Chuck/Jaws question

[Chisel_Wizz]

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 jaws and not really sure which one would be best.

I noticed the pen blank drilling jaws on turners retreat, but as it only says they fit the Robert Sorby Patriot & Supernova chuck, I'm unsure if it would fit the Clubman.

Would I be better off looking for suitable jaws for the Clubman, or getting a different chuck altogether?

As for the drill end, I'm assuming this is what I'm after? Axminster 13mm Keyed Chuck & B16-2MT Arbor | Axminster Tools & Machinery

Thanks for the help

 

[sfurini]

Hi
the drill end you have got right. You can buy jaw slides that fit into the axminster chuck which you can attach supernova jaws to...Axminster Precision Ground Accessory Mounting Jaws - Jaws for Axminster 100mm Chucks - Chuck Jaws - Woodturning Chucks - Lathe Accessories - Machinery Accessories - Accessories | Axminster Tools & Machinery

 

[Penpal]

If you can afford it buy a dedicated chuck with pen jaws such as the the Vicmarc through Timberbits it is superb. If you choose to drill on the lathe.

Peter.

 

[Chisel_Wizz]

Thanks for the reply,

In the description of the link you provided, it states that they are supplied as standard with axminster chucks, so that answers my questions nicely! Thanks again

 

[Phil Dart]

Hang on, hang on, hang on Graeme. I believe I'm right in saying that the ones supplied as standard with the chuck are the ones to take Axminster jaws. If you want the ones to take sorby (nova) jaws you'll have to buy them in addition.

 

[GeordieB]

In my opinion buying a chuck is a big decision I would do quite a bit of research first and think not only what you want to turn now but also in the future and also think about weather you will upgrade your lathe in the future so a direct threaded chuck might not be the best idea I am not trying to throw a spanner in the works mate just trying to save you a bit of cash in the long run

 

[Chisel_Wizz]

Thanks Phil,

I had another look and also believe you are correct. A nova set it is then, cheers

 

[21William]

You may not need to buy the pen jaws if you turn the blank between centres first. What I do is carefully mark the ends of the blank and then turn it between centres. Once round the blank then fits in the standard jaws on my chuck for drilling. There are lots of pen turning "tools" out there that you don't really need if you think about it.

 

[silver]

If you are buying a set of pen jaws Graeme have a look at these.

Robert Sorby- Lathe Accessories - Pen Jaws £20.32 - Intertools Online | from Interhire of Ilkeston

Might save you a few pounds..