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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: What spindles are in use?

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2006-01-18

On Wed, 18 Jan 2006 22:47:20 +0100, Adam Seychell
<a_seychell@...> wrote:

> From web
>
> pictures and descriptions, I think the cheaper 12V Proxxon will do the
>
> job. Its major problem is there is no circular section on the body for
>
> potential clamping. I'm sure the Proxxon marketers had done this
>
> intentionally to make you buy the tippled priced 240V products.
>
>
> Adam

Most proxxon grinders have a 20mm cylindrical section for clamping, since
they also sell drill stands and stuff. Which one did you find without? I
only know of the engraver.

Even without the 20mm throat i would not consider mounting any drill a big
challenge, esp. if it can stay installed.

ST