Re: 16mm Chuck needed...

> Anyway, I have gotten to the point where I need to come up with
> something that will function as a spindle.
>
> In keeping with my approach I found a $25 precision spindle made by
> Issoku (for some Hitachi mill..don't know exactly which one).
>
> I have noticed that the "business end" is a 16mm (close to 5/8")
> diameter shaft with 1mm threads.
>
> I would like to put a chuck on this. Any idea if this is standard
> size. I realized that with the metric threads...I might find it hard
> to find a chuck to fit....but I wondered if you folks know of this as
> a standardly available size.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jim

Is the shaft solid or hollow ? if it is hollow, there may be an
internal taper that is already for some readialy available part.

Can you elaborate a little on the shaft ?
pictures ?

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Dave