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Collet question
« on: April 12, 2016, 03:25:54 PM »
So, where are guys getting collets for electric motors? I need a 4mm shaft, 1/4x28 collet and I've found them but it seems most are too short. I had one that was maybe 3/16" longer than, say, the collet that comes with a E-Flite Power 32, and was using that, but I managed to brake the thing and now it seems all the ones I have are too short). Not enough threads to get a prop nut on.

Any thoughts?
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Re: Collet question
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2016, 03:55:41 PM »
4mm shaft?
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Re: Collet question
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2016, 04:52:35 PM »
I'm with Howard.  What motor are you using?  The e-flite has a 5mm shaft.
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Re: Collet question
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2016, 05:22:00 PM »
For RC use I've used these,
The tru turn one is super long. It's designed around their spinner.
The great planes one is cool because it's just a standard 1/4 28 nut. Hopefully these help.

http://www.truturn.com/cgi-bin/store/agora.cgi?p_id=tte0140040a&ppinc=electrics&exact_match=on


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http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMSG4

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Re: Collet question
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2016, 03:44:18 PM »
Sorry, typo. Yes, it's a 5mm to 1/4x28.

I should note that other than E-Flite I'm having trouble finding a 5 mm to 1/4x28 collet at all much less finding one with a longer shaft.
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Re: Collet question
« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2016, 06:31:29 PM »
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Re: Collet question
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2016, 09:22:59 AM »
I use what Chris uses and I have been more than satisfied
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Re: Collet question
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2016, 10:57:46 AM »
Why don't they make these out of brass?

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Re: Collet question
« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2016, 03:43:20 PM »
Crist,

But this goes from 5mm shaft to a threaded end that is M6 6mm. I'm looking for one that is 5mm at the shaft with a 1/4x28 thread on the prop end.

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Re: Collet question
« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2016, 05:44:45 PM »
Randy,
Do you need and e-flight collet assembly?  I have plenty in my tool box.  Will be in Portland early afternoon on Saturday.
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Re: Collet question
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2016, 11:56:50 AM »
Randy,
Do you need and e-flight collet assembly?  I have plenty in my tool box.  Will be in Portland early afternoon on Saturday.
Alan

They also have them in Hobbytown, Tacoma.  I was there on Wednesday, there is plenty of everything.  E-Flite spinners are a different animal, the collet is built in. 
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Re: Collet question
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2016, 07:56:48 PM »
The E-Flite jobs are just a touch too short (for this plane). I had a couple of Hyperion units that are about 3/16" longer and work fine, but apparently Hyperion doesn't make there anymore. Luckily, I found another Hyperion unit so I'm good for now.
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