I have recently purchased a Ajax brand bridgeport style mill. Still in the process of organising 3 phase power for it atm.

Right now I am slowly aquiring tooling for and er collets have come to my attention so I am wondering what other people's experience has been with collets supplied the more affordable suppliers. It seems a the concense is that the cheapest of the are rubbish bin anchor, but how about Aussie, M&G and alike.

I have no experience with er's because the mill I used years ago had Weldon style tooling. Er looks to be a lot more versatile.

What sizes do people recommend for a beginner, I'm thinking er 16 for small tooling and 32 for everything else.

Thanks in advance

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