Full Version: Engraving with featherlite
From: varn (VARNCO) [#6]
4 Dec 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5] 4 Dec 2006
See attached image.
One is split, and one is solid. I assume the split one is made to "clamp down" on the cutter. Do they both "clamp down" on a cutter and hold it tight?
I wouldn't just use the featherlite with the draw bar in place, but not use a collet? If I do this, won't the spring action of the featherlite be useless, as it won't be screwed into anything solid?
I only have a split collet, and don't want to purchase a solid one unless it's necessary.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#7]
4 Dec 2006
To: varn (VARNCO) [#6] 18 Feb 2007
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#8]
4 Dec 2006
To: varn (VARNCO) [#6] 18 Feb 2007
I've worked on a Vision machine, with that (split-collet) spindle configuration, although, I've never tried to use a featherlite adapter with it.
As you're discovering, they're not condusive for use with a burnishing adapter.
Have you tried finding a delicate balance, between barley tight and loose?
If that makes any sense.
From: Cap'n Ron (RONSTROWGER) [#9]
4 Dec 2006
To: varn (VARNCO) [#1] 18 Feb 2007