I could use a primer on collets. I inherited my 1966 9A lathe, and it came with the handwheel draw tube, 3 identical collet closers, and 14 collets from 1/16 to 7/16 including a 1/4" square collet. Some of the collets appear to be original South Bend parts, and are marked with the number 3 along with the size. Some are just marked 3 along with the size, and I guess they are 3rd party. Some aren't marked at all, and appear to be custom diameters for some job the original user must have needed.
I just turned a knob for my motorcycle using one of the collets, and it worked out well.
I was wondering what I should look for if I wanted to expand the collection. Will any Morse Taper 3 collet work?
I am new to this equipment so please go easy on me-
-Ed
I just turned a knob for my motorcycle using one of the collets, and it worked out well.
I was wondering what I should look for if I wanted to expand the collection. Will any Morse Taper 3 collet work?
I am new to this equipment so please go easy on me-
-Ed