Bassboat wrote:
Hi, my name is John and I am new to this group. I am also new to
woodturning.
I would like some advice as to which chuck to buy for my Jet 14-42 lathe.
Can
someone give me some good advice? TIA.
John

I have a Oneway Talon, SuperNova2, and a Vicmarc 120. If I was starting
over I would purchase the Vicmarc chucks as I really like them better.
But since I started with the Talon I will probably obtain another body
to use multiple jaws. The Talon is a great chuck with nothing lacking.
I don't particularly like the Nova since it tightens backwards and has
been balky since I got it. It will stop tightening or loosening and you
have to move the wrench to the other slot and then it will go. I keep
it because I have several face plate rings I use on segmented projects
to be able to quickly take on and off.

Frankly I don't truly believe you can go wrong if you stick with a good
brand chuck. Like everything chucks, lathes, and all other things
everyone has a pet or likes a feature of one or the other. Main thing
is look at the jaw selection and see which one offers jaws that better
fit your turnings.

Vernon