On Sep 9, 5:12*pm, wrote:
On Sat, 5 Sep 2009 00:00:24 -0400, John Doe
wrote:

I just upgraded from a midi to a new Powermatic lathe and would like to hear
anyones recommendations for a chuck. *I have heard a lot of good things about
the Oneway Stronghold and SuperNova 2 chucks. *Is there any benefit of one
over the other? *What about a Vicmarc?

Also, has anyone used the Barracuda chucks from Penn State? *Getting a few
extra sets of jaws is nice, but only if the chuck is worth it.

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks!

I have the Talon and like it. Paid about $50 more than what it is here
...http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/11552

seems like a good price but for a limited time.

Best of luck whatever you decide.
Lenny

I have the Oneway Talon and like it a lot. I use it one a old
shopsmith which is a light weight lathe. I'm not sure if the heavy
oneway stronghold which is twice the weight would help with damping
the vibration in the roughing out phase. I have been looking buying a
second one and wondered if a heavy chuck would help with the
vibration.



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