Anybody using the new Wolfgang TB650 spindle. Looks like a well made unit and inexpensive to replace the bearings. Claims about 1200 hrs use without replacing them, may be more. Just wondering if it had the balls for cue work. Thinking about replacing my spindles. They cost about 150 to recondition but run louder than heck. Thought this might be quieter and just as efficient. Thanks for any comments
Wolfgang new spindle
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Wolfgang..
I asked Richard S. and he told me :
" It's a bit faster at 27,000 rpm and a lot beefier. Oversized heat sinks to dissipate the heat better, for longer bearing life.
However, I'm still waiting on some feedback from my first few customers to see how it runs under "real life" situations.
I should be hearing back from them soon."
I got/2 TB 350s, one is a back-up.. Used only for Inlay / light CNC work.
They have a higher pitch whine, not as irratating as a Router..
I think Bill (the Cat) uses his for more HD work.
I wouldn't use the TD-350 it to "Build Cues"...
I have a Makita 1101, Router Bosh COLT and a Hitachi M 12VC, w/mounts to attach for HD work..
Richard S. is Wolfgang..:smile:
Alton
I asked Richard S. and he told me :
" It's a bit faster at 27,000 rpm and a lot beefier. Oversized heat sinks to dissipate the heat better, for longer bearing life.
However, I'm still waiting on some feedback from my first few customers to see how it runs under "real life" situations.
I should be hearing back from them soon."
I got/2 TB 350s, one is a back-up.. Used only for Inlay / light CNC work.
They have a higher pitch whine, not as irratating as a Router..
I think Bill (the Cat) uses his for more HD work.
I wouldn't use the TD-350 it to "Build Cues"...
I have a Makita 1101, Router Bosh COLT and a Hitachi M 12VC, w/mounts to attach for HD work..
Richard S. is Wolfgang..:smile:
Alton
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Precision, not a work horse
I only use the TB350 for inlays. It's great for that in any type of wood and I wouldn't want to "push" the Wolfgang spindle doing "heavy" work.
I mounted my Wolfgang to the side of the stock spindle on my Taig. That way I can use either one.
The TB350 for precision and the stock Taig spindle for heavier stuff.
The TB350 does everything I need, but I think I would replace it with the TB650 when the time comes.
I like the slightly higher spindle speed and the idea of longer bearing life.
I only use the TB350 for inlays. It's great for that in any type of wood and I wouldn't want to "push" the Wolfgang spindle doing "heavy" work.
I mounted my Wolfgang to the side of the stock spindle on my Taig. That way I can use either one.
The TB350 for precision and the stock Taig spindle for heavier stuff.
The TB350 does everything I need, but I think I would replace it with the TB650 when the time comes.
I like the slightly higher spindle speed and the idea of longer bearing life.
I had 2 of the 650's, the first one would run rough and not up to full speed, I sent it back and he told me the bearing preload was not correct. So he said he fixed it and sent it back to me, tested as well.
I got it back, and it ran fine, for a few minutes then after it would warm up, the rubber belts would stretch out and lose their grip on the spindle so it would slow down. It worked good, for the couple minutes it ran without the belt slipping. There is no belt adjustment.
He said he didn't know what would cause the belts to do that so I just got my money back.
Here is what the belts did
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CChzjH8uNak
I got it back, and it ran fine, for a few minutes then after it would warm up, the rubber belts would stretch out and lose their grip on the spindle so it would slow down. It worked good, for the couple minutes it ran without the belt slipping. There is no belt adjustment.
He said he didn't know what would cause the belts to do that so I just got my money back.
Here is what the belts did
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CChzjH8uNak
Belts
Cue,
I think those o'rings are worn..
I change mine when they stretch out that way..
I use 1 15/16" or 2" O.D. x 3/32" thick O'rings from any hardware store.
Usually in the parts bin where the Plumbing department..
I buy a whole bunch as standard replacement items for these spindles.
Check the o'rings.. they probally got tears along the outside diameter surfaces.
Also, I had 1/8" o'rings with the spindle.. I got 3/32" for better ????? grip/no slack/less give..?? :frown:
resilience?? What word am I looking for?? :embarrassed2:
Hope this helps if this problem arises..
Alton
Cue,
I think those o'rings are worn..
I change mine when they stretch out that way..
I use 1 15/16" or 2" O.D. x 3/32" thick O'rings from any hardware store.
Usually in the parts bin where the Plumbing department..
I buy a whole bunch as standard replacement items for these spindles.
Check the o'rings.. they probally got tears along the outside diameter surfaces.
Also, I had 1/8" o'rings with the spindle.. I got 3/32" for better ????? grip/no slack/less give..?? :frown:
resilience?? What word am I looking for?? :embarrassed2:
Hope this helps if this problem arises..
Alton
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Those O rings were brand new, they were on the brand new spindle I bought from him and that was the first 5 minutes that I fired it up. He also sent me some spare O rings, which I changed them to and they did the same thing after about 5 minutes of running the spindle.
I cant check anything as I sent it back for a refund, like I said, he didn't know what was causing them to do that and I was told he hasn't sold many of the 650's yet to work out the bugs.
I cant check anything as I sent it back for a refund, like I said, he didn't know what was causing them to do that and I was told he hasn't sold many of the 650's yet to work out the bugs.
