Using this as a spindle is cheap and rigid. It has a short shaft unlike chine spindles. https://www.amazon.com/Makita-RT0701CX7-1-1-Compact-Router/dp/B00E7D3V4S/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3SZ1P2HDN6AOL&keywords=Makita%2BRT0701CX7&qid=1655478186&sprefix=makita%2Brt0701cx7%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-2&th=1
Using this as a spindle is cheap and rigid. It has a short shaft unlike chine spindles. https://www.amazon.com/Makita-RT0701CX7-1-1-Compact-Router/dp/B00E7D3V4S/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3SZ1P2HDN6AOL&keywords=Makita%2BRT0701CX7&qid=1655478186&sprefix=makita%2Brt0701cx7%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-2&th=1
Best palm router on the market is under $100 on Amazon right now. Makita RT0701C 1-1/4 HP Compact Router https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7D3V4S/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_C97XH6KVKK7D7DB8TA5K
Deal link: Amazon