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Forum: 50. Toolheads Wed 08 February 2012, 17:12
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Posted By ger21
I've been using 10-15HP HSD spindles for 15 years...

I've been using 10-15HP HSD spindles for 15 years with no warmup, and have needed one rebuild, after 8 years of 40hours/week use.

The manufacturers of the $150,000 routers these spindles are on do...
Forum: 50. Toolheads Tue 07 February 2012, 12:45
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Posted By ger21
Yes, but you can rebuild a router (bearings and...

Yes, but you can rebuild a router (bearings and brushes) for $30. When the spindle dies, it's another $350. I've read enough "dead spindle" threads to be a bit leary of the chinese spindles.
Forum: 50. Toolheads Tue 07 February 2012, 09:37
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Posted By ger21
With the Super-PID, the actual rpm is displayed...

With the Super-PID, the actual rpm is displayed on the unit by using an optical sensor on the spindle shaft.
Forum: 50. Toolheads Sun 05 February 2012, 14:36
Replies: 15
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Posted By ger21
It also gives you full rpm control and on/off...

It also gives you full rpm control and on/off from Mach3. And RPM down to 5000.
I've been using one for over a year now.
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