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 vicmarc
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/st...arc_ 35?Args= $229.99, but with only one set of jaws

The Oneway Talon
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/st..._talo n?Args= $234.99

The Teknatool Supernova2
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/st... super2?Args= $169.99 plus $21.99 for threaded insert to mount it. + $191.98

The Teknatool Nova 3
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/st..._nova_g3?Args= $144.99

Apprentice Chuck
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/st... e_chuck?Args= $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.
Ted


I use a Nova. So far it's doing everything I need and then some.
http://www.woodcraft.com/product.asp...&FamilyID=5185