Dave: Speaking of a spin indexer, can you give me a rough idea of the cost of one with the necessary collets? I've run into huge discrepancies on price.
I got mine from Wholesale Tools, based on a recommendation for Royce Engler...
> At 07:43 AM 3/19/03 -0600, Royce Engler wrote: > >If you want to get real precise, here's another solution....get a Spin Index > >from Wholesale Tools (1709-0010) and a 5C collet to fit the shaft. Chuck > >the butt end and rotate the spin index, and you'll see the runout on the > >tip. Mount a dial indicator at the tip to actually measure it. The catalog > >says $49, but I paid about $30, plus $10 for the collet. You'll need > >different collets for steel and graphite shafts.... 0.6 inches isn't nearly > >as exact for shaft manufacturers as it is for machinists.
If I recall correctly, it cost about $50 for the indexer and three collets. I have my records somewhere, but the office is a mess right now. I guess cleaning up becomes what I do with the free day today. :-(
Cheers! DaveT
