Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 5c spindle

eheil@... wrote:

> does anybody have suggestions or dwg on building a 5c spindle i was
> thinking of using tapered roller wheel bearings wil they take 5000
> rpm any help would be

The Atlas 10 and 12" lathes use a pair of Timken tapered roller bearings
very similar to auto wheel bearings. They are relatively inexpensive, about

$50 for the complete set of two. The top speed of the Atlas is about
3000 RPM. The trick is to use a light OIL instead of grease. Something
around SAE 10W is recommended by Altas.

Jon