For what its worth, I studied the data for the top two, Nova and
Oneway. Both seemed very comparable in every respect.

The one thing I would suggest is pick one, buy a range of jaw sizes,
and you will be equiped for the most part, forever.

What I looked for was the range of jaw sizes and another overlooked
aspect, is how the jaws are opened/closed. I wanted a chuck that
operated with a T wrench so I could open and close the chuck with one
hand and hold my work with the other.

Nova satisfied all my criteria and I am very happy I put the money
into it that I did almost 2 yrs ago.

cad
handturnedbowls.biz

On Jan 30, 11:07 am, "Bob Daun" wrote:
I have a OneWay Stronghold chuck that I use for bowl turning. I also have
the OneWay Jumbo Jaws. I have been doing a lot of smaller bowls lately and
find the Jumbo Jaws very handy for finishing the bottom. Consequently, I
spend a lot of time switching back and forth between the jumbo jaws and the
regular jaws. Does anyone know if any of the less expensive chucks will
directly take the OneWay jumbo jaws so that I wouldn't have to do quite as
much jaw manipulation?

--
Bob Daun