# \#spindle **URL:** https://forum.avidcnc.com/tag/spindle/47.md [Latest](https://forum.avidcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.avidcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.avidcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [CNC-12 Spindle wont start (intermitent)](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/cnc-12-spindle-wont-start-intermitent/6635)
**Author:** [@SunCItyJim](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/SunCItyJim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/cnc-12-spindle-wont-start-intermitent/6635 "2026-10-02T21:05:23Z")
We have a Pro 2448 that periodically refuses to start the spindle. Generally a power cycle of the EX and the VFD along with a restart will remedy it … until it doesn’t. It has become more frequent …Any advice? --- ## [Avid PRO4896 CNC Router + Plasma + Rotary – Dual Control System – Never Used – $26,000 (Charlottesville VA)](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/avid-pro4896-cnc-router-plasma-rotary-dual-control-system-never-used-26-000-charlottesville-va/5332)
**Author:** [@gravitysedge](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/gravitysedge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/avid-pro4896-cnc-router-plasma-rotary-dual-control-system-never-used-26-000-charlottesville-va/5332 "2026-08-28T19:12:32Z")
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**Author:** [@tong](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/tong)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/2-2-kw-spindle-installation/6063 "2026-06-22T01:00:27Z")
Hi, I’m considering an Avid CNC I have a hobby cnc but will be selling it. Adding a 4 HP spindle really puts me over the edge, and seems overkill for a hobby machine. I’m Looking for a step by step guide to connect a vid… --- ## [Upgrading our spindle and selling an ATC spindle](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/upgrading-our-spindle-and-selling-an-atc-spindle/5380)
**Author:** [@Thibs](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Thibs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/upgrading-our-spindle-and-selling-an-atc-spindle/5380 "2026-05-13T12:00:53Z")
I volunteer at a non profit makerspace in San Antonio TX, and we have an Avid Pro 60120 that was donated to us a couple of years ago. It was still in the boxes when we received it and we put it all together, with the exc… --- ## [Avid Pro going into drive fault after spindle begins to slow down](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/avid-pro-going-into-drive-fault-after-spindle-begins-to-slow-down/5845)
**Author:** [@Bob](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Bob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/avid-pro-going-into-drive-fault-after-spindle-begins-to-slow-down/5845 "2026-03-03T18:35:34Z")
Hey everyone, My machine keeps going into drive fault at the end of jobs, right after the spindle raises in the Z axis. This happens with about a third of the jobs I run, it happens inconstantly even when running the sa… --- ## [Adding Reverse Spindle rotation to AvidCNC & Mach 4](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/adding-reverse-spindle-rotation-to-avidcnc-mach-4/2870)
**Author:** [@Bernmc](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Bernmc)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/adding-reverse-spindle-rotation-to-avidcnc-mach-4/2870 "2024-05-25T00:56:05Z")
I need to enable counterclockwise spindle rotation on my PRO4848 with Avid’s old 2.2kw spindle, so that M4 works correctly. The machine only comes with CW rotation wired/enabled (M5). @barunita mentioned that he’d done… --- ## [Spindle Advice (3 Phase ATC upgrade)](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/spindle-advice-3-phase-atc-upgrade/2146)
**Author:** [@Bernmc](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Bernmc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/spindle-advice-3-phase-atc-upgrade/2146 "2023-06-16T00:55:22Z")
I have recently had 3 phase power added to the workshop, so want to take the opportunity to upgrade my Plug&Pray Avid CNC 3HP spindle setup. I’m not sure of the pro’s and cons of some of the spindle options though. (Ple…