Need custom collet source

[EAC]

Just adding my satisfaction with the colt (var speed) and the high precision collet.  Bit life doubled when I changed from a roto-zip type tool to the colt, and the cut quality is amazing.  I am actually going through old discarded bits that I though were dull, and getting quite a bit (no pun intended) more useful cutting time from them. I can't recommend the combo more.  It's all about the run-out....

Thanks, Jeff....

Don @ EAC

[Jeff_Birt]

Hi Don! I didn't know you frequented the CamBam forum.

[EL34]

The collets are awesome, but I hate the muti toothed wrench.

[Jeff_Birt]

There is an interesting reason they use the spline type nut and wrench. When you tighten a collet closing nut with an end wrench it actually distorts the nut a little which affects how the collet seats, the result is increased run out. 

The spline wrench does not have this problem of distorting the nut, although it does require a bit more effort to use. 

[EL34]

I figured it applied an equal force or something like that.
That splains that. 

Sometimes I just move the wrench right into position the first time
Then sometimes I sit there and try and figure out why I can't get the wrench on after 3 tries. 

[airnocker]

You wouldn't happen to be using PreciseBits precision collets, collet nuts and their double nib wrench?

[EL34]

I am using what Jeff suggested in post #3

[airnocker]

I thought so.  It is the same wrench and collet type I use for my Porter Cable 892.

Guess you guys missed Ron Reed's updates on how to modify your wrench and turn it into a loving "wench" with a basic exorcism.

You will love your new wrench afterwards.

[EL34]

Thanks for the wrench tip.

BTW, I ended up getting one of the K2 CNC Bosch colt mounts and it has been awesome.
Very beefy.

I also drilled several small holes in it and mounted a ring of High intensity LED's

http://www.k2cnc.com/shop/proddetail.asp?prod=RM%2DB%2DColt&cat=31