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04-01-2014 09:22 PM |
Topic tags/keywords: question Hi wood turners, Is this for wood turning and if so, how do I attach it? The center hole is just a hole, no threats and way too big. Any idea as to what this beast is for appreciated. -- earthartandfoods.com |
19 replies so far
#1 posted 04-01-2014 09:42 PM |
That’s a chuck for a large metal lathe. The jaws are probably independent as well. I recommend returning it. -- - Terry |
#2 posted 04-01-2014 09:48 PM |
Thanks Terry, that was mt initial thought but wasn’t sure. -- earthartandfoods.com |
#3 posted 04-01-2014 09:49 PM |
Could you post the original ad from Amazon? It seems Shop Fox chucks can come with more than one “layer.” Look at the one on this site and see if there might be a missing part? -- Chance Four "Not Just a Second Chance" |
#4 posted 04-01-2014 10:05 PM |
Here is the link to it… I am on business travel, but can post pictures on Friday. It doesn’t look like it worked.. Here is the link: -- earthartandfoods.com |
#5 posted 04-01-2014 10:29 PM |
Check an E-Bay auction for a similar chuck. Address of the auction: I hope this information, gathered by a less than beginning lathe owner is helpful. My first thoughts were the item was a wheel from the kiddi train at Mad Max Amusement Park. -- Chance Four "Not Just a Second Chance" |
#6 posted 04-01-2014 10:36 PM |
Hahaha… Thanks nomercadies.. Appreciate your help. I am afraid to mount this to my little lathe; it might tip over. But maybe it can go on the big one. Sure hoped all the necessary parts came with it. I see that it says metal jaw/Chuck… So will definitely return it. Thanks again. -- earthartandfoods.com |
#7 posted 04-01-2014 10:59 PM |
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#8 posted 04-02-2014 12:41 AM |
Look at the Super Nova 2. It uses threaded inserts so you can use it on different lathes -- If we can't fix it, It ain't broke |
#9 posted 04-02-2014 01:29 AM |
Thanks deputy4989. -- earthartandfoods.com |
#10 posted 04-02-2014 01:40 AM |
Yeah… you don’t wanna use that chuck. It’s called a “knuckle buster” for a reason. It’s also for a metal turning lathe, and has no spindle adapter with it. You want a real honest to goodness woodturners scroll chuck. The Nova’s are good chucks, you won’t go wrong with any of those. A little instruction wouldn’t go amiss either. It’s a whole lot more fun if someone gives you a hands on lesson. You get a lot further and don’t make mistakes that can hurt you pretty badly. If you want more choices look at: Craft Supplies USA Just to name a few. You don’t mention what lathe you have… or what you want to turn. You’ll want the appropriate adapter that fits your spindle. If you’re only buying the one chuck, you’ll want an opening range that will handle several different sizes of jaws, and have several different jaws with it. Many folks have been happy with the Baracuda sets from Penn State. -- Jim, Georgia, USA |
#11 posted 04-02-2014 01:46 AM |
Love the super nova 2 as well. |
#12 posted 04-02-2014 06:07 AM |
Hold onto the chuck it may come in handy, wood lathes are just for roughing stock for the metal lathe (evil grin) |
#13 posted 04-02-2014 11:41 AM |
Underdog, thank you very much. Will look into it. I’ve been turning for many years but have never used a chuck. Thanks Marcus and darthford. -- earthartandfoods.com |
#14 posted 04-02-2014 05:36 PM |
Well if you get a decent chuck you’re in for a treat. It makes a lot of projects so much more easy and quick. You can use a faceplate for a lot of projects, but it’s only necessary for some (like overlarge bowls and platters) and a chuck will make projects that don’t need a faceplate so much more pleasurable. -- Jim, Georgia, USA |
#15 posted 04-12-2014 08:13 PM |
Thats a super cheap independent metal working chuck only suitable for cheep Chinese metal lathes and the type. It is not a thing of beauty or precision .Besides an independent chuck ,even a good one is not suitable for woodworking send it back and buy a decent wood turning chuck you will not regret it sorry I can’t advise you any less painfully Alistair -- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease |
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