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mickyd wrote:For us newbies, anyone able to describe the functional differences between the 3 types they list, chuck and jaw, stronghold , and talon models?

I see the chucks are manufactured in Canada, 'ey. Their website has better info than HD. http://www.oneway.ca/chucks/. They state (recommend) stronghold for large lathes with 16" maximum turning diameter, talon for less than 16", and oneway chuck and jaw for ??????.

See:
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... chucks.htm

Ed

cincinnati wrote:Anyone see this? Looks like they have the Shopsmith models also.
Good pricing.
I have no experience with the Oneway chuck but know they have a good name.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/sto ... ogId=10053

Which ones are the "Shopsmith" models?

Mike,
The Oneway and Talon chucks are identical except the Oneway uses levers to open and close the jaws while the Talon uses a key. The Stronghold is a larger stronger version. I own a Talon and have used the Oneway as well. Both are fine chucks, the "tommy bars" don't bother me, I have other chucks that use this system. Some people find them awkward and prefer the key. Choosing between the two, for the small difference in price I would spring for the Talon.

I bought my Talon after taking a turning class at Highland. The instructor said it is fine for nearly anything I would likely turn in the near future (spindle or small bowls) and the reduced weight would help save wear and tear on my lathe bearings.

I did spring for a Stronghold, the chuck, three sets of jaws, and the adaptor for that price is hard to pass up.

Troy

keakap wrote:Which ones are the "Shopsmith" models?

I have no hands on experience but they show a 5/8" plain adapter. Not sure if something else is needed to fit on the Shopsmith.

I use Fire Fox and the link works at this end.

cincinnati wrote:I have no hands on experience but they show a 5/8" plain adapter. Not sure if something else is needed to fit on the Shopsmith.

I use Fire Fox and the link works at this end.

Cincinnati
That is the correct adapter for the Shopsmith. If you have a different lathe then you only need to buy another adapter and you can use the chuck on multiple machines.

I also had no trouble with the link in Firefox.

Thanks for posting the link!

Troy

horologist wrote:Mike,
The Oneway and Talon chucks are identical except the Oneway uses levers to open and close the jaws while the Talon uses a key. The Stronghold is a larger stronger version. I own a Talon and have used the Oneway as well. Both are fine chucks, the "tommy bars" don't bother me, I have other chucks that use this system. Some people find them awkward and prefer the key. Choosing between the two, for the small difference in price I would spring for the Talon.

I bought my Talon after taking a turning class at Highland. The instructor said it is fine for nearly anything I would likely turn in the near future (spindle or small bowls) and the reduced weight would help save wear and tear on my lathe bearings.

I did spring for a Stronghold, the chuck, three sets of jaws, and the adaptor for that price is hard to pass up.

Troy

I am confused. The ad says both the Talon and Stronghold are Oneway and both show keys.

lv2wdwrk wrote:I use Firefox and the above is what I get with it.

Opened IE7and got the info about the chuck.

Don't understand that, Bob. I use Firefox exclusively and had no trouble with the link.

cincinnati wrote: I use Fire Fox and the link works at this end.

Almost forgot-- I'm using SeaMonkey and the link works fine with it also.

horologist wrote:Cincinnati
That is the correct adapter for the Shopsmith.
Troy

Thanks guys. I went to order the Talon and the other jaw set, per your info. The jaw set is not currently available, so I put it off because---
I noticed the Online sale is good until 12/01/09, so I'll try later on.
Can't pass up those prices.
(I wonder if SS will offer a similar deal before December-- I'd rather SS get the money if it's a profitable deal for them.)