juteck
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More of a lathe accessory question than a pen question. I have a project in mind where I want to start with brass hex rod and turn some detail on it.
I have a Jet mini with 1x8 spindle, and a Jet 1642 with 1-1/4x8 spindle, both with #2MT. I prefer to use my 1642 since it has variable speed. I have 4-jaw scroll chucks and a collet chuck with set of metric collets. I do not have a metal lathe.
I think a 3-jaw chuck will be better suited for holding the hex rod. I don't need much capacity - the hex stock will be no more than 5/8", and I expect the length will be somewhere between 2" and 3". I've seen the micro 3-jaw chucks from Penn State, and believe this size is adequate for what I want to do. Harbor Freight sells a similar chuck with a #2MT, threaded for a drawbar. I'm Ok with threaded or MT w/ drawbar. The harbor freight cuck with 20% coupon has some appeal.
Q: Has anyone used either of these chucks, and do they have good holding power for small metal work, and are they "reasonably" accurate for centering? I don't need perfect, after all, this is metal turning on a wood lathe.
Comments / feedback on either of these chucks is appreciated, as well as an alternative choice.
Thanks,
I have a Jet mini with 1x8 spindle, and a Jet 1642 with 1-1/4x8 spindle, both with #2MT. I prefer to use my 1642 since it has variable speed. I have 4-jaw scroll chucks and a collet chuck with set of metric collets. I do not have a metal lathe.
I think a 3-jaw chuck will be better suited for holding the hex rod. I don't need much capacity - the hex stock will be no more than 5/8", and I expect the length will be somewhere between 2" and 3". I've seen the micro 3-jaw chucks from Penn State, and believe this size is adequate for what I want to do. Harbor Freight sells a similar chuck with a #2MT, threaded for a drawbar. I'm Ok with threaded or MT w/ drawbar. The harbor freight cuck with 20% coupon has some appeal.
Q: Has anyone used either of these chucks, and do they have good holding power for small metal work, and are they "reasonably" accurate for centering? I don't need perfect, after all, this is metal turning on a wood lathe.
Comments / feedback on either of these chucks is appreciated, as well as an alternative choice.
Thanks,