Spindles

[kunin35]

Looking to buy a kress spindle. Was wondering if there were any other options someone might suggest. looking for it to be "plug and play". Will be used for construction, not inlays. Thanks:thumbup:

 

[whammo57]

Is this for a lathe or a CNC machine?

Kim

 

[kunin35]

Is this for a lathe or a CNC machine?

Kim

it'll be for a lathe. wanna start using a spindle for joint pin, a-joint pin installation. rather than a boring bar. so it will be mounted on a horizontal plane.

 

[JoeyInCali]

Baaad idea.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=280104&highlight=kress

 

[whammo57]

it'll be for a lathe. wanna start using a spindle for joint pin, a-joint pin installation. rather than a boring bar. so it will be mounted on a horizontal plane.

totally not necessary.........

Kim

 

[JoeyInCali]

totally not necessary.........

Kim

Wood cuts a lot cleaner with spiral carbide end mill that with boring bar.
Also a lot less pressure/push-off when turning for tenons.
Wood comes out like they've been shaved.

 

[Canadian cue]

Wood cuts a lot cleaner with spiral carbide end mill that with boring bar.
Also a lot less pressure/push-off when turning for tenons.
Wood comes out like they've been shaved.

It may give the best results but it comes with a trade off. It is very unforgiving and adds unnecessary hazards. Dust, noise and the potential to get bit by the cutter. A single point cutting tool with proper geometry can do a spectacular job of turning wood. The only time It really pays to use live tooling is in the threading or final taper turning IMO.