question about collets

[BHQ]

do i need collets for my collets?
the jacobs 5c collet chuck is leaving some indentations from the splines of the collets
on unfinished cues
any suggestions?
btw, i am not tightening it down like a gorilla either, just snug
thanks, brent

 

[BLACKHEARTCUES]

do i need collets for my collets?
the jacobs 5c collet chuck is leaving some indentations from the splines of the collets
on unfinished cues
any suggestions?
btw, i am not tightening it down like a gorilla either, just snug
thanks, brent

I sometimes use a piece of playing card. It doesn't compress & gives you a little more protection...JER

 

[Canadian cue]

do i need collets for my collets?
the jacobs 5c collet chuck is leaving some indentations from the splines of the collets
on unfinished cues
any suggestions?
btw, i am not tightening it down like a gorilla either, just snug
thanks, brent

I use the same collets as you. I use a delrin or teflon collet on anything tapered or finished. The only time I don't use a collet is if I am working with rough material. A collet chuck will not clamp down evenly on a tapered surface so your delrin collet has to compensate for the taper.

 

[sliprock]

do i need collets for my collets?
the jacobs 5c collet chuck is leaving some indentations from the splines of the collets
on unfinished cues
any suggestions?
btw, i am not tightening it down like a gorilla either, just snug
thanks, brent

Have you thought of leaving your wood a little oversized (lengthwise) and then cutting a nose on the wood to fit the 5c. Picture a cue with an extra 1in. X 3/4 in. nub sticking out both ends. Just a thought.

 

[BHQ]

Have you thought of leaving your wood a little oversized (lengthwise) and then cutting a nose on the wood to fit the 5c. Picture a cue with an extra 1in. X 3/4 in. nub sticking out both ends. Just a thought.

hi steve, i damaged one in the works putting the joint pin in. it was just a touch oversized, the dents sanded out. i'm just looking for a way to avoid any problems with a cue that is to size. especially a cue that is painted
hey, when you getting up my way???

 

[sliprock]

hi steve, i damaged one in the works putting the joint pin in. it was just a touch oversized, the dents sanded out. i'm just looking for a way to avoid any problems with a cue that is to size. especially a cue that is painted
hey, when you getting up my way???

If you see me north of Lexington, I'm either lost or on my way to the DCC . I would like to take a weekend and go to the Newport Aquarium and maybe catch a Reds game..

 

[Cue Crazy]

Have you thought of leaving your wood a little oversized (lengthwise) and then cutting a nose on the wood to fit the 5c. Picture a cue with an extra 1in. X 3/4 in. nub sticking out both ends. Just a thought.

That may help depending on the situation, and a nub may be fine, but don't go too long with the tenon. I have extended a tenon off some Of My joints in the past, so I did'nt have to extend My tailstock out as far to clear My carraige, and altough most were fine, I did have one move on me recently when I pulled It from the hanger & threw it between centers again. Luckily it was just the tenon, so I cut and faced it off, then re-center drilled and the cue It'self was running true again.
The chuck I am not experienced with, but altough I like the idea of a collet closer, I have never liked the way the collets with the metal in them look, and If it were me, I would have to make something for that. I would prefer to have a collet that fit directly in the chuck that was suitable, but you may be able to do one inside of another as someone already mentioned.
Good Luck with it Brent, please keep us Informed on what solution ends up working out for you.

Greg

 

[BHQ]

I use the same collets as you. I use a delrin or teflon collet on anything tapered or finished. The only time I don't use a collet is if I am working with rough material. A collet chuck will not clamp down evenly on a tapered surface so your delrin collet has to compensate for the taper.

so, are you tapering the inside of the collets? to 0400? are you splitting the collet ring or leaving it solid?

 

[Cue Crazy]

so, are you tapering the inside of the collets? to 0400? are you splitting the collet ring or leaving it solid?

From the picture it looks Like It's a split collet, and I believe the collet ID being made is what he refered to being tapered, so that it matches the cue taper. I don't know what taper is used though.

 

[JoeyInCali]

so, are you tapering the inside of the collets? to 0400? are you splitting the collet ring or leaving it solid?

You will have to.
Half a degree of angle on the compound should be plenty .

 

[Varney Cues]

Check your PM's BHQ.

 

[Canadian cue]

so, are you tapering the inside of the collets? to 0400? are you splitting the collet ring or leaving it solid?

The inside is tapered to match the cue the outside has no taper . I built a bunch with sizes to fit any place on the cue. The collets have one slit.