spooky
Aluminum
- Joined
- Nov 4, 2010
- Location
- West Virginia, USA
Hey All,
Long time, no post!
I am seriously thinking about getting a 5c collet chuck for my 9a sb. There is a job I am doing where holding larger mandrels (up to 1 inch) is the order of the day. My 3c's just don't cut the mustard here.
I like the looks of the Bison set-true but was wondering if anyone has experience with either the set-true or non-adjustable models. I like the idea of having the adjustment available to me. The lathe is old and being able to dial the chuck in would be helpful.
At the same time, the set-true is quite a bit more extensive than the non adjustable model. in fact enco is having a great sale, but think they only carry the non adjustable model. Argh!
Also i am not sure which backing plate to get. Is there one that already has the 9a theads on it, that i can finish? Or do i have to do it all?
Thanks for your experiences and thoughts.
CE
Long time, no post!
I am seriously thinking about getting a 5c collet chuck for my 9a sb. There is a job I am doing where holding larger mandrels (up to 1 inch) is the order of the day. My 3c's just don't cut the mustard here.
I like the looks of the Bison set-true but was wondering if anyone has experience with either the set-true or non-adjustable models. I like the idea of having the adjustment available to me. The lathe is old and being able to dial the chuck in would be helpful.
At the same time, the set-true is quite a bit more extensive than the non adjustable model. in fact enco is having a great sale, but think they only carry the non adjustable model. Argh!
Also i am not sure which backing plate to get. Is there one that already has the 9a theads on it, that i can finish? Or do i have to do it all?
Thanks for your experiences and thoughts.
CE