NewfoundlandLaw
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- Aug 24, 2019
Hey All
I am new to the world of milling, but I decided to give it a go. (I am a longtime knife and pen maker, who will mainly be using it to machine knife guards, handle cutouts and other simple tasks.)
I have a King KC-20VS-2 milling machine. I believe this is a common cheap milling machine that has multiple clones, such as the Craftex CX601 and multiple others.
Here is a link to the King Machine I have:
Milling drilling machine with digital readout KING Canada - Power Tools, Woodworking and Metalworking Machines by King Canada
And here is a ink to my R8 ER32 Collet system:
https://www.accusizetools.com/0223-0974-er-32-r8-x-4-12-ps-set-er-collet-systems-with-r8-shank/
My question is simple. While the R8 chuck (collet holder) fits the machine, I cant figure out how to tighten the collet retaining nut to the required specs. My machine doesn't seem to have a breaking system, so the spindle just turns freely.
Am I missing something here?
Thanks for all your help. Reading this forum has been a lifesaver!
I am new to the world of milling, but I decided to give it a go. (I am a longtime knife and pen maker, who will mainly be using it to machine knife guards, handle cutouts and other simple tasks.)
I have a King KC-20VS-2 milling machine. I believe this is a common cheap milling machine that has multiple clones, such as the Craftex CX601 and multiple others.
Here is a link to the King Machine I have:
Milling drilling machine with digital readout KING Canada - Power Tools, Woodworking and Metalworking Machines by King Canada
And here is a ink to my R8 ER32 Collet system:
https://www.accusizetools.com/0223-0974-er-32-r8-x-4-12-ps-set-er-collet-systems-with-r8-shank/
My question is simple. While the R8 chuck (collet holder) fits the machine, I cant figure out how to tighten the collet retaining nut to the required specs. My machine doesn't seem to have a breaking system, so the spindle just turns freely.
Am I missing something here?
Thanks for all your help. Reading this forum has been a lifesaver!