I did not know about the log, thanks for the info.

I use the shop vac first to remove all the loose particles. The chip brush is used to remove other particles held on by grease. Good question!

Best to call ShopSabre directly to discuss technical specifications. Mine has always been very accurate and consistent but then again, I am not measuring to 0.001".

Good question Garry. Without metering the decibel level, my ear tells me that it is considerably quieter. I don't think you can go wrong with a spindle because it is supposed to last many times longer than a router. My previous CNC had a router (changed brushes and bearings to keep the router going) and that is why I ordered the ShopSabre with the spindle. I think you will be very happy if you go with a spindle. The dust collector is the dominate noise producer now.

I ended up upgrading the spindle on my own and saving about $2500 over the Shopsabre spindle upgrade and the noise difference is night and day. You are right...the dust collection is the loudest part of the operation now. Thank you for the reply@@marklazarz1478

I have not used it very much, just testing to see how it works. I have made a rolling pin and a carving hammer. I hope to use it more in the future.

I don't know how they are designated. I picked it up at a local hardware store. They have long needles and short needles. I used a long needle in the video but switched to a short needle and the short one works much better.

@@markswoodchips322 thank you, I just recently got a SS23, thank you for the video

You are welcome. I made the MDF top out of simple rectangles, all the same so not much time involved. I did lose about 1-1/8" Z on the sub-base but I didn't care because of the convenient setup. The majority of the time was programming the holes, counterbores and figuring out spacing based on how many T-tracks I wanted. Cost was nominal, time didn't count because I'm retired.

@@marklazarz1478 Thank you for the quick response Mark. I like what you've done to your machine. I look forward to seeing more from you.

It arrived assembled. I dis-assembled it in the garage and carried it down in pieces. I made special wood and metal carriers to fit the pieces on a furniture dolly to accommodate the move. The most difficult part was the control box wiring. It goes through several very tight fitting grommets but I took my time and it all worked out well.

Mark's Wood Chips 2 months ago It arrived assembled. I dis-assembled it in the garage and carried it down in pieces. I made special wood and metal carriers to fit the pieces on a furniture dolly to accommodate the move. The most difficult part was the control box wiring. It goes through several very tight fitting grommets but I took my time and it all worked out well.

Thanks for the info about moving it, glad to know that is an option in case it gets to that. Also, thanks for the video, very helpful and interesting.