I have a set of ER32 collets and am considering making a collet chuck
for my Viceroy Lathe. It would be similar to the ERM100 shown on
http://chronos.ltd.uk/acatalog/Myford_Lathe_Compatible_Acessories.html
The only question is what material? As this is going to screw onto the spindle chuck mount 1.5 inch x 8 TPI I feel that Cast Iron would be best, though I am a bit concerned about the longevity of the relatively fine Collet nut thread.
Opinions?
Obviously my existing collet head fits the MT3 spindle taper but does not allow bar "up the spout". Overhang would also be reduced with a proper spindle mount head.
The only question is what material? As this is going to screw onto the spindle chuck mount 1.5 inch x 8 TPI I feel that Cast Iron would be best, though I am a bit concerned about the longevity of the relatively fine Collet nut thread.
Opinions?
Obviously my existing collet head fits the MT3 spindle taper but does not allow bar "up the spout". Overhang would also be reduced with a proper spindle mount head.
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