Spline spanners

[Iain GordonParticipant @iaingordon81374]

Hi All,

I've got a round column mill that does not have a spindle lock. This makes tightening collets "interesting".

I've just seen a suitable tool to help with this at this website:

**LINK**

The only downside is the shipping cost which doubles the cost of the tool.

Anyone know of a UK supplier? I've had a look at Warco's site (they supplied the mill about 9 years ago) but they do not list it.

Thanks for any pointers,

Iain

[Iain GordonParticipant @iaingordon81374]

Need a spline spanner for round column mill/drill

[David ColwillParticipant @davidcolwill19261]

It looks like it is laser cut so you could draw it up and get it done over here.

[Keith LongParticipant @keithlong89920]

Looks straightforward enough to make from a piece of flat plate, dill a hole and file the engaging "teeth" to fit. Doesn't need a great deal of precision.

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

A bit of googling will find other methods of locking the spindle on similar X3 type lathes or just file something to suit.

I've never had a problem tightening anything in my X3, maybe I've got a strong grip?

[Iain GordonParticipant @iaingordon81374]

Looks like I'll have to get the drills and files in to play. I've just measured up and the one I linked to is too big. Mine is 22mm od and 17mm root.

Iain

[Russell EberhardtParticipant @russelleberhardt48058]

This is what I use: **LINK**

Russell.

[joegibParticipant @joegib]

ArcEuro sells a wide range of collet nut spanners — see here:

ArcEuro

Joe

[Sub MandrelParticipant @submandrel]

I don't own an X3 but the picture of the X3 spindle in the Arc catalogue shows a slot in it (for a taper release wedge?) Is there some way of being able to poke a temporary bar into this slot, perhaps through a small but well-placed hole in the side of the head?

Neil?

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