Spindle for sable 2015

[robump]

Thanks for the replys guys,

As the machine has a fixed gantry and moving bed make it possible to mount heavier spindles on it, or is it due to the strength of the Z axis?

Im wondering if there is much weight difference between the 400W and 800W spindles.

Had a look into the VFD for the 800w water cooled spindle and it seems like they are sold in a bundle with a 1.5kw VFD HERE

Does anyone have any knowledge of this?

Thanks

[GEOFFREY]

With a strong fixed gantry I don't think the spindle weight will be a problem. If weight became a problem that can be overcome by use of a spring or counterweight, but keep the spindle centreline as close as possible to the gantry. G.

[richie00boy]

The 0.8kW spindle is a lot heavier than the 400W. I didn't weigh mine, but by hand I would say it's almost double the weight.

[robump]

Thanks for the reply, received my machine today and dont think the 0.8kw spindle is suitable pretty sure it would be way to heavy so i think we can cross that off the list!

Any more opinions on the others?

[robump]

Any more opinions on this?

Thanks

[Plod]

Got one(Sable) and fitted a 3speed Spindle from Paul Jones - a good guy and a giver of good advice - all I can say is that it works for me , quiet ,easy to install and no fussing with water cooling/converters etc... just a plain old 110 volt supply required - can't say more than that - Kev