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Pin Chuck

easterngray

I have recently learned about pin chucks - boy they are a great,simple tool. Any ideas as to where I might get a pin chuck made for my Mark V? Thanks - Alec

a1gutterman

Can't you chuck-up the pin chuck into the jaws of the regular chuck?:confused:

http://nature-crafts.com/mipindrch.html

http://www.widgetsupply.com/page/WS/PROD/dremel-keyless-chuck/BEH96

http://seagifts.com/mipindrch.html

RobertTaylor

if you are refering to a pin chuck for pen turning i made my own will get more info for you if that is the type you want. it is completely different than what tim is showing.

easterngray

Sorry for the confusion - BettyT is referencing the sort of pin chuck I mean Tim - take a look at this video of a fellow that turns duck calls - he explains the pin chuck that I am speaking about. BettyT anyhelp you can give would be appreciated! Thanks - Alec

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Odu1cT3AwUE&feature=related

RobertTaylor

at http://www.penturners.org There is a tutorial on the front page about making an O-ring pin chuck.

http://www.redriverpens.com/pdf%20files/closed%20end%20Pens%20part%201.pdf scroll down til you find making closed end pens.

hope this is useful, bob

gregf

Pin chucks are a new one on me too.

If you find a chuck with a 1" x 8tpi spindle, Penn State Industries makes an adapter to fit SS.

http://www.pennstateind.com/store/L5818.html

BettyT, thanks for the info, may be time to fire up the metal lathe to make one.

RobertTaylor

i used a 1/4" bolt about 5" long. i cut off the head and the threads then also cut the head off a 1 1/4" finishing nail for the pin. i then carefully filed a flat on the bolt about 1/4" from one end measuring carefully with a dial caliper to keep it flat until i got the same diameter of the original bolt with the pin and bolt together (.247) if i remember. imho the whole project only took about 15 minutes though and works quite well, bob

the o-ring type appears to be more forgiving therefore quicker and easier.

greg, thanks for the tip on the penn state adapter. i do indeed use that adapter with my nova midi chuck as nova only sells a shopsmith adapter for their bigger chucks.

easterngray

That's great guys - thanks. Alec

woodburner

Not sure which type of pin chuck you are referring to. The two I use are as follows:

There is what some call a "pin chuck" which is also known as a pin vise. You use this to hold very small drill bits for boring very small holes in wood/metal and plastic. I use this all the time in my model railroad building.

There is also a pin chuck known as a "key chuck". You use this mostly on lathes to hold small work projects. This uses a "pin" or "key" that is used in between the material and a flat on the chuck. You bore a hole in the material, slide it onto the chuck, and then wedge the "pin/key" in between the material and the chuck by giving it a twist, locking it into place. By the sound of your question, I think this is the one you are referring to.

Got anymore questions, be sure to ask.

jbooher

Packard Woodworks has a pin chuck for $17.

http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=110106&Category_Code=

james.miller

I think I saw one not too long ago that was part of a faceplate, it was larger 3/4" or so for turning natural edged bowls. I did a quick search for one but couldn't find it. I made one out of a 3/4" bar about 5 or 6" long and filed the flat in it, I chuck it in my 4-jaw chuck using the no. 1 jaws. for safety use the tail-stock with a center to make sure the piece doesn't fly off.