Michael Arruda
10-12-2008, 9:29 PM
Hello again,
Sorry for posting a WTB, didn't mean to break the rules. I'm looking for a good chuck for under $100. I know that's a big thing to ask for.
I've been looking at the PSI Utility chuck, the Grizzly Vic copy, and the knock offs they sell at Woodcraft. I tend to have a steak taste on a hamburger budget, and have never liked, shall we say, Pacific rim manufacturing ideals. Which would explain why my shop is 90% old arn I've cleaned up and brought back to functioning.
So, I'm back to the drawing board, looking for a used chuck, or something close to my budget. Unfortunately the only lathe I have right now that's up and running is a Pioneer VS Midi lathe with extension, that is soon to be replaced with an old Walker Turner, and someday, a nice, big lathe, maybe a Powermatic 90 or Oliver. So, for now, I have a 10" lathe to work with, but would like to be able to use the same chuck when I upgrade to a larger lathe. Also, the Pioneer is 1x8 while the WT is 3/4x16.
So far, I have these in mind, unless I find a used one or something on e-pay.
1)Nova chuck- this would be the cheapest, but I think it's threaded instead of inserts, so not the ideal. It is, though, in the price range at $50.
2)Nova G3- $115 shipped, with adapter on e-pay. A little out of price range, but manageable.
3)Supernova2- $125 plus S&H, plus adapter... probably around $160 or so all told. Considerably out of the price range, but is it worth it over a G3?
I'm thinking the G3 or SN2 would be the best purchase. Is the SN2 that much better than the G3? I know it can spin a larger item, which is a plus whenever I upgrade lathes, but for now, is it worth an extra close to $50? I MAY be able to eek that out of the budget if it's that big of a difference.
My experience is with pens mostly, but I'm starting to expand a little into goblets and the like. I'm looking for something to make inside out ornaments to give to family this year, and toys and trinket boxes to give to children in my area whose parents have been laid off or just hit hard by the economy and can't buy them gifts. Aside from the basic jaw set, I think I'll eventually want a pin jaw set, and a donut chuck thingamabobber. Those are down the line, though.
Thanks,
Michael
Sorry for posting a WTB, didn't mean to break the rules. I'm looking for a good chuck for under $100. I know that's a big thing to ask for.
I've been looking at the PSI Utility chuck, the Grizzly Vic copy, and the knock offs they sell at Woodcraft. I tend to have a steak taste on a hamburger budget, and have never liked, shall we say, Pacific rim manufacturing ideals. Which would explain why my shop is 90% old arn I've cleaned up and brought back to functioning.
So, I'm back to the drawing board, looking for a used chuck, or something close to my budget. Unfortunately the only lathe I have right now that's up and running is a Pioneer VS Midi lathe with extension, that is soon to be replaced with an old Walker Turner, and someday, a nice, big lathe, maybe a Powermatic 90 or Oliver. So, for now, I have a 10" lathe to work with, but would like to be able to use the same chuck when I upgrade to a larger lathe. Also, the Pioneer is 1x8 while the WT is 3/4x16.
So far, I have these in mind, unless I find a used one or something on e-pay.
1)Nova chuck- this would be the cheapest, but I think it's threaded instead of inserts, so not the ideal. It is, though, in the price range at $50.
2)Nova G3- $115 shipped, with adapter on e-pay. A little out of price range, but manageable.
3)Supernova2- $125 plus S&H, plus adapter... probably around $160 or so all told. Considerably out of the price range, but is it worth it over a G3?
I'm thinking the G3 or SN2 would be the best purchase. Is the SN2 that much better than the G3? I know it can spin a larger item, which is a plus whenever I upgrade lathes, but for now, is it worth an extra close to $50? I MAY be able to eek that out of the budget if it's that big of a difference.
My experience is with pens mostly, but I'm starting to expand a little into goblets and the like. I'm looking for something to make inside out ornaments to give to family this year, and toys and trinket boxes to give to children in my area whose parents have been laid off or just hit hard by the economy and can't buy them gifts. Aside from the basic jaw set, I think I'll eventually want a pin jaw set, and a donut chuck thingamabobber. Those are down the line, though.
Thanks,
Michael