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13th August 2019, 08:59 AM #1
MFK Collet Issues
Hi WWF,
Recently aquired a second hand MFK700 for a reasonable (not great) price.
Just went to use it and it appears to have 2x 8mm collets and no 6mm collet. The previous owner had an OFK as well so I am guessing they got mixed up.
Just looked at the replacement cost ($90) and fell off my chair.
Is there anyway to get the 8mm to hold 6mm bits?
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13th August 2019, 09:05 AM #2GOLD MEMBER
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Go back to the original owner, I'm sure that he is missing an 8 mm collet and would like to swap.
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13th August 2019, 09:43 AM #3
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13th August 2019, 04:32 PM #4GOLD MEMBER
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You can get collet shank adaptors (I've bought stuff from adam's bits - http://endmill.com.au/collet-shank-adaptor/ and had good service). I never feel totally safe when using them though...
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13th August 2019, 07:16 PM #5
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13th August 2019, 07:41 PM #6GOLD MEMBER
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I can't see an 8mm to 6mm collet adaptor on that page. You can get one here though - High Precision Adapter collet shank CNC router tool Adapters holder 12.7mm change to 6.35mm/ 8 6.35/ 8 6/ 12 8mm 6mm-in Milling Cutter from Tools on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
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13th August 2019, 09:19 PM #7Woodworking mechanic
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Not up on festool but is it 6mm or 1/4” or can it use both? I would have thought 1/4” would be more versatile.
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14th August 2019, 12:23 PM #8
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14th August 2019, 01:20 PM #9GOLD MEMBER
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Why not say 1/4" then, saves confusion. 6mm is one of the most common size of endmills. I remember asking for some 1/4" UNC bolts at the local nut and bolt place once, I wanted them to use with some loxin's that were pre-existing in a brick wall. Didn't realise until I was on the job that he'd sold me M6 without telling me. One of the young guys who thought he knew better than me. I always ask for exactly what I want for a reason.
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17th August 2019, 09:44 PM #10
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