CarveWright decorative bits

[sw123man]

I received as a gift of decorative bits which is for the carvewright machine but I have the carvetight machine.How do I change them to fit the carvetight?what do I need to buy?

[Deolman]

You will need to remove the old style adapters. On the 1/4" bits you need to heat the locking screws to release the loctight on the threads. On the 1/2" bits loctight isn't used and wrenches are all that is needed. Next, you will need a collet and stops like these here:

http://store.carvewright.com/home.php?cat=294

That should do it. Another tip as pointed out on another post, add magnets similiar to the ones in the case and the case will still hold your bits.

[AskBud]

I heated my 1/4" bits in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Then, using two oven mitts, remove the two screws. Most bits should drop out easily. If not, use a vise or slot in a board to make a make-shift arbor press, Take a large nail to tap the bit out of the adapter.

The 1/2" bits need no heat, as they are held in place by a nut assembly rather than the screws.
AskBud

[Kmbzak]

I just went through the same issue. I bought the bits through Lowes and they had the quick change collet on them. Be careful when handling the bits they are sharp. I was trying to remove the screw from the collet and it slipped slicing my finger open. What I did was to put the collet in a vice and I heated it up with a torch, Then I used vice grips and the screw came right out. I did this to both sides. Then heated the collet and tapped it with a punch and it slid right out. Put a towel under it because they come out easy.

Good luck
Ken