Ain’t she purty?

Thanks to @StephenCook for the 3D print and @AndyAnderson for the ideas, I have gestated my new baby…

Next will be 2 dust collection improvements…

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What spindle is that?

Hitachi

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ZZWX8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

With Muscle Chuck et al…

@SteveMoloney

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ZZWX8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just bought one of those as the Metabo branded from Lowe’s for 99. it is really quiet. Mine didn’t come with the plunge base though… figured to save the $$ on something I wont use anyways.

So is that whole mount 3d printed

Yes, the enclosure is 3D printed with this to mount it to the carriage

https://www.inventables.com/technologies/spindle-mounting-plate

If anyone needs one of those mounds let me know.
Also if you need one that fits a different plate I can redo the holes as well to accommodate it.

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To add to this, Stephen was brilliant during the design process and fabbed the enclosure straight away…

:slight_smile: thanks.
I actually started it prior to your decision. That way if you did decide it would be done faster.
I also made another before so it was not to hard to make this one. Past experience showed me that I need to consider reinforcement areas as well during the design. I didn’t want it to suffer cracking or other stress related issues.

I noticed in the specs the speed range goes all the way down to 8000RPM - was that the primary motivation for picking this router?

1/2 inch chuck. I have a toolbox full of 3/8 and 1/2 shank inch milling tools from a previous life, and a very special bowl making router bit. Oh…and I could…

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How much for the mount and the plate
Thanks ARNOLD

Hello Stephen,
I am interested in the mount for the Hitachi. How much? Is the .stl file available? I could print it myself after I get my printer working again.
Thanks,
Trevin

Hi Adam,
What is the weight difference between the Dewalt 611 and this router? I could not find the specs with just the weight of the bare spindle anywhere…
Thanks,
Trevin

The hitachi is about 600 gms heavier, mine works very well…no issues

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I can 3d print you one or get you the stl.
I charged $80 for the print out of ABS for the last one.
It costs about 5-8 dollars for shipping.