The spindle on my Powermatic-Burke mill has an R8 taper. The problem is at some point in it's life it lost the pin that keeps the collet from spinning. This can make changing collets rather awkward at times.
I'm considering the ER-32 collet chuck sold by LMS to help overcome this problem.
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=2888&category=-421559299
Does anyone have any experience with this product sold by LMS? Is it worth it?
Do you recommend a different product?
Should I just forget it and stick to the R8?
I don't really want to add yet another collet system to my shop (this would make 4), but I've been intrigued by the ER system for years.
I know the ER-32 system is more tolerant of off sizes and has a larger gripping surface.
I was more curious about the accuracy and quality of the product.
Thanks.
I'm considering the ER-32 collet chuck sold by LMS to help overcome this problem.
http://www.littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=2888&category=-421559299
Does anyone have any experience with this product sold by LMS? Is it worth it?
Do you recommend a different product?
Should I just forget it and stick to the R8?
I don't really want to add yet another collet system to my shop (this would make 4), but I've been intrigued by the ER system for years.
I know the ER-32 system is more tolerant of off sizes and has a larger gripping surface.
I was more curious about the accuracy and quality of the product.
Thanks.