I picked up this package cheap on Local Auction Site.

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I picked up this package cheap on Local Auction Site. I was actually searching for Motors for another Tool I’m building and this came up. I paid around $80. It was listed as just the VFD, but I could see the spindle in the pictures so I took a chance.

I have been collecting the parts to build an OX dedicated to V-Carving Cutting Boards and Bourbon Barrelheads. Should I hang on to this or sell it and use the profit towards a different spindle? I have never used this type of spindle, but seems like a better option than the Dewalt Router I currently have.

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Use it. Once you try one you will not want to go back.

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Nice: I would definitely put it in operation and see if you like it. It may be a pain to set up the VFD but you (we) can figure that out :).

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I would think a 1.5Kw spindle would chew up an Ox and spit it out…
Just the weight alone would sorely tax the chintzy Ox Z axis…

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@Darrell_n didn’t even realize that this was so much bigger than the DC spindles folks are putting on their OX. Its definitely pretty heavy.

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@donkjr It’s definitely a complicated config. I’ll probably get it running on the Bench either way. I found a few good documents and videos on programming, but no end-to-end on setup and control with CNC Controller.

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@Kelly_Burns what controller are you planning. I think the VFD takes an analog 0-10V signal vs a digital PWM. You can convert that various ways.

Wow that is huge …

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You might find this helpful.

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It’s 10 wires and takes 15 minutes to set up with an arduino. Keep it and buy the matching spindle if it’s not included (shouldn’t be)

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if Smoothieware, look at Bouni work
google ‘smoothieware vfd bouni’ for more …