Robatoy wrote:

| The ShopBot people now have another brand (HSD) of high frequency
| spindles available in 2.25 and 4 HP, both of which are available in
| single phase 220.. which is kinda cool, as the electricians' quotes
| for 3 phase in my new shop are through the roof... at least for now.

I opted for the 5hp Colombo with a Delta VFD and phase converter so I
could use existing single phase 220. I've been happy with this setup.
I think the "Hurt once" rule applies here.

| The feed-back I'm getting, seems to be split into two camps:
| a) buy what I think I am going to need
| b) start off slow/small and buy what I need when the need arises.

Option (b) works so long as you factor in all the costs and delays of
replacement/upgrade. Remember that Murphy's Law applies and that
(especially when you're in a crunch) everything takes longer and costs
more...

| ...but you mentioned something very important...a spindle is much
| quieter.

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| more research.

That invitation is still open...

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Morris Dovey
DeSoto Solar
DeSoto, Iowa USA
http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/Absorber.html