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Recommendations for a new outboard chuck please... - Gregory of Sherwood Forest - 12-06-2018
I need a new chuck to use on the outboard end of the headstock for my lathe. It uses 1 1/8" - 8 thread ( yes, I'm sure), and I'd like it to be a locking chuck as I do reverse direction occasionally. I don't mind having to use an adapter, if necessary, as long as it'll lock also. be
Preferably with interchangeable jaws.
I know several of you have your favorites, so hit me with your suggestions.
Thanks in advance...
RE: Recommendations for a new outboard chuck please... - Angus - 12-06-2018
My go to chuck is my big vicmarc. They are spendy and will fit your lathe. second would be a nova but they don't fit your lathe. The Record will fit your lathe and looks like a direct copy of the SN2 and even accepts nova jaws.
Vicmarc
Record
Both should have the setscrews to lock them down for reverse turning.
RE: Recommendations for a new outboard chuck please... - SteveS - 12-06-2018
I would recommend the Vicmarc VM120. Their list of inserts includes the 1-1/8 x 8. IMO, it is the best chuck available.
RE: Recommendations for a new outboard chuck please... - MichaelS - 12-06-2018
I've the same threads for my lathe. I've several including both Vicmarcs and Oneways here, Vic is my preference as it's gearing is closed and negates the need to clean that part. It's a little heavier, but both are quite hefty.
One bit of advice though is to pick one vendor and stick with it
. (personal experience, but the loss to move from the spares of one to the other would be too much of a $$ hit)michael
RE: Recommendations for a new outboard chuck please... - Gregory of Sherwood Forest - 12-07-2018
Thank you all for the suggestions. I'm seriously considering a few of them, but Michael has a good.point and my other chucks are all Nova.
Gonna need some thinking here...
RE: Recommendations for a new outboard chuck please... - Arlin Eastman - 12-07-2018
Greg
I got the Axminister Evolution Chucks from Lee Valley. I had the OneWay, Nova, and PSI golden chuck set but by far after I got the Axminister I sold the rest.
What I love about it is the square drive and it is all enclosed and stainless steel with index system on the back
1. http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=70639&cat=1,330,69091,69183
Evolution Chuck, 1-1/4" x 8tpi $255.00
2. The O'Donnell Spigot Jaws & Inserts which I have both A & B and will do up to 6 different things also they are about 5/8" thick at the base for good stable base.
http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=69135&cat=1,330,69091,69184
3. I also have both A & B on these Jaws as well
http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=69093&cat=1,330,69091,69184
and again the wide thick base to keep from bending outwards.
4. Last for other big dovetails I have this one
http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=69133&cat=1,330,69091,69184
I am so glad I have them and will use no other anymore and the jaws are very easy and quick to replace with the Allan head screws.
Last it has the set screw on it to lock into place but I have never needed to use it that way since it stays were it belongs even with all my reversing I do but does have the ability.
RE: Recommendations for a new outboard chuck please... - Gregory of Sherwood Forest - 12-08-2018
Thanks Arlin, but they don't carry it in 1 1/8" thread. Other sure if another make adapter is wise...
RE: Recommendations for a new outboard chuck please... - Joe K1 - 12-08-2018
Hurricane Chucks are available with 1 1/8" inserts from thewoodturningstore.com
I have purchased 2- HTC100's and 1- HTC125 and happy with the performance.
RE: Recommendations for a new outboard chuck please... - Arlin Eastman - 12-08-2018
Sorry buddy I seen 1 1/8 but did not register. I do know that adapters are made for it or a machine shop can make them for sure and I will try to find an adapter since they are good for faceplates and other things to adapt for other things.
RE: Recommendations for a new outboard chuck please... - Arlin Eastman - 12-08-2018
Is it one of these?
https://www.woodcraft.com/products/record-power-thread-adaptor-insert-1-1-4-x-8-tpi-uns-rh-for-dvr-xp-1624-44-lathes-62132?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7uSWuuCQ3wIVgchkCh2WoAN5EAQYASABEgI4CfD_BwE
https://www.rockler.com/nova-chuck-inserts-adapters?sid=V9146?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_content=pla&utm_campaign=PL&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7uSWuuCQ3wIVgchkCh2WoAN5EAQYAiABEgKOY_D_BwE
I have 5 adapters that go use my 1 1/4" - 8 to 1"- 8 so I can use all the cheaper faceplates I had from 3" to 6" and glad I have them to.
