RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Semi-good high speed spindle idea? - Proxxon collet chucks

Is there a preferred vendor for these. Googled and didn't see anything
much. There were a lot of hobby stores but they are selling the
handpieces and not the parts.

Thanks!
Dave

> -----Original Message-----
> From: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Horne
> Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 8:15 AM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Semi-good high speed spindle
> idea? - Thanks and an explanation.
>
>
> My two pennyworth... I posted this to the hombrew pcbs group a few
> days ago..
>
> The proxxon hand tool collet chuck, ABEC 9 skate bearings, 8mm drill
> rod, an 8mm die to suit the proxxon thread, a few scaps of metal and
> you are away....
>
> the proxxon collet chuck is the best of the miniature collet chucks..
> the Skate bearings are by far the best bearings for the cash...
>