After getting my feet wet with a Bob’s setup, I quickly realized that I want more speed, more power, more stability, more features. Quite a big step, coming from a $500 CL buy to a $7k CNC/Laser!
I did a lot of research … as well as I could with my limited experience and this one just checked all the boxes for me.
Spindle shim usually refers to someone purchasing the 80mm mount from the beginning, but buying the shim to allow you to mount a 65mm spindle or Makita router initially. That way you are covered for when you want to upgrade to a 3HP 80mm 1/2" shank spindle.
Exactly. I originally had the 65mm mount on order - but I know me, so I asked them to swap it. Figured I’d use the Makita router to start while I am learning, but at some point I know I will upgrade to a 80mm spindle.