Modular 65mm Spindle Mount for ShapeOko2

I've designed a 65mm spindle mount to fit a Shapeoko2! I'm using this mount to hold a Chinese water-cooled 65mm AC spindle.

You can learn more about this mount by watching the videos I made about it:

The mount solves the following problems:

  • Mount holds the spindle securely on the z-axis
  • Mounted spindle clears the motor mount at the top of the z-axis.
  • Mount fits onto the existing z carrage and does not add undue angular load to the z-axis.
  • Mount is 3D printable and requires only minimal hardware to install. (M5 bolts of varying lengths)
  • Mount is sized correctly to account for ABS shrinkage.
  • Mount holds a laser diode for help with centering.
  • Mount integrates with a 1.25" vacuum hose and provides dust-collection at the bit.

UPDATE
I've added a new dust-foot, called the Dust Boot. It is an alternate version of the dust-collection foot. This version doesn't restrict air-flow as much, but it does obscure more of the cutting head. I think its better at containing chips and fine dust, but you be the judge! For extra-credit, try adding a strip-brush to make the seal even better!

Read more about this project here!