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Here’s a 500w version that claims 0.01 to 0.03 runout which seems a little high. You can probably double that for what you will see at the tool tip.

https://www.amazon.com/Engraving-Machine-Brushless-Fixture-Controllerfor/dp/B07XRXMS63/ref=sr_1_20?dchild=1&keywords=500w+brushless+spindle&qid=1586551796&s=power-hand-tools&sr=1-20

There is some good info about runout on this site

https://www.precisebits.com/tutorials/Choosing_collets.htm

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Here’s my address, so you can ship me a table just like yours. Thanks!

All jokes aside, that’s one sweet ass LR2 you got there!

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Yes, thats the one, although this one has an ER11chuck. Didn`t check the runout with a dial, but its good from what I see, good enough for me. For mounting, I used the base which comes with a Makita router and printed a jacket for a nice fit and to use its depth adjustment and fastener, as you can see in the picture. The hose for dust extraction goes there too.

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Hi Will,
Postal charges might be a problem…
Thanks!

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HAHAHAHA! I was afraid of that!

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I was wondering how you mounted it! The reviews on the spindle seem pretty good and the price is right.
If my router ever dies I’m definitely going to look at one of these.

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Awesome build. Very similar to what I want to do, except I don’t NEED mine to break down- Although I may still build it that way to make it easier to transport…

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Awesome build. Would you mind sharing the cad file for the steel tube mod and nema 23 mounts?

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Do you happen to know how does the noise on that spindle compare to the DWP611 when it’s set to lowest RPM?

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Yes sure. If you cannot open step files let me know which file format you prefer. The Nema 23 mount for Y-axis is a 60x30mm steel tube cut to shape with two “wings” welded to the sides, the tube for Z/X axis is 80x40mm. I drilled holes for the 25mm round tubes, but you can probably just butt weld everything together. X-Axis Nema17 motor mount ist just a length of 60x30mm tube with some holes in it.
Y_HPR.zip (770.7 KB)

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Hi, I only own a Makita clone. When I set this one to the lowest setting (about 15.000 RPM) it`s 78 dB in one meter distance. The brushless , running at 12.000 RPM (full speed) emits about 70 dB. Doesnt look like much, but when the brushless is idling in my basement I cannot hear it upstairs, when the Makita clone is idling, it is clearly noticeable.

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Thanks Ralph. I’m just about starting my Lowrider 2 build and I’ll definitely be doing this mod to mine. Thanks a bunch for the STEP files and info! Will post an update once my Lowrider is up and running.

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I’m looking pretty hard at these spindles but the single review on the only one stocked in Canada has me a little spooked:

“the shaft is off approximately 20 thou. i tried everything it is noisy and miss aligned”

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Maybe I was lucky with mine. Def. not noisy, more like the humming of a drone.

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Amazing build, how did I miss it?
Bravo, it looks super clean and well done!

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Would you mind sharing your makita base jacket and dust extraction design? Looks slick.

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Hi, Sorry for my late reply, but kind of missed your post. Here are the parts, hope it`s the ones you asked for. Cheers, Ralph

Absauge.zip (544.9 KB)

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Hi,
Thank you very much for your kind words!

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Hey Ralph thanks for sharing your mount design. Appreciate it as it saves plenty of time.

What do you think of these spindles? Read some people not that happy with them for wood. 10,000 rpm cap does that limit you somewhat in speeds or works inverse?

I am still amateur when it comes to speeds still learning but since you had the clone and now this thought you could give some insight.

My main usage is 16mm mdf with as less cut time as I could feasibly manage.