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Chucks or alternatives
Went into my local Woodcraft today to buy a Nova Midi chuck for my Jet
Midi 1014 and the salesperson convinced(?) me this was not the one for me by telling me how it would be a bad choice for me needs and that I needed a 3rd hand to be able to mount stuff in it. I really needed the Super Nova - which of course costs about what I paid or more for my lathe new i year ago @ Woodcraft. I just can't rationalize doing that. I'm a: - Hobbiest, not a pro and doing this for fun off and on. - Making small items, maybe a few goblets and simple bowls 10" dia max. - No exotic woods or cuts, just general fun stuff. - Might even make a set of chessmen one day, cedar, oak, pine, whatever. - I have no add-ons for the lathe like *extra* faceplates etc, just what it came with originally. Belay that, I do have an MT2 1/2" drill chuck. Looking for a viable alternative to the Nova chuck and/or a SAFE and proven means of doing that sort of work with something else that is cost effective. Snagged 2 books from the library to day to assist. Turning Wood by Raffan and Woodturning by Rowley. But I thought I'd ask the experts here also and see what shakes out. Would appreciate, pointers, tips, links and opinions. Thanks, John D. |
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