Wood chuck

[Jacko]

That I guess makes sense.

[Harry]

This it? Do you know what the threads are on the headstock? If you have the faceplate, a machine shop would be able to tell easily.

The only lathe I have is a Rikon mini, and I have a Nova chuck for it. Mine uses the Tommy bars, but I don't use it enough for that be a problem. Been seriously considering the option of seperate chucks for each set of jaws, though.

[Jacko]

It has the 1" Diameter & 8 threads per inch.

Yup and it is Gray not green. Mine only has 4 speeds. But I do have a X / Y machining thingy that goes with it. I am guessing for light metalworking.

[bobzajicek]

Originally Posted by Jacko

I am looking at picking up a chuck. I see everything from the Bear to to the Hailey comet special. From what I see. I am sure I want one that you do not have to fiddle with Jimmy Hoffa bars. There is this guy on Ebay that is selling the Super Nova brand for something like a buck and a quarter.
Any suggestions?

You can't go wrong with the Novas or Oneway chucks. The Nova line uses adaptors which are great if you ever change lathes, just swap out the adaptor for about $25. I'm not sure if the Oneway models use them or not. Also, avoid chucks that use the bars. I have a Nova and Nova Compact, both use bars and they suck, IME. You can't easily support the work with a free hand, because you don't have one. (I can always find one bar, never the other. ) There are work arounds certainly, but if you can purchase a keyed chuck, do it. They cost a little extra, but they're worth it.

Before you purchase your chuck, check out what other models are available within a brand and if they appeal to you. Chances are you're going to be purchasing another and you want to have jaw compatibility between chuck sizes. As far as I know most, if not all jaws within the current Nova line interchange with each other. I'd bet the Oneways do also. HTH and good luck.

[Boxman]

I have a Oneway Talon. It does have the ability to take different adapters based off of the tread and size of your headstock spindle. The jaws come close to being interchangeable across their product line but there are some limitations on which ones can be used with the Talon vs. the larger bodied chucks. It's not a big deal for me as the Talon is good for up to a 16" swing and I'll prolly never own a lathe that exceeds that.

[GrandpaGrizzly]

I'm with John. You can never have to many chucks.
Grandpa Grizzly

[Prometheus]

I was itching for a chuck and I bought the Nova G3 which was on special for about $100... that was last year ..haven't used it yet.

[Harry]

I use my chuck to hold the jig for modifying pen barrel lengths. I also use it if I'm going to be drilling a hole through a large blank, especially when I'm drilling the hole in two steps for two different diameters. Helps tremendously to be able to quickly ascertain the center point of the bottom of a hole you can't see into.

[Prometheus]

I also have a Jacobs drill chuck... that is more versatile for me presently.

[Harry]

I put one of those into the tailstock when I'm drilling holes.