Lathe Collets. What should I buy to start with?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:00 am
Hello,
I am just wondering what size collets to buy first. I am going to be doing clock based work, so can anyone tell me the most popular collet sizes that are used?
Also what size raw stock should I buy to make parts and tool like the ones from bobs videos? If memory serves I think he said a size 40 collet?
And should I buy collects new from Starret or serline, or find some old ones? cost wise is actually cheaper for new ones for the most part, my concern is quality.
Thanks once again for your time.
James
I am just wondering what size collets to buy first. I am going to be doing clock based work, so can anyone tell me the most popular collet sizes that are used?
Also what size raw stock should I buy to make parts and tool like the ones from bobs videos? If memory serves I think he said a size 40 collet?
And should I buy collects new from Starret or serline, or find some old ones? cost wise is actually cheaper for new ones for the most part, my concern is quality.
Thanks once again for your time.
James