RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] X Y table (was Re: how the heck to peck)

You can buy a complete spindle from Taig or Sherline quite
inexpensively. Out of the two I think the Sherline spindle is more
stout. Not sure if it is beefy enough for your purpose as I am not clear
whether benchtop means Sherline size or Mill/Drill size to you.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> -----Original Message-----
>
> I have been reading the Nansel "Heavy Iron" series as well, hoping to
> build myself a small benchtop mill. Any ideas on a spindle and drive
> motor? The surplus treadmill motors/controllers seem like a
> feasible option for a spindle motor but I don't have a clue for a
> spindle.
>
>
> Addresses:
> FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
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