Spindle Question

[mrbigj]

For the Admin or anyone who knows better than I...

I purchased my kit with the 400w spindle. This spindle accepts 1/8" shank bits. I was wondering if this was the same spindle sold on Inventables, or similar, and can I purchase the collet kit allowing me to mount 1/4" shank bits?

This is the Collet adapter I'm considering purchasing -> Please click here to see what I'm talking about

Thank you in advance for any information you can provide.

Jason

[Derek the Admin]

Those are ER11a collets. Ours should be ER11 collets. The collet nut is a little different.

[mrbigj]

Mar 7, 2017 5:07:36 GMT Derek the Admin said:

Those are ER11a collets. Ours should be ER11 collets. The collet nut is a little different.

Is there suggested supplier to obtain the correct collet from?

J

[Derek the Admin]

Not in particular. ER11 collets abound. You could go high end or just go the ebay route. Don't get wrapped up in advertisements of "0.01mm runout" when you look at collets.

[mrbigj]

Mar 7, 2017 5:16:31 GMT Derek the Admin said:

Not in particular. ER11 collets abound. You could go high end or just go the ebay route. Don't get wrapped up in advertisements of "0.01mm runout" when you look at collets.

Great, thank you... Got an extra collet nut and a 1/4" collet on Amazon

J

[Derek the Admin]

Good deal man. Glad you got something worked out.

[jkendall]

Thanks for the info! I have a few 1/4" end mills laying around.