Calvin,

You should check out the Nova Compac chuck at Woodcraft. Its about $80 and
is a good chuck, just a bit limited in capacity. It uses two Tommy bars for
tightening. I have one and it is a very good chuck for the money.

Barry


"Cal Brodie" wrote in message
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I am looking for an inexpensive chuck for my daughter's Jet mini
lathe (a christmas present). Woodturners Catalog has a economy chuck
for $100 or so. Does anyone have any experience with this? Any other
chucks that I amy want to consider?

Also any ideas for good simple lathe projects for a 8yo girl or lathe
books/websites for kids?

Calvin W. Brodie
Washington State, USA