09-12-2012, 07:09 PM
(09-12-2012, 06:58 PM)starlight_tools Wrote: Ed
Did you get a MT3 taper with the collets or just the collets by themselves? I went with the kit from T4C, with a R8 shank holder and a MT3 Taper Shank Holder that way I can us the ER collets in the tailstock of the lathe as well as in the Mill. (Also got the MT2 holder but that was when I had the 9x28 Logan) the ER40 collets can be handy in the tailstock as they grip better than a drill chuck.
Otherwise looking good.
Have not checked my ER40 chuck yet but can you make the backing plate into a set-tru? Just needs a longer shoulder and deep enough recess to accomodate the 4 set screws.
The D-4 Back-plate is on my wish list from T4C and will be on my next order.
Walter
Walter,
I just bought the plain back collet chuck from T4C (see, I'm learning the lingo) and the D1-4 adapter plate from Enco. I hadn't thought about the MT-3 holder for the tailstock. I'll definitely add it to my shopping list since it will be very useful for holding drill bits.
I had thought about the set-tru feature and I'm tempted to do it since I doubt I'm a good enough machinist to get the accuracy I would want out of the collet chuck without some sort of adjustment capability. The recess in the collet chuck is about 1/4" so I should be able to drill and tap for some 8-32 adjustment screws around the perimeter of the chuck. Certainly something to think about.
Ed