I make custom collets similar to this regularly. Not all collets require a drawbar or a nut. An internal button, an external sleeve, external jaws from a chuck, etc etc. will all work.
It's funny that
@Dabbler and I were just talking about the definition of a collet. I define a collet as any device that can be expanded or collapsed to grip another part either internally or externally by means of a diameter change generally caused by expanding or collapsing slotted ears, but not necessarily so.
Although I am still open to other ideas, I am still planning to make a large collet to grip a 125mm OD dish that is graduated with individual degree marks all along its entire 360 degree diameter. The plan is for the collet to be tightened onto the disk using the internal jaws of a 3-jaw chuck - In other words, the 3jaw collapses the collet which then clamps the disk.
Post in thread 'Compound needs a better degree dial'
https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/compound-needs-a-better-degree-dial.7852/post-119402