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I've got a functional chuck that I "built" from one made for the 7x mini-lathes. Still needs a bit of tweaking, as I got it to within .001", but not better. I also have the MT3 to ER-32 collet holder that I first bought, also for that 7x ML. It works nicely, but you can't pass longer stock through it. I have to practice cutting metric threads on my Atlas before I'm sure I can make my own, but I've got a couple of ER-32 nuts, as well. ;) Since I bought that, I've filled in the set of collets that came with the MT3 shanked collet holder, and bought another for MT2. Also MT2 & MT3 collets, and ER-25, and a some ER-11... You could say it's getting out of hand, and I'd not really be able to argue with you about it. :)

Collet holders can come in handy, but a good 4-jaw chuck will do most everything they can do, just slower. I've been collecting stuff for MT3/MT2 lathes since 2008... I've also picked up stuff either in sets or individually, as and when they came available AND I had some spare money. There are a lot of paths to having a well-equipped lathe, and if you're a good machinist already, you can make much of the stuff yourself. I wasn't nearly that good when I started collecting. I have done some things to help me though. I have a stub arbor that matches the spindle threads on my TH42, which makes it easier to make stuff for the lathe. I don't have to pull the chuck off the lathe to test fit something I make for the lathe spindle.

I need to get my lathe set up properly again. Which means I need to seal an MDF benchtop I laminated, and get it drilled and sealed again, then get the lathe and stuff all put together. And I can only dream of an 8' bed...

Bill in OKC