I own a small Delta benchtop lathe with a 1 x 8 tpi spindle.
I want to make a pool cue stick which is basically a tapered spindle from 1 1/4" to 7/8" dia. I will need to do some end boring too.
I am not interested in bowl making, making larger spindles or pen making. So, the intended use of my chuck is very specific.
I like the Grizzly H8042 5" 4-jaw lathe chuck because it reminds me of a standard drill press chuck, just larger. Pic below.
I was also looking at offerings like the Nova G2, Apprentice, etc. which use removable jaws. However, I like the idea of just tightening the chuck to the object's diameter without the making a specific tenon to receive the chuck. So, the H8042 seems like a good solution.
What is the downside of the H8042 chuck regarding holding power or vibration? I cannot find any info on SMC, the internet or Youtube on them or chucks like them. Amazon has some remarks on the H8042, but they are quite mixed. Any thoughts are appreciated.
cheers, Jeff
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