Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-03 Thread Peter Blodow
Hello kqt4at5v (what a name!) this kind of collet is the standard tool holder on my Steinel vertical mill, in size ER40 with a Morse taper 3 shank. Very reliable, just once, with very large cutting force in cast iron, the 12 mm bit got pulled out gradually, digging deeper and deeper. I noticed

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-02 Thread kqt4at5v
On Tue, 1 Nov 2011, BRIAN GLACKIN wrote: One thing to consider is that the power to cut with a 1/8 endmill is dramatically less than needed for a 1/4 and 1/2 inch endmill. Why not consider swapping out your router with a decent electric long shaft die grinder - they give the collet size and

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-02 Thread andy pugh
On 2 November 2011 09:03, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: That is my other option but I have realign my work For this project I start with 1/4 bit to remove a lot of material Then switch to a 1/8 bit then to a 1/16 bit to finish If I change routers I have to hope I get the alignment correct Do

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-02 Thread kqt4at5v
On Wed, 2 Nov 2011, andy pugh wrote: On 2 November 2011 09:03, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: That is my other option but I have realign my work For this project I start with 1/4 bit to remove a lot of material Then switch to a 1/8 bit then to a 1/16 bit to finish If I change routers I have

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-02 Thread andy pugh
On 2 November 2011 13:41, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: I may have to make friends with a local machinist Could get pricey You probably already know one, where is local? -- atp Torque wrenches are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-02 Thread Kirk Wallace
On Wed, 2011-11-02 at 08:41 -0500, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: On Wed, 2 Nov 2011, andy pugh wrote: On 2 November 2011 09:03, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: That is my other option but I have realign my work For this project I start with 1/4 bit to remove a lot of material Then switch

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-02 Thread kqt4at5v
On Wed, 2 Nov 2011, Kirk Wallace wrote: On Wed, 2011-11-02 at 08:41 -0500, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: On Wed, 2 Nov 2011, andy pugh wrote: On 2 November 2011 09:03, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: That is my other option but I have realign my work For this project I start with 1/4 bit to

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-02 Thread gene heskett
On Wednesday, November 02, 2011 11:20:29 AM kqt4a...@comcast.net did opine: On Wed, 2 Nov 2011, andy pugh wrote: On 2 November 2011 09:03, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: That is my other option but I have realign my work For this project I start with 1/4 bit to remove a lot of material

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-02 Thread Kirk Wallace
On Wed, 2011-11-02 at 09:47 -0500, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: On Wed, 2 Nov 2011, Kirk Wallace wrote: ... snip This ER tool holder could be used with a couple of bearings, pulleys and timing belt to your existing spindle motor. Can you point me to a USA source for pillow-blocks good for

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-02 Thread kqt4at5v
On Wed, 2 Nov 2011, Kirk Wallace wrote: On Wed, 2011-11-02 at 08:41 -0500, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: On Wed, 2 Nov 2011, andy pugh wrote: On 2 November 2011 09:03, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: That is my other option but I have realign my work For this project I start with 1/4 bit to

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-02 Thread andy pugh
On 2 November 2011 21:17, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: Not being very machinist savvy hope y'all will not mind one more question Is this what I am looking for http://pdf.directindustry.com/pdf/hardinge-workholding/toolholder-collets-bushings-tool-holders/17884-13582-_19.html Part number

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-02 Thread doug metzler
That looks like it'll do it. And what would I need to go with it safety glasses :-) also, it looks like the nut is a separate part number, so you'll need that, and if it doesn't come with the collet you'll need an ER-11 1/8 collet, like this one:

[Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-01 Thread kqt4at5v
I know this has nothing to do with emc but you people represent centuries of experience How's that for kissing up :) I see lots of these 1/2 to 1/4 adapters http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/router_collet.html but what about one for 1/4 router and 1/8 bits I

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-01 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
I have used 1/4 X 1/8 collet adapters with good success. I cannot recall the supplier, but they are one of the companies that specializes in supplies woodworking tools to instrument makers - Stewart perhaps? Brian On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 4:35 PM, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: I know this has

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-01 Thread doug metzler
If you can find out what the existing collet is usually you can get a replacement with a different inner diameter. For instance, if it's a small router (like a rotozip) it might have an ER-11 collet. A bigger router might have an ER-25 or something. Then you can go to Amazon and type in ER-25

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-01 Thread kqt4at5v
On Tue, 1 Nov 2011, BRIAN GLACKIN wrote: I have used 1/4 X 1/8 collet adapters with good success. I cannot recall the supplier, but they are one of the companies that specializes in supplies woodworking tools to instrument makers - Stewart perhaps? Brian On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 4:35 PM,

Re: [Emc-users] nothing to do with emc

2011-11-01 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
One thing to consider is that the power to cut with a 1/8 endmill is dramatically less than needed for a 1/4 and 1/2 inch endmill. Why not consider swapping out your router with a decent electric long shaft die grinder - they give the collet size and the extension. Milwalkee and Bosch both make