1/8th " collet

[brain]

hey everyone,

i'm trying to find some small bits(ballnose, endmills, etc.) and after looking on here i found cuttingtoolsource.com. i would like to order a few bits, however, after talking to the salesman, i discovered that all the bits from
1/8th" on down have an 1/8th" shank. my shopbot came with the 1/4" and 1/2" collets(i got the porter cable router, not the spindle). i have looked online and have been unable to locate a collet for these. what does everyone else use? do i need a collet, or should i find some bits that have a 1/4" shank?


thanks,
brian

[brain]

I JUST CAME ACROSS THIS, WOULD THIS WORK, IS IT RECOMENDED.
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=30126&cat=1,46168,46241,46168,46180

[Brady Watson]

If you have a spindle, buy the 1/8" collet from ShopBot. Just pick up the phone and call.

If you have a router, like a Porter Cable, a Stubby Collet Chuck - Like the 308-0018 (http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=8708664&PMAKA=308-0018) from www.Use-Enco.com (http://www.Use-Enco.com) is the right tool for the job. Make sure you get the 1/8" ER11 collet and associated wrenches. It fits into your existing 1/2" collet.

The inserts like you show from Lee Valley, are OK in a pinch, but I never recommend them for CNC duty.

-B

[blackhawk]

Brian,

This is what I use for my PC router.

http://www.precisebits.com/products/equipment/pc_collets_nuts.asp

[Brady Watson]

Good one, Brad. I forgot about those.

Thanks!
-B

[jerry_stanek]

Try these they have the Porter Cable collets

http://www.precisebits.com/products/equipment/pc_collets_nuts.asp

[brain]

THANK YOU BOTH FOR THE REPONSE. THE ONE FROM PRECISE BITS IS ALIITLE MORE ATTRACTIVE TO ME. BLACKHAWK: I ASSUME THIS IS WHAT I NEED

PCPG-0429-8KIT Deluxe PC Collet Kit (contains 1/8in., PG collet, collet nut, spanner wrench, calibration blank and 118 ml of ColletCare)

THANKS,
BRIAN

[blackhawk]

Yep, that would be what you need to set yourself up with for 1/8". You might want to consider getting the kit right up above that one. It has all the same parts plus the 1/4" collet. I use the 1/4" collet more often than the 1/8".

Brad

[brain]

Thanks brad, the router came with a 1/4 & 1/2" collets already. Is there any need to get this one as well?
Brian

[jerry_stanek]

I would get the one with all three 1/8 1/4 1/2 collets that way you use the spanner wrench on them all and the are supposed to be better quality. You have the choice of the ultra precision for $117.95 or the deluxe for $87.95. sooner or later you will have to replace the collet somyou may as well get everything now and save time and money.