ER32 hex block

[Tom Kitta]

I have just have C5 blocks - needed to grind them. I assume many ER32 blocks would need grinding as well.

 

[Susquatch]

Yes, combined with a ball bearing nut I had no complaints.
@PaulL bought them from me.

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]

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.

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]

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.

 

[Former Member]

Yup those are them but they were not that expensive when I bought them.

Damn you! Just ordered 5 ER32 ball bearing nuts.....

 

[Janger]

Well gents I think I'm going to attempt to make one after all. I'll use the ELS once I finish that project.

 

[Larry_C9]

Yes, combined with a ball bearing nut I had no complaints.

What do they mean by a ball bearing nut. Do they have a ball thrust bearing under the nut?

 

[DavidR8]

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]

What do they mean by a ball bearing nut. Do they have a ball thrust bearing under the nut?

Post in thread 'What makes ER collets good quality?' https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/what-makes-er-collets-good-quality.7276/post-109218

 

[DavidR8]

Damn you! Just ordered 5 ER32 ball bearing nuts.....

Sorry mate!

 

[Former Member]

Damn you! Just ordered 5 ER32 ball bearing nuts.....

Just got the email its shipped, should be here Monday!

 

[Former Member]

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.