I am considering an ER collet system for my X2 with 3MT spindle and any advice would be welcome.
I already have an auto locking chuck for threaded cutters but now want a bit more versatility and would prefer not to have to change chucks so offten when drilling and using plain shank cutters.
The questions I am asking myself are:
Which series do I go for - If I went for E32 I would have a good range of sizes available but I doubt if I would use any thing over 13mm on the X2
This being the case would the smaller size of say the ER25 holder be an advantage?
Some suppliers don't do ER25 and smaller series in MT3 is there a good reason for this?
Finally any advice on where to get them from - I am obviously looking for good value and note that there are some from HK on eBay that are considerably cheaper than UK prices. Without going overboard I would rather buy from the UK but it would be interesting to know if anyone has experience of the eBay offerings.
Regards John S
I already have an auto locking chuck for threaded cutters but now want a bit more versatility and would prefer not to have to change chucks so offten when drilling and using plain shank cutters.
The questions I am asking myself are:
Which series do I go for - If I went for E32 I would have a good range of sizes available but I doubt if I would use any thing over 13mm on the X2
This being the case would the smaller size of say the ER25 holder be an advantage?
Some suppliers don't do ER25 and smaller series in MT3 is there a good reason for this?
Finally any advice on where to get them from - I am obviously looking for good value and note that there are some from HK on eBay that are considerably cheaper than UK prices. Without going overboard I would rather buy from the UK but it would be interesting to know if anyone has experience of the eBay offerings.
Regards John S