Michael G.

My remark about illegibility was not in any way whatsoever meant to be rude to you and I am mortified that I have offended you when you were so kindly trying to help answer my posting.

I offer my unconditional apology.

I was just not able to read them clearly is all and will try again by downloading them or something.

I always read your postings with great interest and am constantly amazed that you have such a breadth of knowledge and resources seemingly at your fingertips.

Again, my apologies.

Martin

MichaelG, Just looked at your album again and could read it by using the browser 'zoom in' a couple of times.

Sadly could not find the number 7538, there is a 7583, could it be a typo on the collets perhaps?

Just finished photographing these items and they seem in good order save for one which appears to have had weld placed around the inner diameter and then been machined, perhaps for an odd size?

Considering that we tend to specialise in woodworking tools it has been a bit of a 'metal week' for us, YORK lathe, these collets, yesterday a ROLLO ELF lathe and a lovely cast iron leather strap splitting machine, so lots of fun getting it all back together.

I was unable to follow up earlier as we are getting ready for another buying expedition to France tomorrow.

Best Regards and thanks for your efforts.

Martin

Thank you, I will check that link out when I have time after the weekend.

Tempus very fugit at the moment!

Regards,

Martin