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    Re: Loud Spindle

    Hi David !!!!!!

    I'm heading into my third holiday season with the noise, but it's noticebly louder now. I've got the replacement sitting here, but, of course, Avid changed spindles and the...
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    Re: Loud Spindle

    Easier said than done. These are pressed or molded in and not meant to be changed. I watched a video of a factory (Chinese of course) worker changing them. Doesn't look like I want to try it.
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    Loud Spindle

    My 5 year old CMT original spindle has been getting louder and louder the past couple years. I figure it's the bearings going and Avid says it's a throw away part. I've heard that you can blow air...
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    Re: Leeson 1.5 HP Electric motor

    It's still available
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    Leeson 1.5 HP Electric motor

    Thought I'd beef up my tablesaw but this turned out to be too much for it. Ran for about 15 min, taken off, and put in a corner. 1.5 HP Leeson, can be wired for either 110 or 220. $400 shipped to...
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    Re: Avid GMT Spindle, VFD and collets FS

    pm sent
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    Re: PRO4848 CNC machine for Sale

    PM sent
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    Looking for Avid Pro or equivilent

    Looking for an Avid Pro4848 or 4824 or equivilent. Already have a Pro4848 so am familiar with it. Shop is expanding and I need to replace the Probotix - good machine but too slow.
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    Looking for a Pro4848 or 4824

    Looking for a used plug and play Pro 4848 or 2448. Located in North Detroit burbs. Freestanding or benchtop.
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    Re: Spindle Question

    It's worked for 3 years without problems. I'm guessing cheap Chinese plastic either started to give out or wood chips got stuck in there someway. But several fins were affected.
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    Re: Spindle Question

    Trying to find parts for the GMT spindle is a real bear.
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    Re: Spindle Question

    I sent Avid an email last nite (Suday) and got a reply today (Monday). They had an old spindle that they are pulling the fan off an sending to me. The also are not using GMT spindles anymore, but...
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    Spindle Question

    Started hearing a buzzing type sound when starting and stopping the machine. Probably there when running too. A have an Avid stock 2.2 air cooled spindle. Pulled the cap off and found the green...
  14. Re: ShopSabre Pro 408 Router New Being Built - I can't take delivery

    Ooooooooooooooooooooooh !!!!!!!!!! Mama just said "Don't even think about it" and walked out of the room.
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    Re: Spindle and VFD

    Sold
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    Spindle and VFD

    For Sale -- air cooled spindle and VFD. Spindle has about 10 minutes run time and the VFD is brand new in the box. I misdiagnosed my problem and acted in haste buying these. They weren't my...
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    Re: Where do I go from here??

    Sorry for the lack of response. New grandson decided to make his appearance. This fell down a little on the priority list.

    Got all the cables run and hooked up along with the control boxes hung....
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    Re: Where do I go from here??

    The color pages help. I had printed them in black and white. Guess I should get some colored tape, too.

    Still confused on connecting the switches and sensors and how it all connects. All those...
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    Where do I go from here??

    Got a CNCRP4848 Pro Plug and Play. Got it up to the putting the cables and hooking up stage and am now totally confused. The instructions say "connect all the cables". I need a little more...
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