Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] small spindle ?

On 5/2/2012 7:10 AM, turbulatordude wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> looking to fabricate a very small bench top machine. looking for a
> small spindle, something low cost.
>
> I would like a spindle like a Dremel Flex shaft, alas, a friend burnt
> through half a dozen over a year. was he just unlucky ? is there a
> problem cooling or should he have oiled the bearings ?
>
> This will be for a very light duty machine. weight is an issue, I do
> not want to use anything as big and bulky as a dremel. and I would
> prefer to not make one.
>
> that is what I would like... now the reality has to come in. any
> suggestions ?
>
> the machine is going to be made of 1/2 inch plastics. I got am getting
> a lot of scrap that I can put to use.
>
> Dave

I take it a Taig spindle is too large?

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