Matt,
As you can tell, we all do things differently. I love using a chuck for
turning bowls, and I turn a lot of them. For turning smaller bowls (8
to 10 inches) I use a forstner bit to make a hole on the top of the
bowl, and mount the bowl by expanding the chuck into the hole. Turn the
outside, make a dovetail mortice on the bottom, then turn it around to
turn the inside. This is the easiest way for me. It has taken a bit of
experimenting to learn all of the details of keeping the bowl on the
chuck, like how much pressure, how aggresive a cut, no catches, but it
seems to work now. Do find a local club if you can. It makes a big
difference being able to see something being done and you can ask
questions. Again you will find that you will get a couple of different
solutions to every problem. One suggestion on the chuck, I prefer ones
with a hex key to the ones with levers. You can get better torque and
better hold due to gear ratio.
robo hippy



















mac davis wrote:
On Tue, 1 Feb 2005 23:38:09 -0800, "Matt"
wrote:

PSI carries a new chuck

http://www.pennstateind.com/Merchant...Product_Code=C
UG3418&Category_Code=
and it weighs 5 pounds.

They also carry their PSI Mini-Grip

http://www.pennstateind.com/Merchant...Product_Code=C
MG3AW&Category_Code=
which weighs around 3 lbs.

I have a JET mini and want to get a chuck like this to turn bowls. I
cannot
afford the chucks that are 150 and up.(Oneway etc..) That is just
out of my
budget.

My question: is 5 pounds too heavy for my lathe? Can it become
dangerous?

This chuck is sold out until April anyway - so I would have to wait,
but I'm
wondering if it is a bad idea in the first place due to the weight.

Also, would the weight have any affect on the longevity of the lathe
motor?


Thanks,
Matt

Matt... I use the Talon on my Jet mini... must be close to 5 pounds
with adapter...
Not only no problems, but I like the weight... I notice the
difference
between chuck and faceplate turning because the chuck seems to have a
"flywheel" effect that makes it very smooth and stable.. YMMV


mac

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