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Dwayne
08-10-2013, 01:30 PM
I can't seem to find out the right distance to put the stop collar on the keyhole bit when using the split collet... any input folks..?

chief2007
08-10-2013, 04:26 PM
Place the bottom of the stop collar at the point where the yellow starts on the bit shaft, Works every time for me.

To keep this point consistent I actually cut shrink tubing to the size of the stop collar, and shrunk it onto the bit. Has just enough of a "lip" to have a consistent set up each time in the split collet.

Dwayne
08-10-2013, 05:36 PM
Thank You Chief, you've been a great help.

Dwayne
11-26-2015, 10:41 AM
Hey folks, Chief, someone...my wife has a problem tightening the keyhole bit in the collet with the T- handle wrench, so I was thinking I would get a small 3/8 square drive torque wrench, but don't know what would be a good torque to tighten it to. My second option was to get a keyhole bit with a 1/2" shank...anyone ? thoughts/opinions ?

Thanks,
Dwayne

aokweld101
11-26-2015, 01:27 PM
Maybe a regular Allen wrench would work and give the extra leverage that she would need.

bergerud
11-26-2015, 02:56 PM
One must be careful of not over tightening the screw. It stretches a little each time and will break. Instead, look at where the slots are in the adapter and rotate it in the CT so the dog does not span over a slot. The tip of the dog right beside a slot??

mikemi
11-26-2015, 06:29 PM
I am sure it has been discussed in the forum before, but does anyone know the size of screws for the CT? I have been meaning to get extras and change them out before the do snap in two and create a big problem.

Mike

Dwayne
11-26-2015, 07:06 PM
I've been accused of over-thinking things before, but now I just feel stupid :oops: !!

Thanks aokweld (http://forum.carvewright.com/member.php?16338-aokweld101)

FWMiller
11-26-2015, 08:46 PM
The ER-11 adaptor works great on the keyhole bit.

DonCP
11-27-2015, 06:05 AM
I also use the ER-11 also on the Keyhole Bit. It makes using it a lot easier.

bergerud
11-27-2015, 09:07 AM
I am sure it has been discussed in the forum before, but does anyone know the size of screws for the CT? I have been meaning to get extras and change them out before the do snap in two and create a big problem.

Mike


see: http://forum.carvewright.com/showthread.php?19190-New-Information-about-the-CarveTight-Spindle&p=162456#post162456

mikemi
11-27-2015, 07:13 PM
Thanks Dan.