RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Porter Cable 1 3/4 hp router as spindle?

Hi Roger

I have both units... the 1 3/4 and the 3 1/4 PC routers.

I think the smaller one is fine for light work with small
bits.

Note that the real horsepower is a good bit less than
advertised on these.

The price difference is not that great if you just buy the
3 1/4 motor without the base. It is about $250 or so. The
only complaint I have is about the noise...hearing protection
is certainly in order.

Les

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-----Original Message-----
From: vrsculptor [mailto:vrsculptor@...]
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 6:55 PM
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Porter Cable 1 3/4 hp router as spindle?


Does anyone have any experience using one of the 1 3/4 hp Porter
Cable routers as a spindle? I would be using it on the mill for a
high speed spindle with small cutters. The 3 1/2 hp is a lot more
money.

Roger