Forum sponsored by:

Cleaning ER collets

Search for: in Thread Title in

Douglas Johnston	26/11/2011 09:51:56
814 forum posts 36 photos	Does anybody have an easy way of cleaning out the debris from ER collets. A toothbrush can get to most of the slots but the bore seems to be rather tricky. Cotton buds tend to get caught up on the sharp internal edges of the slots, leaving strands of cotton inside. Has anyone got a (cheap) solution?
JasonB	26/11/2011 10:01:54
25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles	You can buy a set of small brass wire "bottle brushed" for cleaning the collets used on woodworking routers which will do the job. Trend make them. J
Donhe7	26/11/2011 10:03:20
37 forum posts	Speaking as one unfamiliar with ER collets, may I suggest pipe cleaners as a possible solution to the problem donhe7
magpie	26/11/2011 10:22:57
508 forum posts 98 photos	Chronos do a large set of round brushes. Various sizes in soft bristle, brass wire, and steel wire. The set also has a handle and an extension to reach down boiler tubes. I bought a set at the Harrogate show last May, and have found them very usefull. Derek
RJW	26/11/2011 10:41:22
343 forum posts 36 photos	You could always try Gun brushes, supplied in various sizes and used for cleaning gun barrels! I used them all the time for cleaning out oilway drillings in crankshafts, picked them up for not a lot of money from a local gunsmiths shop. J. Edited By RJW on 26/11/2011 10:42:02
John Stevenson	26/11/2011 10:58:40
5068 forum posts 3 photos	Is this for cleaning or polishing to put on the mantlepiece ? Been using ER's since they first came out, a swipe thru the slots with a 6" rule or bit of steel banding and a quick blow down the bore and jobs a good un. Does pay to drop them on the demagnetiser from time to time. John S.
Dave Martin	26/11/2011 11:46:22
101 forum posts 11 photos	If there's "gunge" in there, try dropping them in an ultrasonic cleaner (just make sure to dry them out properly afterwards though, possibly in the bottom oven on a low heat!)
Chris Trice	26/11/2011 16:13:57
1376 forum posts 10 photos	Soft paint brush in a pot of white spirit works wonders.
Douglas Johnston	26/11/2011 17:56:39
814 forum posts 36 photos	Thanks for the replies, some excellent ideas for cleaning the collets. I like the idea of the brass bottle or test tube type cleaners so I must get some if I can find a source that does not charge an arm and a leg for postage. I need to go now as I have to polish the lathe before puting it on the mantlepiece.
Stub Mandrel	26/11/2011 20:55:55
4318 forum posts 291 photos 1 articles	I'm the untidiest worker in the world and I don't seem to get swarf inside my ER collets. What have you been doing with them, Douglas? Neil
Gone Away	26/11/2011 23:33:38
829 forum posts 1 photos	Always check "brass" brushes with a magnet.
blowlamp	26/11/2011 23:38:52
1885 forum posts 111 photos	Like John, I give mine a quick blast of air down the bore whilst I block the other end to ensure the air has to exit through the slots. Martin.
Jens Eirik Skogstad	27/11/2011 00:10:16
400 forum posts 22 photos	I has ER 32 collets, the collets is cleaned free for chips with air blast. In case dirty by oil/cutting fluid: use white spirit + air blast (do not use indoor due fog of white spirit).

All Topics | Latest Posts

Please login to post a reply.

Magazine Locator

Want the latest issue of Model Engineer or Model Engineers' Workshop? Use our magazine locator links to find your nearest stockist!

Find Model Engineer & Model Engineers' Workshop

You can unsubscribe at anytime. View our privacy policy at www.mortons.co.uk/privacy

Latest Forum Posts

*Oct 2023: FORUM MIGRATION TIMELINE*
05/10/2023 07:57:11
Making ER11 collet chuck
05/10/2023 07:56:24
What did you do today? 2023
05/10/2023 07:25:01
Orrery
05/10/2023 06:00:41
Wera hand-tools
05/10/2023 05:47:07
New member
05/10/2023 04:40:11
Problems with external pot on at1 vfd
05/10/2023 00:06:32
Drain plug
04/10/2023 23:36:17
digi phase converter for 10 machines.....
04/10/2023 23:13:48
Winter Storage Of Locomotives
04/10/2023 21:02:11
More Latest Posts...
View All Topics

Support Our Partners

Shopping Partners

Subscription Offer

Latest "For Sale" Ads

Reeves** - Rebuilt Royal Scot by Martin Evans
by John Broughton
£300.00
BRITANNIA 5" GAUGE James Perrier
by Jon Seabright 1
£2,500.00
Drill Grinder - for restoration
by Nigel Graham 2
£0.00
WARCO WM18 MILLING MACHINE
by Alex Chudley
£1,200.00
MYFORD SUPER 7 LATHE
by Alex Chudley
£2,000.00
More "For Sale" Ads...

Latest "Wanted" Ads

D1-3 backplate
by Michael Horley
Price Not Specified
fixed steady for a Colchester bantam mark1 800
by George Jervis
Price Not Specified
lbsc pansy
by JACK SIDEBOTHAM
Price Not Specified
Pratt Burnerd multifit chuck key.
by Tim Riome
Price Not Specified
BANDSAW BLADE WELDER
by HUGH
Price Not Specified
More "Wanted" Ads...

Get In Touch!

Do you want to contact the Model Engineer and Model Engineers' Workshop team?

You can contact us by phone, mail or email about the magazines including becoming a contributor, submitting reader's letters or making queries about articles. You can also get in touch about this website, advertising or other general issues.

Click THIS LINK for full contact details.

For subscription issues please see THIS LINK.

Digital Back Issues