Fast enough that I can't turn the machine off in time
Only happened a couple times,
The router keeps eatin at a spot where there used to be wood
And I see a square on the bed
My new spindle
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Fast enough that I can't turn the machine off in time
Only happened a couple times,
The router keeps eatin at a spot where there used to be wood
And I see a square on the bed
RBC
Deceased
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This is really the best way to go.
You can buy the dovetail from Taig. I know I can't make one for much less for what I would pay for these.
Royce
This is really the best way to go.
You can buy the dovetail from Taig. I know I can't make one for much less for what I would pay for these.
Royce
RBC
Deceased
Robin
I'm pretty sure you don't have to hold the button down to just scroll up to the number you're looking for. You can arrow over to the next row of digits and just scroll through 0-9 for that row. As a matter of fact, in the Hertz categories, you can just arrow over to the far left column and make it "4". This will zero out all the other columns because 400 is the highest it will go.
All this is from memory, but that's the way I recall it anyway.
Royce
faster inverter setup but terrible runout
I just bought one of these units, too and was in the process of configuring the inverter when I saw this post. You're right, Royce. Hitting the jog button allows you to change columns & change the parameters in a few seconds.
So now that I have it running, I have to admit these spindles are very quiet if you're used to listening to a router. However, I also found out that the taper in the spindle does not match the ER11 collet taper & the collet can rock in the spindle. A test dowel run out between a best of .0015" to a worst (so far) of .017". It's the same with an 1/8" collet or a 1/4" collet.
The OD of the spindle, as you would expect, runs dead true. Maybe this is what the seller is talking about when he claims .005 mm runout.
I'd appreciate it if others would check the runout of their Chinese spindles so we can ascertain if mine is a fluke or if this is the quality one can expect.
I just bought one of these units, too and was in the process of configuring the inverter when I saw this post. You're right, Royce. Hitting the jog button allows you to change columns & change the parameters in a few seconds.
So now that I have it running, I have to admit these spindles are very quiet if you're used to listening to a router. However, I also found out that the taper in the spindle does not match the ER11 collet taper & the collet can rock in the spindle. A test dowel run out between a best of .0015" to a worst (so far) of .017". It's the same with an 1/8" collet or a 1/4" collet.
The OD of the spindle, as you would expect, runs dead true. Maybe this is what the seller is talking about when he claims .005 mm runout.
I'd appreciate it if others would check the runout of their Chinese spindles so we can ascertain if mine is a fluke or if this is the quality one can expect.
Bob,
I was going to pull the trigger on one but looks like that spindles supports mm collets only. .017" runout is quite a bit for sure. Wondering what Royce and Robin have to say about their total TIR or you just got a bad spindle.
Tony-
This ER11 collet style is common and you can get collets on ebay for ~ $10.
If I was doing inlays with it, the .002 TIR I have would be way too much, but on my taper shaper it is quiet, smooth and powerful and does everything you would want for this application. Shafts, etc, come out very smooth.
I hope Bob's (and my) inquires to the seller shad some light on the runout problem but having said that, it will suit my needs as is. If mine measured .017" runout, that would be totally unacceptable.
I say go for it. Your taper shaper will smile
Robin Snyder
Darcy,
Send me that cored wood by your spindle please. Let me know if you need an address!!!
Jim
Darcy,
Send me that cored wood by your spindle please. Let me know if you need an address!!!
Jim
Lol
You are hilarious
That's special stuff for a special guy who has been waiting like a monk
I see where I rate... I will remember thisLol
You are hilarious
That's special stuff for a special guy who has been waiting like a monk
I see where I rate... I will remember this
Lol
I'll put you in touch with the supplier
Rounding and coring is on you
WAITING by my computerLol
I'll put you in touch with the supplier
Rounding and coring is on you
I can round and round and round and core!!!"The Wood Hoarder"
chinese spindle runout problem fixed
Fixed it.
I recut the taper in the spindle bore & it is now within spec.
FYI, I received a lot of PMs & emails that verify that up to .020" TIR is typical with these units. The seller was no help. He suggested I get it "calibrated" locally and refused to exchange the unit as he could not guarantee the replacement would be any better.
Considering this 30 minute fix, these units are suddenly a decent investment.
Video showing my set up HERE
Fixed it.
I recut the taper in the spindle bore & it is now within spec.
FYI, I received a lot of PMs & emails that verify that up to .020" TIR is typical with these units. The seller was no help. He suggested I get it "calibrated" locally and refused to exchange the unit as he could not guarantee the replacement would be any better.
Considering this 30 minute fix, these units are suddenly a decent investment.
Video showing my set up HERE
Ok Bob
Now you have to offer a spindle clean up service!
I'll be first in line to send you mine
Well my setup looked good. Forgot to lube up the steady rest though. It made a loud squeal when I turned on the lathe spindle. Oops.
Hey just kidding. Thanks for showing your set up Bob. You may want to clarify a few things though.
Jim.
I would imagine he used a SINE bar and dial indicator to ensure the angle was accurate. Just a guess but thats how I would do it
Travis
Me too. I couldn't think of any other accurate way.
I was making a (poor) joke.
I would think you'd really want the angle to be tits on.
Robin Snyder