01-25-2014, 10:33 AM
Hi Anthony,
Ah!! Of course. A collet block makes perfect sense. I made one a couple of months ago but for ER32. Still it should work
perfect for this. I've also got an ER32 collet holder for my Lathe so I should be able to remount the piece after milling
the flats and drilling/tapping the holes with the er32 holder. Then use one of the 3 jaw jaws as a boring gauge.
Seems like you could also use the same method for making a set of soft jaws. Maybe make them a bit thicker and
add a hole for a pin to pre-load against. hmmmmm . have to think about one.
Thanks for the explanation. Think I'll mosey out the shop and give it a whirl.
Charles
Ah!! Of course. A collet block makes perfect sense. I made one a couple of months ago but for ER32. Still it should work
perfect for this. I've also got an ER32 collet holder for my Lathe so I should be able to remount the piece after milling
the flats and drilling/tapping the holes with the er32 holder. Then use one of the 3 jaw jaws as a boring gauge.
Seems like you could also use the same method for making a set of soft jaws. Maybe make them a bit thicker and
add a hole for a pin to pre-load against. hmmmmm . have to think about one.
Thanks for the explanation. Think I'll mosey out the shop and give it a whirl.
Charles
If it's crazy but it works, it's not crazy.