New Chuck

I bought the 3 1/2" Vicmarc in '98 and that's all I've had for a chuck. If I were to use a scroll chuck for hollow forms longer than 8" I'd get a larger chuck, with deeper jaws. I've gotten so used to the tommybar tightening on mine, that I prefer it over the geared key arrangement. I think Vicmarc still sells the old style.

Ken Grunke

I'm using Novas. Don't think there's a lot of functional difference in chucks, just price.

For hollowing, it's tough to beat a big external dovetail. Since most hollowing is done as a barely controlled catch, you want the security a large shoulder mated to the jaws gives you. It's also very friendly after drying, since end-grain distorts so little. Pieces seem to mount and true with little effort.

Check the prices here:

?11&2%3C-%3E4 I haven't compared prices recently, but that's where I bought my chuck. Package #5 has 6 sets of jaws, spares, etc for $403 USD.

Any comments on the Talon or Stronghold chucks from Oneway?

Vince

I'd recommend the Vicmarc. Had a Nova and used it for several years, but for holding power on a tenon, the Vicmarc is significantly better

Kip Powers Rogers, AR

I've used the Stronghold for many years, built like a tank, grips like a bulldog, one-hand tightening, and a wide range of accessory jaws. I also have a Nova - it's ok, but the tommy-bars are a major nuisance. Have no experience with the Talon, but I understand it's the Stronghold's "little brother", more suited to mini-lathes. If you have a larger lathe, go for the Stronghold.

Buddy

I've had the Talon for about a year.. and an very happy with it.. it's my 1st chuck, so this is not an expert opinion:

I got it for the shopsmith and then bought an adapter for the Jet mini when I got that.. it opened up a world of turning that I didn't know was out there..

Other brands might have done as well or better, I don't know... most folks that I asked were using Oneway, so I went with it... also, it was on sale at SS at the time.. *g*

I love the whole "chucking" thing, use both internal and external gripping, and love the chuck screw that comes with the chuck.. (drill a 3/4" deep hole and screw the work onto the chuck)

FOr my personal taste, I wanted the drill type chuck with the chuck key.. just simpler for me to not learn about "tommy bars" and stuff, I guess.. lol

mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

The SuperNova doesn't use a tommybar.

I don't have a Supernova.

B.

Don't you have the pin spanner? Both of mine came with, and one-hand operation is easy enough. Oldest is over 10 years, so I sort of thought they all had 'em.

Yes, you clearly said Nova and not SuperNova. That's why I quoted you.

People who know little about the different models can get confused, and they may think your "major nuisance" comment refers to the current generation of product, which is not the case.