Well just got the email for the new Carve-Tight Chuck. Dang it sure looks familiar........
rock chuck $109
well I have made up my mind to go with the rock chuck. I just put a new ztruck on my machine 2 months ago. that part does not bother me , what does bother me is I have 3 new cutting bits and 3 new carving bits that I would not be able to use with the new chuck. So I guess rock here I come!!!
Tried to download manual and look at software but can not get to either
And we all know the rock chuck's are nearly perfectly balanced. I guess we will have to wat for MT to chime in and explain all the "benifits" over LHR or aftermarket chucks out there.
I's sticking with the rock unless there is some REAL benifit to this new chuck. I'd love to see a third party do a static and dynamic balance test on thest two chucks to see who the real winner is.
Doug Fletcher
Last edited by dbfletcher; 04-23-2010 at 08:56 PM.
The $425 upgrade package doesnt seem like a bad deal however.. as long as the techs do a good job. I have no recent experience with their techs thought so I can only say went I sent my machine in way back in 2007, I was very dissappointed with the service. I would assume things have improved greatly over the years however.
Doug Fletcher
I might suggest that you all go to the CW website and review the new chuck, download the April 2010 Tips & tricks and read what MichaelT has to say about it as a tester. I know he's never steered me wrong.
The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.
Do it on a Mac.
Vietnam Vet '65-'66
Never?Before we get to the CarveTight, I’ll take
the liberty of saying a few words about the
existing Quick Chuck (the QC). The QC is
a good system when used properly, and is
a convenient method of bit mounting
which will continue to be supported. The
key is its proper use, meaning that the user
must verify that the bit is secure in the
adapter and that the assembly is fully
seated in the QC
Some interesting information about using sleeves and solid carbide in the "Tips and tricks" saying that carbide shanks and steel sleeves will tend to slip or work loose but the steel to steel shank ones not as much.
LG
Last edited by liquidguitars; 04-23-2010 at 09:39 PM.
Fair enuf... ok.. now i have just finished reading MT April tips and tricks. What I dont understand is he continues talking about better tolerances, less runout, etc... but these ARE MEASURABLE things.... that is what i want to see... give us a chart of number that show that this new chuck system is indeed better than anything out there. With out that... it is just opinion. And to be fair.. this should be done by a third party so it can be impartial and objective.
Doug Fletcher
Last edited by dbfletcher; 04-23-2010 at 09:24 PM.