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Chuck is probably correct. The most common way to add a lever operated collet closer to most of the 6" to 12 or 14" US made lathes is to remove the bearing preload or end float adjusting nut and screw the closer onto the spindle, where it serves a dual function. It is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule for the owner to keep and know where to find the nut that he removed. Later when the lathe is being sold, someone offered a good deal for the owner or his heirs and bought just the closer. And of course the nut was nowhere to be found (if the seller even knew that it was supposed to be there).
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