07-30-2024, 01:25 PM
I have a Seig mini lathe (mine is Homier brand) in the 7x14 size. I have several chucks, including a 3 jaw (4") and a 5C collet holder. I like using both, but swapping between them is such a pain in the neck that I often go on to other tasks rather than change out the chuck or make do with what is already on the machine.
I recently discovered that there exists a clever solution, in the form of a 5C collet that is incorporated with an adapter for 3 jaw chucks. In fact, LMS sells them:
Mount, 5C for 3-Jaw Lathe Chucks, 4" 5479 - LittleMachineShop.com
Now my question is this: is it too much mass hanging off the end of the spindle nose? I already push this machine's limits at times, so I don't want to get to the point where I need to replace spindle bearings (or more) because I have this big lump hanging out over the bed.
I am not concerned with bed length, as I have never made a part that comes close to that length. I am only worried about so much mass so far away from the spindle nose. Anyone else use one of these? Any issues?
I recently discovered that there exists a clever solution, in the form of a 5C collet that is incorporated with an adapter for 3 jaw chucks. In fact, LMS sells them:
Mount, 5C for 3-Jaw Lathe Chucks, 4" 5479 - LittleMachineShop.com
Now my question is this: is it too much mass hanging off the end of the spindle nose? I already push this machine's limits at times, so I don't want to get to the point where I need to replace spindle bearings (or more) because I have this big lump hanging out over the bed.
I am not concerned with bed length, as I have never made a part that comes close to that length. I am only worried about so much mass so far away from the spindle nose. Anyone else use one of these? Any issues?
Full of ideas, but slow to produce parts