Longer collet?

[greg@germanguitars.com]

I'm doing 3D shaping using a Whiteside 1" radius core box bit with an overall length of 3". I need another 0.25" or so clearance between the z-carriage and my work. Is there an aftermarket collet for the PC 3.25 router that will give me a little more distance from the router? (I can't find a longer bit...)
-gg

[waynelocke]

You might try having bit custom made, The price is not as bad as you might think.
Wayne Locke

[bwclark@centurytel.net]

Greg,

Look into METAL cutting bits. They have things called XL length. I have a 1/2" spiral solid carbide bit that is 6" long! It has more than 3" of cutting length!

Find an MSC, J&L, or go to your local tool crib and tell them what you want. Better yet, take your current bit and show them what you have and tell them that you need an L or XL length cutter.

Bruce Clark
bwclark@centurytel.net (mailto:bwclark@centurytel.net)