1/2" collet

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Hitachi 12vc is AWESOME!

My x-carve is finally all that I hoped it would be. The Hitachi EATS and allows the use of 1/2" end mills (in a 1/2" collet). Here are pictures. I used 1/4" aluminum plate, three sets of v-wheels along with easy to accomplish rigidity modifications. I planned to upgrade to larger steppers, but I really don’t think it is necessary. The Hitachi’s variable speed control seems to be very consistent as well. Here it is partially assembled: [image] Front: [image] Three sets of v-wheels: […