Rock Chuck and Bits

[Jeton]

Hello, I'm curious if I upgraded to the rock chuck, what bit would you use in place of the 1/8th cutting bit and the 1/16th carving bit?

sorry if this has been asked, I've only a lil bit of time before i have to get to work =/

I just recently broke a 1/8th cutting bit and i'd rather just upgrade to the rock chuck before spending 50 bucks on a new bit from sears, but i'm not sure which bits i can use with the new chuck

Thanks for your time

[DocWheeler]

Jeton,

The bits would be the same, just not with an adapter.
You would need to consider the shank diameter before ordering the Rock and decide if you will need to use a 1/2" shank bit - if so, you would need the 1/2" Rock and adapters down to smaller bits.

That is my understanding anyway.

[Kenm810]

I bought both the 1/4" and 1/2" Rock Chucks plus all the different sized sleeves,
the 1/4" will take care of any 1/4" CW or standard 1/4" bit, and the 1/2" will do the same for any 1/2" CW or standard 1/2" bit.
With the addition of the sleeves you can use 1/8" and 1/4' bits in the 1/2" Chuck it's a Win/Win Scenario.
you can get some bits, tools accessories for the Chucks from Ron at the same time.

www.cw-parts.com

Ya beat me Ken, I must have been daydreaming again

[mtylerfl]

Question - if you have a project that uses both 1/4" and 1/2" shanks bit, does that make extra "work" to swap those bits during a project run?

[SteveEJ]

Nahh.. Just swap out the sleeves that just press in with the bit. The sleeves hold the bit and when the chuck is tightened it snuggs the bits in the sleeves down as well.

[Kenm810]

I was thinking

I bought both Chucks Plus an extra 1/2" Chuck base and all the Sleeves
so maybe, I'll be able to leave my carving or cutting bit in the 1/4" chuck base and a 1/2" bit in the 1/2",
that way I could swap the bases without removing or resetting the bits.

[Pratyeka]

I was thinking

I bought both Chucks Plus an extra 1/2" Chuck base and all the Sleeves
so maybe, I'll be able to leave my carving or cutting bit in the 1/4" chuck base and a 1/2" bit in the 1/2",
that way I could swap the bases without removing or resetting the bits.

Wouldn't that involve using 2 wrenches instead of just the "T" hex?

[Kenm810]

Yep it would, but like I've mentioned before I love to tinker.
I won't be able to try it until I start Carving again,
right now it's just one of many ideas rattling around between my ears.

[Digitalwoodshop]

And I thought that noise was a Rattle Snake......

Nothing to worry about....

AL

[robbrigg2]

Hey all.... just wanted to let you know (if you already don't) when you get the rock you are blessed with a new ability to use various bits, which broaden your capabilities and save you money.

I have been trying various cut off bits and have found that I can use the Zip Bits in the Rock just fine. They are cheap (compared to the $25 jobs) and if they cut smoother than any I've used so far. Give em a try, they are worth it.