11-19-2023, 09:56 PM
I have a 5C Collet Chuck for my lathe. I have yet to be able to use it due to the fact I don’t have a backing plate for it. I have a Craftex CX701 Lathe that uses three threaded studs to attach the backing plates to the spindle. But I have not found one available to fit my lathe.
So I would like to machine one. What material should I use for a backing plate? I would like something that is easy to machine while producing a nice finish.
I would have to start off with at least a 6” dia x 1” thick disk to be able to pull this off!
Trevor
So I would like to machine one. What material should I use for a backing plate? I would like something that is easy to machine while producing a nice finish.
I would have to start off with at least a 6” dia x 1” thick disk to be able to pull this off!
Trevor
Lathe - Craftex CX701, Mill - Craftex B30 Mill/Drill, DRO - blu-DRO