Lathe chuck capacities

drl · Post by **drl** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:37 pm

I plan on taking advantage of the free shipping and I'm interested in lathe chucks. The Nova G3 has an externaal capacity of 2 5/16". But no capacities are listed for the Talon catalog number 555789 and 555790. Any one know the capacities of these two chucks? Also any reconmendations or personal experience? Thanks!

Dwight L.

stryker1313 · Post by **stryker1313** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:58 pm

The Talon chuck with the #2 jaws has
External (compression) MIN-1-5/8" and MAX 2-7/8"
Internal (expansion) MIN 2" and MAX 3 ½" . You can check their website for capacity with other jaws. The Stronghold with #2 has
External (compression) Min 1¾" Max 3¼"
Internal (expansion) Min 2-3/8" Max 4" . I love the Talon, it is plenty big for the type of turning I do mostly.

drl · Post by **drl** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:29 pm

Thank you Stryker1313 for the information and the review. I checked their site at your suggestion and I think the Talon will do me well. Thanks again for the prompt reply.
Regards,
Dwight L.