I am as fascinated by this device as I am ignorant of it's construction, usage, virtues and shortcomings.
I've never seen one 'in the flesh', or seen one operate, but I believe I want one (need has nothing to do with it, it's the want that counts.) These have to have a 'coolness' factor of 9.8 or higher (on a scale of ten) in my distorted opinion. I have a nice Bison 5C chuck and could easily make a hand wheel closer, but none of those can seemingly quench the fires of desire for a LEVER operated collet closer.
First off, they are sooooo expensive. Why??? Because of irrational consumers like myself, or is there something I'm technologically missing?
They seem to be becoming less and less available. How could something so incredibly intriguing not generate greater interest and subsequent sales?
I've looked all over the Internet for construction plans, as have others apparently, and found none (is that the scent of conspiracy I detect)?
Are there any significant drawbacks to utilizing a lever operated unit as opposed to other mentioned systems?
How do these units tighten and loosen the draw tube? Do they use powered spindle rotation? If so, how is over tightening prevented?
Fred
I've never seen one 'in the flesh', or seen one operate, but I believe I want one (need has nothing to do with it, it's the want that counts.) These have to have a 'coolness' factor of 9.8 or higher (on a scale of ten) in my distorted opinion. I have a nice Bison 5C chuck and could easily make a hand wheel closer, but none of those can seemingly quench the fires of desire for a LEVER operated collet closer.
First off, they are sooooo expensive. Why??? Because of irrational consumers like myself, or is there something I'm technologically missing?
They seem to be becoming less and less available. How could something so incredibly intriguing not generate greater interest and subsequent sales?
I've looked all over the Internet for construction plans, as have others apparently, and found none (is that the scent of conspiracy I detect)?
Are there any significant drawbacks to utilizing a lever operated unit as opposed to other mentioned systems?
How do these units tighten and loosen the draw tube? Do they use powered spindle rotation? If so, how is over tightening prevented?
Fred
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