hi folks i need some advice
after scouring the webi need to find a d1-3 collett chuck
i got a quote from pratt burnard =A3800
nope
am i to assume it may be cheaper to buy a d1-3 backplate and drill it for an off the shelf (cheap import )collett chuck .
is this acceptable practice
also my boxford 330 industrial lathe is up for sale reason being it wont go in the workshop and if it did i wont be able to move its 40"between centres and in immaculate nearly new nick
im looking for an sts if anyone knows where there is one
thanks folks
mike