Re: Stuck collet

> Thanks to everyone for all the sugestions.
> Here are my reactions to the sugestions:
>
> The tube - If the tube compressed or creased, between the tool and
> the inside of the spindle, I would have a BIGger problem.
>
> Hitting the tool on the edge - Since the collet is quite tapered,
> this may work, but it didn't work last time.
>
> Lubrication - Sounds like a good idea, I just but silicon on the
> latest mill.
>
> Changing the design - I think I would thread the inside of the
> spindle, make a threaded rod, with a brass plug on the tool end,

> use the treaded rod to jack the collet out.
>
> BUT why are we having to reinvent this? Is it really a lousy design
> that they just keep selling?
>
> Buck
>
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Brian Pitt <bfp@e...> wrote:
> > a dab of lipstik (chapstic wont work) on the collet taper helps
> > keep the collet from jamming in the spindle
> > could be worth a try next time
> >
> > Brian