# Router vs spindle

**URL:** <https://forum.sienci.com/t/router-vs-spindle/6445>\
**Category:** 📛 Others\
**Created:** [August 7, 2022, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/router-vs-spindle/6445 "2022-08-07T03:55:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![Estm8r](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/43a26b/32.png) [@Estm8r](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Estm8r)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2022, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/router-vs-spindle/6445/1 "2022-08-07T03:55:44Z")

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I am going to order a longmill 3030 but before I do I need to decide what I am going to use to power the bits. I know the go to is the makita router but I am wondering if anyone has used a 1.5kw 110v spindle with vfd inverter. I am going to have my machine setup in the basement and am hoping the spindle might be a quieter option

 ![image](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/2X/5/5ae560c3b5b74ec51e5745870584d0160368c1d2.jpeg)  
This is what I am considering and am looking for experienced opinions.  
Thanks

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**Author:** ![\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/_michael/32/2962_2.png) [@\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/u/_Michael)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2022, 7:24am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/router-vs-spindle/6445/2 "2022-08-07T07:24:47Z")

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Hello @Estm8r and welcome to the forum. While I don’t have any experience with a spindle and vfd, your post reminded me of [this](https://sienci.com/2022/07/21/adding-a-spindle-to-your-longmill/) recent article that may be helpful.