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Hi everyone, I've been searching high and low (Google, forums, et al) and haven't been able to find anything on a collet chuck that was included in the accessories I received back in 2001 when I bought my Atlas/Craftsman 12" lathe.
I have just recently gotten time to play with my lathe more extensively and also have a small set of 5C collets that I have been using exclusively.
The Allison No. 2 Collet Chuck I have has a lot more collets of different sizes and so I'd like to put it to use.
It seems that I am missing parts. The chuck screws on to the spindle nicely, however there is no way to tighten it down except by locking the spindle and tightening down a collet with the spanner. Once I do that I can only loosen the collet or remove the chuck by using a strap wrench to get hold of the chuck and use for leverage.
I've seen other threads about Allison Collet Chucks, however they are different. The only external hole on this chuck is a small set screw located on the front outside diameter that seems to be for locking the inner tensioning part.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Here are photos of what I have...
The set:
The main body:
Front off:
Front showing model and S/N
Body disassembled...
Thanks again for any help with this.
Kevin
I have just recently gotten time to play with my lathe more extensively and also have a small set of 5C collets that I have been using exclusively.
The Allison No. 2 Collet Chuck I have has a lot more collets of different sizes and so I'd like to put it to use.
It seems that I am missing parts. The chuck screws on to the spindle nicely, however there is no way to tighten it down except by locking the spindle and tightening down a collet with the spanner. Once I do that I can only loosen the collet or remove the chuck by using a strap wrench to get hold of the chuck and use for leverage.
I've seen other threads about Allison Collet Chucks, however they are different. The only external hole on this chuck is a small set screw located on the front outside diameter that seems to be for locking the inner tensioning part.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Here are photos of what I have...
The set:
The main body:
Front off:
Front showing model and S/N
Body disassembled...
Thanks again for any help with this.
Kevin