Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Spindle

At 04:39 PM 6/6/00 -0500, you wrote:

>Anyone know of a company that makes small milling machine head or
>spindle that is sold by itself?
>I have a CNC router and I would ocassionally like to swap spindles since
>the router turns about
>25,000 rpm. This would allow me to do some light milling with my
>machine. A $3000.00 Colombo
>spindle is not an option. Something in the line of a couple hundred
>bucks is what I was thinking.

Sherline's headstock plus DC motor and speed control is US$260.00 list.
You should be able to get it for $235 or so from a discounting dealer.

Taig/Peatol is another, dunno the prices.

Best regards,


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