Hi All, I'm going to change my machine to a dc spindle, I'm replacing a craftsman 1.5 h 11a 12-25,000rpm router. The router works fine but its too LOUD. I'm not sure how dc power ratings correlate, could someone help with a baseline number(s) I want to be looking at? I am currently running the open builds 24v Meanwell power supply into the black box controller. Can I run a 24v spindle out of this power supply and do I want to? I'm sure I'll have more questions but a little advice here will prob help steer a more intelligent conversation. FWIW, I restore antique wooden cars, lots of curves, mortice and tenon joints in big pieces of wood. Thank you, dkw
Hi Donald, typical low voltage dc spindles are not Brushless and they would require a separate PSU as they are about 500watts. If you really mean a brushless spindle you would need a vfd controller. the closest power to the 1.5HP router you have would be about 1500 watts (11A x 120v = 1320watts). When cutting the cutting is loud no matter what you have. BTW I have no idea if this is a good one listed below! Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, thanks for the fast response, this is very helpful. I used to have a large shopbot (10 years ago, lost in a fire...) with a spindle setup that looked very similar to what you have linked above. I remember it was not quiet but the craftsman router is just too loud for a sustained cutting session, its actually painful thru earplugs and muffs. This homework is actually fun, dkw
