Anyone else trying hard to be patient?

Elite Series (Masso & Redline) (Gen 1)
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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.

Pretty excited to get it.

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Trying to be, but not having much luck at it.

1st CNC here, and so far I’ve:

  1. Built my table (Kreg frame with torsion box)
    1b. wondered if I built my table too small
  2. Purchased my vacuum
  3. Purchased a chip separator
  4. Purchased a dust boot (suck-it)
    4b. Purchased a different dust boot (nighthawk)
  5. Purchased a spindle shim, light ring, vacuum boom, Makita router
  6. Purchased a set of bits (IDC woodcraft)
  7. Purchased more bits (Whiteside (several), Spetool surfacing bit, Jenny)
  8. Purchased more bits (WidgetWorks 120 & 90 degree diamond drag engraving bit)
  9. Purchased more bits that I’m sure I can’t think of right now
  10. Purchased Vectric VCarve Pro

My wife is telling me I need to pace myself…never a good thing in any context :slight_smile:

So yes, trying. But patience - not my strong suit…

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What is a spindle shim?

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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.

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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.