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Quote from: kvom on March 21, 2016, 06:19:45 PM5C collet blocks will get a lot of use. Note that the set usually doesn't come with a pin wrench for tightening the nut, so order one with it. They do come with a cam-operated nut, but I found this generally useless. Of course you also need a set of collets to use with the blocks.I've never used them before, but those collets/blocks look very handy. Do the different sizes handle a range of stock, or just that nominal size? Looks like they come in sets with different increments from one size to the next, any tips on choosing? Any brands to avoid?Thanks!
5C collet blocks will get a lot of use. Note that the set usually doesn't come with a pin wrench for tightening the nut, so order one with it. They do come with a cam-operated nut, but I found this generally useless. Of course you also need a set of collets to use with the blocks.
Quote from: crueby on March 21, 2016, 09:04:55 PMQuote from: kvom on March 21, 2016, 06:19:45 PM5C collet blocks will get a lot of use. Note that the set usually doesn't come with a pin wrench for tightening the nut, so order one with it. They do come with a cam-operated nut, but I found this generally useless. Of course you also need a set of collets to use with the blocks.I've never used them before, but those collets/blocks look very handy. Do the different sizes handle a range of stock, or just that nominal size? Looks like they come in sets with different increments from one size to the next, any tips on choosing? Any brands to avoid?Thanks!Chris, Have you seen this website for after market Sherline ER collet headstocks and collet systems: http://www.sherlinecollet.com/index.htmLooks like money will solve the problem.................lots of money! Jim
Thanks everyone. ZeeThe metal is in the shop. Drawings printed large. Recipes ready in the kitchen.