Quote Originally Posted by Web Goblin View Post
which spindle motor kit did you get? I would like to machine alloy and plastics as well as timber so maybe I would be better upgrading. Personally I would prefer an air cooled version. How are you managing the water cooling?
Hi,

I got this one since it was the cheapest at the time, using best offer:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:X:RTQ:US:1123

I got the 2.kW version because it's the cheapest one with ER20 collets which I need to hold 1/2" cutters. If you're thinking of getting one due to the noise then get the water cooled version since the fan will make a lot of noise. Also the fan means you cannot run the air cooled version at low speeds. My water cooling system is a bucket + 12v submersible pump and several meters of tube. Nothing to it really... you do not need an expensive pump. I'm using one like this one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12v-DC-Submers...item3cb7cddcac

Let me know if there's anything else.