So my next project is to make a mount for an auxiliary spindle for my G0704 so that I can do some wood inlay, mainly. So I need high speed. I already have a Dremel 4000 which I use with a special router base for inlay, but I would like to be able to mount it to my mill since it is CNC'd. Looking at what I have on hand, I have some 3/8" 6061 plate and some 3/4" acetal plate. Attached is the drawing I came up with. The envelope is 4"x10", with the large hole to mount on the spindle and the small hole will be tapped for the Dremel. My question is which material should I make the mount from? I know that a Dremel is not the most ideal, but it's what I have. At some point I want to get a compact router and mount it, but for now, this will have to do.
So which material should I make the mount out of? The acetal is thick enough for two clamping screws around the spindle, while the 6061 will only support 1. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
So which material should I make the mount out of? The acetal is thick enough for two clamping screws around the spindle, while the 6061 will only support 1. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!