Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] sherline spindle for machine?

Hello Rick,

> This motor can spin at
> 8000 rpm, so I was thinking of using a 2:1 reduction to a my sherline
> head. Would 4000 rpm on the sherline head be pushing things, or is
> that acceptable?

Sherline sells a pulley set for their spindle to run at 10krpm with
their motor. Some of the folks that use small bits use this setup. So it
does not seem unreasonable for you to run the spindle at 4000rpm.

Tom Hubin
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