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bruce_taylor
01-31-2012, 09:47 PM
In adding my second z I only have about 4 3/8 inches from my spindle on the 1st z of space to add a router. Has anyone had this problem? What did you do?
I'm thinking maybe a 1 1/2 hp router still very close. My 5hp spindle with the electric box sticks out 7+ inches. What do you think.

bleeth
01-31-2012, 10:12 PM
Bruce:
Change the cover on the electrical box for a flat plate. It doesn't hurt anything and gives you more room.

bruce_taylor
01-31-2012, 10:52 PM
Thanks Dave, I was planning on this and that will get me an extra 1/2 inch still not enough to put a 3.25 pc router. a small spindle would be nice but I'm going to have to go with a router for now. Does any one have a setup that works with less than 5 inches of clearance?

bleeth
02-01-2012, 06:54 AM
Quite a few have had success with the chinese spindles on e-bay. I'm pretty sure Jerry has been using one for a while now.