Re: sources for small r8 spindle/motor assemblies

David,

You might like to take a look here.
http://www.buildyouridea.com/cnc/spindle_05/spindle_05.html
It's simple and yet works great!

Greg

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, figNoggle <david@...> wrote:
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> hi all-
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> the x-axis of the prototype benchtop mill is nearing completion and the
> y-axis is being planned out now.
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> in preparation for the z-axis, i'm trying to find r8 spindle/motor
> assemblies. so far, the only ones turning up are machines that can be
> cannibalized (like the x2 or x3 mills from sieg).
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> i've checked ebay for motors and such and there seem to be only large
> motors for vmcs or other machines of that size and ones smaller than a
> mini-mill motor assembly.
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> are there any other sources?
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> thanks!
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> david
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