Author Topic: watch makers lathe collets  (Read 2186 times)

chuck foster

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watch makers lathe collets
« on: November 14, 2012, 12:22:54 AM »
hello folks  :)

i just got a small watch makers lathe made by elson and i am in need of some collets for it.
the guy i got it from told me they were ww type and the thread was .271" x 40.

if any of you folks have some you are willing to part with i would be interested in hearing from you.

thanks
           chuck

Offline Dan Rowe

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Re: watch makers lathe collets
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2012, 12:36:01 AM »
Chuck,
I got my WW collet set and drawbar from Sherline. They have a .275-40 thread according to the site.
http://www.sherline.com/1160pg.htm

Dan
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chuck foster

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Re: watch makers lathe collets
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2012, 03:14:31 AM »
thanks dan, i knew if i asked here i would get a good answer.  ;D

chuck

Offline pgp001

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Re: watch makers lathe collets
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2012, 07:44:38 AM »
I use the sizing chart attached below, I think it came from the internet somewhere.

Phil

 

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