Bertie Pittman said:

On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:36:43 -0500, Greg wrote:

Yeahbut, they don't make the SuperNova anymore. The replacement
SuperNova2 is a new animal that addresses your complaints. I would
not have bought the SN, but I DID pick the SN2 over the Talon, which
is certainly no slouch in the chucking department.

Greg,

Yes, they have addressed some of the problems with the newer model
SuperNova2, but not my main difficulty with the chuck, - which is,
you need to turn the handle counter-clockwise to tighten the chuck
when in the compression mode.

Well, it does operate differently than the Talon, but whether you
consider that backwards or not depends on whether you are used to
"tightening" around a spigot or into a dovetail recess... I use a
recess more often than a spigot/tenon.

Maybe I don't notice it as much due to the fact that I'm a lefty and
am also used to left-hand threads. It does have an arrow stamped into
the pinion for those who just can't remember. :-\

I'm not trying to sell anyone on either, but there has been far wider
acceptance of the SN2 than the original SN. The ball headed chuck key
is a nice touch that eliminates the need to be "straight-on" to the
chuck. Some might appreciate the indexing holes, but I haven't had
any use for them yet. The captive woodworm screw is also clamped by
the jaws, and prohibited from rotating. Perhaps I have a subconscious
desire to own Australian products. ;-)

I am simply reporting that it works fine for me and is well machined.

FWIW,

Greg G.