Router Bit Adapter Installation

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I have looked but have not found anything that explains how router bits are aligned for correct heigth in the adapter. I know the adapter snaps into the chuck but what explains how the router bit shaft is adjusted correctly in the adapter before you tighten the set screws? If there is a procedure to align the different bits I need to know this adjustment for all bits. I would assume there should be some measurement of the shaft between the bit cutters and the adapter. What is that measurement and is it the same for all bits. I have just bought the router bit set and there is great differences in this measurement for all bits. Maybe this is not critical and the machine automatically adjustes to the correct position but it would seem that there should be some standard position for the bit in the adapter before the set screws are tightened.

[Kenm810]

Look on Page 32 and 33 of your owners manual


Bit Adapter Assembly
The CompuCarve utilizes a patented quick release chuck system to make
changing bits fast and easy. To use this system the bits must first be
installed into the bit adapters. We recommend that each 1/4" bit used in
the machine have its own dedicated adapter since the setscrews are
required to be thread cemented. Swapping adapters will lead to stripped
setscrews. In the case that the bit needs to be replaced, apply heat to the
setscrews first to soften the thread cement before loosening. The bits
must be spaced properly in the adapters. Please see Figure 24 and 25 for
proper spacing.

For 1/2” shank bits,

insert threaded bit adapter into the chuck assembly


and then insert bit into threaded collet (See Figure 22) and tighten the


collet with a wrench. Position the bit in the adapter as shown in Figure 24.

Verify that the collet is also securely tightened.

For 1/4” steel shank bits:


Remove the two setscrews from the adapter


body and de-grease both the setscrews and threaded holes. This can be


done using rubbing alcohol or a product such as WD40. Thoroughly dry

the parts. Apply a drop of permanent thread cement on each setscrew to

prevent them from loosening and start the treads. Insert the bit into the bit
adapter and tighten the setscrews with supplied Allen wrench (See Figure
23). Position the bit in the adapter as shown in Figure 24 and always
make sure the setscrews are tight.
For 1/4” carbide shank bits:



Carbide bits include the 1/16” carving and


1/8” cutting bits and can be identified by the two small flats on the bit


shank. Remove the two setscrews from the adapter body and de-grease

both the setscrews and threaded holes. This can be done using rubbing

alcohol or a product such as WD40. Thoroughly dry the parts. Apply a
drop of permanent thread cement on each setscrew to prevent them from
loosening and start the treads. Insert the bit into the bit adapter and
position the bit so that the setscrews align to the flats. Tighten setscrews
with supplied Allen wrench and always make sure the setscrews are tight.