Chucks
OK, probably asked many times before
I want to turn bowls, and my current bowl attachment is a bit of a hassle. What do you look for in a chuck? what is good and what is bad, and how much do you have to pay for a beginner chuck? Kat UK --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.543 / Virus Database: 337 - Release Date: 21/11/2003 |
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Hi Moggy, I started with two Vic Marks, and I like them and use them most of the time. I also have a Nova, and two One-Way's, and I lilke them also. I don't remember what they cost now, but you can find them in Crafts Supply, or Packards I imagine. Don Hart "moggy" wrote in message ... OK, probably asked many times before I want to turn bowls, and my current bowl attachment is a bit of a hassle. What do you look for in a chuck? what is good and what is bad, and how much do you have to pay for a beginner chuck? Kat UK --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.543 / Virus Database: 337 - Release Date: 21/11/2003 |
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Hi Kat,
Since you're in the UK, request a catalogue from http://www.axminster.co.uk/ or look at the choices on their site. They have lots to choose from. -- Geoff Beale Extract digit to email. "moggy" wrote in message ... OK, probably asked many times before I want to turn bowls, and my current bowl attachment is a bit of a hassle. What do you look for in a chuck? what is good and what is bad, and how much do you have to pay for a beginner chuck? Kat UK --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.543 / Virus Database: 337 - Release Date: 21/11/2003 |
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"Geoff Beale" wrote in message ... Hi Kat, Since you're in the UK, request a catalogue from http://www.axminster.co.uk/ or look at the choices on their site. They have lots to choose from. -- thanks have ordered one, though other than cost, I still don't know what the difference between them is. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.543 / Virus Database: 337 - Release Date: 21/11/2003 |
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thanks have ordered one, though other than cost, I still don't know what the
difference between them is. BRBR Moggy, The Vicmarc and Axminster chucks are the real heavy duty chucks, and if you look at all the different manufacturers' standard jaw designs you'll see that these two have the beefiest jaws. The dovetail jaws have a wide front surface in contrast to the Nova or Oneway chuck jaws. This front face is important because when you're turning a bowl you need to have that wide flat surface against the shoulder of the tenon you cut to hold in the chuck. This gives the tenon stablility against side forces that would otherwise cause vibration and/or dislodge the tenon in the chuck. The larger front surface on the jaws for this purpose the better, and the Vicmarcs and Axminsters are the widest. Consider also the key mechanism of these two chucks. While others use either a drill chuck key or tommy bars, the key operated Vicmarc and Axminsters use a hex or square drive key which is very positive and never, ever slip. Plus, if lost they are much less expensive to replace than a drill chuck key. The Axminsters cost more than the Vicmarcs partially because they have much more mass. Whatever chuck you decide on, I would definitely go with a key-operated chuck rather than a tommy-bar model unless you have a locking spindle. Trying to negotiate two tommy bars and hold the bowl in position at the same time requires three hands without a spindle lock. I have seen many professional demo's, and the Vicmarcs and Axminsters keep showing up, but I can't recall the last time I saw a Oneway or Nova chuck at a demo. -Jim Gott- San Jose, CA |
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thanks for that
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Also note that Axminster have several chucks which can take the same jaws.
The Super precision is the big one which many UK professionals use (I have this chuck but it doesn't make me a professional!) http://www.axminster.co.uk/default.asp?part=FJ4AT01 The Woodturners chuck is smaller but takes the same jaws http://www.axminster.co.uk/default.asp?part=APTCCCT03 John UK "moggy" wrote in message ... thanks for that --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.543 / Virus Database: 337 - Release Date: 21/11/2003 |
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"John Yale" wrote in message ... Also note that Axminster have several chucks which can take the same jaws. now really showing my ignorance here, what do you mean by they can take the same jaws? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.543 / Virus Database: 337 - Release Date: 21/11/2003 |
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For Axminster chucks (an others may be the same) there are four components
to consider: 1. The chuck body - the heavy bit. http://www.axminster.co.uk/default.asp?part=FJ4BT01 2. The backplate or insert. This part matches the screw thread on your headstock spindle. If you buy a new lathe you just change this part. 3. Accessory mouting jaws http://www.axminster.co.uk/default.asp?part=MTGJAW You must have at least one set of these, but for quicker changeover you might want one set for each set of jaws you have. 4. Jaws. http://www.axminster.co.uk/default.asp?sub=208 These mount onto 3. above with two screws. I use the gripper jaws a lot http://www.axminster.co.uk/default.asp?part=DOVEH The chuck above comes with items 1, 2 and 3 as standard, you buy what jaws you want. Hope this helps John (UK) "moggy" wrote in message ... "John Yale" wrote in message ... Also note that Axminster have several chucks which can take the same jaws. now really showing my ignorance here, what do you mean by they can take the same jaws? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.543 / Virus Database: 337 - Release Date: 21/11/2003 |
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