ER20 Spindles need to know if theres any interest ...

[unitedcases]

Carving has commenced. Things to note so far...cut motor doesnt sound nearly as labored as before and the machine seems a touch quieter. Loading a bit was very simple. The hole in the spindle really does make it easy. Very impressed so far.

[unitedcases]

My first carve with the er20 spindle has finished. Very clean and very impressed. To me the machine was quieter and didnt seem to labor at all. To those that have bought one get it on there and use it. You will be truly impressed. I acquired the actual er20 collets to use with it and they were well worth the investment. Thanks Dan.

[bergerud]

My first carve with the er20 spindle has finished. Very clean and very impressed. To me the machine was quieter and didnt seem to labor at all. To those that have bought one get it on there and use it. You will be truly impressed. I acquired the actual er20 collets to use with it and they were well worth the investment. Thanks Dan.

That is great. Thanks for the update. Keep us posted of any developments. Ok, where are the rest of you guys?

[unitedcases]

I plan on keeping it as my primary carver for the week. I will add I was able to stand over the machine while it was running and didnt have to scream too bad to hear myself.

[unitedcases]

Ok. Another update. And I think I am the only one using this new chuck. I just did a 10hr carve and I dont think I am going to have to put more than 5 minutes into it for sanding. You guys really need to take the 5 minutes to install this chuck. I was able to hold a conversation with my 13yr old over while it was running. And you know how hard it is to keep a teenagers attention.

[henry1]

That is nice to hear can wait to put mine on now

[blhutchens]

anyone considering putting these things together as a kit with the bearing, collets, wrenches and installation instructions? I would definitely buy two. i don't have a machine shop so it would be hard for me to buy em and turn em. Also wondering about the square hole in top is that a hand file job.

[bergerud]

anyone considering putting these things together as a kit with the bearing, collets, wrenches and installation instructions? I would definitely buy two. i don't have a machine shop so it would be hard for me to buy em and turn em. Also wondering about the square hole in top is that a hand file job.

These are already made. I had to tweak them a little before I sent them out as the first ten were not quite right. I am trying to get the Chinese manufacturer to send me some more which I hope will be right.

I am also waiting for more reports to come in from the ones I sent out.

(All the prototypes Kevin and I made did require hand filing the square hole by hand.)

[earlyrider]

Mine works fine, although a little noisier than the original. The spindle slid almost too easily into the top bearing (not quite the press fit as the original). I haven't tried replacing the top bearing yet. I had thought of a little light knurling of the spindle if the new bearing isn't a little tighter. Don't know if it really is a problem, as the final product turned out with good detail.

[bergerud]

It is strange to me that you find it noisy. These things are very well balanced and quiet. I wonder if something is wrong? Do you feel any play in the bearings? There is supposed to be side load created by the wave washer in the top to take out the slack between the bearings. Maybe a bearing is bad.

Maybe a little blue loctite would snug up that top bearing.