 Proxxon IB/E for that Of course it depends on if you are engraving or milling, using a wood router or a benchtop mill.

[Drools]

Ya probably better to use my PC router when I get the parts I need to mount it.

[lovebugjunkie]

Originally Posted by Drools Do you think the WG spindle with a end mill will hold up to Aluminum? Maybe with very shallow cuts? Thanks

From my experience with a WG spindle the answer is no.

[Jay C]

I hate that you "threw it in the trash". Richard said he would add any type of bearing you want. I was looking for more vids and projects with your Romaxx though ... have you posted anything new recently?

[lovebugjunkie]

No new video lately, it's been too hot to play in the garage with the Houston heat. I still have to cut the other end of a small counter top book stand for my wife and will post that when I do it. It has a 2.5D Texas crest on it.

Yea on the "trash" I should have tried to replace the bearings before I trashed it. Came across the motor and the mount I had made for it the other day, found a use for the mount but the motor still in the junk pile.

[casainho]

Many thanks for this topic.

I am thinking also on buying a Zenbot CNC and wolfgang, for making PCB.

I live in Portugal, there is no 120V here. Could I use the 24V on wolfgang motor? It's a good idea or should I do something else?

Thank you.