This might sound like a stupid question, and from looking around the forum i have found allot of information about the chucks, but nobody really says much about the jaws.
So my question is, to everyone that has them, what jaws do you find yourself using most often and for someone considering either the barracuda 2 from PSI that comes with many different sets of jaws, and then purchaseing a set of the 8: bowl jaws, or a nova G3 with mabey 2 sets of jaws, but either way wanting to keep the cost to around $220.
Are all of the extra jaws i would get with the PSI chuck worth getting or will they sit collecting dust and only 1 or 2 of them ever see any real use?
If a bunch of jaws are not useful, what are the most used jaws?
I am trying to get a general idea from many different types of turning, so when answering please consider that things like, bowls, plates, vases, and the like.
Thanks
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wildcard
I have a couple of talon chucks, one which I keep a set of jumbo jaws in it for use when doing the outside and bottom finishing on bowls and the other I use for all other projects from bowls, pepper-mills, ornaments, baby rattles and so on. I have a separate mandrel with an adapter for the SS I use for pen turning. Looking at the barracuda T/N plated special edition at Pennstate right now is probably the way I would go if I didn't already have what I do. Good price and someone else on the forum purchased one awhile ago and had good reviews about it. You probably will still need a set of jumbo jaws and can remove them from the chuck when not needed if you only have one chuck. It only takes a few minutes to make the change over. The set of flat jaws which come with the set on the link below look like they would not handle any larger bowls. Hope this helps.
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/CSC30 ... 1631961110
I have a couple of talon chucks, one which I keep a set of jumbo jaws in it for use when doing the outside and bottom finishing on bowls and the other I use for all other projects from bowls, pepper-mills, ornaments, baby rattles and so on. I have a separate mandrel with an adapter for the SS I use for pen turning. Looking at the barracuda T/N plated special edition at Pennstate right now is probably the way I would go if I didn't already have what I do. Good price and someone else on the forum purchased one awhile ago and had good reviews about it. You probably will still need a set of jumbo jaws and can remove them from the chuck when not needed if you only have one chuck. It only takes a few minutes to make the change over. The set of flat jaws which come with the set on the link below look like they would not handle any larger bowls. Hope this helps.
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/CSC30 ... 1631961110
Ron from Lewisburg, TN
Thanks, i had seen that one and was thinking it was the way to go, then i went over to amazon and found that penn state was selling the none T/N plated chuck for $10 cheaper then they have it on there own site, and it has free shipping, so if i went with it i can get the 8" jumbo bowl jaws with it and the SS adapter all from amazon, all with free shipping, and all sold by PSI on amazon, for about what i would spend for just the T/N plated chuck and shipping at PSI. So if i got that chuck that was the way i would go.
Wildcard
Just to add to my previous post, you haven't mentioned where you are in your turning experience, so I will give you a little of my background in turning, I took my first turning class at a Woodcraft store in Franklin, TN about 5 years ago. I took the basic spindle class in a morning session then a basic bowl class in the afternoon. I didn't know anything about the lathe other than I had a SS and had never tried that operation before. Glad I took the classes, as I learned first that you need sharp tools to be successful and then learned how to ride the bevel and different positions to be in regards to the material to help with keeping catches to a minimum. Since the first class, I took several more at woodcraft and a couple at the SS Traveling Academies when they used to have them. I certainly do not consider myself an advanced turner but feel quite comfortable with what I have learned to do and share what I have learned with anyone who wants to know. I see you live in Knoxville and they have a Woodcraft Store there which you may or may not be familiar with. So with that, welcome to the forum neighbor. Always good to here about another SS owner here in TN.
Just to add to my previous post, you haven't mentioned where you are in your turning experience, so I will give you a little of my background in turning, I took my first turning class at a Woodcraft store in Franklin, TN about 5 years ago. I took the basic spindle class in a morning session then a basic bowl class in the afternoon. I didn't know anything about the lathe other than I had a SS and had never tried that operation before. Glad I took the classes, as I learned first that you need sharp tools to be successful and then learned how to ride the bevel and different positions to be in regards to the material to help with keeping catches to a minimum. Since the first class, I took several more at woodcraft and a couple at the SS Traveling Academies when they used to have them. I certainly do not consider myself an advanced turner but feel quite comfortable with what I have learned to do and share what I have learned with anyone who wants to know. I see you live in Knoxville and they have a Woodcraft Store there which you may or may not be familiar with. So with that, welcome to the forum neighbor. Always good to here about another SS owner here in TN.
Ron from Lewisburg, TN
Thanks again for the advise, i actually have already taken the lathe basics, bowl, pen, and bird house ornament classes from woodcraft. And loved every minute of it, i got an ok set of starter HSS tools as a gift from my wife when i started takeing the classes, and am ready to start trying to do more then pen and spindle type turnings, but all i have for the lathe of my SS is the drive center, and a pen mandrel, i didnt get a faceplate with my SS when i bought it. So basically i am just looking to get the most usefull tools for the money when it is spent. And as you said it is always good to see another local owner.
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chucks are nice.....but
chucks are nice. i have two and still find myself changing the jaws often. check out this video to see alternate ways of bowl turning. super glue is the turners friend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPUwl1tp ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPUwl1tp ... re=related
Bob
1954 greenie, 1963 anniversary edition now a mini,
1984 500, 1985 510, 1987 510, pro-planer, bandsaw, dust collector
1954 greenie, 1963 anniversary edition now a mini,
1984 500, 1985 510, 1987 510, pro-planer, bandsaw, dust collector
Wildcard
I just purchased the Baracuda 2 T/N from PSI. I have only used it a couple of times, using 2 different jaws. I must say that I like it so far. The jaws are very sturdy and have a real strong grip. It takes 8 small screws to change the jaws, so it takes a little while, but it does provide a positive jaw, good grip and no wiggle. I'm a novice turner having turned a few pens, bottle stoppers and a bowl (which I did without a chuck). The Cuda comes in a very nice case so I'm able to keep all the parts together.
My only complaint is the lack of a good set of instructions. i think this is a big mistake on the part of PSI. I wish I had some sort of manual or reference that showed me how all the various jaws work along with some pictures as examples.
The Cuda comes with an indexing attachment which I have no idea what it does or how it works. A good point I suppose about the lack of a good manual.
The T bar one hand system is also very good. Easy to use.
You couldn't go wrong with buying this chuck.
Bob
San Diego
I just purchased the Baracuda 2 T/N from PSI. I have only used it a couple of times, using 2 different jaws. I must say that I like it so far. The jaws are very sturdy and have a real strong grip. It takes 8 small screws to change the jaws, so it takes a little while, but it does provide a positive jaw, good grip and no wiggle. I'm a novice turner having turned a few pens, bottle stoppers and a bowl (which I did without a chuck). The Cuda comes in a very nice case so I'm able to keep all the parts together.
My only complaint is the lack of a good set of instructions. i think this is a big mistake on the part of PSI. I wish I had some sort of manual or reference that showed me how all the various jaws work along with some pictures as examples.
The Cuda comes with an indexing attachment which I have no idea what it does or how it works. A good point I suppose about the lack of a good manual.
The T bar one hand system is also very good. Easy to use.
You couldn't go wrong with buying this chuck.
Bob
San Diego