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I wanted a cheap back up set of ER 32 collets, for my Rockwell vertical milling machine (#21-100). On the 2 larger mills, a Jet JVM-836 and a 1940s era Bridgeport, for the last 10 years or so, I used a SYOZ 25 (EOC 25) series collet chucks and collets, for the Rockwell, I was given a LMS R8 x ER 32 collet chuck, and bought a set of collets from BangGood. I was really surprised, the quality is excellent and the runout on the 3 collets I checked (1/4”, 1/2” and 3/4”), was so low the indicator barely wiggled.
Earlier this week, I looked for 10-15 minutes for the 3/8” collet, I decided that a spare (extra) set seemed like a good idea. So I went back to BangGood (I’m in no hurry) and priced out a basic 11 piece set, I also checked a few other sources, and on the evil empire of EBay/PayPal, I found a indentical set in NJ for $15 less, with free shipping and guaranteed 5 day delivery. So I hesitantly placed the order (I hate EBay), I also ordered a ER 32 ball bearing nut and 2 collet nut wrenches.
This was on Thursday evening, today, I received not only the confirmation emails, but also actually received a shipping notices with tracking numbers, on all of the items. DAMN !! Who Knew !! So by next week end, I should (hopefully) have all of my items and continue on with the Rockwell mill.
Earlier this week, I looked for 10-15 minutes for the 3/8” collet, I decided that a spare (extra) set seemed like a good idea. So I went back to BangGood (I’m in no hurry) and priced out a basic 11 piece set, I also checked a few other sources, and on the evil empire of EBay/PayPal, I found a indentical set in NJ for $15 less, with free shipping and guaranteed 5 day delivery. So I hesitantly placed the order (I hate EBay), I also ordered a ER 32 ball bearing nut and 2 collet nut wrenches.
This was on Thursday evening, today, I received not only the confirmation emails, but also actually received a shipping notices with tracking numbers, on all of the items. DAMN !! Who Knew !! So by next week end, I should (hopefully) have all of my items and continue on with the Rockwell mill.