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My Excel mill/drill uses R8 collets and it didn't come with any collets so I need to buy some. I can't decide whether to buy a set of collets with every 1/8, 1/16 or 32nd sizes. I have a Jacobs drill chuck MT2 model 100 hold drills from 9/32 to 1/2 and a Cushman drill chuck MT2 that goes up to 9/32. I know that a I need a R8 to MT2 adapter to be able to use the drill chucks in the mill/drill. My drill press is a cheapy HF and no good for precision drilling. I plan to use the mill/drill for any precision drilling. Should I go with the 1/8 set which will probably cover my milling needs and use the drill chucks for drilling? Or do I need the 1/16 or 1/32 sizes. I am a newbie to this and have no experience using my mill/drill. Thanks for any advice you guys can offer.
Chuck
Chuck