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First chuck question

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I have been looking at buying a Chuck and am landing on the Record Power SC4.

https://www.recordpower.co.uk/product/s ... face-plate

Before I take the plunge I’d very much welcome any views from any experienced turners as to whether this is a good choice or if there is a better option to consider. I’m a beginner but want something that has some scope to “grow into”.

Thanks in anticipation.

Robert
 
I've had an SC3 for years Robert and it's been very good for a small chuck, I bought it for my first little Jet lathe now sold but kept the chuck. When looking for a second I opted for the Axminster SK100 rather than the SC4 which has been faultless for me. I can't remember my reasoning now however. :oops:

Have you been on the course with Neil yet and if so what was he using? I can't remember that either.

Bob
 
Thanks Bob.

I’m with Neil in a couple of weeks - he’s in demand and had a long lead time which is a good sign. It may make sense to hold off until after then but I’ve caught the turning bug and want to get on!

Cheers

Robert
 
I give some serious consideration to a Versa Chuck Robert https://www.beaufortink.co.uk/toolpost- ... the-chucks

The beauty of it is it doesn’t limit you to one manufacturers jaws & changing the jaws is a doddle no fiddling around with screws just wind them on & off as long as you have carriers for your other jaws.

Most professional turners I know have multiple chucks so don’t have to worry about changing jaws but if I could only have one Chuck it would be the versachuck.
 
Doug":2amwfrfw said:
I give some serious consideration to a Versa Chuck Robert https://www.beaufortink.co.uk/toolpost- ... the-chucks

The beauty of it is it doesn’t limit you to one manufacturers jaws & changing the jaws is a doddle no fiddling around with screws just wind them on & off as long as you have carriers for your other jaws.

Most professional turners I know have multiple chucks so don’t have to worry about changing jaws but if I could only have one Chuck it would be the versachuck.
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Doug":16h553lq said:
I give some serious consideration to a Versa Chuck Robert https://www.beaufortink.co.uk/toolpost- ... the-chucks

The beauty of it is it doesn’t limit you to one manufacturers jaws & changing the jaws is a doddle no fiddling around with screws just wind them on & off as long as you have carriers for your other jaws.

Most professional turners I know have multiple chucks so don’t have to worry about changing jaws but if I could only have one Chuck it would be the versachuck.
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Plus, if you ever have a lathe with a different spindle thread you can just change the ISO backplate to fit.
 
As above you have the versatility of the ISO backplate - my lathe is 1½" x 6, but I bought an M33 when half price just in case of the highly unlikely change of lathe.
 
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