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Robert LaLonde
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How big is the stock you are turning?
LMS has a 3C collet closer setup. I have one on my 8.5x18 lathe. Max size is only 1/2" and 1/2" won't pass though, but its been really handy for cutting parts from smaller bar.
The thing is 3MT is pretty small. Anything that fits that taper is going to have a pretty small hole in the back end. Maybe if you can find a set of 3MT collets with an external thread? Then you could make your own draw bar and spin handle pretty easily.
LMS has a 3C collet closer setup. I have one on my 8.5x18 lathe. Max size is only 1/2" and 1/2" won't pass though, but its been really handy for cutting parts from smaller bar.
The thing is 3MT is pretty small. Anything that fits that taper is going to have a pretty small hole in the back end. Maybe if you can find a set of 3MT collets with an external thread? Then you could make your own draw bar and spin handle pretty easily.