02-02-2013, 11:18 AM
Once I realized there was a video (thanks to Willie's post) I was appalled at the slop of the internal threads of the adapter right up until it snugged against the face of the lathe spindle.
I think that is why the dial indicator showed little movement when registering on the face of the collet adapter but the diametric run-out reflected the slop seen in the threading on.
Just for fun, chuck it in your 3-jaw and indicate it.
BTW if you work to the precision I do you could go with that 3-jaw and forget the collets. LOL
I think that is why the dial indicator showed little movement when registering on the face of the collet adapter but the diametric run-out reflected the slop seen in the threading on.
Just for fun, chuck it in your 3-jaw and indicate it.
BTW if you work to the precision I do you could go with that 3-jaw and forget the collets. LOL
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