Hi guys,

I am nearly finishing my new CNC router and now looking at the best place to source the spindle. I have come to two options. Does anyone have any advise for which to pick?

*1st Option* - Buying spindle and VFD separately - VFD - £56 / 2.2kw spindle - £135 / Total £192

XSY-AT1 VFD - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220V-2-2K...D/292375102980

2.2Kw spindle 4 bearing version - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CNC-MILLI...0/251999417876


*2nd Option* - Spindle and VFD as a kit - Total £209

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOP-2-2KW...Y/302621312731


Are there any differences in VFD quality? It seams like the XSY-AT1 VFD is newer but the version in the kit looks like the standard one everyone has used before.

Finally, is the 4 bearing version spindle the best way to go? The price is very slightly more but I will be cutting aluminium so probably would get better life/quality?

Thanks, Jack