Router/Spindles Best options

Hi Guys,

I’ve been using the Dewalt 611 since buying my X carve and it seems to have done a good job, the bearings are getting a little noisy so will be replaced in the new year. I’ve never really thought about it much but what are the other options? I know people have used other trim routers like the Mikita for example.

Looking on google there is a MASSIVE selection of CNC router spindles with high power outputs like 2.2kw. Should we be looking at other alternatives?

Thought this would be a good discussion.

following this discussion… I too have been starting to look into spindle options. Really thinking about VFD. Found one that goes from 0-24000 rpm. I won’t be changing my dewalt out until I start making money with my machine. Now that I have time and my shop almost setup… I’ll be doing more cuts and putting stuff out for sale.

https://www.amazon.com/Konmison-Spindle-Milling-Collet-Inverter/dp/B015SR1QAW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1480607731&sr=8-4&keywords=vfd+spindle

This is interesting.
I’ve had my machine since mid November and my DWP611 quit just this past Monday.
I still haven’t heard back from inventables, but after doing some research around the internet and forums, it may not be the best choice for the X Carve.
There are quite a few people that have experienced premature failure with these routers.
What is VFD?

VFD = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable-frequency_drivehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable-frequency_drive

wow that hasn’t lasted long. Mine has lasted over a year but saying that for a lot of the year it hasn’t been used.

While it may be tempting to upgrade to a 2.2kW VFD-spindle realize that such force require a very rigid setup in order to work/utilized properly. No point in running at 2,2kW if you can only use a fraction of this before vibration/bit deflection become very real.

For those who have VFD setups, what power range are you guys operating at?

I run a .8 kw. I think a 1.5 would be pushing it.

I got mine last November as well. I have gone thru 5 of the 611s. You have to contact dewalt online. They all have 1 year warranty. Full replacement. I bought another one for backup. Going to upside now. Just don’t make em like they use to