anyone know if Woodriver collet chuck is ER32?

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I have the Woodriver (Woodcraft) collet chuck set ( LINK ).

Now I'd like to get a more extensive set of collets for it, I've been looking at sets of 19-piece metric ER32 collets on eBay but don't know if the chuck is type ER32 -- and I can't find any specification for it on the Woodcraft website.

Does anyone know if it's a standard size collet chuck, and if so which standard?

Thanks!
 
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PenMan1 said:
This chuck DOES NOT use ER32 collets. I'm not sure what collet it is or where you can buy additional one.
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Thanks Andy ... you just saved me some aggravation :smile:

Now I just have to find a place to buy an ER32 chuck and collet set that'll fit my lathe. (It's a Novatek 1624-44, the drive shaft is 1.25" x 8tpi which is why I went for the MT2 chuck from Woodcraft.)
 
mredburn said:
Beal makes them
The Beall Tool Company
I understand PSI also makes one. If you do a search on beal collet chuck you can read some of the prior discussions on the merits of each brand.
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Thanks Mike!

(I looked at the PSI site, could only find 1"x8tpi chucks ... I'll look again in case I missed it.)

ps ... looking forward to the weekend, USPS alleges they'll deliver the parts tomorrow :biggrin:
 
mredburn said:
I believe there are adapters.
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Yes, I have one to adapt my 4-jaw chuck from 1" to 1.25".

I'm dubious about using it with a collet chuck though. Since the whole point is to get the best precision possible, I want to avoid anything that could introduce runout.
 
duncsuss said:
flyitfast said:
Craft Supply sells a great copy of the Beall collet set for about half the price. I have used it for a couple of years for turning and drilling. Comes with adapter.
Apprentice Collet Chuck | Shop Supplies | Craft Supplies USA
gordon
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Thanks!

I can't see any reference to ER32 on the product page. Do you know if it really is ER32 standard?
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I guess I saw this statement and assumed ("and collets with 1/32" range of movement. Includes body"). Hope I haven't confused something. :confused: Hasn't been an issue with me so far. It would be worth a call to them to check. They have a good and helpful Tech Support.
gordon
 
duncsuss said:
I have the Woodriver (Woodcraft) collet chuck set ( LINK ).

Now I'd like to get a more extensive set of collets for it, I've been looking at sets of 19-piece metric ER32 collets on eBay but don't know if the chuck is type ER32 -- and I can't find any specification for it on the Woodcraft website.

Does anyone know if it's a standard size collet chuck, and if so which standard?

Thanks!
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Those collets do not look like ER32's though they could be ER16's but don't quote me on that! Why not give the supplier a call & ask the question. I got my ER32 Collet chuck set from PSI & it came with a 1" to 1 1/4 thread headstock adapter.
 
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duncsuss said:
I have the Woodriver (Woodcraft) collet chuck set ( LINK ).

Now I'd like to get a more extensive set of collets for it, I've been looking at sets of 19-piece metric ER32 collets on eBay but don't know if the chuck is type ER32 -- and I can't find any specification for it on the Woodcraft website.

Does anyone know if it's a standard size collet chuck, and if so which standard?

Thanks!
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Those collets do not look like ER32's though they could be ER16's but don't quote me on that! Why not give the supplier a call & ask the question. I got my ER32 Collet chuck set from PSI & it came with a 1" to 1 1/4 thread headstock adapter.
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Thanks, I already learned the Woodriver system is not ER32.

I don't want to buy a 1" chuck with an adapter -- for me, the point of going to a collet chuck is to get maximum precision, and using an adapter is going to introduce some runout.
 
I bought the PSI and am happy with it. The Beall is supposed to be a higher quality unit, I have some Beall items and they are great, but the PSI does everything I need it to do for less money. I bought a collet set off of Ebay that I also like, but the vendor I used does not currently have the item available..
 
CUSA collet chuck uses my ER 32 collets well. It is direct threaded to 1 1/4 by 8 threads.

I also have a Beall and both have the same indicator readings for runout.
 
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