One of the most useful parts for me to use on my SL are a set of fittings for a collet chuck with M12 x 1 fitting to hold small screws to shorten them and make dome headed screws for my clock repair work.
I first made a split collet with a 15 deg taper each end to hold 3mm rod, I then went onto a 3 piece with a mid and nose section that I can change size to suit bolt head and bore from 2mm through to 6mm poke the screw through then tighten the nut to hold, also a set of mid sections threaded out to screw the bolt into so as not to damage threads whilst I am doming the heads and slitting, I am currently making a set of collet mid and ends to hold 1mm and less screws.
For the tail stock end I am drawing up to make a sliding tap and die holder for the 2mm and less.
I am having as much fun making these parts as I am doing the clockwork.
Phill?
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