And now I need a tool post grinder....
I've seen a few DIY ones. Would be a fun project.
Thanks for all the ideas and information. Regarding the Hardinge 5C, does the Hardinge 5C take "special" collets or will any off the shelf 5C collet work?
What are the ups and downs of the other types of collets like the ER series?
tomh - Thanks for the heads up at Grizzly. Yet another option to look at! .