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Originally Posted by Amera

_CaThe 1605 nut sleeve I have is 40x40x52mm, that is true, but you need to use it right, which is the screw holes up, where it is 52mm wide. That is the minimum space you need to have between carriages, unless you come up with a different solution.

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Thanks A Camera, yes I appreciate that, i know they don't fit - it was the 40mm size that i wanted, as that will allow alignment of the linear rails as they are exactly 40mm apart

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Originally Posted by Amera

https://youtu.be/StPobVl_P4Q

I don't claim to be an expert, but a friend asked me for advice because he needed to create this shape but could not get it right, so I made this video to show him one possible way to do it. In FreeCAD some things can be done in many ways, there is no right or wrong, but he needed a quick help, so I showed him my quick way for this simple thing.

Will watch your video later this evening - thanks for the link

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WoodKnot

Hello all -

So I was initially thinking of using my Dewalt 1/4" router for my spindle -

But thinking of other options, what would you recommend?

Do i need to go water cooled or air cooled? Was also thinking about the noise element as well.

I don't want to purchase the spindle mount until i know which motor I am going to use

Thanks in advance

WoodKnot

Generic option is a 2.2kw water cooled spindle, which eBay usually has abundant sources.
Bit fancier is some of the spindles Jazz is selling, but they will be more expensive.

Water-cooled is the quietest option, but if you've already got a decent router, you can always use that to begin with.

Good evening Jazz, images as requested.

Just about to take my daughter on her driving lesson
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WoodKnot

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WoodKnot

And finally JAZZCNC, the base is sat on 2040 profile

Thanks again

WoodKnot

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Originally Posted by m_c

Generic option is a 2.2kw water cooled spindle, which eBay usually has abundant sources.
Bit fancier is some of the spindles Jazz is selling, but they will be more expensive.

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I also have the generic 2.2Kw Wc spindles with Huanyang VFD ..:thumsup:

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And finally JAZZCNC, the base is sat on 2040 profile

Thanks again

WoodKnot

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Ok thanks, leave it with me I'll look at it ASAP, I'm going to get very busy shortly as parts for the second batch of routers are arriving any day soon , then it will be all hands on deck getting them built so time will be in short supply.

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I also have the generic 2.2Kw Wc spindles with Huanyang VFD ..:thumsup:

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OK, never used a water cooled unit? So presume that they come with the pump unit part?

I have also noted that some need an inverter as well? Why do they need inverters?

This seems to be pushing up the cost considerably.

Do i really need this for just routing out a few wooden signs?

Thanks

WoodKnot

Main reason for using water cooled Spindle is the noise or lack thereof, you need an inverter as they they are three phase, you need to provide a small tank and a pump. you will be fine with an ordinary router but again it's the noise, this would get very old if you are doing a long run on the machine, you need also to be looking at a dust shoe to fit whatever device you wish to use.
Good luck
Regards
Mike