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ER32 hex block
- Thread starter Janger
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I was having fun @David_R8 . See @Janger's original post:
There are lots on ali, ebay, amazon, comments seem to indicate many of them are pretty poor, or the guy thinks it's great, gives it 5 stars, but he hasn't tried it yet.
Sometimes, I think I'm being funny but I'm the only one laughing. Its sad, but at my age it could be MUCH WORSE! Just groan and put up with me.
little ol' e
Jus' a hobby guy
Must be an aging thing lol. I seem to laugh at myself quite often as well.
Although my sense of humor has got me in trouble at times.
As you say, it could be much worse. I choose to let things roll off the shoulders these days without a care in the world. Laughter keeps each day moving along during these crazy times, even if we laugh at ourselves.
Dan Dubeau
Ultra Member
I got mine a long time ago from arc euro trade before the invasion of cheaper imports.
https://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Collets/ER-Collet-Fixtures/ER32-Collet-Blocks
I don't remember the landed price, but I've never regretted it. Very handy things to have around, and IMO much better than 5c collet blocks for the stuff I do.
https://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Collets/ER-Collet-Fixtures/ER32-Collet-Blocks
I don't remember the landed price, but I've never regretted it. Very handy things to have around, and IMO much better than 5c collet blocks for the stuff I do.
Former Member
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Damn you! Just ordered 5 ER32 ball bearing nuts.....
What do they mean by a ball bearing nut. Do they have a ball thrust bearing under the nut?
Of sorts yes, basically the part of the nut that bears against the top of the collet spins.
DPittman
Ultra Member
Post in thread 'What makes ER collets good quality?' https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/what-makes-er-collets-good-quality.7276/post-109218
Sorry mate!
Former Member
Guest
Just got the email its shipped, should be here Monday!
Former Member
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Well I have them ER32 Ball Nuts (5 of them), even with shipping still cheaper than buying here.
Quick review, a standard nut is a little more tapered on the outside so if you need that extra clearance in tooling setup, standard is the way to go. On the other hand in terms of tightening subject feel after using the first one, definitely better. Easier to increase clamping force.
I would suggest the extra cost us worth it.
Found some notes that give an idea pf ER sizing, the number designates the maximum size in mm the collet can handle. ER collets typically have about 1mm size range.
Quick review, a standard nut is a little more tapered on the outside so if you need that extra clearance in tooling setup, standard is the way to go. On the other hand in terms of tightening subject feel after using the first one, definitely better. Easier to increase clamping force.
I would suggest the extra cost us worth it.
Found some notes that give an idea pf ER sizing, the number designates the maximum size in mm the collet can handle. ER collets typically have about 1mm size range.