Install and review of Lathemaster 5c Collet Chuck

[JerrySharrett]

Thanks for the "nitpicking" Jerry. In the future I will endeavor to explain what constitutes a stanrdard on their importance.

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I guess I could have worried about the chuck and collet before hand. But why? Indicating on the rod or mandrel told me everything needed. If the TIR had not been very close to TIR of my spindle THEN I would know that the the Collet Chuck and /or collet was suspect. AND THEN take corrective action.

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Wallyw

Wally, nitpicking the integrity of the standard is not the point. The point is "stacking" measurements. Even if the standard is an example of perfection, how about the cyindricity of the collet bore, the circularity of the collet bore and cross sections of the cone, the concentricity of the collet bore to the concentricity of the collet cone??

Simply indicate the target surface that establishes where and how well all the collets in that set run.

Its a good video and I even ordered one of the collet chucks from that source just to see how well something that complicated could be made for $179 + shipping. I guess I am a stickler for following proper metrological procedures.

Note the third bullet point down under "Introduction".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metrology.

 

[wallyw]

Wally, nitpicking the integrity of the standard is not the point. The point is "stacking" measurements. Even if the standard is an example of perfection, how about the cyindricity of the collet bore, the circularity of the collet bore and cross sections of the cone, the concentricity of the collet bore to the concentricity of the collet cone??

Simply indicate the target surface that establishes where and how well all the collets in that set run.

Its a good video and I even ordered one of the collet chucks from that source just to see how well something that complicated could be made for $179 + shipping. I guess I am a stickler for following proper metrological procedures.

Note the third bullet point down under "Introduction".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metrology.

Surely thou meant the second bullet.

My trouble shooting is pretty simple Jerry. Test part. If not right then proceed to trouble shooting all possible stacking.

Double check that the price include the back plate, if desired and whatever he is calling true set. However had I received the wrong one 4 set screws could easily be installed.

Thanks again Jerry. Could you please let me know how it turns out using your method. Unlikely, but I could be oversimplifying

Semper Fi,

Wallyw

 

[JerrySharrett]

. Could you please let me know how it turns out using your method. Unlikely, but I could be oversimplifying

Semper Fi,

Wallyw

Wally, I'll be installing it on a threaded spindle and repeatability of installation may not be great. I just ordered this thing mainly out of curiosity to see what quality would be for that price..

 

[wallyw]

Wally, I'll be installing it on a threaded spindle and repeatability of installation may not be great. I just ordered this thing mainly out of curiosity to see what quality would be for that price..

Good luck Jerry.

Semper Fi,

WallyW

 

[JerrySharrett]

Good luck Jerry.

Semper Fi,

WallyW

Wally the collet adapter they sent me does not have the side adjustment screws. I am making an adapter plate so I will machine the pilot diameter in place.
Collets are not zero-zero anyhow. Don't expect any collet to be closer that about 0.0005" at best

 

[wallyw]

Wally the collet adapter they sent me does not have the side adjustment screws. I am making an adapter plate so I will machine the pilot diameter in place.
Collets are not zero-zero anyhow. Don't expect any collet to be closer that about 0.0005" at best

If you specified adjustable you they should make it good. Not sure what the industry standard is. Do you know? Probably about what you are saying Jerry.

Semper Fi,

WallyW

 

[JerrySharrett]

If you specified adjustable you they should make it good. Not sure what the industry standard is. Do you know? Probably about what you are saying Jerry.

Semper Fi,

WallyW

Not an "industry standard", it is a design feature. Too much trouble to send it back. I probably don't use collets on a lathe once every 5 years anyway. I have a nice set of 5C's though.

 

[wallyw]

Not an "industry standard", it is a design feature. Too much trouble to send it back. I probably don't use collets on a lathe once every 5 years anyway. I have a nice set of 5C's though.

My industry standard" comment was in reference to collets not the chuck. If you paid for an adjustable 5C chuck then they will surely refund the difference. They sell both.

Semper Fi,

WallyW

 

[JerrySharrett]

My industry standard" comment was in reference to collets not the chuck. If you paid for an adjustable 5C chuck then they will surely refund the difference. They sell both.

Semper Fi,

WallyW

i ordered the adjustable one. They didn't even send an order copy or packing slip. I admit it is a well finished item but it isn't what I ordered!!

 

[wallyw]

i ordered the adjustable one. They didn't even send an order copy or packing slip. I admit it is a well finished item but it isn't what I ordered!!

Call them. They should offer to ship another and pay the involve postage or refund the difference. I'd like to know if they make it right.

I have no connection to Lathemasters. Have no qualms re another YouTube on their lack of character.

Semper Fi,

WallyW

 

[JerrySharrett]

Call them. They should offer to ship another and pay the involve postage or refund the difference. I'd like to know if they make it right.

I have no connection to Lathemasters. Have no qualms re another YouTube on their lack of character.

Semper Fi,

WallyW

Its no big deal Wally. I haven't contacted them.