Quit true. I failed to mention that. Thanks for bringing it up.
"Luigi Zanasi" wrote in message
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On Thu, 28 Aug 2003 02:49:40 GMT, "CW"
scribbled

Yes, leave the bit up a 1/16" or so. The reason is that the collet pulls
down as it tightens. If the bit is already at the bottom, the collet may
never tighten even though you screwed it down tight.

And it, IME, usually also makes the bit easier to remove.

"Tim Simmons" wrote in message
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Also, I read that you should position the bit 1/16" above the base
rather
than riding on the bottom. Is that true? If so, why? Does it
alleviate
extra vibrations by not touching the bottom?



Luigi
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