MT2 TO R8 Spindle

[lukecnc2012]

Good afternoon all,

I currently have a Chester 20v Mill which has been converted to CNC. I'm aware these machines are similar to others that have a R8 spindle, Is there a machine similar enough to take the complete spindle and motor and fix to my machine to replace the MT2 spindle.

any advice much appreciated.

Luke

[Trispectiv]

Just curious, but is there a specific tool you can't find with MT2 shank, or why would you want to go R8? The tool range with MT2 shank kinda matches the maximum rigidity of that machine.

[lukecnc2012]

Hi thank you for your reply.the tooling range is great and suits the mill well I'm looking for the R8 to utilise the tormach tts holders for a quick tool change

[komatias]

Have you had a look at this thread: http://www.cnczone.com/forums/benchtop-machines/129202-chester-20v-g0704-comparison.html

they all seem to be from the same patterns so I would be surprised if you cannot get the spindle you want. If you bought new, maybe Chester can get you one delivered from China.

[amxen]

Hi thank you for your reply.the tooling range is great and suits the mill well I'm looking for the R8 to utilise the tormach tts holders for a quick tool change

did you ever find anything out about an r8 spindle ?

[Maxmekker50]

27019 here yoy see the parts you need and you can order this parts via mailto:[email protected]

the complett spindle R8 Cost you about 180usd to your door