Colletchuck and 8 collets

[BigShed]

Just noticed CDCO has a MT2 or MT3 collet ER collet chuck with 8 collets (1/8-5/8 x 1/16) on special for the princely sum of $58.

The range of collets is not as close as my 1mm set but for most pen turning 1/16 is fine.

 

[jleiwig]

Just noticed CDCO has a MT2 or MT3 collet ER collet chuck with 8 collets (1/8-5/8 x 1/16) on special for the princely sum of $58.

The range of collets is not as close as my 1mm set but for most pen turning 1/16 is fine.

The only problem with that style versus the PSI/Beall variety is that you can't stick the blank any further than the depth of the collet. On the PSI/Beall variety you can stick the blank further past the collet for even greater control and concentricity.

 

[rjwolfe3]

It is a good price for the set but I wish it went up to 3/4".

 

[jleiwig]

It is a good price for the set but I wish it went up to 3/4".

Ebay has tons of ER32 collets and holders. That's the same size as the PSI/Beall type, so if you ever do get one of their chucks instead they will all switch right over.