December 13, 201213 yr I was able to get some rare overtime at work and I was able to get an early Christmas present.So I bought the Beall collet chuck from the Beall company. I then purchased a set of collets to go with it from a local supplier at a huge savings. Now I'm hoping to take my pen making to new level, kitless custom pens and ones made entirely from metal. I've been looking to get the collet chuck & collets for a long time and now I can't wait to get started but first gotta finish the Wife's present and a few boxes then I'll get to learning how to craft the kitless penswww.thepatriotwoodworker.com Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops
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December 13, 201213 yr Nice Present!When I was helping out in the Precision Machining shop, I got a chance to use a collet chuck. They are THE thing to use. Wish I had some for my wood lathe.Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
December 13, 201213 yr Congratulations on the early Christmas present. Can't wait to see some progress pictures and hear all about it.John MoodySite AdministratorJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
December 13, 201213 yr Author Lewis, PSI has a collet chuck & collets that's reasonable if you can put up with their terrible customer service. Myself I only buy from PSI if no one else has what I'm looking for. Which is why I went with the BEALL, plus the BEALL chuck is made in the USA.This set is for my wood lathe. On my metal lathe I still need to modify my cross slide hold down to a four bolt plate and add a quick change tool post, then I'll get a collet chuck for it.Lewis Kauffman said:Nice Present!When I was helping out in the Precision Machining shop, I got a chance to use a collet chuck. They are THE thing to use. Wish I had some for my wood lathe.Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
December 13, 201213 yr Author Thanks John, hopefully after Christmas I'll get time to use it.John Moody said:Congratulations on the early Christmas present. Can't wait to see some progress pictures and hear all about it.John MoodySite AdministratorJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
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