- Parrot climbing and standing wooden frameSherline 2.4mm (.0945) WW Collet

• Sherline 2.4mm (.0945) WW Collet
• Ensures high centering accuracy
• Fits tapered adapter in headstock
• Allows 3/16″ stock pass-through
• Minimal runout of .002″
• Compatible with WW specifications

The Sherline 2.4mm (.0945) WW Collet offers a precise and efficient method for mounting cylindrical parts or bar stock in a lathe, ensuring high centering accuracy. This collet functions as a small, precision 3-jaw chuck that fits into a specially designed tapered adapter within the headstock. A drawbar threads into the collet's backside, drawing it into the adapter, which causes the jaws to close and securely grip the part to be machined. The collet system is known for its accuracy, accommodating a small range of diameters with a tolerance of approximately ±.001″ (.02mm).

WW collets are distinct from milling collets due to their through-hole design, allowing stock to pass entirely through. The maximum diameter stock that can pass through is 3/16″ or 4.5mm. Collets larger than this diameter are referred to as "pot" chucks and are not bored through, only to a depth of .260″. The collet's runout is minimal, with a maximum of .002″, ensuring precision in machining tasks. For optimal performance, it is recommended to true the WW collet adapter as per the instructions.

Sherline collets are logically numbered, with metric collets beginning with part number 1178, followed by digits indicating size in 0.1 mm increments. These collets are manufactured to standard WW specifications but are not hardened. It is crucial to verify compatibility with other manufacturers' WW collets to ensure they fit the Sherline adapter. Special sizes and larger "pot" chucks are available upon request.