Drill Chuck + End Mills

[Geof]

Originally Posted by vigilante212 Something like this should work well even though it says its for woodworking. http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx...fcode=05INFROO

That will work provided the MT taper is tapped for a drawbar, the collets may not be hardened enough for gripping a tool though.

The collets Neatman linked are better though because the tool is gripped closer to the end of the spindle.

[zhagoox]

Originally Posted by Geof That will work provided the MT taper is tapped for a drawbar, the collets may not be hardened enough for gripping a tool though. The collets Neatman linked are better though because the tool is gripped closer to the end of the spindle.

I have a set identical to that one. The quality is somewhat low, but I wasn't expecting miracles for the bargain price of $40.

I've bought end mill holders, but they are not a definitive solution. If you keep changing them constantly you'll wear down the spindle's taper and it's not something I'd like to solve. That's why I wanted the quick change collets; if something screws up at least the machine remains intact.

Well, my problem also comes from the fact that my gear comes from a very cheap 3 in 1 chinese machine (identical to the HF 5980) and the quality of the steel is horrible. I separated the head of that machine and made a standalone mill and lathe. I am always anxious about things wearing out just for not having the proper level of hardness/steel quality.

I'm sure there must be a solution. I'll think about the problem and get back to you guys.