ER-25 collets

[davidh]

Did ever you see imperial ER-25 collets. I would like a 1/4" as I regularly use TCT router cutters in my mill.

Now I use a 6-7mm which works but it is a bit of a three hand job , winding the nut up and holding the tool also.

I want to be able to nip it by hand , then key tighten. If you have seen such a thing or know where to get please post


Thanks

[kneedeepinswarf]

Imperial ER collets are available, but I have only seen them offered by American-based suppliers. You could try Rotagrip in the UK, you might be lucky.

Lionel

[davidh]

Thanks.

They are listing only metric but I'll phone them and see.

[steam4ian]

G'day David

For the third hand try some heavy grease or "Blue Tack"
I don't know if it's called Blue Tack in the UK; it certainly isn't Durex! Blue Tack is that putty like stuff that sticks to smooth surfaces and is removable. Durex in Oz was a brand of adhesive tape.

Regards
Ian

[drjohn]

Hi David

I have the same problem, but the simple solution is to hold the cutter in the collet and lower the quill to rest the cutter on a bit of rag on the table or workpiece, then lock the quill and it's easy.

DJ

[Tel]

May 4, 2009 2:15:03 GMT steam4ian said:

G'day Durex in Oz was a brand of adhesive tape.

Regards
Ian

And the 'other' Durex was/is a small rubber item to be worn in certain circumstances.

[alanstepney]

Oddly enough, Durex was also a brand of abrasive paper.

Make sure you specify the right one!

[waggy]

The comedian Dick Emery comes to mind!

Waggy.

[Deleted]

This thread is getting a little 'coarse'!
JB

[waggy]

OK, "fine". Do I need to have a strip torn off?

Waggy.