Model C 9" Collet?

[taycat]

got an old ( 1939 i was told) 9" model c.
it is in bits in storage at min but been offered some mt3 collets.
guy thinks they will fit it.
question is will they?
ta

 

[Ulma Doctor]

i can't say for certain, but i think they will fit.
i have a hercus 9" lathe that is a copy of the SB9" lathe. the hercus spindle is MT3

just clean the spindle out very well before fitting the collets

 

[taycat]

that's great cheers.
will get them.

 

[pineyfolks]

3mt collets will fit your machine but you won't be able to pass long stock through the headstock because of the drawbar. They are handy for short pieces. I have a set I use in my 9c.

 

[taycat]

that's great cheers.
got them off him approx $20 for set of 24 imperial and metric all like new.

 

[Ulma Doctor]

great score taycat!

 

[pineyfolks]

Great deal. I guess your first project will be making a drawbar.