HSD spindles now available from Shopbot

[phil_o]

I see that Shopbot is now offering HSD spindles http://shopbottools.com/spindles.htm I'd like to see some information about the new products. What kind of warranty does HSD provide? How do the HSD spindles compare to Columbo spindles? Are they set up for radial and axial loads? What type of collet? What is the speed range? How long have the HSDs been on the market?
The price is attractive but I'd like to know more about the machines before purchasing.

[geneb]

I'd like information on this as well. I'll be ordering my big blue bundle of joy soon and if I can save a few pennies on the HSD over the Columbo, I'd like to.

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