[Boatanchors] [Milsurplus] Interesting Tool

[J. Forster]

Hi Mike,

> Heh, heh...that's a good question, John.  See
> http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPDFF?PMPAGE=428&PMCTLG=00 for the answer -
> midway down on the right hand side.

Good answer....  except my lathe and mill don't use 5C collets.  :((

> The problem with using the knurled
> type of collet that the guitar tool represents is that the internal
> knurling isn't always the right number of serrations per degree around
> the periphery, and they can damage the nut.

Err...  didn't I say that a bit ago?

> A properly tensioned smooth
> collet has a significant gripping power, at least in my experience.

Agreed. In the right collet holder.

> You
> see some of the accidents I've had in my early years with cutting tools
> getting loose and digging into the metal workpiece...never had any
> slippage of the collet though.

Always on the LAST operation, I'll bet.  :)

Best,

-John

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