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  1. hawkeyefxr

    Chuck and jaws compatability

    I have a Record SC4 chuck, i am looking at jaw compatibility. I have seen Axminster do a set of jaws called wood plate jaws, where you mount four pieces of ply on the jaws. You them turn the ply to suit your bowl. Will these jaws fit the SC4. I know there are button jaws but his just seemed...
  2. B

    Metal lathe

    A few months back, I bought a Boley metalworking lathe- 1930/40s vintage at a guess. Aside from a couple of grub screws, a chuck key and couple of other minot bits, it is about set up, and these parts are on their way. I also have ordered some hss blanks to grind tooling.. I have never used a...
  3. G

    Not winnng

    Just got a Jet JWA 1015vs lathe and now found out my supernova chuck want fit. I need an Inserter to change the thread but don't seem to be having much success , any ideas, if not what chuck is suitable for this lathe that would use jaws I already have for my existing chuck Glen:sob:
  4. wm460

    Axminister Offset Chuck Attachment Query

    A friend on another forum asked the following question about the Axminister offset chuck attachment, has any one here got one? Does anyone have any info on the Axminister offset chuck attachment? I purchased one and the instructions that came with it, make little sense. I called the supplier...
  5. billyb_imp

    Collet chuck for pen turning

    In another thread (Finishes for wooden pens) , hawkeyefxr mentioned he would like to get a collett chuck, so, thought I would show the one I have been using it is the Axminster Junior Chuck and can be seen at Axminster Junior Chuck - Chucks - Woodturning Chucks - Lathe Accessories - Machinery...
  6. T

    Home made power sander

    Im always looking for ways to save Money as you do one was the vacuum chuck i shared a while ago now its a power sander see what you think As you can see its an old hand blender With a screw driver bit to take the various sized Sanding heads you could also fit a flexible shatf If you...
  7. C

    Chuck/Jaws question

    Howdy Folk, Apologies for the newb-ish question, but thought it better to seek your opinions. When the Mrs bought me a lathe (Jet 1015vs), she included a chuck that was out of stock (axminster clubman sk100). Since I'll need to be drilling the blanks on the lathe, I've been looking at their...
  8. hawkeyefxr

    Dipping my toe in the pond

    As some of you know i have been turning pens for a short time now. Well i have a better lathe now and i am thinking bowls, but before that i will need a chuck. I have been looking at the Supernova2 Wood Turning Chuck Direct Threaded. I was wondering what other people use and why, i have to admit...
  9. Penpal

    To Complete my mods NEW CHUCK arrived this morning.

    Following the making fitting of the dust collector on the Tool Rest of the Vicmarc VL100 yesterday after the Melboune Cup David from Timberbits rang me and sent my new chuck engineered with my lathe spindle size integral and an adapter for another chuck. They arrived 9 am today. Some pics of...
  10. B

    Lathe, chuck & insert question

    Hi all, My first questions! I have recently got my hands on a used but excellent condition Axminister chuck (CSC500C) it is no longer produced by Axminster. However, this came without the insert (or the tightening bars) which would have allowed me to use it on my Record Power lathe: the chuck...
  11. Winemaker

    vac chuck on Evil- bay

    just seen this not sure if all is there has lots of other items as well. Woodturning HOLDFAST V811 vacuum suction chuck | eBay
  12. qquake2k

    Drill Press Keyless Chuck

    Does anyone use a keyless chuck on their drill press like the one at the link below? If so, how does it work? Does it stay tight? Also, does anyone have any suggestions on the easiest way to remove the chuck from my drill press? 1/32"-5/8" x JT3 Keyless Drill Chuck | Grizzly Industrial
  13. S

    Clarke CWL6 Lathe

    Hi i have recently bought a CWL6 lathe from ebay. It comes with a live and dead center, i was wondering if anyone else has one of these lathes and can help me i am looking to get a 3 jaw chuck for it, but it has a 3/4UNC thread on the spindle. i have contacted Clarke and they do not make any...
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