Modular 65mm Spindle Mount for ShapeOko2

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I've designed a 65mm spindle mount to fit a Shapeoko2! I'm using this mount to hold a Chinese water-cooled 65mm AC spindle. You can learn more about this mount by watching the videos I made about it: Demonstration of the basic features of the mounting system. Demonstration of the dust-collection features of the mounting system. The mount solves the following problems: Mount holds the spindle securely on the z-axis Mounted spindle clears the motor mount at the top of the z-axis. Mount fits onto the existing z carrage and does not add undue angular load to the z-axis. Mount is 3D printable and requires only minimal hardware to install. (M5 bolts of varying lengths) Mount is sized correctly to account for ABS shrinkage. Mount holds a laser diode for help with centering. Mount integrates with a 1.25" vacuum hose and provides dust-collection at the bit. UPDATE I've added a new dust-foot, called the Dust Boot. It is an alternate version of the dust-collection foot. This version doesn't restrict air-flow as much, but it does obscure more of the cutting head. I think its better at containing chips and fine dust, but you be the judge! For extra-credit, try adding a strip-brush to make the seal even better! Read more about this project here! Instructions Printing These parts are designed for ABS printing. All of my testing for size/shrink has been done with ABS. It may work with PLA, your mileage may vary. Printing with rafts helps keep the build-plate side from being deformed during printing. No supports needed. The DustFoot has two triangular supports built into the design. These should be detached after printing. Assembly Tap the four outside holes in the face of the mount body. Connect the body to the carriage using M5 screws with nuts and washers on the back. Connect the clamp to the body using M5 screws, clamp down the spindle. If attaching the dust-collection sleeve, Tap the four holes on the left-side of the mount body. Optional Insert a 9mm laser into the hole on the bottom of the body, pass the power wire upwards to the top of the mount. CA glue is your friend. Go nuts.