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Old 10-31-2007, 02:02 PM
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Its a 5C - that is where the collet got its name, having been made originally for this lathe. Yes, modern 5C collets fit right in.

The nose is the old Hardinge standard taper nose. You will find stuff on Ebay from time to time that fits this nose, like chucks.

John
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