Morning all!
Could someone please tell me how deep the collet reducer from musclechuck sits in the collet?
Thanks
Tom
Could someone please tell me how deep the collet reducer from musclechuck sits in the collet?
Thanks
Tom
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I have always inserted the reducer to the point where the top ring rests on the surface of the Chuck itself. I have never had a problem with this approach. However, out of curiosity I posted the question to the company and once I receive a reply I will post it here.
iwould have posted a photo but apparently I am not allowed to do that.
iwould have posted a photo but apparently I am not allowed to do that.
Hi Jon, thanks for the reply, I did get a reply from musclechuck, I forgot to post what they said.
Joe replied that the total length of the 1/4” is about 1.3 inches. In use I gathered that the top ring sticks above the musclechuck .3”, so I guess that means that there is 1” in the musclechuck.
Trying to get all this figured out so I can put a spacer under the donut for my Sommerfeld bits. Don’t want it to interfere with the reducer whenever I get one.
Tom
Joe replied that the total length of the 1/4” is about 1.3 inches. In use I gathered that the top ring sticks above the musclechuck .3”, so I guess that means that there is 1” in the musclechuck.
Trying to get all this figured out so I can put a spacer under the donut for my Sommerfeld bits. Don’t want it to interfere with the reducer whenever I get one.
Tom
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Tom, appreciate the reply. I checked my reducer and in round numbers it is 1.3" long with both the top ring and the raised area below it being .1" each. Based on the comment you recoevied from Musclechuck that the reducer should be .3" above the Chuck it sounds as though my approach is incorrect. I will continue to clarify this with the company and advise. It is unfortunate that the instruction sheet does not clarify this point.
Thanks,Jon. Really appreciate that!
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Tim, I received a reply from Joe DeRosa and he confirms with a photo that the reduction collet should only be inserted to that first ring. Regrettably, if their video showing the correct insertion of the reduction collet was available years ago I never found it. Hence I shelved that part. Time to dust it off and create some router dust.
cheers
Jon
Thanks a lot Jon
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Tim
just an FYI,based on further discussions with Joe DeRosa, he has kindly offered to evaluate my MUSCLECHUCK, insert combination and either repair or replace the pair as they deem appropriate.
The firm has always been lauded for its customer service and I am pleased to see that it is continuing.
Regards
jon
just an FYI,based on further discussions with Joe DeRosa, he has kindly offered to evaluate my MUSCLECHUCK, insert combination and either repair or replace the pair as they deem appropriate.
The firm has always been lauded for its customer service and I am pleased to see that it is continuing.
Regards
jon
Thats awesome Jon! Good deal!
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A bit late but it has been awhile since I could get into the shop. DeRosa advised that the Chuck per se was in fine shape except for a bit of rounding on the set screw. They returned the Chuck, a 4 new of set screws and a NEW version of the 1/4" adapter sleeve at no charge. The complete set is running well in the system and I could not be happier. KUDOS to DeRosa.
Jon
Jon
Thanks, and good deal on your chuck Yes they are really very good for customer service. I talked with Joe about one of my Sommerfeld bits not going in to the chuck, and he said to send it in, and he would hone .0005 out which would also take any imperfections out of the bore. Got it back in a couple days, put it in the router, and couldn’t get it balanced. Emailed him, and he sent a new chuck. New one is perfect! Highly recommend this company to anyone!! Tom
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