X/SX3 spindle shaft?

[thewho]

Hello

I'm looking for a r8 spindle shaft and the X/SX3 shaft seems pretty good.
LittleMachineShop has it but is there any other place that has it to? The shaft itself is only $69.91 but freight to Finland is $50

Thanks

[ImagineRobots]

Try Grizzly.com® -- Home

They have parts list with pricing.

[thewho]

What a bummer..
"Please note that we have a minimum order requirement of $200.00 for all international orders except Canada."

[ImagineRobots]

What a bummer..
"Please note that we have a minimum order requirement of $200.00 for all international orders except Canada."

Perhaps try other suppliers listed here:

SuperX3 - Sieg Industries' Super X3 Mill - An Enthusiast's Perspective - CNC Conversion Plans - brought to you by figNoggle Designs

[groov]

thewho, having an SX3 without an R8 spindle, about a year ago I tried to upgrade it by ordering the R8 spindle from Grizzly...here is what I ran into.

The R8 spindle sent by Grizzle had several issues, the ribs are not precisely ground they differ in width..this variation form rib to rib can be significant and when installed there are gaps when contacting the cogged pulley. Worst yet when running it generates a clunking noise and has a terrible run out. So if you are going that route better make sure that the ribs match the spacing on the pulley. I did buy another pulley from Grizzly with much the same effect.

At present I am using my original spindle and the R8 spindle and pulley that I got from Grizzly are just two pieces of metal sitting in my garage. Tried but failed, but I have not given up yet.

If you find a better source let me know.

groov