Best Budget Chuck For A Beginner
 

I just ordered the new Jet Indexing Mini Lathe after borrowing my
dad's for a couple of months to get used to turning. Some of the
small projects that I've been working on would have been much easier
if I had a jaw chuck of some kind. I have looked at several online
and in catalogs like teh Supernova and the Talon but they are a little
steep for my current budget. Can anyone suggest a budget priced chuck
that will get the job done but won't be a piece of junk? I anticipate
upgrading to a better chuck later, but I'd like to find something not
too expensive to get started with. Thanks!

Todd Chandler

Best Budget Chuck For A Beginner
 

Hello, Todd.

Look at this recent thread, complete with working links:

http://tinyurl.com/2tnfb8

This a frequent topic here, so there is plenty more available.

Robert

Best Budget Chuck For A Beginner
 

Best Budget Chuck For A Beginner
 

writes:

Can anyone suggest a budget priced chuck
that will get the job done but won't be a piece of junk?

Here's something that cost $14 that will be very economical

http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Work-Hol...dp/1861083955/

p.s. You do know that woodworkers got by for hundreds of years without a
scroll chuck.



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Best Budget Chuck For A Beginner
 

The NOVA G3 Chuck is a good little chuck suitable for working with a
mini-lathe and it accepts most of the NOVA Chuck jaws, I believe. They
are still selling for about $150 including shipping, but they are a
quality chuck that should last you for years. They are made in New
Zealand by a reputable firm.

Fred Holder
http://www.fholder.com

On Mar 12, 8:17 am, wrote:
I just ordered the new Jet Indexing Mini Lathe after borrowing my
dad's for a couple of months to get used to turning. Some of the
small projects that I've been working on would have been much easier
if I had a jaw chuck of some kind. I have looked at several online
and in catalogs like teh Supernova and the Talon but they are a little
steep for my current budget. Can anyone suggest a budget priced chuck
that will get the job done but won't be a piece of junk? I anticipate
upgrading to a better chuck later, but I'd like to find something not
too expensive to get started with. Thanks!

Todd Chandler

Best Budget Chuck For A Beginner
 

The G3 is indeed an excellent choice. It was available just before
Christmas from Woodcraft (I think) for $100. It will accept the other
Nova jaws, and there are adapters for just about any headstock thread size.

J.


Fred Holder wrote:
The NOVA G3 Chuck is a good little chuck suitable for working with a
mini-lathe and it accepts most of the NOVA Chuck jaws, I believe. They
are still selling for about $150 including shipping, but they are a
quality chuck that should last you for years. They are made in New
Zealand by a reputable firm.

Fred Holder
http://www.fholder.com

On Mar 12, 8:17 am, wrote:
I just ordered the new Jet Indexing Mini Lathe after borrowing my
dad's for a couple of months to get used to turning. Some of the
small projects that I've been working on would have been much easier
if I had a jaw chuck of some kind. I have looked at several online
and in catalogs like teh Supernova and the Talon but they are a little
steep for my current budget. Can anyone suggest a budget priced chuck
that will get the job done but won't be a piece of junk? I anticipate
upgrading to a better chuck later, but I'd like to find something not
too expensive to get started with. Thanks!

Todd Chandler

Best Budget Chuck For A Beginner
 

Buy a quality chuck first and you won't need to upgrade later. Plus you
won't have to deal with all those nasty dents in pieces that fly out of a
cheap chuck. There are few bargains. Usually, you get what you pay for. I
say, go for a Talon or a Supernova II.

Barry


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I just ordered the new Jet Indexing Mini Lathe after borrowing my
dad's for a couple of months to get used to turning. Some of the
small projects that I've been working on would have been much easier
if I had a jaw chuck of some kind. I have looked at several online
and in catalogs like teh Supernova and the Talon but they are a little
steep for my current budget. Can anyone suggest a budget priced chuck
that will get the job done but won't be a piece of junk? I anticipate
upgrading to a better chuck later, but I'd like to find something not
too expensive to get started with. Thanks!

Todd Chandler

Best Budget Chuck For A Beginner
 

In article om,
wrote:

I just ordered the new Jet Indexing Mini Lathe after borrowing my
dad's for a couple of months to get used to turning. Some of the
small projects that I've been working on would have been much easier
if I had a jaw chuck of some kind. I have looked at several online
and in catalogs like teh Supernova and the Talon but they are a little
steep for my current budget. Can anyone suggest a budget priced chuck
that will get the job done but won't be a piece of junk?

The cheapest place I know to buy a Nova chuck is
http://stores.ebay.com/Woodworker-Sp...e-Chucks_W0QQc
olZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2QQftidZ2QQtZkm

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Best Budget Chuck For A Beginner
 

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I've found good deals by calling the teknatools service rep Tim Geist or
just emailing him directly. He has reconditioned nova chucks and parts
for good prices.

J. wrote:
The G3 is indeed an excellent choice. It was available just before
Christmas from Woodcraft (I think) for $100. It will accept the other
Nova jaws, and there are adapters for just about any headstock thread size.

J.


Fred Holder wrote:
The NOVA G3 Chuck is a good little chuck suitable for working with a
mini-lathe and it accepts most of the NOVA Chuck jaws, I believe. They
are still selling for about $150 including shipping, but they are a
quality chuck that should last you for years. They are made in New
Zealand by a reputable firm.

Fred Holder
http://www.fholder.com

On Mar 12, 8:17 am, wrote:
I just ordered the new Jet Indexing Mini Lathe after borrowing my
dad's for a couple of months to get used to turning. Some of the
small projects that I've been working on would have been much easier
if I had a jaw chuck of some kind. I have looked at several online
and in catalogs like teh Supernova and the Talon but they are a little
steep for my current budget. Can anyone suggest a budget priced chuck
that will get the job done but won't be a piece of junk? I anticipate
upgrading to a better chuck later, but I'd like to find something not
too expensive to get started with. Thanks!

Todd Chandler