Re: mini mill spindle vs trim router

The difference that jumps out at me is the collet.

a router has one, two or possibly 3 collets in 1/8, 1/4 and 3/8
(5/16") whereas the mini-mill head has a standard collet so you can
use pretty much any tool you want.

an idea is to use a spindle head ala the maxCNC or Sherline ?

then use the router to spin that. higher hp, and belt drive
reduction. and any collet size range you choose.

Being a metals guy myself, I would preferr the mini-mill head from
LMS.

Planning on a wood only unit, that will have a router.

Dave