TMX 5C Collet Chuck question

Happycamper

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I have a TMX 5C collet chuck and have a question about inserting collets. This is my first 5C and I really enjoy using it but it becomes a little frustrating when I remove/replace collets. The small guide that goes in the longitude slot on the collet to keep it from spinning when turning continually swivels sideways when I remove a collet. That means you spend time aligning it. I’m thinking about removing it and turning it down to a single point nub. That way it wouldn’t matter. Anyone with suggestions or experience on how they handle this?
 
I think if you tighten the grub screw in the side of the chuck it will lock the key in place. Do this with a collet inserted so it maintains alignment.
 
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