Drilling on the lathe

[VisExp]

I want to try this method for drilling blanks. I have a Jacobs chuck to mount on the tailstock with the drill bit. I was just curious what most people use to hold the blank in the headstock. I have the Barracuda Chuck System http://www.pennstateind.com/store/csc2000c.html. Would this work well or is there something better to use?

 

[potter]

i am drilling all blanks on the lathe, I have the Talon chuck with the step jaws, it works very well.
http://www.oneway.ca/chucks/accessories/step_jaws.htm

 

[leehljp]

I have a Grizzly. Does acceptable, but I will upgrade when I can and am back in the States. I will be looking to get the one so that I won't have to get another one. . . Axminster, One-Way Stronghold or Vicmarc.

The Grizzly does allow for a bit of play and I sure would like to get something that is a tad more precise. If I am going to pay $120 or more, I will save till I can get the final one.

 

[Rifleman1776]

The technique you describe is what most use. Slow but works.

 

[loglugger]

Should work.
Bob

 

[Randy_]

Your Barracuda chuck should work just fine.

 

[Kadmos]

I use basically the same chuck, and I use it with the jaws shown on it, it'll hold just fine where the points come together and thet lets a bit of wiggle room to square it up to the bit.

Sooo much better than a drill press in my opinion, although I do get a bit overwide hole..I use a foaming poly glue and it works great

I'm still pretty new to this so take it with a grain of salt

Edit: just realized this is my first post so...Hi all!

 

[jack barnes]

I have the Barracuda and it works fine I only use the lathe now except for slim line blanks.

Jack