In article ,
Jordan wrote:

wrote:

came with an apparently complete
collet attachment & full set of 6-K collets. In trying to get the
attachment back into service, it seems that some parts are either
missing or worn out.

Some new collet chucks available:

http://lathe.safeshopper.com/51/742.htm?957
http://lathe.safeshopper.com/51/743.htm?58

Not sure if your collets would fit,

Nope! Those are for 5C collets, and he has 6K collets.

but could be an option if fixing
your chuck starts to look expensive?

He does not have a collet chuck, but (apparently) a lever-style
collet closer -- a much better setup if you have the choice.

The 5C collet chucks by Bison are a good idea if you can't
handle a drawbar style collet in your lathe, but they are still a "second
best" choice/

Some cheaper imported copies also available elsewhere.

Probably to be avoided at all costs. :-)

Good Luck,
DoN.

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