On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 19:59:08 GMT, "Bob" wrote:

yeah, I saw that, Bob.. still 8 bucks more than the sale at
shopsmith.. $191 including the adapter and the stuff you mentioned..
Give me a few weeks, and I'll probably know what all this **** means..
lol

The price is $199.99 for it.


"Bob" wrote in message news:IJFud.178149$V41.89237@attbi_s52...
Lee Valley has the Talon. You also get the following that is included with
it:
The chuck kit includes an adapter, standard 1-1/2" woodworm screw, #2 jaw
set (grip capacity from 1-5/8" to 2-7/8" externally and 2" to 3-3/8"
internally), chuck key, and a hex wrench. Weighs about 3-1/2 lb.
This is the cheapest price I've seen for it.

"mac davis" wrote in message
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On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 01:16:47 -0500, Leo Van Der Loo
wrote:

Hello Mac

Mac if you do not make turnings bigger than say 16" D you will in my
opinion be better off with the Talon, the shaft size on the Shopsmith
is
only 5/8" D., I think, Right ?
And I would not put on more weight than needed, it takes away from the
weight and size of the wood you will be able to turn, The steadiness of
the Shopsmith is not that great to start of with, I understand ?
And yes the Stronghold is one heck of a chuck, if you want/need more
holding power, go for the Stronghold.

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

Leo.. I have no idea what I need, this will be a completely new
process for me..
I've only turned using face plate, spur or screw center.... I just
figure that if I want to keep learning & turning, I need a chuck...

I got outbid on the Stronghold, so after shopping on the web for a few
hours I ordered the Talon from Shopsmith... at their sale price of
$191 including 5/8 SS adapter, it was the best deal that I could find
in a hurry..

As far as steadiness, it has been great for me for over 20 years, but
I haven't been real sensitive to it, either..
I understand that there is a quill upgrade that doubles the bearings
or something, but I haven't needed it yet... (actually the first time
in quite a while that I've used the SS for anything other than routing
or drilling)