--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "david_j_usher" <silectric@a...>
wrote:
Getting around to getting the lathe soon, I hope. However, I would
like to use collets for holding small diameter material.
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Of course if it is easier on the small machine to use a milling tool
holder collet then that's fine. One holder for miller and lathe
means a few quid for something else.
Consider getting MT3 collets. They will fit both the mini-lathe
and the mini-mill. Get only the ones you need instead of a set
(unless the price is less anyway). The drawback is that you won't
have the capability of passing long stock through the spindle.
You will need a drawbar, probably for the lathe and the mill both,
but that is an easy turning job.
Best to wait and see if you really need them at all. You could
save even more...
RA
