rock chuck

[ChrisAlb]

Maybe you used it so long that it got so hot that all of the loctite melted out!... LOL

Just kidding, but you sure had really good luck out of that chuck!

LOL...perhaps. But honestly it never got that hot. I don't think luck though Ron. Proper care and use is more like it. Almost 100 hours on the second now and running fine. And I'm pretty sure "I" killed the first one too.......Doing that Oak mirror for Alex in an...ummm...unconventional way.

[liquidguitars]

you will push the top wrench away from you if standing on the keypad side.

What he said. Ron I just ordered # 2 from you today..

Almost 100 hours

lagger.. you need to do more carving..
LG

[jpitz31]

Hello All,

The Rock came today, When I got home from work I watched the video a few times and installed the Rock. I had no problem loosing the QC. Did not have to heat it at all. I have not cut anything yet. I will do that first thing tomorrow.

I made a bit depth installer so I could set the bit 1 1/2" from the collet.

I put a threaded insert into a piece of MDF, used a bit of left over threaded rod and a little rubber vacuum cap. I set the height with my calipers and then insert the bit into the sleeve.

Can't wait to try the rock out.

Joe

[Digitalwoodshop]

Is that a Roto Zip bit? Does it have a cutting tip? Or it just an optical illusion... and a 1/8 inch cutting bit?

AL

[jpitz31]

Al,

You have got a really good eye. Yes, that is a SC rotozip bit. Yes 1/8" bit and 1/8" sleeve for the Rock. I had one sitting on my desk and wanted to see how it fit into the sleeve and check the length.

Joe

[locovalley]

I got my 1/4" sleeves for the 1/2" Rock in the mail yesterday. I installed the carving bit in the chuck and did a 1 hour test carve. I can't believe how much quieter the machine is with the Rock! Vibrations are almost undetectable. THe flex shaft ran much cooler that before. All-in-all I never thought a new type of chuck would make such a difference.

Color me a Happy Camper!
Joe

[liquidguitars]

Yesterday I notice my dog "that's her in the avatar photo" was in the shop sleeping on the floor at the same time my CW was rocking.. That's a first..

LG

[rjustice]

Yesterday I notice my dog "that's her in the avatar photo" was in the shop sleeping on the floor at the same time my CW was rocking.. That's a first..

LG

This is funny to me... i have had a half dozen comments about the dog now being comfortable in the shop while the macine is running!...LOL...

Now mans best friend can hang while carving!

Thanks for the feedback guys!

Ron

[Pratyeka]

This is funny to me... i have had a half dozen comments about the dog now being comfortable in the shop while the macine is running!...LOL...

Now mans best friend can hang while carving!

Thanks for the feedback guys!

Ron

I consider this proof that the difference is not just in our head, can't have a more unbiased opinion than from a dog!

[rjustice]

I have had a few questions about the new Rock Sleeves, and how to orient them correctly. I have also been asked about how to orient the flats on tools to make sure they are not in a bad place in reference to the clamp in the Rock Chuck.

The first picture shows pinching the sleeve to get it to ease into the bore more easily.
The second picture shows orienting the slit to the center of the hex in the clamp bolt (where you insert the T-handle wrench)
The third picture shows the flat facing the center of the hex in the clamp bolt.

By doing this you will insure that you are clamping on a smooth surface and getting the best holding power, and least amount of runout.

Hope this helps, please ask if you have any questions!

Happy Carving,

Ron