Onefinity CNC Spindle Selection Which One Is Right For You? SIZE MATTERS!

Today we're talking about Selection of a spindle for your Onefinity CNC
Deciding on a specific Spindle Size or configuration for your Onefinity CNC ? Spindle Selection might be more important than you think Which One Is Right For You? How can you tell and does one or the other fit better?
Link to the 2.2KW Air Cooled Spindle that I went with:
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Great Videos linked below from ‪@TwoMooseDesign‬ ‪@MyersWoodshop‬ and ‪@jasonstewart5942‬ regarding Onefinity, Spindles and other related helpful information:
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[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Thanks for coming by and checking this out. Important info about which spindle size fits a Onefinity CNC the best, 65 or 80mm

[@BigHWorks]

Nice demo of 65 mm vs. 80 mm spindles on the Onefinity. The installation is also a big plus for folks considering this. Thanks JR - well done.

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Some good install walk through were already available but no other discussion about this interference on the 65mm. I felt like it would be good to know. I ran into a z limit issue in some thicker stock with the 65mm and it wasn’t something I anticipated. Hope you’re well alan!

[@Berqist]

I've only had my Journeyman X-50 for a couple weeks, but am already considering an upgrade from router to spindle. What I came here to learn you finally presented at 11:10. The bulk of the preceeding content belongs in a follow-up video titled "You Won't BELIEVE What It Takes To Swap Spindle Mounts On Your Onefinity CNC!" (ideally with a pic of you, mouth open in shock and your hands slapped to the sides of your face, superimposed over a photo of the two spindles). Curse you, KZbin algorithm!

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Algorithm loves watch time. Thanks for the 11+ minutes = )

[@MG6Makes1776]

a little bit of "schmoo" he said. You are hilarious sir, love your sense of humor. Good content too.

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hi MG, thanks for checking it out, and taking time to leave a nice comment. Got to have a little fun here and there!

[@WindRidgeWoodCrafts]

Thanks, J.R. I've had my Onefinity Journeyman for just under a month and will be sticking with the Makita router until I get much more comfortable with the Journeyman. I do mostly small items such as signs and boxes, but I'm also doing a lot of flattening for the rough sawn boards I prefer to work with. I'm using a 1.5" flattening bit with carbide inserts on a 0.25" shaft, which is working fine, but I know that shaft is a serious weak point. I'd like to move up to a 0.5" collet, so that will likely be my excuse to get to the 80mm spindle. Anyway, all that to say thanks for showing how it's done.

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

I started with the makita like most people, and honestly it worked really well. This would be that next 10-20% capability. Definitely not required but I thought it might help to illustrate an important difference between 65 and 80mm. Appreciate you, hope you’re well!

[@keithlamb324]

Ha ha ha Johnny Depp, funny guy! Has Drew been rubbing off on ya? Well done JR, I’ve been considering a Spindle for some time, this video is very informative!

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hey Keith! I’ve found that being in front of a camera makes me tighten up some, time to let it flow a little…. = ). The makita is where I started, and is a great starting point to walk through your progression in CNC, or at least it was for me. I’ve definitely concluded though that the machines structure is much more capable than the trim router.

[@dangoras9152]

Good information J.R ... Can't wait to see it cut....... Keep it up brother

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hey Dan, thanks man! Having fun with this machine, and this spindle will definitely add capability!

[@pierregauthier3077]

Great video. One observation, your Z travel is ultimately limited by the lower ball screw bracket height. What I did is set my spindle nose at 1/16 lower than the bracket. This way I avoid interference between the bracket and workpiece.

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Good thinking! Feel free to subscribe while you’re here. Upcoming videos on the elite series machine!

[@johnmachnicki1715]

Hi JR - just found your channel - very nice job on the videos. Keep up the great work and I look forward to future content.

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hi John, thanks for your note and for checking out the channel. If you haven’t had a chance, feel free to subscribe. It’s free and makes you feel great!

[@erpe59]

Yeah I had to lightly tap that bottom piece off also when I swapped to the 80mm.

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Just a little persuasion! = ). Thanks for watching and your comment!

[@shanethomas323]

As always you rock JR! Thanks for the breakdown of changing the spindle and mount. When you bought your onefinity, where did you get your display and what bits did you start out with. Thanks brother

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hey Shane, thanks for that! I bought this monitor : www.amazon.com/dp/B07P619NXM?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_WV1B9JRC7KQTTE4ZNWMM as for bits, I’ve been a long time user of bitsbits.com because I like their Astra coating, so started with a bunch of those. Then Cody started making the Jenny line of CNC bits and where he has an offering, I’ve bought those, and back filled what bits he doesn’t have, with bitsbits.com. Buy American made!

[@scottmorris4914]

Thanks, glad you did this video.

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

My pleasure Scott, feel free to subscribe to find more. Thanks and have a great day!

[@alexsabillon6794]

Gracias por compartir maestro solo una pregunta como le instalo ese control de video juegos a mi cnc se mira bien interesante

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hi, do you have a onefinity? I’d so you can just order it from them. It’s plug and play!

[@davidrowe1254]

Great video thanks. Quick question, how much does the 80mm change the cutting area of the Onefinity?

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Total area available to cut is the same, it does push the y axis forward by the difference between the 65 and 80mm center point, but you just adjust your spool board if you need to by that same amount. I didn’t do that, just ran it as is. Feel free to subscribe while you’re here, if you like. Thanks!

[@TwoMooseDesign]

great video!

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Thanks! Love watching yours, don't forget to sub = )

[@frankcloutier6040]

J.R. - Great Job, and timely, as I am about to order a spindle / vfd. I have an 80mm water cooled spindle on another cnc, but would be very interested in how your air cooled is performing. Also wondering if your unit is louder (spinning but not cutting) that the water cooled version. I'm impressed (and subscribed).

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hi Frank, thanks very much! From my research and what lead me to go air cooled, is firstly that I don't intend on machining metal, and wont need slow RPM operations which is where water cooled really has an advantage. Below something like 7200 RPM, an air cooled spindle cant cool itself properly. I've never had a water cooled to compare the noise levels to, but I guess water cooled would be quieter. That said, when my machine is running, the cutting tool is always louder than the motor, and I really don't run the spindle much in a non cutting situation. Really just start a job, and might wait a minute to warm it up before starting, and when it's done I shut it right off, so non cutting sounds arent really a concern in my case. I think water cooled spindles are great, but my personal choice was to not involve coolant in my CNC. Really just didnt want to deal with more components etc. Thanks again and happy CNCi'ng!

[@bobmiller5883]

Why not put a spacer plate behind the current spindle holder to move it away from the stepper housing?

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

I guess I'd be afraid of introducing flex. I've since upgraded to an 85 mm spindle and carrier. Works great! Thanks for checking it out and taking the time to comment!

[@VacFink]

Good explanation. Any thoughts on how the additional weight will impact the stepper motors. Like all good things, mods beget more mods in my experience. After you've run it for a while, I'd be interested in some insight into performance gains and or differences. Its obviously more robust but unsure of the use case to value. I'd imagine it differs for everyone.

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

I’m not anticipating any immediate issues, but can dial up the power if needed. It is a good bit heavier than the makita, and somewhat heavier than the 65mm. Time will tell. Thanks for checking it out!

[@BigHWorks]

I have a 80 mm spindle on a Onefinity and the weight has not been a problem. As I remember, your question has been discussed at length on Onefinity's forum. The ball screw Z drive and stepper seems to be up to the task with no issues.

[@DexOnTheGo]

Great video! Learned alot. May I ask, did your monitor come with your cnc? Or did you get it separately? What's the make and model?

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hey Dexter, thanks for checking it out and your comment. Consider subscribing if you haven't yet ! Link to monitor here: amzn.to/3Ym0e5L Was completely plug and play with my machine, love it.

[@bigdogmn73]

After you did this did you have any drop issues where the spindle would drop down and hit the spoilboard when you turned it off or was that just with he Elite versions?

[@YuvakTuladhar]

I saw someone makes adapter so that you can mount 65mm spindle or router onto 80mm mount bracket. Will that solve the 65mm spindle hitting the z axis top? I am thinking of buying a 65mm 1.5 air cooled 110v spindle for an Elite Journeyman. I would love to hear your thoughts. I have only 110v in my garage.

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Yeah, that’s probably a solution, I wonder though if it hangs off the gantry too far would it create issues with flew or something?

[@JF32304]

I have the 80mm and am going to get an extra mount and stack them, the spindle needs the rigidity.

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

I’ve found all of the machine to be super rigid, no issues ever. Thanks for watching and maybe consider subscribing while you’re here!

[@JF32304]

@@TradeSkillersAnonymous the Z is not quite rigid enough for my liking. Everything else is very robust.

[@abtappy1190]

Thanks Nice vid.

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Glad you liked it! I've got more coming soon, and would invite you to subscribe if you like! It'd help me grow and lets KZbin know that people are interested. Thanks!

[@PinoyDIY]

What is the kw rating of the your 80mm spindle? I have the same 65mm spindle, heck we even have the same spindle connector and cable mod. Mine is 1.5kw. I'm also looking to change to ER20 collect. I'm also looking to have more power, I really feel the 65mm 1.5kw is underpower even compare to the regular router. I'm looking for 2.2kw but most of them are already in 220v which I gonna need to change the VFD too which is too much work .

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hi pinoy, thanks for checking the video out and your comment. I’m currently running a 2.2kw 80mm but in first version I had the 65mm 1.5kw. Feel free to subscribe while you’re here as I’ve just moved and am building out my shop again and will have new videos out soon!

[@PinoyDIY]

@@TradeSkillersAnonymous is it 220v?

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Yes, both my initial and this second one are 220v

[@drippingfaucet1456]

aside from the more powerful spindle, couldnt you have added riser blocks on the 4 corners of the machine to get more height?

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hi dripping faucet , Thanks for taking the time to view, and comment I really do appreciate it. Yes, you could certainly add risers, but I don't find that I run very thick jobs and really wanted the larger size collet as well. If you haven't had a chance yet, and are willing, I'd love to ask you to subscribe in order to help me get the word out to more people who might be interested. Thanks again and have a great day!

[@muneeburrehman450]

these kind of spindles have considerable weight. what would you say about the spindle weight and machine ?

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

The spindle weight vs the onefinity is no issue at all. No changes were needed in mine to compensate. Has been flawless.

[@johnalex3023]

I just received my Onefinity and 80mm spindle. How do you determine how high to mount the Z slider, how high to mount the spindle in it?

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hi John, I used the middle holes on the slider and placed the spindle in the slider at a height that would adequately reach the work. That’s a beefy spindle clamp, you’ll be fine moving the spindle up or down in the coupler to fit your need.

[@Beholderoffate]

What brand spindle are you using?

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Currently running a Huanyang 2.2kw air cooled.

[@petervanvleet8215]

Couple things - you didn't mention where you have your z-gantry mounted on the z-axis (there are 3 different set of positioning holes). Did you change the vertical position when you switched spindles? And I didn't hear any mention of re-tramming - I'm assuming that's something you did later, correct?

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hi Peter, I did move the Z up (so lowest of the three screw holes) and I got surprisingly lucky and just needed a slight tram adjustment which was quick. I left that out because there are already a bunch of videos about tramming and thought it'd make this too long.

[@petervanvleet8215]

@@TradeSkillersAnonymous Thanks - I just mounted my PC 890 on the 1F and had to move it up as well (along w/ensuring the proper z step-motor clearance. The nod tram was quite a bit a different than the small Makita but the weight contributed to that.

[@espressomatic]

Seems like a design flaw in the 65mm mount, which should really be resolved.

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hi espresso, I believe that they’ve resigned the part somewhere along the way. Good point though. Thanks for checking it out and new stuff coming soon, so please feel free to subscribe if you like! Thanks

[@gregschlierf7014]

@@TradeSkillersAnonymous Do you know how much the travel is limited?

[@rhilliard377]

Great video. Do you have a name or link to the 80mm mount you used?

[@rhilliard377]

And do you have a recommendation for the bit set for your 80mm spindle?

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

I bought the 80mm mount directly from onefinity. Not aware of any other places to get it from. Thanks for checking it out and I’d invite you to subscribe if you haven’t had the chance yet. Thanks!

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

I really like the bits from cadencemfgdesign.com. The “Jenny” line of bits are just great!

[@michaelhaynes1499]

Maybe I missed it but I didn’t catch where you got the 80mm bracket from. I didn’t see one available on the 1F website. Thanks!

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

I went to their accessory page, and didn’t initially see it either. Found it though by shopping all accessories, link is here if you need it. www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/80mm-spindle-mount While you’re here, consider subscribing! It’s free, helps me grow the channel, and makes you feel great!

[@brentrich7502]

What wrenches are you using for your ER 20 collet. Thanks

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hi Brent, Thanks for taking the time to view, and comment I really do appreciate it. I just found some random wrenches that fit! If you haven't had a chance yet, and are willing, I'd love to ask you to subscribe in order to help me get the word out to more people who might be interested. Thanks again and have a great day!

[@gregschlierf7014]

How much is the Z travel limited with the smaller spindle?

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

I don’t have the specifics in front of me, but you can compensate somewhat by adjusting the z slider mounting.

[@robertyoung4240]

What size monitor are you using? And is it touch screen?

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hi there, I’m using this model since early 2021, works great, plug and play with all needed cords. ASUS VT229H 21.5" Monitor 1080P IPS 10-Point Touch Eye Care with HDMI VGA, Black If you’re inclined, feel free to subscribe to see more!

[@gataloco101]

Do you have a link I could purchase the 80mm water cooled spindle?

[@TradeSkillersAnonymous]

Hi there, I don’t, but I’d recommend the Hyuang maker, they seem the most consistent. Available on Amazon. Or if you want a turn key solution, meaning all set and wired, look up pwncnc.com , Daniel, the owner is a great guy

[@gataloco101]

@@TradeSkillersAnonymous thank you so much