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by blackhills
Fri Dec 28, 2018 2:48 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: water cooled spindle
Replies: 1
Views: 1771

water cooled spindle

I have the water cooled spindle on my HD4 extended and like it but wish i could use larger spiral bits for the pocketing i do. I have considered buying a different one that has an er20 collect to accept 1/2" shanks. I assume the spindle with the er11 collect is supplied in order to use smaller bits ...
by blackhills
Mon Sep 17, 2018 5:38 pm
Forum: Setting up the Shark
Topic: Cooling fluids
Replies: 10
Views: 8241

Re: Cooling fluids

This thread is a bit old but i wanted to point this out for future viewers. I use RV antifreeze for my spindle. If you live in a cold climate keep in mind this type of antifreeze will turn into a slush. It will not expand like water when this happens but it would definitely affect the flow through t...