Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: What kind of motor should I use?

Ballendo,

One that you have left out is the new Makita RF1101 11 amp soft start 2.25
hp and the quietest in it's class. I just bought one from the Tool Crib
(amazon.com) for $199.00US.

I have a Bosch, but it is not holding up very well.

Bob Campbell

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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: What kind of motor should I use?


> Lloyd,
>
> I have used the first (of your links) for many years. It used to be
> sold as Black and decker. It was available as 5.5A and 8.0A (the 5a
> was home use and 8a was pro use.) I have used both. 1/4" collet only.
> Works well. Noisy. 3-1/2 inch diameter body.
>
> A similar choice often seen is the porter/cable 690. It has the same
> diameter, and is nearly the same power and speed. 1/4, 3/8,1/2"
> collets. Also noisy. 4-1/4 diameter body.
>
> The porter/cable 7518 is the "standard" in many lower cost cnc
> routers. Rated at 3+ HP, with soft start and 5 speeds; it is a good
> choice for a spindle. Also noisy, but sounds "better" than the
> smaller, as the freq. of the noise seems lower...
>
> You can cut all your materials listed with any of these.
>
> Figure "street" prices of about $160USD for the smaller size, and
> about $275-350USD for the 7518.
>
> The bosch 2hp is gaining popularity.
>
> There are a few die grinder and laminate trimmer type tools (similar
> to your 3rd link) used in some cnc tools (mostly European, that I've
> seen). One advantage of these is the 42? mm "mounting ring" near the
> cutter end. This is also found as std. on drills and other electric
> tools, so you can change the spindle motor to suit what you are
> doing. The routers in this class have less power though...
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ballendo
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Lloyd Leung" <lloyd@l...> wrote:
> > I'm wonder what home hobbyists have used in the past for a milling
> > motor?
> >
> > http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=115
>
> > The motor has to be capable of mill thru:
> > Aluminium
> > Plastic (Plexiglas), UMHW, Nylatron, Teflon, etc...
> > Wood
> >
> > I would like the motor to be able to mill through Copper as well
> > (multiple passes, slow feed)
> >
> > What I'm really asking is for advice...
> >
> > I don't know what to motor to get...
> >
> > Could people share info
> > 1.) What type of motor (make/model) are you using?
> > 2.) Where did you purchase it?
> > 3.) Why are you using it?
> > 4.) What type of material are you cutting/milling with it?
> > 5.) How much did it cost (don't forget type of funds USD/CAN/Euro)?
> > 6.) Pros and Cons of this motor?
> > 7.) Any other comments that you may have?
> >
> > --
> > Lloyd Leung
> > Lloyd@L...
>
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