It's that need/want conundrum!that changes everything ,,, the title was ,,, I NEED to make this ,,, it should have been I want to play with my mill and this job turned up ,,,, lol
enjoy the challenge , its good to expand your capabilities .![]()

Thanks Dave, that's helpful.RWD3M,
You only need 4 metric or 4 imperial collets for that mil which you have. I'm sure you are aware that the the Clarkson systems only need a light snugging up with the spanner .
On the other hand the ER system needs a bigger spanner than then one provided to grip properly or be tightened by a gorilla.
There are slot drills and then there are slot drills that aren't. Your new one has a centre point on the cutting end it may need to follow a 1/4" drill hole to cut properly it may also be OK .
Some slot drills have no centre on the cutting end, but if you look one blade is longer than the other, these will plunge regardless.
I wouldn't plunge bench drill style , used the fine feed and snug up all way locks things can get a little snatchy
Itll do, I find RDG better to be honest, Cutwel better qualitySooo, is there anything fundamentally wrong with the cutter I was looking at or the company from whom I was thinking of buying from?
Thanks. I have bought stuff off them before, I'll give them a try too.Itll do, I find RDG better to be honest, Cutwel better quality
