Carbide End Mills

[spikfot]

In another thread someone posted sources for sleeves or collet reducers that were designed for metal machining but suitable for use in routers. I can't locate that post, can anyone shed any light on this?

Specifically, I am looking for a reducer for the OF 1400 1/2" collet to get it to accept 10mm end mills or CNC router bits.

Thanks in advance,

RMW

A number of companies make reducers, I don't personally recommend them because of slippage issues, but here is a link to CMT's versions:
http://www.cmtutensili.com/show_items.asp?pars=RIC~799~2

 

[rmwarren]

In another thread someone posted sources for sleeves or collet reducers that were designed for metal machining but suitable for use in routers. I can't locate that post, can anyone shed any light on this?

Specifically, I am looking for a reducer for the OF 1400 1/2" collet to get it to accept 10mm end mills or CNC router bits.

Thanks in advance,

RMW

Thanks William. I can see where this type may slip because of the single slit that closes to tighten, it would appear to be tough tighten it enough to make it grab the bit.

The reference I saw was from someone who used a metal-milling sleeve of some sort and they stated they had good results.

Thanks again.

RMW

A number of companies make reducers, I don't personally recommend them because of slippage issues, but here is a link to CMT's versions:
http://www.cmtutensili.com/show_items.asp?pars=RIC~799~2

 

[greg mann]

Companies like KennAmetal and Sandvik make high precision sleeves for metalworking. Try MSC and search for tool holding college / sleeves.