Nice looking tool post drill chuck

[Gun Smith]

http://www.penntoolco.com/41-000/?_ke=ZGFkZ3Vubml0QHlhaG9vLmNvbQ==

Got this in an email this AM.

The above link shows a nifty looking keyless drill chuck set up for a quick change tool post.
Seems like it would be very handy for drilling items where you are changing drill bits often
when making all kinds of gizmo's.

 

[butchlambert]

I like the Edge products.

 

[Gun Smith]

I ordered one. Seems well made.

 

[DaveTooley]

I have two Aloris CXA 35 tools for my Haas. All steel and not that expensive if you can find used ones on Ebay.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I have one of their toolpost indicators and a lathe gauge. They have very nice tools and great ideas

 

[butchlambert]

I have and use this.
http://www.penntoolco.com/edge-pro-tram-system-with-calibration-gage-padded-case/

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I have and use this.
http://www.penntoolco.com/edge-pro-tram-system-with-calibration-gage-padded-case/

I figured you just used the scale stamped on the head like I do.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Seems legit right?

 

[butchlambert]

I figured you just used the scale stamped on the head like I do.

I do Dusty, but my tools really impress the great unwashed.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I do Dusty, but my tools really impress the great unwashed.

Looking at that picture of my mill shows how i need to adjust it- both of the zeros are not lined up. Cant be right

 

[carlsbad]

I prefer the CXA-5C adapter. Much more rigid than the chuck.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...ial&field-keywords=cxa-5c&tag=accuratescom-20

--Jerry

 

[shortgrass]

I'm just not so sure how useful this $100 tool would be for a gunsmith. Fine for production, but most things I make on my chambering lathe are "one offs", usually a tool that'll make my life easier. Not a bad idea if your making a short production run of something I guess, but a drill chuck on a straight shaft that'll fit that boring bar holder you already have for your tool post will accomplish the very same thing. And for 'real' production there's that CNC with the 10 station turret.

 

[butchlambert]

I'm just not so sure how useful this $100 tool would be for a gunsmith. Fine for production, but most things I make on my chambering lathe are "one offs", usually a tool that'll make my life easier. Not a bad idea if your making a short production run of something I guess, but a drill chuck on a straight shaft that'll fit that boring bar holder you already have for your tool post will accomplish the very same thing. And for 'real' production there's that CNC with the 10 station turret.

This is an old post, but I don't know how this tool would work in mine or anybody's lathe. To do accurate work in your "mill" the head needs to be perpendicular in both axis to the table.

After rereading the post, it appears that we are talking about both lathe and mill tools.

 

[carlsbad]

I have an MT3 adapter for my CXA toolpost so I can put a chuck in that. I haven't used it yet. I have a 5C collet adapter. I've used it a few times. It's nice for holding an endmill to cut the counterbore on a remington type barrel but I find it takes long enough to set up it isn't worth it. It works great and I enjoy the power feed. The 5c collet goes up to over 1" so if you're going to take the time to set it up, I'd say the 5c adapter is more useful.

So I agree. it takes a lot of work to set it up and indeed, you're never going to get it as accurate as a mill. You don't have to have it perfect for a rough hole but it is going to dull your bits quickly if you use them off center a few .001's.

--Jerry

 

[Gun Smith]

I'm just not so sure how useful this $100 tool would be for a gunsmith. Fine for production, but most things I make on my chambering lathe are "one offs", usually a tool that'll make my life easier. Not a bad idea if your making a short production run of something I guess, but a drill chuck on a straight shaft that'll fit that boring bar holder you already have for your tool post will accomplish the very same thing. And for 'real' production there's that CNC with the 10 station turret.

I am sorry to say that I actually bought one of these after I posted this. Turned out to be junk. Didn't line up in any direction, so stupid me
says "I can machine it and get it lined up" Wrong! Should have sent it back pronto, instead of trying to be a hero. The chuck was decent though.