On Mar 6, 7:52*pm, "Ted" wrote:
I need to buy a chuck for my lathe. The lathe has a 10 inch swing. 1" x 8tpi.

I am considering two from PSI.http://www.pennstateind.com/store/CSC3000C.html$179.99
and for $20.00 more,http://www.pennstateind.com/store/CSC3000CTN.html$199..99 which is the same lathe but with a different finish. What difference does the finish make?

Then there is the vicmarchttp://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Chucks___Vicmarc___Vicmarc_3_...$229.99, but with only one set of jaws

The Oneway Talonhttp://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Chucks___Oneway___Oneway_Talo...$234.99

The Teknatool Supernova2http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Chucks___Teknatool___Teknatoo...*$169.99 plus $21.99 for threaded insert to mount it. + $191.98

The Teknatool Nova 3http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Chucks___Teknatool___Teknatoo...$144.99

Apprentice Chuckhttp://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Chucks___Apprentice___Apprent...$164.99
Any other suggestions in this price range or less without going to a cheaply made unit? I want to get one that is key operated.

Well I am a Oneway user and have to chip in my $0.02
I have used Vicmarc and Novas and cheaper knock off Asian brands but
they all failed to come up to the holding power and useful size range
of Oneways with the profiled jaws. I have 2 Talons and a Oneway with
multiple sets of different jaws and have never had a problem matching
tenon sizes or a holding failure. They get blown out and lubed about
once a year and are still working smoothly and precisely after 6 years
use. Plus they are Made In Canada so I know where my money went:-)