V60 and V90 bits

[jab73180]

Why doesn't LHR offer the V60 and V90 bits with carvewright adapters?

[lynnfrwd]

I assume you mean CarveTight adapters? They are steel shafts and use the 1/4" split collet & 1/4" rubber stop collars to fit into the CarveTight Spindle.

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[jab73180]

OK, so why can't you put carvetight adapters on them? Just because they are steel shafts? Why not lightly weld them together? Can I buy just the adapter then?

[bergerud]

OK, so why can't you put carvetight adapters on them? Just because they are steel shafts? Why not lightly weld them together? Can I buy just the adapter then?

I think you can:

http://store.carvewright.com/product...83&cat=&page=1

[jab73180]

I think you can:

http://store.carvewright.com/product...83&cat=&page=1

So what's the deal with that? Great idea, but is it to loose to use on carving bits? Does it use set screws or something? That wouldn't matter in my instance, but maybe worth a try.

[bergerud]

Why doesn't LHR offer the V60 and V90 bits with carvewright adapters?

I think that is a good question. I thought that when they first introduced the carvetight spindle that they did have carvetight adapters on all the fancy bits. It sure would be more convenient. Maybe it is cost or maybe the steel shanks of the fancy bits are not manufactured with enough precision for the press fit. Or maybe it is just too hard to press them on since they do not fit over the end of the bit!

If I used the carvetight, I would certainly give it a try. With the heat method, one can put the adapters on without pressing on the cutting edges. My only worry would be if the adapters did not fit tight enough. (In that case, I would use loctite.)

[lynnfrwd]

Technically, there is no reason why you couldn't, except then you would have to purchase an adapter for each steel shank bit instead of purchasing & using just one split collet. HOWEVER, we do not have a process to press them onto the larger decorative bits without damaging the blades.

Also, some people are using their own decorative routing bits; not the ones we sell. The split collet makes it possible for them to use with ease.

[jab73180]

Technically, there is no reason why you couldn't, except then you would have to purchase an adapter for each steel shank bit instead of purchasing & using just one split collet. HOWEVER, we do not have a process to press them onto the larger decorative bits without damaging the blades.

Also, some people are using their own decorative routing bits; not the ones we sell. The split collet makes it possible for them to use with ease.

makes sense. i havent used the split collet so i dont know how easy or hard it is to use.

[fwharris]

makes sense. i havent used the split collet so i dont know how easy or hard it is to use.

The split collet is very easy to use. Just slide it on the bit shaft and install it in the chuck.

[jab73180]

The split collet is very easy to use. Just slide it on the bit shaft and install it in the chuck.

Do you use the stop collars.