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:
- Demonstration of the basic features of the mounting system.
- Demonstration of the dust-collection features of the mounting system.
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!