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Is a 5 lb chuck too heavy?
PSI carries a new chuck
http://www.pennstateind.com/Merchant...Product_Code=C UG3418&Category_Code= and it weighs 5 pounds. They also carry their PSI Mini-Grip http://www.pennstateind.com/Merchant...Product_Code=C MG3AW&Category_Code= which weighs around 3 lbs. I have a JET mini and want to get a chuck like this to turn bowls. I cannot afford the chucks that are 150 and up.(Oneway etc..) That is just out of my budget. My question: is 5 pounds too heavy for my lathe? Can it become dangerous? This chuck is sold out until April anyway - so I would have to wait, but I'm wondering if it is a bad idea in the first place due to the weight. Also, would the weight have any affect on the longevity of the lathe motor? Thanks, Matt |
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