Anyone bought and used the PSI...

[SuperDave]

... Beall knock-off Collet Chuck?

If so, what is your honest assessment?

 

[dalemcginnis]

I've got it. Haven't used it a lot, but pleased with the results when I have.

 

[SuperDave]

Dale,

What lathe are you running it on and do you feel it runs true?

Thanks for the response!

 

[Dave_M]

I'm using one on my Jet and it works great for me. I had to purchase a collet for the B mandrel since that size is not included with the kit. I wish it wasn't quite so large but no complaints as to how well it works for me.

 

[wdcav1952]

I have it and have run it on both my Jet 1236 and my CarbaTec. (It comes with an adapter) I like it.

 

[SuperDave]

Cav,

Do you use the adapter? I was wondering if there might be an increased chance of compounding any runout by adding an adapter... I would like to move it between my Fisch (1x8) and my Powercraft (1.25x8) but would need to use the adapter...

Thanks!

 

[Randy_]

No can do, Dave.

The PSI collet chuck body is threaded to fit a 1"x8 spindle and comes with an adapter so it will work with a 3/4"x16 spindle.

But you might check the PSI catalog as they do make some other headstock adapters. I don't know if they make a 1-1/4"x8 to 1"x8 adapter which is what you would need. IIRC, their adapters run about 20 bucks.

 

[Robert Taylor]

psi does indeed have an adapter that should work,http://www.pennstateind.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?
#LA11418
Bob

 

[Rifleman1776]

Originally posted by Randy_

No can do, Dave.

The PSI collet chuck body is threaded to fit a 1"x8 spindle and comes with an adapter so it will work with a 3/4"x16 spindle.

But you might check the PSI catalog as they do make some other headstock adapters. I don't know if they make a 1-1/4"x8 to 1"x8 adapter which is what you would need. IIRC, their adapters run about 20 bucks.

They do and it is about $15.00 through Amazon.

 

[SuperDave]

I have an adapter to step down from 1.25x8 to 1x8 but was wondering if anyone is using their PSI with an adapter without any increasde run-out issues?

Thanks for all the input...

 

[dalemcginnis]

I have a Jet. I haven't measured for run out but I haven't detected any. The other day when I was trying to turn a pen and noticed my mandrel had a wobble at the tailstock, I used it with that same mandrel to turn one blank at a time and they came out fine.

 

[SuperDave]

Dale,

Thanks!

Dave

 

[wdcav1952]

Dave, although late, my experience is the same as Dale's.