Re: Looking for spindles

I even looked at the infamous "mini-mill" spindle. beefy, but it
weighs almost 40 pounds!!!
(<http://www.littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?
ProductID=1663>). And I have NO idea if those bearings are any good.
The nice thing is, it's either R-8 or MT#3 - which means you can use
anything. Something tells me the quality is not very high - - not to
mention, what the heck could hold it up???

If you find anything, please let me know!

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "skykotechnologies"
<skykotechnologies@y...> wrote:

> Hey, I have the same need! I have several precision linear tables
> with ballscrews that I wanted to use to make an ultra precise

desktop

> cnc mill (just for kicks). I have every single thing except for a
> suitable spindle. I was considering using the sherline spindle,

but

> I too would like something a little beefier and perhaps a little
> larger.
>
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "tlee_4_me" <tlee_4_me@y...> wrote:
> > Question 2:
> >
> > I am building my 1st CNC mill (I already have a converted
> > Sherline)... I am looking for spindles. I want something larger
> > than the MAXNC, Taig, or Sherline - or better said; something

that

> > can use eith R-8, MT 2/3, or anything different.
> >
> > I've searched a number of web sites and have not seen a good
> > diversity of spindles out there. So if anyone knows of

companies,

> or
> > places that sell spindles (plus the head),
> > I'd appreciate it.
> >
> > Looking for: spindle with or without motor or even air driven.

The

> > table for this one is 10X10 inches. So I have a little room for
> > something beefier than Sherline.