& todays random 'wet behind the ears' questions are....

[HankMcSpank]

Hmmm...re that Proxxon...it seems I wouldn't joining the big lads with proper 6.35mm cutting bits after all!

An owner/user on his site (below), reckons there's no 6.35mm collet available for it. there is a 6mm collect...but I guess that extra .35mm counts?!

http://www.tea-with.me.uk/index.php?cid=3114

[audioandy]

Hi Hank

The video showing the MDF being cut is the Proxon not the spindle.

The Proxon was one of the first things I purchased when I first started with this CNC bug!
but the machine I have built is much bigger than I first planned and the Proxon is dwarfed, so thats why I decided to buy the 3HP spindle.

When I say its not been used in anger, all I have done with it is the MDF in the video and some engraving thats it.

The build of it feels good and I was very pleased with the engraving I did,if you are serious about getting one, you are more than welcome to borrow this one (I have the clamps for it) and try it to see if it will do what you intend to use it for.

Regards

Andy

[HankMcSpank]

Hi Hank

The video showing the MDF being cut is the Proxon not the spindle.

The Proxon was one of the first things I purchased when I first started with this CNC bug!
but the machine I have built is much bigger than I first planned and the Proxon is dwarfed, so thats why I decided to buy the 3HP spindle.

When I say its not been used in anger, all I have done with it is the MDF in the video and some engraving thats it.

The build of it feels good and I was very pleased with the engraving I did,if you are serious about getting one, you are more than welcome to borrow this one (I have the clamps for it) and try it to see if it will do what you intend to use it for.

Regards

Andy

Andy what a marvellous offer (& very trusting of you to!).

I'll drop you a PM.