Collet Chuck

[Sandia]

Looking to buy 5C collet chuck for my 13X40 lathe. Do you guys have any suggestions as to brand, etc. I am looking at a Bison but they are kinda pricey. Unsure about the cheaper Chinese mfg. What do you fellows use?

 

[Ray C]

Mine's an inexpensive import (Shars brand). I measured 0.0002 TIR once mounted properly. It's great.


Ray

Looking to buy 5C collet chuck for my 13X40 lathe. Do you guys have any suggestions as to brand, etc. I am looking at a Bison but they are kinda pricey. Unsure about the cheaper Chinese mfg. What do you fellows use?

 

[Old Iron]

I got the one I use on my 13" Leblond Regal from tools4cheap it is Chinese but his quality seems better.

Paul

 

[E.MARQUEZ]

Looking to buy 5C collet chuck for my 13X40 lathe. Do you guys have any suggestions as to brand, etc. I am looking at a Bison but they are kinda pricey. Unsure about the cheaper Chinese mfg. What do you fellows use?

Good day/

I am looking at doing the same for my lathe... as part of my research....ER collets came up as possible a better option (full grip of the material over the entire length of the collet vice the 5C, which by design, clamps from the open end of the slit at full power and less contact as the collet/ material contact moves toward the rear.)

So, if I may, why are you choosing 5C collet system vice ER collets?

Thanks

Erik

 

[Old Iron]

I'm using the 5C because that is what came with the 13" South Bend Lathe, And the Leblond has a LOO taper.

I do have a ER 40 collet for the mill.

Paul

 

[E.MARQUEZ]

Got it, thanks... so other then, it's what you already had...no reason.

But for those of us that are ADDING NEW accessories, we have to make an informed choice, 5C or ER32, ER40, ect..

It's the being informed part I'm looking for...
Any input?

Thanks
Erik

I'm using the 5C because that is what came with the 13" South Bend Lathe, And the Leblond has a LOO taper.

I do have a ER 40 collet for the mill.

Paul

 

[Sandia]

Good day/

I am looking at doing the same for my lathe... as part of my research....ER collets came up as possible a better option (full grip of the material over the entire length of the collet vice the 5C, which by design, clamps from the open end of the slit at full power and less contact as the collet/ material contact moves toward the rear.)

So, if I may, why are you choosing 5C collet system vice ER collets?

Thanks

Erik

I also looked at the ER collets and think it would be the way to go but I have not been able to find a D1-4 chuck for ER collets. If I could locate one I would probably go with the ER40 collets. Does anyone even make a chuck like that.

 

[E.MARQUEZ]

Good day, my initial research indicates there is no off the shelf solution. But a machined back plate can be made to adapt the ER chuck to your spindle.

It is the same for my machine, no off the shelf option for ER collets. 5C yes, but nothing else.
I suppose that in itself is a large reason folks just go with 5C.

Thanks
Erik

I also looked at the ER collets and think it would be the way to go but I have not been able to find a D1-4 chuck for ER collets. If I could locate one I would probably go with the ER40 collets. Does anyone even make a chuck like that.

 

[Tony Wells]

Ah, the mother of invention. Great solution.

 

[joesmith]

Thanks for the tip on using the stub. That handwheel is great. I have a lever on on my small machines meaning I must remove it before running the machines. I intend to copy yours very soon.

Joe Smith