I've been using one for years in my hobby router. I've just replaced it with a Chinese spindle, but haven't cut anything yet.
I have a Bosch GGS 27LC, "won" on ebay. With its straight long neck it is easy to mount. It has variable speed from 12k to 24k. Run-out is awesome. Never broken a PCB drill while using it. I've done wood and aluminium with it too. 3mm, 1/8", 6mm, 1/4", 8mm collets, which are a bit pricey though. It's very noisy. It's going to be demoted to the occasional die grinding, and I'll make a mount for my lathe too. I don't have air in my room, so electric is perfect. > -----Original Message----- > From: Kent A. Reed [mailto:knbr...@erols.com] > Sent: Tuesday, 8 November 2011 4:57 AM > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Engaver Tool Changing -> an OT question > > On 11/7/2011 3:59 AM, Frank Tkalcevic wrote: > >>> You might try posting your query over in the CNCZone too. > >>> > >>> Once you've settled on an approach I hope you'll provide pictures > >>> for the rest of us to ooh and aah over :-) > >> I'll most likely try to get something quick and dirty done, then go > >> from > > there. > >> At first it won't be anything to write home about, but I'll share > >> what > > I've done > >> in case it might help. > > This is a good read. Movie at the end too... > > > > http://www.cncathome.com/spindles.html > > > > > Looking at this website (which I agree is a good read; thanks, Frank) reminds > me of a niggling question I've had for some time. > > What's up with all these die grinders in the marketplace? There can't be that > many mold and die makers in the world and I doubt a professional would use > any of these consumer-grade tools anyway. > > Is this just a marketing ploy or do they truly have superior performance? > > The website in question dismisses the electric ones as "basically routers with > better bearings." Agree? > > Regards, > Kent > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > RSA(R) Conference 2012 > Save $700 by Nov 18 > Register now > http://p.sf.net/sfu/rsa-sfdev2dev1 > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RSA(R) Conference 2012 Save $700 by Nov 18 Register now http://p.sf.net/sfu/rsa-sfdev2dev1 _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
