4" 12L14 blank mounted in 4-Jaw. <.001" Runout. |
Recess machined in, ready for test fit w/template. |
Template wiggled on perfectly. Now to mark mounting stud locations. |
Using transfer punch. Locate 3 holes for the 6mm studs. |
Stud loations made & highlighted with a permanent marker. |
Blank mounted to spindle flange. Now to face the front. |
Just finished a few facing passes. Now to mark off the area to turn dow to 2" |
After a couple passes to mark off the area to bring down to 2.000" |
Collet chuck really taking shape. Almost down to 2 inches. |
Chuck machined down to 2.000" and the new Carmex RH External Threading tool mounted. |
Recess at end of threads done and its now ready to be threaded 2.00-20. |
Threading completed, the Carmex threading tool makes this a breeze. |
Boring operation done & 1.238-20 threads for 5C collet completed. |
Better view of internaly threaded area, and 6mmx35 mounting studs. |
The 5C collet chuck mount, A side view. Note the 1 on the side to ensure correct mounting. |
Oblique View of Completed chuck. Note no indexing screw for Collet. |
Bottom view of internal threads. Closeup of mounting studs & spindle recess. |
Top view of internal threads, showing 1.250 bearing area for Collet. |
A 5C Collet test fitted in the Collet mount to estimate actual length of chuck. |
5c Collet screwed in to mount from bottom. Note: could have gained about 1/8" if threads shorter. |
5C Collet Chuck with a 1/2 collet screwed in. Visual estimate. |
Front view of 5C collet in chuck mount. Now to machine the closer nut. |
Collet Mount with 3" blank waiting to be machined. This is a week and a half of evenings. |
The CARMEX 3/8" shank Internal Threading tool. My Favorite! |