Thread: Making a collet chuck for a Triton TRA001

Originally Posted by Chief Tiff

Is the runout just at the top bearing end or does it also appear at the bottom?

It's 0.05mm at the base of the bit and 0.2mm at the top bearing.

Originally Posted by Treecycle

Does the Musclechuck do as advertised and allow you to remove and refit the cutter with the same amount of runout each time?

I haven't checked, but I imagine so. I think the runout I have now will be present in any router bit I install. Plus any runout in the bit of course. The bearings should be OK. My TRA001 has had little use.

Originally Posted by Pat

What speed are you running the router at?

I was running it at nearly max RPM, as that's what the manual says to use for bits up to 25mm diameter. That's clearly too fast for this bit. Peter Millard runs his at half speed in this video review of the bit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBJZlI9IVlI

Originally Posted by Pat

I run my Spindle moulder and MOF1 at the slowest speed when using this bit. It is a beast, but leaves a great finish, especially in Redgum.

Good to know, thanks.