Re: small spindle ?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "turbulatordude" <dave_mucha@...> wrote:
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> Hi all,
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> looking to fabricate a very small bench top machine. looking for a small spindle, something low cost.
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> 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 ?
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> 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.
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> that is what I would like... now the reality has to come in. any suggestions ?
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> 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.
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> Dave
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