# Altmill Spindle to Laser Module change out time **URL:** \ **Category:** 🔥 Laser\ **Created:** [July 15, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-spindle-to-laser-module-change-out-time/26723 "2026-07-15T16:24:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JimC14](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/jimc14/32/12456_2.png) [@JimC14](https://forum.sienci.com/u/JimC14)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-spindle-to-laser-module-change-out-time/26723/1 "2026-07-15T16:24:36Z")
How much time does it take to switch out the spindle for a laser module on the Altmill? Google AI says 15-30 minutes. Does 15-30 minutes sound about right? ---
**Author:** ![gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/gwilki/32/366_2.png) [@gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/u/gwilki)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-spindle-to-laser-module-change-out-time/26723/2 "2026-07-15T16:53:11Z")
@JimC14 Welcome to the group. Are you talking about a diode laser module? I have a Long Mill, but I do not remove the router to install the diode laser module. I’m not sure why you would need to with the AltMill but I’m sure that AltMill owners will explain to me the error of my ways. In my case, installing the laser module takes fewer than 5 minutes, including installing the air pump. That said, I’m sure that Google AI knows much more about this than I do. (sarcasm intended 😀) ---
**Author:** ![JimC14](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/jimc14/32/12456_2.png) [@JimC14](https://forum.sienci.com/u/JimC14)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-spindle-to-laser-module-change-out-time/26723/3 "2026-07-15T17:07:30Z")
Thanks. I made the assumption of changing out rather than having an ‘adaptor’. 5 minutes is not an issue…that’s what I was hoping to hear. Thanks again for the reply. ---
**Author:** ![gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/gwilki/32/366_2.png) [@gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/u/gwilki)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-spindle-to-laser-module-change-out-time/26723/4 "2026-07-15T17:17:44Z")
@JimC14 It would take longer to change it out no doubt. That’s why I don’t do it 😀 Also, if you have your spindle cables in the drag chains, switching it out is really not a practical option. I dont’ now what laser module you are using. I am using a 20w lasertree diode module. It mounts onto the front of the router bracket. The router stays in place. ---
**Author:** ![JimC14](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/jimc14/32/12456_2.png) [@JimC14](https://forum.sienci.com/u/JimC14)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-spindle-to-laser-module-change-out-time/26723/5 "2026-07-15T17:29:58Z")
Thanks. I’m looking at the K20 Pro. Just trying to make a final decision. ---
**Author:** ![jpnharris](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/bbce88/32.png) [@jpnharris](https://forum.sienci.com/u/jpnharris)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-spindle-to-laser-module-change-out-time/26723/6 "2026-07-16T03:04:32Z")
I have an alt-mill and a LaserTree K20 Pro. I attach the mount to the holes on the front of the spindle mount I made my own cable that I leave in the drag chain when not in use so switching from spindle to laser is pretty quick. ---
**Author:** ![DavidB](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@DavidB](https://forum.sienci.com/u/DavidB)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-spindle-to-laser-module-change-out-time/26723/7 "2026-07-16T14:51:18Z")
Have you looked at the OPT Laser with the dock? I think it takes like 5 seconds to mount and unmount if you get their LaserDock Pro with it. ---
**Author:** ![JimC14](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/jimc14/32/12456_2.png) [@JimC14](https://forum.sienci.com/u/JimC14)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-spindle-to-laser-module-change-out-time/26723/8 "2026-07-16T15:25:29Z")
Seems Opt might be better quality than Lasertree. Which laser are you using? Do you like it? ---
**Author:** ![dws4wdr](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a587f6/32.png) [@dws4wdr](https://forum.sienci.com/u/dws4wdr)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-spindle-to-laser-module-change-out-time/26723/9 "2026-10-05T13:26:10Z")
> [@gwilki](#): > > lasertree diode module Just jumping into this conversation to give my experience. It took me 6 months to make the decision on which laser to go with. I wound up getting the OptLaser with the dock. I believe i made the right choice. Once installed it’s very fast and easy to switch from Laser to Spindle. One note though. If you go with the OptLaser try to buy it from a local (Country) vender. I went directly to OptLaser’s web. It was a good experience. But, after the purchase I was hit with a unexpected $200 tariff. ---
**Author:** ![DavidB](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@DavidB](https://forum.sienci.com/u/DavidB)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-spindle-to-laser-module-change-out-time/26723/10 "2026-10-05T18:22:30Z")
Do they have a USA vendor? ---
**Author:** ![dws4wdr](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a587f6/32.png) [@dws4wdr](https://forum.sienci.com/u/dws4wdr)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-spindle-to-laser-module-change-out-time/26723/11 "2026-10-05T18:33:01Z")
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