SB16 L00 collet closer questions.

[barryw]

Hi guys, I have recently got my hands on an original SB lever collet closer in pretty good condition, however it seems to have been originally on a lathe with a threaded spindle nose.
The only reason that matters is because the draw tube is too short for my particular lathe.
I was wondering if there was anyone out there who had an original SB collet closer for a 16 inch lathe who would be willing to do a few measurements for me so that I can either extend the current tube or make a new one? Please PM me if you would be willing to help me out.
I am also wondering if anyone has tried to adapt a collet closer without having the special spindle gear shown in the attached drawing?(Part number 16) I assume these are rarer than hens teeth?
And finally, I have searched high and low for a bulletin or instructions for installing and using the closer without success. Does anyone know of such a document?

 

[SBLatheman]

Hi guys, I have recently got my hands on an original SB lever collet closer in pretty good condition, however it seems to have been originally on a lathe with a threaded spindle nose.
The only reason that matters is because the draw tube is too short for my particular lathe.
I was wondering if there was anyone out there who had an original SB collet closer for a 16 inch lathe who would be willing to do a few measurements for me so that I can either extend the current tube or make a new one? Please PM me if you would be willing to help me out.
I am also wondering if anyone has tried to adapt a collet closer without having the special spindle gear shown in the attached drawing?(Part number 16) I assume these are rarer than hens teeth?
And finally, I have searched high and low for a bulletin or instructions for installing and using the closer without success. Does anyone know of such a document?

I should Be able to find the correct length of the tube.
I have the special spindle gear available for sale.
‘send me an email.
Ted
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[jim rozen]

This sounds like a case for the infamous "tube stretcher..."

=)

 

[Antique Kitchen]

Hi guys, I have recently got my hands on an original SB lever collet closer in pretty good condition, however it seems to have been originally on a lathe with a threaded spindle nose.
The only reason that matters is because the draw tube is too short for my particular lathe.
I was wondering if there was anyone out there who had an original SB collet closer for a 16 inch lathe who would be willing to do a few measurements for me so that I can either extend the current tube or make a new one? Please PM me if you would be willing to help me out.
I am also wondering if anyone has tried to adapt a collet closer without having the special spindle gear shown in the attached drawing?(Part number 16) I assume these are rarer than hens teeth?
And finally, I have searched high and low for a bulletin or instructions for installing and using the closer without success. Does anyone know of such a document?

Two things. I have the complete set up with collets for sale. I’ll measure if u still need. Second, I simply made a sleeve to go over the short 1:2” approximately extension on the existing gear. Broached a keyway and installed three set screws to secure to the existing lathe gear. I did this for my SB 10k. Kenny Fix It? Gardner Ma. Grampas Antique Kitchen

 

[Antique Kitchen]

Two things. I have the complete set up with collets for sale. I’ll measure if u still need. Second, I simply made a sleeve to go over the short 1:2” approximately extension on the existing gear. Broached a keyway and installed three set screws to secure to the existing lathe gear. I did this for my SB 10k. Kenny Fix It? Gardner Ma. Grampas Antique Kitchen

My db 10k and my son 16 both have threaded spindles, yours does not?