Vicmarc chucks are also very good, easy to use and have a range of
accessories/ jaws etc.
Peter Stacey.
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"Ace" wrote in message
news:SMKod.90182$5K2.57959@attbi_s03...
I have no experience with a lathe and I am very interested in getting into
bowl turning.
I have a Grizzly G5979 Lathe and I am thinking about buying a Talon
66B05.53
1" X 8 tpi scroll chuck which also comes with a screw from Lee Valley for
$199. I would like your opinion on this chuck. Also, I want to buy a bowl
gouge and was wondering what you all thought I should get, should I get a
3/8ths or a 1/2 inch gouge?
Thank you all very much for your help, and Happy Thanksgiving!!!