I use the Oneway Talon Chuck. You can get them at most any woodturning
site.

It's fantastic because I can adjust it to hold most of the sizes that I
turn from 1/8th of an inch to 2 1/2 inches. It comes with a key that
allows you to hold the wood in one hand while tightening the chuck with
the other.

Most of the chucks I've seen use two pin lever systems. This Onway
talon is much easier to load.

If you want to try differant chucks, contact your most local
woodturning club. Just search for the woodturners association site to
find your local site.

John Patrick
www.birdoasis.com