Spindle, X2 Mini Mill, R8

Installed this on my mini mill this afternoon and the R8 taper fit perfectly right out of the box, no runout issues at all. The machining on the spindle itself looks clean and precise, definitely an upgrade from the old one.

I was worried about compatibility, but this spindle fit perfectly and the machining tolerances are spot on. It runs noticeably smoother than my old one, with less vibration during operation. Really happy with how this restored my mini mill’s performance.

Installation was straightforward and the runout on mine is under half a thou, so the precision is spot on. I’ve been able to take heavier cuts without any chatter compared to the stock spindle. Definitely saved my mini mill from the scrap pile.