I need a collet closer/draw bar for my Clausing 5900 series metal lathe. None of my usual parts sources have one. Any suggestions regarding a reliable source for this accessory will be appreciated.

Try posting your question on the Practical Machinist web site under the antique machine forum.

Doc

Try posting your question on the Practical Machinist web site under the antique machine forum.

Doc

Thanks Doc. Will do.

I need a collet closer/draw bar for my Clausing 5900 series metal lathe. None of my usual parts sources have one. Any suggestions regarding a reliable source for this accessory will be appreciated.

Here are a few. Don't know if it's for your 5900

http://www.ebay.com/...vectorid=229466

http://www.ebay.com/...=item43ad9f418e

Pretty pricy. You have the lathe so why not make your own?

Here are a few. Don't know if it's for your 5900

http://www.ebay.com/...vectorid=229466

http://www.ebay.com/...=item43ad9f418e

Pretty pricy. You have the lathe so why not make your own?

Thanks for the reference. Every lead is appreciated. Occasionally a good deal can be had on Ebay. Unfortunately the referenced accessories are not one of those cases. Yep, pricey for sure. If that is all there is then I will make one up. Last thing that I bought on Ebay was an Aloris quick change set up. I was happy with that deal but there were three others on auction at the same time and it was not the smaller size that everyone else seems to want/need. Also if I Can buy it for close to my to costs to make it up Ill buy.