small router collet(s) was Re: What kind of motor should I use?

Henrik,

I use routers full speed on aluminum, and many plastics. Some
plastics cut better at a slower speed.

Hope this helps.

Ballendo

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Henrik Olsson" <henrik-olsson@t...>
wrote:

> Thanks Ballendo!
> What about the high RPM's on router like this? Even 8000 sounds a

lot for

> plastics and aluminum. My goal is to mill/route and engrave

aluminum, brass

> and plastics. I have been thinking of buying a Sherline spindle but

I just

> can't make up my

mind......Sherline......router.......router......Sherline.

> Thanks!
> /Henrik Olsson.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "ballendo" <ballendo@y...>
>
> > Henrik,
> >
> > Rotozip makes an adapter that fits in a 1/4 collet, to take their

1/8

> > shank bits. Works well in most routers, IMO. Available at home

depot.

> > (and works with other 1/8 shank tooling)
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Ballendo