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Hi all!
I've been looking for a 'collet solution' for my Atlas 10F - I realized that I have never turned anything more than 3/4" and usually much-much smaller. I think a collet setup is much more practical for me.
What are the home brew options? The 10F has an MT3 taper for the headstock spindle.
It appears that I can use MT3 collets for milling and make my own draw bar, but that limits the length of work I can hold. Correct?
It also looks like the correct option is a 3C collet, but then I need an MT3 -> 3C adaptor.
I'm a little hazy on the 3C option - can I make my own draw tube? does it work exactly the same as the draw bar or are there other bushings/spacers/etc to worry about?
Are there other options I am not aware of?
And, yes, you guessed it - trying to do this on a budget....
-thanks
-sean
I've been looking for a 'collet solution' for my Atlas 10F - I realized that I have never turned anything more than 3/4" and usually much-much smaller. I think a collet setup is much more practical for me.
What are the home brew options? The 10F has an MT3 taper for the headstock spindle.
It appears that I can use MT3 collets for milling and make my own draw bar, but that limits the length of work I can hold. Correct?
It also looks like the correct option is a 3C collet, but then I need an MT3 -> 3C adaptor.
I'm a little hazy on the 3C option - can I make my own draw tube? does it work exactly the same as the draw bar or are there other bushings/spacers/etc to worry about?
Are there other options I am not aware of?
And, yes, you guessed it - trying to do this on a budget....
-thanks
-sean