Best Budget Chuck For A Beginner

I just ordered the new Jet Indexing Mini Lathe after borrowing my dad's for a couple of months to get used to turning. Some of the small projects that I've been working on would have been much easier if I had a jaw chuck of some kind. I have looked at several online and in catalogs like teh Supernova and the Talon but they are a little steep for my current budget. Can anyone suggest a budget priced chuck that will get the job done but won't be a piece of junk? I anticipate upgrading to a better chuck later, but I'd like to find something not too expensive to get started with. Thanks!

Todd Chandler

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toddwchandler
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Hello, Todd.

Look at this recent thread, complete with working links:

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This a frequent topic here, so there is plenty more available. Robert

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nailshooter41

I recently bought a Pinnacle chuck from Woodcraft. I keep a different size jaw set on it than I do on my Nova midi-chuck. So far it seems to be working well. I can tell that the Nova is a little higher quality, but for the difference in price the Pinnacle seems like a good buy.

Disclaimer: Yes, I work part time at Woodcraft, but I don't get paid if you buy one :-).

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Larry Blanchard

Here's something that cost $14 that will be very economical

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p.s. You do know that woodworkers got by for hundreds of years without a scroll chuck.

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Bruce Barnett

The NOVA G3 Chuck is a good little chuck suitable for working with a mini-lathe and it accepts most of the NOVA Chuck jaws, I believe. They are still selling for about $150 including shipping, but they are a quality chuck that should last you for years. They are made in New Zealand by a reputable firm.

Fred Holder

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Fred Holder

The G3 is indeed an excellent choice. It was available just before Christmas from Woodcraft (I think) for $100. It will accept the other Nova jaws, and there are adapters for just about any headstock thread size.

J.

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J.

Buy a quality chuck first and you won't need to upgrade later. Plus you won't have to deal with all those nasty dents in pieces that fly out of a cheap chuck. There are few bargains. Usually, you get what you pay for. I say, go for a Talon or a Supernova II.

Barry

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Barry N. Turner

The cheapest place I know to buy a Nova chuck is

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Ralph E Lindberg

check out penn industries. they make a few that are reasonable. Geo

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Geo

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william kossack

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