My PM 1440GT

[bill70j]

May I ask what PM is getting for the 5C setup?

You might consider making your own "Set-True" backing plate for one of the cheap import plain-back 5C collet chucks.

Mr. Best (davidpbest) made one for an ER collet chuck, and I simply copied his approach for the 5C collet chuck on my 1440GT. It turned out very nicely and was far cheaper than buying the real thing.

 

[zjtr10]

I’m curious also so I went to the PM website but it’s not listed there. At least I couldn’t find it

eBay has similar ones for $150-200 USD

 

[ahazi]

May I ask what PM is getting for the 5C setup?

$300- ordered in December 2020. Complete with SET-TRU D1-4 plate.

The ones on eBay are not set tru, at least I did not see any.

Ariel

 

[Rifleman1384]

I ordered mine with the machine, order date was 10/30 and the invoice showed 299.99.

Thanks everyone for the hints on marking the spindle and chucks.

Dave I really like the 14K gold pins, I wonder if I can swipe something from the wife and copy that, lol.

Steve

 

[Larry$]

eBay has similar ones for $150-200 USD

The whole point of using a collet chuck is accuracy. The Set-Tru makes perfect sense. If you are going to do production work get a drawbar setup.

 

[oregontripper]

Thanks for the crated pictures!

Added: Roughly, height of crate while on pallet? I am relying on others to get it moved inside and any information will help.

 

[Rifleman1384]

Sorry I did not measure the crate when it arrived, the packing slip shows dimensions of 78x48x62. I hope that helps.

 

[oregontripper]

Thank you. That's good info. Late June ETA.