Lever Collet Closer

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  • See the Mounting Base Info tab below for pictures of each mounting base.

SKU: 1150 Categories: ,

Product Description

About the Lever Collet Closer

Collet Closer InstalledAnyone doing repetitive lathe operations on small parts will find this new accessory saves a lot of time when holding parts into a WW collet. Instead of loosening and re-tightening the drawbar each time a part is inserted, you make that adjustment just one time with this closer. After that, the collet is released and re-tightened simply by pushing a lever back and forth. Moving the lever to the right releases the part from the collet, a new part is inserted, and the lever is moved back to the left to lock the part in the collet. Hardened steel components assure long life.

Long stock up to 3/16″ in diameter can be held through the WW collets and spindle. Larger parts up to 5/16″ or 8 mm can be held in the face of the collet, and collet pot chucks are available for even larger parts up to 1″ diameter.

NOTE: The Lever Collet Closer and 3C Lever Collet Closer were designed to be used with our standard pulley set, which has a maximum RPM of 2,800. It will work with the 10,000 RPM pulley set; however, the parts are going to wear faster, and any vibration that is in the yoke is going to be increased.

Easy Installation

  • Easy to install—just tap one existing 4-40 hole in the spindle if not already tapped for threading attachment (self-tapping screw included)
  • Wear parts are made from A2 hardened steel, the yoke is made from 1018 steel and ball carrier, and other parts are made from brass and 12L14 steel
  • Long stock up to 3/16″ in diameter can be passed all the way through the spindle and collet
  • Larger parts can be held with WW collets up to 8 mm (3/8″) or in a custom-machined WW pot chuck
  • Includes a 3/8″ knockout bar plus a special #1 Morse to WW collet adapter with a pin to engage the keyway in the collet to prevent rotation
  • As usual, installation and operation are covered in the thorough, illustrated instructions that come with it

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Lever Collet Closer ships with a mounting base. However, you will need to select the proper mounting base for your needs when placing your order.

  • P/N 11520—Standard lathe mounting base to a #1 Morse headstock (4000 and 4400 models)
  • P/N 11523C—Chucker lathe mounting base to a #1 Morse headstock (6600 models)

Troubleshooting Interference between the LCC and the Plastic Belt Guard

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Dashed lines indicate plastic belt guard cut-outs.

You might find possible interference issues between the LCC and the plastic belt guard. If the belt guard interferes with the pin on the LCC yoke make a small cut-out in the guard (see image for reference). This can be done with an X-acto® knife or Dremel® Tool. Please note that if you have a DRO Tac Sensor, it will not work with the LCC. Click the “Instructions” tab to download a PDF version of the instructions.

See Cary Millsap’s Tip #75 on how to install a removable tach sensor.

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The improper use of machine tools and their accessories can result in serious injury. Before using this tool, thoroughly read the instructions and make sure you understand its proper and safe use.

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Download PDF 1150 Instructions

Instructions PDF Download

P/N 11520 is for mounting a WW Collet Closer to a #1 Morse headstock on our standard lathes

P/N 11521 is for mounting a WW Collet Closer to a #1 Morse headstock on our standard lathes with risers

P/N 11523C is for mounting a WW Collet Closer to a #1 Morse headstock on our chucker lathe

Part No. Description Quantity
11501 Handle Shaft 1
11502 Handle Knob 1
11503 Hub 1
11504 Guide Ring 1
11506 Drawbar Knob 1
11507 Ball Carrier 1
11508 Knob Adapter Plate 1
11509 Thrust Collar 2
11510 Drawbar Tube 1
11512 Spindle Mount Sleeve 1
11514 Cam 2
11516 Cam Cap 1
11518 Cam Shoe 2
11520 Base 1
11522 Yoke 1
11524 1/8″ x 1″ Steel Dowel Pin 1
11526 1/8″ x 3/4″ Hardened Steel Dowel Pin 2
11528 5-40 x 3/16″ Flat Point Set Screw 3
11530 1/8″ Steel Ball Bearing 8
11532 5-40 x 1/4″ Dog Point Set Screw 1
11534 5-40 x 3/4″ SHCS 4
11535 8-32 Set Screw with Spring Loaded Ball 1
11536 4-40 x 1/8″ Dog Point Set Screw 2
40310 5-40 x 1″ SHCS 3
11538 4-40 x 3/16″ SHCS 1
11565 WW Collet Adapter w/ 8mm Keyway 1
11570 WW Collet Knockout Bar 1
11585 WW Collet Adapter w/ Keyway Pin 1
31090 4-40 Self Tapping Pan Head Screw 1
40550 5/32″ Hex Key 1
40570 3/32″ Hex Key 1
40690 10-32 x 3/4″ SHCS 2

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1150 Lever Collet Closer 3D IGS model
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