I inherited a few milling cutters from my Dad. I would like to use them on my mill, just because… I am confused as to the R8 collet that will properly secure them. One is marked 25/64 with a diamond logo Containing the marking M&B. It measures .385” on my HF Digital calipers. 25/64” divides out to .3905.
I have a couple more that measure .312, one has the sideways diamond with M&B, one is a Weldon, marked 3/8.
And another that measures .385 and is a 5 flute mill cutter with 7/16 stamped in one of the flutes. 7/16 divides out to .4375.
What am I missing? I have a set of R8 collets that came with my 2nd hand HF X2 mill, in 1/8, ¼, 5/16, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, and ¾. The ½ is missing. I hope to pick p a ½ today at the local MSC store.
I guess my question is can I use these cutters with the collets I have? What is the clamping tolerance of an R8 collet without damaging it?
Do I need a 25/64 R8 collet? Is there such a beastie?
Chuck in E. TN