When using 5C collets any variation in diameter allows the collet clamping position to vary in the holder. The depth ratio is 3x the difference in diameter so any stop attached to the collet will move, giving varying results. Using a collet bush and this simple stop ring will give repeatable length results.
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Thanks Mook! We've added your Repeatable Depth Stop to our Machining category,
as well as to your builder page: Mook's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:
<div id="blocks"> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/homemade-repeatable-depth-stop"> <img src="/uploads/272298/homemade-repeatable-depth-stop.jpeg"/> </a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/homemade-repeatable-depth-stop">Repeatable Depth Stop</a> <span> by <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/builder/Mook">Mook</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href='https://www.homemadetools.net/tag/collet'>collet</a>, <a href='https://www.homemadetools.net/tag/stop'>stop</a> </div> </div> </div> </div>
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