wood lathe turning chuck

[markhazed]

HI,

I would like to buy a wood lathe turning chuck, but i have no idea which one work for my Mark V 500 Greene?
is this work for my Mark V 500? thanks

http://www.deltamachinery.com/accessori ... gory_id=32

[algale]

This one works for sure! http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/nova_g3.htm

[BuckeyeDennis]

After languishing on my wish list for a couple years, I finally bought the Nova G3 chuck package from Shopsmith earlier this year. So far I have done exactly one project with it. But I was pleased, to say the least. You can check out this thread for pics of the chuck and the project.

[reible]

I have the G3 and have had it since 2006 I believe. It is a fine chuck and Nova is a good manufacturer. You can get several different jaws for it depending on what projects you have in mind. It is also nice because the jaws also fit the other chucks in there line. They also have a live center that works very well and is certainly worth the price.

These go on sale from time to time so if the price looks to high have a look around at other places that sell them or wait for them to go on sale. Make sure you get the correct adapter for the shopsmith, it should be noted that there is a plain 5/8" and a shopsmith 5/8" adapter, you have to watch that if you order else where.

Now I have recently updated my chuck to this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JGA ... ge_o02_s00

I ran into a problem where I had something mounted and needed to make something else. I took off the piece and did the new item then attempted to re-chuck the first piece. That does not work well, and I was surprised at how badly. I was able to save the piece but it was with some extra effort. The solution I decided on was to get a second chuck and wanted the slightly bigger one and the price seemed reasonable...... so now I'm loving the new chuck more and more and it has become my go to chuck. Still have the G3 as a backup or second chuck and may leave it set up to drill pens.

The really nice part is that the 6 or 7 jaw sets I had for the G3 still work on the new one.

There are cheaper chucks out there but I would stick with the Nova as the bottom line.

Ed

[markhazed]

Thanks guys.

Now i know what i should buy.

[wa2crk]

Postby wa2crk » 03 Sep 2015 18:46
I have both and I prefer the Oneway. Shopsmith used to sell the Oneway some years ago but stopped. The Nova is a good chuck but has some drawbacks. When using the Nova and turning the chuck key clockwise causes the jaws to open instead of closing as one would expect. The Nova does have more availability in the states than the Oneway which originates in Canada. Nova seems to have a larger distribution system in the States
One big advantage of the Nova is that the jaws fit across the product line so if you but a different model of the Nova the jaws will still fit.
I have also noticed that my Nova which is about 8 months old is showing some signs of rusting but the Oneway shows no signs of rust after several years.
Another annoyance, at least to me, is when I bought extra Nova jaws there were no screws in the package but with the Oneway chuck jaws they included a complete set of screws. Sounds like small potatoes but If you lose one Nova screw you may be out of luck trying to match one locally and the screws are pricey. Just struck me as a bit cheap.
Don't get me wrong, both chucks are darn good. If you buy a Nova first you are going to love it. If you buy the Oneway first you will love that one. Kind of like picking your favorite kid!
As for the adapter issue I picked the 1" X 8TPI for the Nova and I can still use it on the SS by using the Penn State adapter.
Bottom line is that I like both, I just like the Oneway a little better.
Bill V
I posted this some time ago but I think that it is still relevant.
Bill V

[beeg]

HI,

I would like to buy a wood lathe turning chuck, but i have no idea which one work for my Mark V 500 Greene?
is this work for my Mark V 500? thanks

http://www.deltamachinery.com/accessori ... gory_id=32

NO! It will knot work as is. You need a 5/8's plain adapter to fit the SS.

[wa2crk]

I think that one of the chucks or possibly both can be bought with a 1" X 8TPI threaded body. My Nova has the SS adapter mounted but I can use it on my Delta lathe by using the SS tailstock chuck arbor. I use the Oneway (which has the 1" X 8TPI thread ) on the SS by using the PSI 5/8 to 1 X 8 adapter.
Bill V

[tomsalwasser]

Now I have recently updated my chuck to this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JGA ... ge_o02_s00 Ed

Ed, I bought one of these on your recommendation and I have a quick question. I've never used a chuck before or done much turning. Included in the box is a small set screw they call a grubscrew and a small fiber washer. Apparently the purpose of these items is to snug up against the threads of whatever insert you're using to lock the insert to the chuck body. I'm not sure I need to use these parts, did you? The fiber washer doesn't fit the hole and I really don't want to muck up the beautiful threads on the insert. Thanks for your thoughts.

[reible]

Hi, and yes you will want to use the screw and fiber plug. These come with the G3 and the one you just got and I would guess any other chuck they sell.

The purpose is to prevent the chuck from turning back off the insert. You put the insert into the chuck then drop the fiber disk in the setscrew hole then put the setscrew (grub screw) on top and tighten.

You did better then I did when I first got my G3, I had tossed the fiber washer alone with the other waste materials. Had to dig it out when I got to the instructions and couldn't find it.

If you have a lathe that runs in both directions it is a must, I guess if the lathe only turns one way then you could do with out it but I use them anyway just to be safe. The fiber plug will protect the threads and still provide the security you need.

It is a really nice chuck and I hope you enjoy it.

Ed