01-24-2013, 02:47 PM
I just tighten the whatever socket happens to be most convenient. It's a 3-jaw, if it's high quality one pinion will do and if it's low quality or worn (or both) there's no point in other procedures, they won't turn a 3-jaw into a collet chuck.
Busy Bee 12-36 lathe, Busy Bee Mill drill, Busy Bee 4x6 bandsaw, Homemade 9x17 bandsaw, Ad infinitum.