Im trying to find a good used hardinge metric 5c collet set for months without any luck .
I think that im stuck to this problem because i have complete the restoration of my hardinge lathe (in fact is a kl-1 not hlv-h)that i bought before almost a year ago
A new hardinge 5c collet set is unaffordable so since i cant found any in used condition since now i decide to go with another brand.
What other brand do you suggest so it will work good with the hardinge collet closer and there are available in europe?
What about uk gloster 5c collet set ?They are selling on ebay a standar 53pcs set for 300 euros or so and a precision set for 1300 .
Have any of you use those collets ?
I just want to be as close to hardinge accuracy and quality without scratcing part trying to insert to a non pre sprung collet or having problems with a semi compatible collet threading .
Any link or offer with used hardinge 5c metric collet will be very much apriciated .
Best regards from greece ,
Kostas
I think that im stuck to this problem because i have complete the restoration of my hardinge lathe (in fact is a kl-1 not hlv-h)that i bought before almost a year ago
A new hardinge 5c collet set is unaffordable so since i cant found any in used condition since now i decide to go with another brand.
What other brand do you suggest so it will work good with the hardinge collet closer and there are available in europe?
What about uk gloster 5c collet set ?They are selling on ebay a standar 53pcs set for 300 euros or so and a precision set for 1300 .
Have any of you use those collets ?
I just want to be as close to hardinge accuracy and quality without scratcing part trying to insert to a non pre sprung collet or having problems with a semi compatible collet threading .
Any link or offer with used hardinge 5c metric collet will be very much apriciated .
Best regards from greece ,
Kostas