586,108 active members*
3,059 visitors online*
Register for free
Login

Search:

Type: Posts; User: allistar

Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.

  1. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,881

    Re: Spindle: all 4 pins are grounded

    I used a multimeter and had is set to the "beep" function so it beeps when there's a connection. The supplier has told me it's like the ground wire is pinched underneath the cap and that I shouldn't...
  2. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,881

    Spindle: all 4 pins are grounded

    My first spindle (water cooled, 1.5kW, ER11) had a issue with the bearings (it would scream about about 13,000rpm). I'm installing the replacement spindle (water cooled, 1.5kw, ER16) and I've...
  3. Replies
    2
    Views
    403

    Advice for spindle

    Hi there,
    I made a home made router a few years ago and got a lot of use out of it. It's been gathering dust for the past 12 months and I'm looking to use it again. The spindle I use is a cheap...
  4. Replies
    7
    Views
    461

    Snap! I ordered some of those (as well as some...

    Snap! I ordered some of those (as well as some other bits) yesterday. Thanks.
  5. Replies
    7
    Views
    461

    Thanks. I have purchased a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter...

    Thanks. I have purchased a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter sleeve from an Australian company (it's annoying how difficult it is to source such things in New Zealand). I'm still after the collect, I do some more...
  6. Replies
    7
    Views
    461

    Thanks for the advice. I'll go over the...

    Thanks for the advice. I'll go over the specifications of the various collet types and see if I can find one that matches, then I'll give it a go. The Ozioto is doing a good job so far - no run out...
  7. Replies
    7
    Views
    461

    Need to identify Ozito collet

    Hi all,
    I use an Ozito laminate trimmer (this one: http://http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_product_850w-635mm-14-ozito-prr850-plunge-router_872.aspx) on my home made CNC (made from the 25x25...
  8. Replies
    55
    Views
    7,394

    Thanks for the info. My machine is based on the...

    Thanks for the info. My machine is based on the 25x25 Solsylva plans, has 305oz-in steppers. Considering it's mostly made from pine I'm very happy with the results. I'll mostly be cutting MDF and...
  9. Replies
    55
    Views
    7,394

    Can you post a link to the spindle/VFD you...

    Can you post a link to the spindle/VFD you bought?

    How much quieter is it (can you compare the noise to something common, like a household vacuum cleaner or an RC car so I get an idea of the noise...
  10. Replies
    55
    Views
    7,394

    Ozito and noise!

    I also use a Ozito from Bunnings, for the same reason (it's cheap, I will be abusing it, and they will replace it when it dies).

    My big problem at the moment is that's it's extremely noisy. I can...
Results 1 to 10 of 10