AskBud
05-01-2011, 10:44 PM
Removing bits from adapters
Here is some hints on removing bits from the QC bit adapters.
The following is for the 1/4 inch shank bits:
http://forum.carvewright.com/showthr...898#post132898 (http://forum.carvewright.com/showthread.php?15586-Compucarve-Bits-Question&p=132898#post132898)
THE 1/2 INCH SHAFT BITS NEED NO HEAT. They have a nut (collet) at the end of the adapter that you will turn with a wrench, so you just need a pair of pliers or vice to hold the adapter while you turn the nut/collet.
AskBud
Here is some hints on removing bits from the QC bit adapters.
The following is for the 1/4 inch shank bits:
http://forum.carvewright.com/showthr...898#post132898 (http://forum.carvewright.com/showthread.php?15586-Compucarve-Bits-Question&p=132898#post132898)
THE 1/2 INCH SHAFT BITS NEED NO HEAT. They have a nut (collet) at the end of the adapter that you will turn with a wrench, so you just need a pair of pliers or vice to hold the adapter while you turn the nut/collet.
AskBud