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- Joined
- Mar 1, 2008
- Location
- Illinois, USA
Folks, I've got a Wood Shaper. It has 2 spindles, one with a 1/2" bore and one with a 3/4" bore. The maximum height cutter size under the nut is 2 3/16". I'd like to use a Shelix 3" cutter. I need a new spindle with another 1" of length. So, I took the 3/4" spindle out and took a look. I think I could machine one. But, I'm wonder what material I should make it out of. I've got some 1" 1214L that I think would work, and I know that 1214L is harder than 1018. But, I'm worried about the strength, deflection, etc... A piece of 1" drill rod would probably be better. Any suggestions?