Once you are able to cut threads on your Shapeoko - you automatically want to use them in all your projects!
I’m just in the process of mounting a 2.2kW spindle on my machine. To counterbalance the extra weight, I wanted to beef up the springs quite a bit. This plate give me some spring anchor points that allow for some preload on my new springs. Of course - holes were all threaded on the Shapeoko easy peasy:
And with the spindle mounted and springs installed:
Now - onto the wiring and plumbing…