Chucks......

[Corey Hallagan]

I am curious, what is the minimum size and type of chuck that you need to be able to do small lidded boxes?

Thanks,
Corey

[Bernie Weishapl]

Corey I got the utility chuck from PSI. It works well. Comes with 2 jaws and screw chuck. I think around $80.

[Jim Dunn]

Corey I just bought a chuck from PSI also but only paid $50sum with shipping. Chuck #CUG3418 it was on clearance. As I only do bottle caps I don't need a huge chuck but this one will do up to 3 3/4 inside and 3 3/4 outside with the 2 sets of jaws. I thought it was a good for a first chuck.

[Keith Burns]

Never done small liddid boxes myself so I cant be much help. I do know if you get them to small you may have one blow up on you:D

[Corey Hallagan]

Bernie, so the one you got allows you to do small bowls and boxes and alot of other stuff to it sounds like. I didn't realize that, I was thinking you had to have alot more than this to do alot of stuff. So would it be necessary for me to get a drill chuck to do finials, tops and stuff like that?

Thanks guys,
Corey

[Bernie Weishapl]

I think it would with the second set of jaws that comes with it Corey. You might call PSI about it but I do think it would work. As I said it comes with two chucks. Here is some info:

Our newest utility chuck is ideal for mini, midi, or even full size lathes. Hold bowl blanks or spindles from the inside or outside with the included #1 and #2 jaws. A screw chuck (not shown) is also included as an added bonus.
• #2 jaws expands from 2" to 3-3/4" dia. to grab inside. Grips from 1-5/8" to 3-1/2" dia. from the outside.
• #1 jaws expend from 13/16" to 2-7/8" diameter to grab inside.
Grips from 1/2" to 2-1/8" diameter, from the outside.
Includes adapters for 3/4" x 16tpi and 1" x 8tpi (not shown).
Weight is 5lbs.

I know I did a bowl with a tenon that was 1 3/4" and it held it ok with the #2 jaws. It looks like the #1 will go down to 1/2".

[Doug Jones]

Talon with stock #2 jaws will work well.