Bernie Hunt wrote:
Leo,

Hmmm, because I'm new to turning it makes my ability to measure and observe
suspect? Just because I'm not so good at truning wood does not limit my
ability to examine, measure and evaluate devices made out of steel. All of
my observations were made after clearly stateing that I was new to this and
may not even know what I don't know. My review was clearly within the
guidelines that I stated.

I gave up on the wreck years ago, so I don't know what your history with
Leo or Owen is, and don't know diddley about the Porter-Cable 557 plate
joiner that Leo mentioned, or if you're who you say you are but I did
appreciate your post. Except it was about 3 weeks late! g

I got a Jet mini for Christmas, and needed a chuck for it as I didn't
want to spend the money or time to swap out the adapters for my existing
chucks everytime I wanted to use the mini. Ended up getting a Oneway
tommybar model, body only - no jaws - from Island Woodcraft. Good
prices, good service, no vested interest and all that. I was tempted to
try the Penn State chuck but didn't want to be the first penguin in the
water so to speak. At the price, it does seem to be a pretty decent
deal. Post again in a few months and let us know how it's holding up.

Welcome to woodturning...

....Kevin
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Kevin Miller
http://www.alaska.net/~atftb
Juneau, Alaska