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best chuck for a school lathe

 
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Reyd Dorakeen
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 12:47 am    Post subject: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
Our teacher has suggested I do a bit of asking, and we might end up
getting one, for a m400(i think) woodfast lathe, it would need to be
durable, and relatively bombproof, owing to the nature of school
shops. I was thinking nova standard or a vicmarc, any suggestions
appreciated, also what jaw sets to go with.
thanks
reyd
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Jack Grube
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 1:24 am    Post subject: Re: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
Reyd:

I teach at a high school. We have eight+ Nova standard chucks that have held
up very well. Some are over 10 years old. We also have 3 Stronghold chucks
and several One-Way. The One-Ways are the best we have. However, in a school
I think I'd recommend two Novas over 1 One-way. Standard jaws are fine. Glad
to answer any other questions you might have.

Jack Grube

Jack Grube
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George
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 2:16 am    Post subject: Re: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
I like the pin jaws, and use 'em for starting bowls, recentering, and as a
sort of long-jawed chuck.

Also, I prefer the 35mm jaws (serrated), to the jumbo nonserrated in a quick
outside grip.

It's all new to the kids, so they won't know which is the "best" chuck
anyway.

"Jack Grube" <jackgrube@aol.com> wrote in message
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Quote:
Reyd:

I teach at a high school. We have eight+ Nova standard chucks that have
held
up very well. Some are over 10 years old. We also have 3 Stronghold
chucks
and several One-Way. The One-Ways are the best we have. However, in a
school
I think I'd recommend two Novas over 1 One-way. Standard jaws are fine.
Glad
to answer any other questions you might have.

Jack Grube

Jack Grube
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Chuck
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 5:47 am    Post subject: Re: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
On 10 Feb 2004 11:47:29 -0800, Reyd@shaw.ca (Reyd Dorakeen) wrote:

Quote:
Our teacher has suggested I do a bit of asking, and we might end up
getting one, for a m400(i think) woodfast lathe, it would need to be
durable, and relatively bombproof, owing to the nature of school
shops. I was thinking nova standard or a vicmarc, any suggestions
appreciated, also what jaw sets to go with.

Why not SuperNova? They're easier to use with the single wrench and
sturdier.


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James Barley
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 8:36 am    Post subject: Re: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
I'm not sure teaching beginners to work with a chuck that's designed
"backwards" to the norm is a wise idea. They might end up confused for the
rest of their lives.
Imagine going though life trying to open doors, water taps, even driving
woodscrews the wrong way. what a a pain.

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Why not SuperNova? They're easier to use with the single wrench and
sturdier.
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Reyd Dorakeen
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 8:45 am    Post subject: Re: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
choice of one chuck, not 2Razz so 1 set pin jaws+35mm jaws serrated, any other jaws?
Quote:
snip> the pin jaws, and use 'em for starting bowls, recentering, and as a
sort of long-jawed chuck.<snip


snip>ll new to the kids, so they won't know which is the "best" chuck
anyway.<snip
thats why I'm asking, since I don't know.
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Reyd Dorakeen
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 8:46 am    Post subject: Re: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
<snip> Why not SuperNova? They're easier to use with the single wrench and
Quote:
sturdier.<snip
alright, sounds like some good reasons(jaw suggestions appreicated too)
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Reyd Dorakeen
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:18 am    Post subject: Re: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
more questions: what exactly are the pin jaws, and what makes them
special(the nova jaws) are they the same as the oneway spigot jaws?
for the oneway that uses two bars to tighten, doesnt that mean that
the rotation of the lathe also open, or closes the jaws? Is there any
danger of the jaws sticking out past the body of the chuck? RR talked
in one of his books about the old engenering chucks that could hurt
your knuckles, and these look like they could certainly hurt at 1200
rpm, or if you get a tool in between them(the spaces in the jaws)
with the teknatool steeped jaws, wouldn't you need a really long bit
on the bottom if you want to use the narrowest diameter, as otherwise
the bigger jaws are in the way. any sources for the oneway chucks
nearby (Victoria, vancouver works as well, and KMS looks good if we go
with the Nova chuck) does oneway give you a free adaptor like
Teknatool does? more questions as I come up with them.

thanks again
Reyd
I just dont want to end up with the wrong chuck when asking somebody
else to buy it, sorry about all the questions
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Leo Van Der Loo
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:33 am    Post subject: Re: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
Hi Reyd

First off, I am not connected to or selling or belong to any company or
special interest group.

Then the best quality chuck is the Oneway chuck as far as I'm concerned.
Holding power is tops and
the Oneway Talon would be the size for your lathe in my opinion.
It is also made in Canada.
Lee Valley carries them and they have in BC a store in Coquitlam and in
Vancouver
For more info go to

www.leevalley.com
or to
www.oneway.on.ca

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

Reyd Dorakeen wrote:
Quote:
more questions: what exactly are the pin jaws, and what makes them
special(the nova jaws) are they the same as the oneway spigot jaws?
for the oneway that uses two bars to tighten, doesnt that mean that
the rotation of the lathe also open, or closes the jaws? Is there any
danger of the jaws sticking out past the body of the chuck? RR talked
in one of his books about the old engenering chucks that could hurt
your knuckles, and these look like they could certainly hurt at 1200
rpm, or if you get a tool in between them(the spaces in the jaws)
with the teknatool steeped jaws, wouldn't you need a really long bit
on the bottom if you want to use the narrowest diameter, as otherwise
the bigger jaws are in the way. any sources for the oneway chucks
nearby (Victoria, vancouver works as well, and KMS looks good if we go
with the Nova chuck) does oneway give you a free adaptor like
Teknatool does? more questions as I come up with them.

thanks again
Reyd
I just dont want to end up with the wrong chuck when asking somebody
else to buy it, sorry about all the questions
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Owen Lowe
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 12:44 pm    Post subject: Re: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
In article <950e23f.0402101147.2cc9612c@posting.google.com>,
Reyd@shaw.ca (Reyd Dorakeen) wrote:

Quote:
Our teacher has suggested I do a bit of asking, and we might end up
getting one, for a m400(i think) woodfast lathe, it would need to be
durable, and relatively bombproof, owing to the nature of school
shops. I was thinking nova standard or a vicmarc, any suggestions
appreciated, also what jaw sets to go with.

Hi Reyd. Just a thought... Being that Oneway is a Canadian company (and
Kevin Clay follows this group), you might consider putting together a
request from you, the shop teacher and principal on school stationery
for a donation of a chuck. If not an outright gift, then maybe they can
swing an attractive discount of some sort.

I believe everything Oneway makes is top quality and very well
engineered -their chucks are no exception. (As a disclaimer, I use the
small Vicmarc.)

_____
American Association of Woodturners
Cascade Woodturners Assoc., Portland, Oregon
Northwest Woodturners, Tigard, Oregon
_____
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Reyd Dorakeen
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:16 pm    Post subject: Re: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
Quote:

Hi Reyd. Just a thought... Being that Oneway is a Canadian company (and
Kevin Clay follows this group), you might consider putting together a
request from you, the shop teacher and principal on school stationery
for a donation of a chuck. If not an outright gift, then maybe they can
swing an attractive discount of some sort.

I believe everything Oneway makes is top quality and very well
engineered -their chucks are no exception. (As a disclaimer, I use the
small Vicmarc.)
forgive my usual ignorance, who is Kevin Clay?

any suggestions on jaws we should try to buy as well?
I've never seen the oneway chucks @ the lee valley store, or the
catalogue, but Ill phone them this afternoon.
thanks again
Reyd
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Owen Lowe
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 5:25 am    Post subject: Re: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
In article <950e23f.0402110816.ce35296@posting.google.com>,
Reyd@shaw.ca (Reyd Dorakeen) wrote:

Quote:
forgive my usual ignorance, who is Kevin Clay?
any suggestions on jaws we should try to buy as well?
I've never seen the oneway chucks @ the lee valley store, or the
catalogue, but Ill phone them this afternoon.

I'm not sure what Kevin's role or connection is with the company other
than he represents it <mailto:kevinclay@oneway.on.ca> here on the
newsgroup when there are product questions and comments.

For my Vicmarc chuck I use the standard jaws and "Shark" jaws the most.
I also have the "long nose" jaws but don't use them as much. If you
haven't seen the Oneway website on their chucks:

<http://www.oneway.on.ca/Oneway/owchucks.htm>

_____
American Association of Woodturners
Cascade Woodturners Assoc., Portland, Oregon
Northwest Woodturners, Tigard, Oregon
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Reyd Dorakeen
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 10:42 am    Post subject: Re: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
ok, so go for the standard jaws, serrated, and maybe the jumbo jaws for
finishing the back side as well?
are the spigot jaws like the long pin jaws that nova has?
Quote:

I'm not sure what Kevin's role or connection is with the company other
than he represents it <mailto:kevinclay@oneway.on.ca> here on the
newsgroup when there are product questions and comments.

For my Vicmarc chuck I use the standard jaws and "Shark" jaws the most.
I also have the "long nose" jaws but don't use them as much. If you
haven't seen the Oneway website on their chucks:

http://www.oneway.on.ca/Oneway/owchucks.htm
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Reyd Dorakeen
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 10:58 am    Post subject: Re: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
I sent an email to him, thanks again
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Owen Lowe
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 3:54 am    Post subject: Re: best chuck for a school lathe Reply with quote
In article <snEWb.477795$X%5.312700@pd7tw2no>,
"Reyd Dorakeen" <reyd@nospam.shaw.ca> wrote:

Quote:
ok, so go for the standard jaws, serrated, and maybe the jumbo jaws for
finishing the back side as well?

If $ is no object then Jumbo would be OK, though I don't have that set
or use my chuck in that capacity. I built a simple vacuum setup with
hardware store ball bearing, faceplate, Lexan and PVC pipe couplings for
reversing bowls and such (probably less than $125 and more versatile
than the Jumbo or Cole chuck jaws).

Quote:
are the spigot jaws like the long pin jaws that nova has?

Lemme look in a catalog... Yes, I think the two are equivalent. I would
have gotten this type of jaw set for my Vicmarc instead of the long-nose
but they weren't available at that time - they've been on my list for a
while now.

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American Association of Woodturners
Cascade Woodturners Assoc., Portland, Oregon
Northwest Woodturners, Tigard, Oregon
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