Why I Always Recommend Schlenker Collets

If you've spent any time working with Swiss-type lathes, you probably already know that schlenker collets are pretty much the gold standard for high-precision work. There is nothing more frustrating than setting up a job, dialing everything in, and then realizing your workholding is the weak link in the chain. It happens more often than most shop owners want to admit. You try to save a few bucks on a generic brand, and suddenly you're chasing runout issues all afternoon. ...

May 10, 2026 · 7 min · Dudek Petersen