spindle motor

[gjmoule]

Hi , have a router with a normal on off type brushed router and its way too noisy.What are the alternatives? a stepper or servo? or a brushless dc ? does anyone make one with the collet chuck already attached? Have drawn a blank surfing the web so would be grateful for any help from you guys
thanks

[Tweakie.CNC]

How about something like this ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WATER-COOLE-MOTOR-SPINDLE-2-2KW-AND-MATCHING-INVERTER-/230486852120?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35aa164218

Tweakie.

[gjmoule]

Nice but a little out of my price range.

[dar303]

Hey, I have one of those! I have just tried it out on my workbench but it runs very quiet.

[2ferrous]

How about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/0-8KW-WATER-COOLED-SPINDLE-MOTOR-ENGRAVING-MILL-GRIND-/180514698112?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0783b380#ht_8888wt_932

Timothy

[2ferrous]

Not too sure about this one but the price isn't too bad...

http://cgi.ebay.com/K71118-6-MFM-Spindle-Motor-Controller-Drive-Untested-/330481513097?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf23bb289#ht_2324wt_932

Timothy

 

[ger21]

A new router speed control is coming out in a few weeks that should let you run your router at much slower (and quieter) speeds while still giving good power. There's more info in a thread at CNC Zone, but it's forum has been down all day.

http://www.vhipe.com/product-private/SuperPID.htm

[budman68]

Ger, could you pass on the link on the zone, please?

EDIT: Found it:  http://www.cnczone.com/forums/diy-cnc_router_table_machines/112658-super-pid_new_low-cost_router_speed_controller.html

Thanks,
Dave

[ger21]

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/diy-cnc_router_table_machines/112658-super-pid_new_low-cost_router_speed_controller.html

I would have posted it earlier, but couldn't get in to get it.

[gjmoule]

Hi, the new low cost controller seems to be the way to go but have just sent off for a proxxon router as it has good write ups regarding noise levels. May keep my original router and try it if I can get hold of this new controller.