Rotozip or Laminate Trim Router for the spindle?
Re: Rotozip or Laminate Trim Router for the spindle?
Interesting. It's certainly more expensive in Canada (Rotozip or the Dewalt version both go for ~$85), but even Amazon shipping to Canada is around $75.
Tool weight for the Dewalt is listed at 3.2lbs
Tool weight for the Dewalt is listed at 3.2lbs
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Re: Rotozip or Laminate Trim Router for the spindle?
I am not sure how to calculate, but do you worry if that may be too much torque for the makerslide and carridge?
Re: Rotozip or Laminate Trim Router for the spindle?
1/8" end-mills seem to cost a lot more than 1/4", at least here in the UK, so the extra cost of a spindle like this could be recouped quite quickly.
Searching for the best price in the UK I came across this cheaper alternative:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Electric- ... 500wt_1413
It's in the USA so not what I was looking for, and is lower power, but has 1/4" and 1/8" collets.
Searching for the best price in the UK I came across this cheaper alternative:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Electric- ... 500wt_1413
It's in the USA so not what I was looking for, and is lower power, but has 1/4" and 1/8" collets.
Re: Rotozip or Laminate Trim Router for the spindle?
Edward,
Thanks so much for the feedback! Exciting to hear how well it works. I am curious to know what the limiting factor for speed would be! Rotary tool, frame, motors, ??? I am not suggesting you push the limits until something breaks, but if you do let us know about it!
Thanks so much for the feedback! Exciting to hear how well it works. I am curious to know what the limiting factor for speed would be! Rotary tool, frame, motors, ??? I am not suggesting you push the limits until something breaks, but if you do let us know about it!

My buildlog is here
Re: Rotozip or Laminate Trim Router for the spindle?
Chicago brand I believe is sold by Harbor Freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/electric-c ... 42831.htmlDrRob wrote:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Electric- ... 500wt_1413
It's in the USA so not what I was looking for, and is lower power, but has 1/4" and 1/8" collets.
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Re: Rotozip or Laminate Trim Router for the spindle?
Here's the picture. As promised. I'll try to get some video tonight while I'm cutting parts!


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Re: Rotozip or Laminate Trim Router for the spindle?
Yeah. Bad ass is an apt description!
Do you plan on trying it with a router speed controller?
Do you plan on trying it with a router speed controller?
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Re: Rotozip or Laminate Trim Router for the spindle?
Awesome! now get a vac attachment on that beast before you get lung cancer :-pedwardrford wrote: All in all, really good stuff. And for $55... I should have made the switch a long time ago.
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Re: Rotozip or Laminate Trim Router for the spindle?
A speed controller would be a good idea. Any suggestions on a make/model?
Vacuum Attachment: That's on the to-do list. For now, my mask will have to suffice.
-Edward
Vacuum Attachment: That's on the to-do list. For now, my mask will have to suffice.
-Edward
Shapeoko 1 #0 - a couple of upgrades.
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Shapeoko 2 #0 - a couple of upgrades.
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Re: Rotozip or Laminate Trim Router for the spindle?
Unfortunately, no. Hopefuly someone can chime in with an inexpensive option to play with; Amazon, Harbor Freight, etc.A speed controller would be a good idea. Any suggestions on a make/model?
I came across this which would be fun to play with, but perhaps overkill for the Dewalt.