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JSDenvir
 Post subject: Bridge slot problems
PostPosted: Tue May 07, 2013 2:52 pm 
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I was cutting a slot for the saddle with a Bosch Colt, and the bit got pulled into the slot. It was well tightened and I was taking light passes. The wrong kind of end mill? Upcut? Downcut?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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 Post subject: Re: Bridge slot problems
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When you seat the bit in the collet, back it out 2mm so that it isn't bottomed out. A bottomed bit will not tighten well, on occasion. If there is any glazing on the shaft of the bit, clean it with blade cleaner.

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 Post subject: Re: Bridge slot problems
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Did the bit get pulled down into the slot, making your slot too deep, or did it catch on the side of the slot and take out a divot on the side? If option 1, Alex is correct. Don't bottom the bit in the collet. If option 2, then, umm...hold on tighter!

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