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<\/p>\nFor a while now, I have been debating the stoutness of the spindle motor that came with the OZO. \u00a0It is very quite and high speed but seems to lack enough torque to really bite down and make deeper cuts. \u00a0The last thing I cut with the machine, oh so long ago now, was thin plywood. \u00a0I tried to cut the whole thickness in one pass, and while the spindle managed the chore it screeched and whined and complained the whole time. \u00a0Continuing to use it in that capacity would eventually wear it out and break it. \u00a0I decided to save it back for finer task, like circuit board milling (probably what it was designed for) and move on to something with a little more guts.<\/p>\n
After researching many CNC forums and DIY build write ups I decided on this.<\/p>\n
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Its the Bosch PR20EVSK, about $110 at the time of this writing from Amazon. \u00a0Turns out it was also available in my local hardware store for about the same price, so next time I will have a look there first. \u00a0It seems very capable, adjustable speed, which was important to me. \u00a0This tool has a 1.0 HP (Max. Tool Output) \u2014 5.6 Amp Motor -35,000 RPM. \u00a0It also has a slow startup and reports from other people using them on there machines are positive. Almost all of the negative feedback I found about the router centered on the quick tool change button slipping. \u00a0People where having to file down wrenches and such to get at the nut on the collet shaft in order to change bits. \u00a0I am happy to report that my router came with the xtra wrench all ready in the box, and so far the quick change button works, though I have only cycled a few bits.<\/p>\n