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Turning chuck
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:28 am
by bgam65
As a beginner bowl turner, what would be the ideal four jaw chuck for turning around 6-10 inches? The Nova G3 is out of my price range right now.
Re: Turning chuck
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:59 am
by masonsailor2
Use a glue chuck which as long as you have a faceplate is free or very inexpensive. I prefer it for most bowls.
Paul
Re: Turning chuck
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 4:07 am
by dynabase
bgam65 wrote:As a beginner bowl turner, what would be the ideal four jaw chuck for turning around 6-10 inches? The Nova G3 is out of my price range right now.
FYI: Woodcraft has the Nova G3 on sale now for $79.99
Re: Turning chuck
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:19 am
by ChrisNeilan
dynabase wrote:bgam65 wrote:As a beginner bowl turner, what would be the ideal four jaw chuck for turning around 6-10 inches? The Nova G3 is out of my price range right now.
FYI: Woodcraft has the Nova G3 on sale now for $79.99
This is a good price, just remember you will need an insert to fit the chuck to the Shopsmith.
Re: Turning chuck
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2017 11:20 am
by wa2crk
Try not to cheap out on a chuck. They are expensive but a cheap one will probably disappoint you. The G3 is a good chuck but I prefer the Oneway Talon chuck which Shopsmith marketed a few years ago. The two are different but it comes down to personal choice. You will need an insert for the Talon as well.
Bill V