I am looking for a new chuck for my lathe, which is a jet mini 1"x8TPI. I currently have a small RP2000 chuck which is great for small stuff, but i want something that will run some pen jaws, and it is handy to have a second chuck in any case. I dont think that the jaws that I have are compatible with any other chucks, so have not considered that. http://www.recordpower.co.uk/product/co ... qjMb_mLSUk
I do not plan to change my lathe, but you never know and I would like something that has a replaceable insert or backplate.
The 2 that appear to be available are the versachuck http://www.toolpost.co.uk/pages/Chucks_ ... chuck.html
or the Record SC4 https://www.stilesandbates.co.uk/produc ... 2063-62159
Both are within a few quid of each other.
There seems to be a reasonable range for the record, which will also take the patriot or nova jaws.
For the versachuck, the options are vast, albeit you need to chose the mounting jaws to suit the accessory jaws.
The record jaws seem to be the cheapest, axminster next and the patriot most of all. is there any significant difference between them, or should I just choose a system and live with it? Most manufacturers seem, in the main part to have very similar offerings- Sorby have more but at a price. I am probably unlikely to need the non standard ones.
If i already had jaws, I can see the advantages of getting a chuck that can use them, but when starting from scratch, i am favouring the record.
If relevant, I want a chuck to hold pen blanks for drilling (pen jaws), holding pepper mill blanks for drilling (2 1/2" round), as well as general holding. I dont plan to buy additional jaws where the RP2000 will do the job, and I have got most of the jaw sets for that.
Any comments or thoughts?
I do not plan to change my lathe, but you never know and I would like something that has a replaceable insert or backplate.
The 2 that appear to be available are the versachuck http://www.toolpost.co.uk/pages/Chucks_ ... chuck.html
or the Record SC4 https://www.stilesandbates.co.uk/produc ... 2063-62159
Both are within a few quid of each other.
There seems to be a reasonable range for the record, which will also take the patriot or nova jaws.
For the versachuck, the options are vast, albeit you need to chose the mounting jaws to suit the accessory jaws.
The record jaws seem to be the cheapest, axminster next and the patriot most of all. is there any significant difference between them, or should I just choose a system and live with it? Most manufacturers seem, in the main part to have very similar offerings- Sorby have more but at a price. I am probably unlikely to need the non standard ones.
If i already had jaws, I can see the advantages of getting a chuck that can use them, but when starting from scratch, i am favouring the record.
If relevant, I want a chuck to hold pen blanks for drilling (pen jaws), holding pepper mill blanks for drilling (2 1/2" round), as well as general holding. I dont plan to buy additional jaws where the RP2000 will do the job, and I have got most of the jaw sets for that.
Any comments or thoughts?
