# Newbie router vs spindle

**URL:** <https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/newbie-router-vs-spindle/18348>\
**Category:** Spindle/VFD (Aftermarket/Unsupported)\
**Created:** [January 24, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/newbie-router-vs-spindle/18348 "2023-01-24T15:46:44Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![DaddyDan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecccb3/32.png) [@DaddyDan](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/DaddyDan)\
**Post date:** [January 24, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/newbie-router-vs-spindle/18348/1 "2023-01-24T15:46:44Z")

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Has anyone looked at this for a spindle?

I do not know if it would mount direct to the z drive

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**Author:** ![TMToronto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ea924/32.png) [@TMToronto](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/TMToronto)\
**Post date:** [January 24, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/newbie-router-vs-spindle/18348/2 "2023-01-24T15:49:33Z")

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You would need to machine an adapter plate, as current Onefinity mounts accept either a 65mm or 80mm spindle /router body diameter.

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**Author:** ![HardtailSr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/hardtailsr/32/35326_2.png) [@HardtailSr](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/HardtailSr)\
**Post date:** [January 24, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/newbie-router-vs-spindle/18348/3 "2023-01-24T16:49:32Z")

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fortunately I have a lathe and a milling machine so making a plate is not a problem.

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**Author:** ![Ziggy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e79b87/32.png) [@Ziggy](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Ziggy)\
**Post date:** [January 24, 2023, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/newbie-router-vs-spindle/18348/4 "2023-01-24T17:31:03Z")

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I still have a spindle/vfd for sale in the “For Sale” category if you are interested.

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**Author:** ![3D-CNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/3d-cnc/32/33076_2.png) [@3D-CNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/3D-CNC)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/newbie-router-vs-spindle/18348/5 "2023-03-27T16:49:56Z")

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Did you ever go ahead with the spindle? Just wondering!

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**Author:** ![DaddyDan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecccb3/32.png) [@DaddyDan](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/DaddyDan)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/newbie-router-vs-spindle/18348/6 "2023-03-28T12:35:27Z")

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Still contemplating- I’m thinking to go with a router at first and as I get familiar with the system then look to upgrade to a spindle. I ordered the foreman elite with an 80mm mount, I will just need a sleeve that can be found on Etsy for a 65mm router.