Best Budget Chuck For A Beginner

Hello, Todd.

Look at this recent thread, complete with working links:

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 :-).

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

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

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.

Fred Holder wrote:

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

The cheapest place I know to buy a Nova chuck is

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