ER Collets | 5 Things to Know for Beginners

ER Collets can be a real asset in the home workshop when used correctly, in this video I cover 5 Things to Know for Beginners.

[philliphayman]

I just started milling and have an ER collet set, I genuinely beloved it was mismanufactured, this has answered all my problems!!

[johncurtis]

Saved my bacon. I've never used a collet set before and thought it was broken or a rubbish cheap rip off. But as you said, in the video, All I needed to do was clip the jaws into the nut first, but I didn't do that the first time around and got the jaws locked into the body. After a struggle, I got them out then followed your instructions, and now it works just fine. Thanks very much buddy.

[stevecunningham]

exactly what I needed to know before using my new er32 thanks.

[rkzmnbf]

Nice video. Is there an English version?

[vikvanderhaeghen]

nothing new for me here, but i can imagine very informative for beginners. Well done!

[crichtonbruce]

What a timely video!! I recently purchased an ER collet set and was dismayed they did not seem to fit. The horror! Now your video shows up explaining everything and the world is in a slightly better place. Thank you and a joyous Christmas.

[Razorphil]

Well said and to the point, thanks so much for the tips. Better to learn before using them than learning the hard way!

[nissimcohen]

Thank you for your excellent video, I like your style, easy and simple to follow

[ypaulbrown]

great stuff, thanks from the US, Paul

[marciolangeani]

Finaly I know what are the collet numbers refered to!!! 🙏

[conkcat]

Thank you. Answered some simple but important questions I had

[InfiniteCraftsman]

Dang, clip it in the nut first. Glad I clicked on you!

[ggrailwaynz]

Great video, as always. Bearing collet nuts also have less run out than a plain nut, great for reamers and drills.

[TOONMAN]

Great video, I just recieved my ER32 collet, and block set, first time user. I want to be sure on how to use them properly, thanks to your video I can use them with confidence, THANKS

[beerco]

Great Video! There's one thing that I think belongs on that list though and that's that ER collets and clamping nuts wear out with use. This is less important with larger tooling but if you're using micro end mills (e.g. 1/32" and smaller) the nut and collet must be in good shape to have acceptable runout.

[CafeRacerGarage]

Love the tips brother, Just learning all this stuff, I like how you keep the videos simple and quick 2 Thumbs Up from me 👍👍

[lindam.]

AWESOME! Thanks for doing this video. I couldn't figure out how to get that thing in right to save me. LOL Great info. I needed this.

[Thepriest]

Good video. Also the nut should be torqued down with a torque wrench.

[behemothinferno]

Fantastic video, came here with questions and left satisfied with the knowledge I have received. One more question though: How to chose between the different ER size offerings for a particular application?

[dekutree]

Another thing that took me a while to figure out is how to take a collet back out of the nut after you've clipped it in, since the tapered shape makes it hard to grip (especially with little ER11 collets). Instead of trying to pinch and pull it straight out, push from the side to tilt the collet in a circular motion and it will ride up the surfaces in the nut and come right out.