LEAD 1010 CNC - Bit length questions - guitar building

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post. I've ordered a LEAD 1010 cnc with the Dewalt router, and have a question about router placement in the spindle clamp. I am a luthier, and hope to use the machine for cutting out electric guitar bodies, necks, fretboards etc.

I've purchased a 4.5" end mill (OAL) which will extend from the collet 3.6" for doing through cuts on guitar bodies. My question is whether folks think I will be able to use this with the stock LEAD 1010, or whether I will need to get the High Z mod. I don't need to cut material thicker than 2" at this point, but would like to be able to use this bit and cut through 1.75" thick stock. I'm not sure I will have enough clearance without moving the spindle up in the spindle clamp. Am I right in assuming this? Will moving the spindle up in the clamp be unsafe? I also ordered a collet upgrade from Precise Bits for the Dewalt router.

Thanks

 

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the response. Will do re: tests. They also offer a shorter version of the same bit, which may end up being better suited to this application. May end up using a shorter bit, with a two sided operation. Only time and some tests will tell.

Thanks again,

Lewis