collet chuck

Hello everyone, I am interested in getting some opinions on advanced pen making specific to if purchasing a good collet chuck, similar to a Beall or a PSI, versus a jawed chuck like a Nova G3. This will be a dedicated set up on a smaller lathe for making fountain pens without the use of...

I know this has been done, (and probably done better), but I was bored today and decided to try making a video. Drilling an Amboyna burl blank on my Jet mini with a PSI collet chuck. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1suUVIQpfQ

I found this in the Woodcraft catalog for $20. While it is a #2 morse taper, there is a flat part before the taper starts that measures just under 3/4". Tried it out tonight in my collet chuck and it worked great for rounding pen blanks without having to remove the collet. :smile: If anyone...

Ok, I know that I absolutely must have a collet chuck and plan to order the PSI model. My question is what are my reasons for needing one .... just in case I get interrogated. :eek::eek: 1. Drilling pen blanks on the lathe ... check 2. :confused: 3.:confused: 4.:confused: would love to know...

I just ordered the PSI collet chuck. I decided on this after thinking about things for a while. The best part is that it only really cost me 34 bucks after deducting the $10 off coupon and the proceeds from my two bottle stopper sales. At least that's the story I'm going to give my wife...