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Offline G

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5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« on: December 17, 2012, 12:49:29 PM »
Hey guys, I need a 5/8 expanding mandrel where can I find one. Hopefully get one from a member of THO. Thanks G
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Re: 5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2012, 02:51:45 PM »
Are you looking for one that works with a collet chuck, or one mounted to a MT2?

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Re: 5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2012, 12:01:48 PM »
Looking for MT2 , Ben
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Re: 5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2012, 12:20:48 PM »
Hey G, River Mallards has them. The are under the advertisers section in here. I order a bunch of stuff from him. He' s great to deal with.
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Re: 5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2012, 01:32:14 PM »
Thanks John, I will check them out !!
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Re: 5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2012, 07:05:11 PM »
Not to discount the MT2 mandrel, but have you considered a collet chuck setup?  The collet chuck mandrels are just as good, but you add the benefit of being able to adjust them for length a little bit as well as having a collet chuck in the shop is a mighty handy thing.  Not sure how the price would wash out though.
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Re: 5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2012, 08:32:37 PM »
www.flinthillsduckworks.com


They are high quality, love mine
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Re: 5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2012, 09:20:11 PM »
Quote from: Aaron at Wingerts Woodworks on December 19, 2012, 07:05:11 PM
Not to discount the MT2 mandrel, but have you considered a collet chuck setup?  The collet chuck mandrels are just as good, but you add the benefit of being able to adjust them for length a little bit as well as having a collet chuck in the shop is a mighty handy thing.  Not sure how the price would wash out though.

...and PSI has collet chuck sets for 80$ right now.  Don't know how I'd survive without mine!  Good luck with your decision! :san2:
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Re: 5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2012, 08:35:08 AM »
Quote from: bojiducker on December 19, 2012, 09:20:11 PM
...and PSI has collet chuck sets for 80$ right now.  Don't know how I'd survive without mine!  Good luck with your decision! :san2:
Get it through Amazon right now cheaper and with free shipping!!  :eek:


Amazon PSI Collet Set

http://www.amazon.com/PSI-Woodworking-Products-LCDOWEL-Collet/dp/B004CVJBZS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356023276&sr=8-1&keywords=psi+collet+chuck
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Re: 5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2012, 09:41:39 AM »
Quote from: Barry @ WildThings on December 20, 2012, 08:35:08 AM
Quote from: bojiducker on December 19, 2012, 09:20:11 PM
...and PSI has collet chuck sets for 80$ right now.  Don't know how I'd survive without mine!  Good luck with your decision! :san2:
Get it through Amazon right now cheaper and with free shipping!!  :eek:


Amazon PSI Collet Set

I have bought a lot of PSI parts from Amazon over time, and never had a problem with customer service from either. That free shipping sure is nice.

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Re: 5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2012, 10:34:49 AM »
With the collet chuck you could run the Enco expanding arbors, which work great and are WAY cheaper than everything else (plus you'd have the collet chuck wich is my favorite call making tool ever).

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Re: 5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« Reply #11 on: December 20, 2012, 11:50:16 AM »
What does the collet chuck, expanding mandrel look like ? I have a collet chuck set up but can't find the expanding part.!!
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Re: 5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« Reply #12 on: December 20, 2012, 02:26:16 PM »
This is an expanding arbor, or what some are calling expanding mandrels.  The set screw on the end cause the arbor to expand and hold the item you place on it.  This is put in the collet chuck on the lathe.



source  http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=240-3201&PMPXNO=4840010&PARTPG=INMK3

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Re: 5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2012, 09:45:53 PM »
Awsome thank you dog !!! Just ordered them. Thanks eveybody for ya'll advice.
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Re: 5/8 Expanding Mandrel
« Reply #14 on: December 20, 2012, 10:08:51 PM »
G,

When you get them, see what size of hex heads/allen wrench you need for them, and get you a T-handle for them.  It will make tightening and loosening a lot easier on your fingers.

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