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Thread: 3" bits

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    Default 3" bits

    Will a 3" bit work in the machine?

    rmock: Sorry, thought I was responding and was editing. I need to slow down. Post again please.
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    I know the software will not expect a bit that long. Might it break the bit or jam into something?
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    I didn't know if I could fit it up into the collet far enough, O guess I could cut a doll rod and see. Just wondered if anyone had used one

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    The CW deep bits are 3.5" long. What software do you have and what type of bit are you thinking about?

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    ok, I just want to try these as a regular 1/16th ballnose I do not want the bit to stick below the collet any further than the normal bit. Therefore I was wondering if the carvetight hade enough room for the 3 inch bit to slide up that far. or if anyone had tried these bits before

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    No problem. There is lots of room for bits like that. Are you going to press on a CT adapter?

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    I have just been using the standard pressure collet but I do have a er11 collet I thought I would use for this.

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    I would go with the ER11 adapter. I use them all the time for just that purpose. I think the split adapter with a carbide shank is a bit risky.

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    thanks for the input, I will get a couple of these and see how they work out

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