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edisto replied to the thread The Metalworking Thread.I just ordered a used copy from eBay. I love free, but I don't do well reading off of a screen... -
edisto replied to the thread The Metalworking Thread.Thanks! Definitely a great resource! I was going to skim a bit just to get a feel for it, and wound up reading the first chapter in its...
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Here is link to a great free book that you will find interesting: Machine Shop Trade Secrets by James Harvey. You can read it online...
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edisto replied to the thread The Metalworking Thread.Great! Thanks!
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edisto replied to the thread The Metalworking Thread.That's the exciting part for me is having the ability to make tools that you need. Thanks again for all of the great info!
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edisto replied to the thread The Metalworking Thread.No worries, I grew up in Canada, so I can think in metric too. They were just switching over when I was a kid, so for some things I...
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ER11 & ER16 collets clamp down by 1.0mm from specified clamping OD, though You should stay shy at no more than 0.9mm. ER32 collets will...
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Yes , the collets will work for all ur diameter applications,
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Get different size & length collet holders! Not sure about Your machines, but we use ER32/70 for 50+% of our tooling, but there is...
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edisto replied to the thread The Metalworking Thread.@Squareground3691 and @Wilhelm, thanks so much for the help! I was leaning towards an ER32 holder and collet set, and it sounds like...
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Also use ER 16 , for small diameter applications a lot ,
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Also, out of ballance throw is lower with solid/Weldon holders. You may prefer them for milling. Though quality brand collets are...
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Yes, Weldon is a good option. I forgot about those. At work we utilize collet vs. Weldon at a 100:1 ratio, as such it slipped my mind...
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I use a combination of ER and Solid holders, the Solid holders are best for rigidity machining,
