Which OneWay Lathe Chuck for an SS510?

osx-addict · Post by **osx-addict** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:57 pm

Hi all.. I was checkout some of the threads on turning lately and saw that MBCabinetMaker (aka Mark) uses a OneWay Lathe chuck -- I've only got some of the very basic turning items that came with my used setup.. I also noticed that ShopSmith sells these but they're more $$ than I can fork out today.. I did do a quick search on Craigslist and found someone in my own town selling a OneWay Talon for $160 which sounds more reasonable for now.. However, I'm concerned as to whether it will mount on the SS without an adapter or perhaps at all.. Should I avoid this item and just save my $$ for a regular SS purchase in the future sometime? Here's some content from the ad if that helps describe what he's got :

Three Oneway key operated Talon chucks with #2 jaw sets. I have spindle inserts that are 1" X 8 tpi and 1.25" X 8 tpi.
Asking $160 for each chuck.

Good condition.

This is a good chuck for holding turning blanks up to 12-inches in diameter on your wood lathe.

holsgo · Post by **holsgo** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:02 pm

If he means he has the 1x8tpi backplate then you should have what you need to use the shopsmith adapter from penn state industries. This spindle adapter will allow you to use it with the shopsmith. 3 jaw or 4 jaw?

osx-addict · Post by **osx-addict** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:10 pm

holsgo wrote:If he means he has the 1x8tpi backplate then you should have what you need to use the shopsmith adapter from penn state industries. This spindle adapter will allow you to use it with the shopsmith. 3 jaw or 4 jaw?

Thanks for the tip.. As you can tell I'm a turning newbie.. Anyway, I believe it's a 4 jaw based on a not so great picture.. but I can verify.. Any preference?

holsgo · Post by **holsgo** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:15 pm

Both are fine from my perspective. # jaw tend to be scroll chucks and 4 jaw independent. I don't know which the talon is. But, if this does come with the jaw inserts (the plastic or alum extensions that attach to the jaws to turn bowls) then you have a pretty good deal there. Just make sure you address the set screw on the adapter from Penn State:
http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthr ... le+adapter

Mine was a bit loose fitting to the key.

pennview · Post by **pennview** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:57 pm

Rick, you should visit the Oneway web site and take a look at what they offer and check prices for a new chuck and adapter/insert. I have no direct experience with the Talon Chuck, as I have a Nova, but they are similar in that they are basically universal chucks that you fit to your lathe (or Shopsmith) using one of the many adapters/inserts sold by the respective manufacturers.

Oneway sells an adapter/insert that allows you to mount the Talon chuck directly to a Shopsmith. Alternatively, you could buy the chuck from the seller with the 1x8 Oneway adapter/insert and buy the additional adapter/insert from Penn State Industries, but now you're using two adapters/inserts (one from Oneway and one from Penn State) to mount the Talon chuck to your Shopsmith. If I were buying the Talon, I'd get the proper adapter mount from Oneway. Using two adapters/inserts simply puts more stress on the Shopsmith, especially the bearings.

pennview · Post by **pennview** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:59 pm

One other thing, you really don't want a three-jaw chuck for woodworking as it only holds round objects.

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:15 pm

For that price ya can get a brand new Nova chuck.

terrydowning · Post by **terrydowning** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:30 pm

Not as highly rated as others but Penn Satate has this as well

http://www.pennstateind.com/store/CUG3418CCX.html

I know nothing of this chuck except the reviews which seem to be OK for the most part.

It says it comes with an adapter, you may want to call their customer service and see if they can include the Shopsmith adapter that they sell.

Currently this one is on my wishlist.

jimthej · Post by **jimthej** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:31 pm

I have and use the Talon with the One Way adapter for the Shopsmith. Great chuck. I would get the proper adapter. It's about 4" in front of the quill. Two adapters could be problematic especially starting a large bowl. All Talon's are designed for adapters.

horologist · Post by **horologist** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:42 pm

The Talon is a fine chuck I also have a Nova mini (one of the last not to be made in China) and like it. My only concern with the current Nova products is that they are made in China.

Troy