Bowl turning - advice for a beginner

[stigomery]

Hi,

Having had a lot of fun turning a few candle stick holders and even a goblet with just the basics on my Record RPML 300 mini lathe I'm keen to get a chuck for doing some bowl turning. There seem to be a great number of options available for these and I'm not too sure where to begin...

Is there a reasonably priced, easy to use chuck that I should be considering?

Should I just start with a wood-screw type chuck or go all out and get something like this: http://www.recordpower-thetoolshop.com/ ... _x_16.html

Many thanks

 

[marcros]

if you are looking at a chuck, and can afford a bit more, I would be tempted by the SC4 from record. The advantage is that if you change your lathe, you can keep the chuck and just change the insert.

http://www.recordpower-thetoolshop.com/ ... nsert.html

I am actually looking for one myself and found this one the other night.

 

[Mal]

Should I just start with a wood-screw type chuck or go all out and get something like this: http://www.recordpower-thetoolshop.com/ ... _x_16.html

Many thanks

Hi
I am relatively new to turning too, and i bought exactly this set for my lathe. it makes life so much easier, couldn't do without it now!

 

[Sheptonphil]

Hi,

Having had a lot of fun turning a few candle stick holders and even a goblet with just the basics on my Record RPML 300 mini lathe I'm keen to get a chuck for doing some bowl turning. There seem to be a great number of options available for these and I'm not too sure where to begin...

Is there a reasonably priced, easy to use chuck that I should be considering?

Should I just start with a wood-screw type chuck or go all out and get something like this: http://www.recordpower-thetoolshop.com/ ... _x_16.html

Many thanks

I've got a 3/4 x 16 faceplate/screwchuck if you want it for the cost of postage. If not I'll pop it in the for sale section.

Phil