Cut Your CNC Router Bit Change Time To 5 Seconds!

Cut Your CNC Router Bit Change Time To 5 Seconds! - The Muscle Chuck

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When it comes to a router bit change on your CNC router, using the standard 2-wrench method can be cumbersome. It is almost a 3-handed task.
There is a much faster way to change your CNC router bits! It’s a new tool for your CNC router called a “Musclechuck”, or as some write it, muscle chuck.
The Musclechuck is an awesome bit-changing tool, and I might add, a bit revolutionary, idea for CNC Router bit tool changes that basically makes your bit change lightning fast on both trim routers and spindles.
In this review, I puts the Musclechuck to the test with an easy CNC router project on the Longmill MK2 CNC router. This particular unit is designed for the Makita trim router, which is commonly found on benchtop CNC routers. But they are also available for other routers and spindles.
For speed of a bit change, it passes with flying colors. The Musclechuck runs within 0.0015 runout which is very good for CNC woodworking. The grip is strong and the bit does not slip.
This product has passed the test and is now available at IDC Woodcraft.
Read the full article about the muscle chuck
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See the links below for all other items shown in this video.
Get your Musclechuck fo Makita RT0701C here → link.idcwoodcraft.com/w3abyr
REDUCER COLLET WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON FOR 1/8" BITS
MUSCLE CHUCK COMING SOON FOR SPINDLES
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Chucking guide to properly set router bits → link.idcwoodcraft.com/1zu0qr
Router bits used in this video
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Пікірлер: 94

@IDCWoodcraft 7 ай бұрын

Get your Musclechuck fo Makita RT0701C here → link.idcwoodcraft.com/w3abyr

@Kash1596 7 ай бұрын

Dang out of stock already!

@jonfortner3919 6 ай бұрын

When do you expect to get more?

@woodworkingDad64 7 ай бұрын

Ordered mine last night! Saw on your website you’re coming out with a reducer for 1/8 bits! I mostly work with 1/4. Thanks for continually improving! God Bless

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

MarcusPedroza, right on brother! I am excited for you to get your muscle chuck.

@TerrapinCreations666 7 ай бұрын

I love the idea, but it does suck up z height a little, and I’m not sure how well it’s balanced with the grub screw on one side. If it’s not balanced well, couldn’t it damage the bearing after a while?

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

TerrapinCreations, it sure is balanced brother!

@johncamara3497 2 ай бұрын

That was my first thought. Not only are the bearings going to wear out faster so too are the tools. I'm sure it would be fine if the RPMs we running less than 3000 but at high speed its just asking for trouble.

@robstewart3627 7 ай бұрын

I'd like to hear it running without the music, I'm curious about balance and vibration.

@DaveParkersonofficial 6 ай бұрын

That a good question, I wish I’d thought of that 🤔

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

Robstewart, it sure is balanced brother!

@GyWO10 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this game changer!!! 💯🙏🏽

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

GyWo, glad to hear it brother!

@louisdeschamps3430 6 ай бұрын

Very nice sign Garrett ! I like the 1/4 inche round bit also , Will be buying both !

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

Louis, so glad to hear it brother!

@seannalexander 7 ай бұрын

this video is so chucking good.

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

Seannalexander, haha good one brother!

@mjjeanson 5 ай бұрын

Garrett and Et al. I have in use a couple of these Muscle chucks now and able to get my run out between .0005 and .0002". The only downside is this type of chuck is it will not work well if your router bits shanks are under sized by more than a mil or mil and a half (.001" - .0015"). So, check your bits shanks before you start using this style of collet. I have had a number of times now the bit will come lose and ether slide up or down in the collet during normal operation.

@IDCWoodcraft 5 ай бұрын

mjjeanson, my apologies brother thanks for letting me know and it's something I will look into and let others know as well!

@extremewoodworker 7 ай бұрын

I have a similar chuck on my router table (Eliminator Chuck). If you use a ball end hex key it should make insertion a lot easier. It would have been interesting to see the runout in the original chuck as well. Steve

@IDCWoodcraft 7 ай бұрын

Hey Steve. I didn't think about the run out compare. Great idea. I'll check that

@junrall 2 ай бұрын

Hi Garrett, always fun to watch your helpful vids! Thank you! Just curious, how much depth do you lose with this chuck? Looks like maybe 1/2in-ish?

@IDCWoodcraft 2 ай бұрын

junrall, you are so welcome brother! You loose about 3/4" with the muscle chuck but it is well worth it my friend.

@rogerwa123 7 ай бұрын

Don't you need to measure run out with it spinning? The centrifugal force will accentuate run out won't it?

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

RogerWa, that is a very good point brother! If it is balanced the run out shouldn't be accentuated!

@Jdavid1976 Ай бұрын

Man I'd love to see a Musclechuck for the 80mm spindle from PWN

@IDCWoodcraft Ай бұрын

Jdavid1976, that would be so cool brother! I like that idea.

@snrcomputers.nirmallouis 6 ай бұрын

Nice 🙂

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

snrcomputers.nirmallouis, glad you enjoyed it brother!

@bloomqmx 5 ай бұрын

just ordered the 3/16 end mill bit. thx for the vid.. question if I can. looks like you used the blue tape and ca glue trick to hold-down the material? also, would like to know what the blue product is you have on the material you milled then you must have spray it off camera. Just a newbie asking questions. thx a lot.

@IDCWoodcraft 5 ай бұрын

Bloomqmx, great question brother! I did use the blue painters tape and CA glue hold down method. The material I used to mask off the top surface is called Oramask. Here is a link: shrsl.com/36t5i

@titotorres5456 4 ай бұрын

I have the bobs cnc evolution 4 with makita what muscle chuck do I need for 1/4 and 1/8 bits?? I could really use an answer as soon as possible please

@IDCWoodcraft 4 ай бұрын

titotorres5456, my apologies for the delay getting back to you brother it's been busy over here the last couple weeks! You can certainly use 1/4" bits with the Muscle Chuck and you will need a bit adapter to use 1/8" bits. Here's the link to the Muscle Chuck if you want to take a look: idcwoodcraft.com/products/musclechuck-for-makita-rt0701c

@chenegabfree7617 7 ай бұрын

Nice but…. You still need to adjust Z axis tool offset. Need a system in which tool holder and tool offset can be saved in control software and just make tool holder change. Measuring the offset is what takes the time.

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

Chenegabfree, good call brother! I really couldn't agree more about that with regards to tool offset.

@williamcovell6324 7 ай бұрын

🌵WOW 😲! Now I can make my 'firewood' twice as fast🌵😁🌵

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

WilliamCovell, haha good one brother!

@titotorres5456 6 ай бұрын

I have the Makita rt0701c what muscle couch would I need the 1 ,2,3,or4?

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

titotorres5456, you'd need the one currently listed on the site my friend. My apologies, the first round flew off the shelves faster than expected! I should have them back in stock in about 4 weeks!

@cmclewee9518 7 ай бұрын

Garrett, I can see what you are saying but I have a very expensive spindle which at 25000 rpm requires a highly balanced motion, that musclechuck does not look very symmetric and therefore unbalanced, can you explain how it is balanced?

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

CNClewee, The Musclechuck is engineered to provide excellent balance and low runout, even at high speeds. The design includes features that contribute to its stability, such as a precision collet nut and a specialized collet system. These components work together to minimize vibrations and runout, resulting in a more accurate and smoother machining process. It's important to note that the Musclechuck is a reputable product used by many CNC enthusiasts and professionals in the industry. However, if you have specific concerns about your spindle or balancing requirements, it's advisable to reach out to the manufacturer of your CNC spindle for guidance. They can provide insights into the compatibility and performance of accessories like the Musclechuck with your particular spindle model.

@user-hj8rc9ox8w Ай бұрын

where did you get the blue masking for the sign?

@IDCWoodcraft Ай бұрын

user-hj8rc9ox8w, here is a link brother: shrsl.com/36t5i

@ClintonCaraway-CNC 6 ай бұрын

There are several reasons why industrial CNCs cut better, more cleanly with less tear out and chatter as a benchtop cnc. First is rigidity. That can't really be upgrades or at least it's hard. Linear bearing are probably second. Ballscrews vs leadscrews vs belts would be probably next on the list and the list could go on and on. Somewhere on the list is going to be both run out and deflection of the bit. The less of both the better. I think it is a bad idea to forfeit both for the sake of gaining a few seconds. With benchtop CNCs trying to eliminate ever shortcoming possible is the goal and selling a accessory that clearly hurts performance is a 👎!! Garrett I know you work extremely hard to benefit the community and you help a lot of people. I just think this particular product needs to be considered carefully.

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

3Ccnc, thank you so much for reaching out brother! I really do appreciate you sharing your perspective on this one and I completely agree, choosing your CNC accessories carefully is very important.

@samspade2519 7 ай бұрын

Garret my shopsmith uses the same type of clamping system to hold saw blades, sanders etc. The only real difference is the drive shaft is tapered so the blade cant walk out if the hexnut loosens up. Is there any concern that the nut will loosen and the bit come out?

@r2db 7 ай бұрын

There is no more concern than with the original collet if one is using properly-sized end mills.

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

SamSpade, its always important with every bit change to ensure you have the hexnut secured properly! That is your best bet brother!

@netltube 7 ай бұрын

so the original 1/4 collet still stays in the router?

@IDCWoodcraft 7 ай бұрын

No. You don't need the old collet

@Tensquaremetreworkshop 6 ай бұрын

One problem- the bits are all different sizes. 1.5 thou is a lot of run-out on a 20,000 RPM spindle. You really should use a DTI for checking this - a DI is too coarse. I just checked mine- 0.004mm runout; about a tenth of yours.

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

Tensquaremetreworkshop, very good points my friend. That is a very important thing to check.

@thomashero9779 7 ай бұрын

Is it balanced?

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

Thomashero, it sure is brother.

@marshallharrington4727 2 ай бұрын

which adapter do I need to run 1/8 bits

@marshallharrington4727 2 ай бұрын

nevermind just needed to watch a little farther

@IDCWoodcraft 2 ай бұрын

marshallharrington4727, fair enough brother! Im happy to help.

@tomcollick8111 7 ай бұрын

Garrett, where to buy the masking tape you used for this project?

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

TomCollick, try a bit box store like Home Depot or Lowes! They have a great selection brother.

@louisdeschamps3430 6 ай бұрын

Garrett I just checked for the price , and it says out off stock ,hi , hi ! it is 18 of DECEMBER 2023

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

Hi l Louise yes it is currently it if stock. I'll have more in about a week

@louisdeschamps3430 6 ай бұрын

OK , JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW , can you tell me what the us taxes on your bits ?

@michaeldague3578 7 ай бұрын

Will it work on a 1/4" spindle?

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

MichaelDague, not yet brother! Ive been working with MuscleChuck to provide other options to spindle users. Ill keep you in the loop.

@Clownmeati8 7 ай бұрын

Not sure I would trust the grub screw to last very long before the wrench strips out

@IDCWoodcraft 7 ай бұрын

Good point. The wrench can be ground. I am sending an extra secret with the Chuck

@pfleischman2471 7 ай бұрын

Dear Santa: Musclechuck

@IDCWoodcraft 7 ай бұрын

It's on the list!! Ho ho ho

@smawhorter 7 ай бұрын

This is great if you only use bits with one shank size. We build guitars and have to switch between 1/2", 1/4", and 1/8" shanks frequently which would make this useless.

@IDCWoodcraft 7 ай бұрын

What collet size is yours

@smawhorter 7 ай бұрын

ER20@@IDCWoodcraft

@DaveParkersonofficial 6 ай бұрын

Hey brother, do you think it would be even better if it were magnetic???

@petermurphy3354 6 ай бұрын

Maybe just glue a neodymium magnet in the top of the collet. Inset bit loosely held by magnet, nip up, adjust height & tighten fully.

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

DaveParkersonofficial, I like that idea brother! That would be very cool.

@Tensquaremetreworkshop 6 ай бұрын

@@petermurphy3354 Would work for this, but never do it in a collet. A collet pulls the bit up as it is tightened, which affects the grip and could shatter the magnet (they are brittle).

@hmatyas1 7 ай бұрын

Why not place the muscle chuck without the 3/4 inch nut? The shaft would be held by the original collet and everything else would be the same, wouldn't that work and be a little cheaper? Thank you I enjoyed the video.

@r2db 7 ай бұрын

If you try to mount it into the original collet as a 1/4" shaft you are extending the device significantly, cutting into Z height and worsening the runout. If you make it so that it only accepts 1/8" end mills, yes that would work. However, 1/4" end mills are much better when they can be used, and you can't make a shaft bigger than 1/4" fit into these routers.

@hmatyas1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the response, I had something similar with my Bosch router, however you replaced the entire chuck

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

Hmatyas, that could work brother! I like that idea for future revisions.

@dwaynejohnson7499 6 ай бұрын

Nice what's the cost for this?

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

DwayneJohnson, it is $73 brother. Here is a link: idcwoodcraft.com/products/musclechuck-for-makita-rt0701c I should have it in stock in a little bit.

@jay-in-az 7 ай бұрын

Didn’t he say the spec was 1/1000 runout? And his test was 1.5 to 2/1000 runout?

@IDCWoodcraft 7 ай бұрын

Yes . Could be the wear on the router. I've used it for a long time still very good in CNC routine

@teaguewhite26 7 ай бұрын

Use a ball t-nut driver for loosing & tighting

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

teaguewhite, good call on that one brother! Could make things a lot easier.

@patraymond3791 7 ай бұрын

Probably work for drilling holes but not for precision work like inlays Pat

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

Patraymond, try it out and see how it works for you brother!

@mjjeanson 5 ай бұрын

It will have equal or better run out when properly installed in your router. On mine I have a run out of .0002". Only downside is this type of chuck will not work well if your router bits shanks are under sized by a mil(.001 - .0015") and a half or more. So, check your bits shanks before you start using this style of collet.