Has anyone used the new SuperNova 2 chuck?

I'm in the market for a chuck for a Jet Midi-Lathe, and the new SuperNova 2 chuck has all the features I'm looking for. Has anyone used this thing yet, and if so, how does it perform?

Seems like a real bargain for $190US w/ insert.

Sorry, not looking for info on Oneway, Axminster, Vicmarc or PSI. ;-)

Thanks,

Greg G.

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Greg G.
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Carl McCarty

Hello Carl, Thanks for the input! I was beginning to wonder if my messages were getting out... :-\ Generally, this sort of question brings forth a multitude of opinions, similar to the left-tilt / right-tilt table saw question. ;-)

I wanted to avoid the specialized chuck key models. I like the ball-headed allen key arrangement and the variety of jaws which are available for the SuperNova2. The fact that they allow upgrading to other bare chuck body models while retaining use of your existing jaw sets is inviting as well. The Vicmarc VM-100 is a fine looking piece as well, but they are harder to find in the US - I know of only one distributor. Also, I believe that some of the Oneway jaws may be slightly modified and used on the SuperNova/2. And of course, the mini-cole jaws are next on the list...

I primarily want to do smallish segmented vessels, bowls, and boxes. It's a hobby, not a profession - I feel strange enough paying more for a chuck set than the lathe, but so be it... ;-)

Greg G.

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Greg G.

Well, you pretty much covered the points on the SuperNova 2.

I've had a couple of them for a few of weeks, but an injured hand has interfered with trying them out. For all intents and purposes, they appear to be a slightly smaller (and generally more usefully sized) version of the Titan I have and reviewed about a year ago. You can get a pdf of that review here:

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Lyn J. Mangiameli

Thanks, Lyn, All based on press and reading 6 months of r.c.w - but no "hands-on" review or whether it actually holds a workpiece securely. :-\

I hope it wasn't a lathe accident that injured your hand... This thing is far more dangerous than I originally thought.

I've had the lathe for less than a month, and turned two objects. Spent more time reading opinions, techniques and ad copy than turning. Not to mention assembling segmenting jigs and aligning the TS and BS in preparation for my "one great object de art".

Thanks for the info.

Greg G.

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Greg G.

Hi Greg

To bad, and I think your loss for not considering the other chucks, the Talon for approx. $210.- US is tops in Quality and holding power in my opinion.

Have fun and take care Leo Van Der Loo

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Leo Van Der Loo

Hi Carl yes I have been using it for years, it is without doubt one of the finest chucks you could possibly own. If you want to make boxes, bowls, vases, or anything else of this nature then the supernova is the baby. Alan Todd UK

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