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 the extension. Milwalkee and Bosch > both make one although pricer than HF's 24.99 specials. > > here is a link to a Bosch model. > > http://www.shopwiki.com/_Bosch-Electric-Die-Grinder-%28AC-/-DC%29?o=170766557&s=21453 > > Brian > > > > On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 5:34 PM, <kqt4a...@comcast.net> wrote: > >> 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, <kqt4a...@comcast.net> wrote: >>> >>>> 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 have one of the little cheap ones with a set screw but the bit is a >>>> little loose >>>> >>>> Richard >> >> >> A collet adapter will not help >> I need the extra length also >>
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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RSA® Conference 2012 Save $700 by Nov 18 Register now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/rsa-sfdev2dev1 _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
