Are there 5C collets that allow you to use lots of sizes between .750" and 1" tubing? I need a chuck with a 1" through-hole, which I am starting to see does not exist for the 5C. I need to cut and dress the ends of thin-walled brass tubing in some odd sizes that start at just a bit above 18.5 mm OD and increase in OD by about .8 or .9 mm up to an OD of about 26.3 mm (or 1"). I see that the spindle of the 5C has no issues with that size, but is there a chuck that can take up to 1" material through the center, or are there 5C collets that come in that many sizes? (Ten specific sizes between .750" and 1".) How much can a 5C collet hold outside of its nominal measurement? I am new to all this, so I apologize for my ignorance. Also, I will be buying at Taig lathe from your website in March, so I am poring over all your videos and have purchased "The Taig Lathe" and the Sherline book "Tabletop Machining" as study material. I am *very* excited to get a 5C/Powerfeed unit with a steady rest, a die holder, your mill attachment, and a few other goodies for my musical instrument repair shop. Thanks in advance for your time in answering this comment. I will be calling you sometime next month to start the process of deciding exactly what I need or want. Great video, sir.
There are collets in many sizes, the largest of which is 1and1/8" I believe. By searching the internet you can find 5C collets in 1/16 increments meaning you can go by 1/16" from .750 to 1.
@@jjjherzog Thanks for your quick reply! My issue is how much adjustability does each collet have - the range of sizes that can be effectively clamped with one collet? As you describe them, including the 750" and the 1" there would be a total of five available collets. How much range does a collet usually have? This is my sticking point, and why I probably need a chuck with a 1" spindle. Is there a 4 jaw independent chuck made with a 1" through capacity that will fit the 5C? I am guessing that I am out of luck with both the collet system and a chuck and likely need a larger headstock. But I do not want a larger lathe. I guess I need to call in and discuss this sooner than later. Have a nice day, sir!
@@holton345 You have at least 1/32" or maybe more of give. Most lathes with a 1" hole will or should have a threaded spindle nose and large chuck to fit the threads. Everything you want can be solved with a larger lathe. We have several here at the shop. You'll just have to find what you need and spend the money :(
Thank you for posting this demo. In the production model how does the 5c headstock mount to the bed?
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Are there 5C collets that allow you to use lots of sizes between .750" and 1" tubing? I need a chuck with a 1" through-hole, which I am starting to see does not exist for the 5C. I need to cut and dress the ends of thin-walled brass tubing in some odd sizes that start at just a bit above 18.5 mm OD and increase in OD by about .8 or .9 mm up to an OD of about 26.3 mm (or 1"). I see that the spindle of the 5C has no issues with that size, but is there a chuck that can take up to 1" material through the center, or are there 5C collets that come in that many sizes? (Ten specific sizes between .750" and 1".) How much can a 5C collet hold outside of its nominal measurement? I am new to all this, so I apologize for my ignorance. Also, I will be buying at Taig lathe from your website in March, so I am poring over all your videos and have purchased "The Taig Lathe" and the Sherline book "Tabletop Machining" as study material. I am *very* excited to get a 5C/Powerfeed unit with a steady rest, a die holder, your mill attachment, and a few other goodies for my musical instrument repair shop. Thanks in advance for your time in answering this comment. I will be calling you sometime next month to start the process of deciding exactly what I need or want. Great video, sir.
There are collets in many sizes, the largest of which is 1and1/8" I believe. By searching the internet you can find 5C collets in 1/16 increments meaning you can go by 1/16" from .750 to 1.
@@jjjherzog Thanks for your quick reply! My issue is how much adjustability does each collet have - the range of sizes that can be effectively clamped with one collet? As you describe them, including the 750" and the 1" there would be a total of five available collets. How much range does a collet usually have? This is my sticking point, and why I probably need a chuck with a 1" spindle. Is there a 4 jaw independent chuck made with a 1" through capacity that will fit the 5C? I am guessing that I am out of luck with both the collet system and a chuck and likely need a larger headstock. But I do not want a larger lathe. I guess I need to call in and discuss this sooner than later. Have a nice day, sir!
@@holton345 You have at least 1/32" or maybe more of give. Most lathes with a 1" hole will or should have a threaded spindle nose and large chuck to fit the threads. Everything you want can be solved with a larger lathe. We have several here at the shop. You'll just have to find what you need and spend the money :(
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Nice, am looking for looking for Nylon Couplers for Stepper Motors could anyone help?
Do you mean the 1/8 inch plastic tubing that connects the screw coupler with the stepper coupler? if so, email Craig at taigtools@aol.com
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