Spindle Nose Alternatives

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Similar idea at:

Motor Shaft Extension ER Collet

It would get really long, but you could use a 5/16" collet: http://www.elairecorp.com/makitaroutercollets.html and an ER-16 extension: https://www.timberwolftools.com/er16-collet-chuck-adaptor (limited to 16,000 RPM) Interesting that Sorotec goes so large on ER-16 collets. Maritool tops out at 0.4375": https://www.maritool.com/Collets-ER-Collets-ER16-Collets/c21_56_61/index.html (11.1125mm)

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Makita RT070XX with an ER16 Collet Chuck? Yup

Story TIme… A long time ago… I raised my Shapeoko XY, and Z (rails) about 1.5625" (lol) inches. This was AWESOME because I run a lot of larger parts AND this ALSO meant that the Z would clear my 4th-Axis’ 4.0" (100mm) 4-Jaw, BUT this also meant that I could no longer reach my aluminum table. [IMG_6847] When needed, I would place a 3/4" plywood on top of some 123 blocks…not great, but it worked; however, I longed for my beautiful ultra-flat aluminum table. …then a few weeks ago I saw a post…