> Of importance in a spindle, this is what I found to be important:
>
> ∗ MINIMAL spindle runout - it the drill bit wobbles it will break!
> ∗ Spindle must be perpendicular to the table!
> ∗ Easy change of tools - it gets to be a pain when using collets
> ∗ Good spindle speeds - Don't get too caught up in the 100,000 RPM
> speed recomendations. You only need that speed if you want to drill
> the holes at a fast feed rate. You can drill perfectly fine at 1500
> RPM- just use a slower feed rate. For hobby use if you can get
> somewhere between 2000 and 10000 RPM you are in pretty good shape.
>
> Chris
Chris,
I was wondering if a Foredom type handpiece might be sufficient. They
are definitely built to a higher standard than Dremel. They have some
that take collets and have a nicely cylindrical body for easy
clamping. I think I might order one and see how good the runout is.
Neil