newbie tool qustion

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drrobin
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newbie tool qustion

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I was working on cutting out a monogram and noticed if I used a 3mm end mill it previewed like I wanted it to. Will all the tools listed on the list you choose from work on the handibot with the current collet? Thanks, Robin

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Adrian
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Re: newbie tool qustion

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Depends on the shank size of the bit you're using and what size collet you have fitted. The software doesn't know anything about the size of the collet and doesn't need to. That's purely a mechanical problem.

drrobin
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Re: newbie tool qustion

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Thanks Adrian.. I so hate being a novice at something!! But learning is half the fun :-)

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Re: newbie tool qustion

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We were all there once. It's a steep learning curve but a fun one as you say. :D

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