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Re: Need a good table top scrolling CNC!

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Originally Posted by RoboChair View Post
I believe you can get the Velox with a water cooled spindle, but it's way overkill. You would have to be running the machine like a production shop before it would be worth considering. Only thing it really makes easier is changing spindle speeds with the G-code and overrides from the Mach3 controller program.
I agree with Devin, you can do a lot with the velox router. We have the same Velox and love it. We don't have access to a 220 volt line so hence the router. If you don't have the money for the spindle or adding an new 220 volt line, don't sweat it, the router will do fine.

If we ever get enough space, maybe a second one with a spindle will be what we get but for now, we are very happy with our purchase.
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