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Hey Jeff,

my spindle (Datasheet) has a Phoenix M17 connector, and I bought what I need to make the cable myself.

If you are able to remove the back cover of the spindle,

Still a bit unclear on proper spindle grounding-ground-wire-2-jpg
– Source: Still a bit unclear on proper spindle grounding – cnczone.com

you could replace the connector and use the serious industry-grade Phoenix M17 Motor Power connector that my spindle uses.

The matching connector on the spindle would be this one or this one for device side:

What I describe here would allow you to

  1. make your spindle cable yourself
  2. avoid any soldering, as it is crimped
  3. avoid “aviation” connectors that cannot cope with the needed thicker spindle power cables

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