Hi folks,
I’m looking to replace my compact router with a 65 mm spindle, as I’m looking to use 1/2” shank bits on my Shapeoko XXL. My question is, is this possible, and what should I expect as far as upgrades on this addition?
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Bill
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The Carbide 3D 80 mm water cooled spindle handles 1/2 bits.
The “new” 65 mm air cooled spindle handles 3/8 bits.
The original 65 mm air cooled spindle does 1/4 bits
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and if one purchase a large collet, 5/16" (8mm).
Which model of XXL do you have? The Shapeoko 3/4/Pro really work well with the 65mm, but as pointed out with a max of 3/8" tooling.
Personally I would stick with the 65mm and no larger than 3/8" tooling on the Shapeoko 3/4/Pro anyway. In my experience the 80mm spindle is too heavy for those motion systems. Also, 1/2" tooling isn’t as useful as you might think on those machines. Going faster with 1/4" or 3/8" removed material better.
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