Lathe Jacobs Collets - $425 (Penryn, CA)

[mmcmdl]

If that was an L00 , I would be on it .

 

[Janderso]

Like this?

Jacobs mod 50 rubber-flex collet chuck & collets, L00 spindle mount & 2-1/4"-8 | eBay

Used in good condition Jacobs model 50 rubber-flex collet chuck. L00 spindle mount. Includes 10 pc. set 500 series collets.

www.ebay.com

 

[Janderso]

Do you have to worry about the rubber getting old and hard?
I would think that would be an issue with this type of design.
I'm talking myself out of it.

 

[mmcmdl]

Like this?

Not the right style .

Do you have to worry about the rubber getting old and hard?
I would think that would be an issue with this type of design.
I'm talking myself out of it.

I owned them for 35 years without an issue . ( other than always having the wrong spindle adaptors )

 

[MrWhoopee]

Come on Jeff, you know you'll be kicking yourself if you don't.

 

[Janderso]

Mr. Whoopee,
You will be happy to learn we have come to terms on this deal.
I pick up the Jacob’s chuck and collets on Saturday.

 

[mmcmdl]

I had 3 of these chucks . A D1-8 , a L0 and a L00 . I sold the D1-8 and the L00 and only have the L0 left . Guess what I need for the Clausing 12" ! L00 of course . I do have 2+ sets of collets along with the plugs though .

You'll like those chucks Jeff

 

[Choiliefan]

The one shown above with the bakelite type plastic rim (500-series) uses a smaller collet than the first (900-series) with the all-metal grip.
Max collet on the 500-series is 1.06" 27mm. Here's the manual: http://www.wewilliams.net/docs/The Operation and Care of the Jacobs Model 50 Collet Chuck.pdf

 

[Janderso]

Thank you Mr Choiliefan.
Dave, that's always the way brother. Once we get rid of something, we need it.