New at posting & could not upload more than 2 pics. Not an elegant product but it seems it will do the intended job. 5C collet closer for Jet GH 1340W lathe. Didn't have anything to use for hand wheel so tried bending rebar to fill the need. Came out better than I expected. Used 1" ID black pipe for drawbar and added 1.5" end to allow enough metal for threading to outside of collet. Have since added small collar around pipe on outboard end to keep centered through headstock. Headstock length with chuck removed is about 21 inches. Used it to drill ends of screws today and there was a little wobble until I added outboard collar. Used setscrews to hold hand wheel on pipe so I can adjust length if needed.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Any suggestions appreciated.