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    We don't have rock chucks to test with, so I can't guarantee their current or future compatibility.

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    Would it be possible for one of the 'beta' testers who have a rock chuck to do testing if they are not available at Carvewright? I realise they are not the product or responsibility of the Carvewright organization but for many users they were an answer to issues early in the development process. Now there a many machines equipped with them and the users would like to know if there is a benefit to purchasing the new software. If I have to add the price of converting my machine to the carvetight in addition to the software purchase?? Not sure if I want to spend that much, maybe economical for those using the carver for a business but I bet there are more of the hobbyists out there that are facing the same problem. Would love to buy the new longer bits, makes the new software more attractive.

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    I think that the Rock is going to have problems. The bit will be 1/2" or so longer than in the CT. Since I think the bits are as long as they can be, I bet they will not even get above the bit plate. You would have to take off the CT adapter (or push it another 1/2" onto he bit).

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    Quote Originally Posted by liquidguitars View Post
    1/2 would cost more all around so I like that its a .25" shank end with the adapter.
    True, but they would not break either. These bits look a little delicate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bergerud View Post
    True, but they would not break either. These bits look a little delicate.
    That was my first thought also and the reason I was asking about things to do/watch out for. Reading through Joe's blog and the materials he used they seem to be ok with holding up..
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    I also worry that they will have to be really sharp to work. There will be a lot of cutting edges cutting at once.

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    I've cut my fingers on them every time I've handled one. It's better than just rubbing on the wood & starting fires, eh?

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    I would for sure be using the feather setting for doing any carving just to make sure the bit is eased into the carving area.
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    feathers 1/8" or less when diving deep are totally useless anyhow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fwharris View Post
    I use a 1/2" straight bit some times and I have to stop the spin during the bit check to insure it stops before going down for the touch..

    Skeeterman are you using the CarveWright chuck or a Rock?
    I have the Rock chuck on all machines , the long 3/16 works on all but the B series, the A and C series machines the long bit works but B no workie
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