> I hate to ask but my question is this: How do you properly load a
> collet as well as your cutting bit into the chuck? Is it simply held
> in place by the nut? (I understand that the spanner tightens the
> nut) If so how do you remove the collet after removing the nut?
There is a ring inside the nut. The collet has a matching groove at
it's largest dimension. With nothing in the collet, insert the collet
into the nut with a twisting motion and it will snap into the ring in
the nut. Screw the nut onto the holder.
The collet has a range of 1mm (about 1/32"). A complete set of 18
collets will cover the complete range of tool sizes from 3mm to 20mm
(about 1/8" to 3/4"). The collet should be slightly (within 1mm or
1/32") larger than the tool/cutter. Don't force the tool into a
too-small collet.
Insert the tool or cutter into the collet. Tighten the nut.
To release the tool and change the collet, loosen the nut. After 2 or 3
turns, you will feel some resistance. Keep turning and the tool/cutter
will release from the collet. Take the tool/cutter out of the collet
and unscrew the collet all the way. Now push the collet sideways with a
twisting motion and it will release from the nut.
Done.
Hope this helps.
>
> I know it is a basic question but how is this done the right way?
>
> Once again thank you all for you advice and support.
>
> -Lee
>
>
>
Later.... Randy S
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