Nova Pen Plus Jaws

[LagniappeRob]

It's here. Confirmed there are 2 holes on each jaw. Well 1x whole hole, and 1x 3/4+ hole where the screws go. No screws were included in the box. I know I have them, but seems like they'd put 4 screws in there. There's not that much cost on that.

 

[edstreet]

wait 2 holes? That is not what teknatool told me on the phone today. Which model did you buy?

 

[LagniappeRob]

2 hole PER jaw. 4 holes total. I bought the one I linked to in the OP.

 

[edstreet]

Have photo's yet? Would like to see.

 

[LagniappeRob]

Here... haven't mounted them yet, but I think this will show what you want.

 

[edstreet]

ok that is weird. it is going to take a long bit to reach that area. In truth you can probably just use the outer screw, esp with that quarter circle ridge on the bottom.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

ok that is weird. it is going to take a long bit to reach that area. In truth you can probably just use the outer screw, esp with that quarter circle ridge on the bottom.

A T-handle key should fit no problem is think. I forget the exact size of these screws but harbor freight has sets of the long T handles cheap.

 

[Dave Turner]

I've been very happy with my pin jaw set for drilling blanks, but I ordered these Pen Plus jaws because I'd like to compare them and Father's Day is coming up - can't have too many toys!

 

[mikespenturningz]

I always turn my blanks between centers to knock off the corners. Then I put them into the pin jaws and drill them. If you don't do this step you really don't get the center of the blank you are off by whatever the dimensions of the blank are off. The only way to ensure you are perfectly on center is to know where that center is and make sure the blank is turning on that center. Using this method you can make center where ever you want it.

For instance if I screw up and make a segment that is not centered I can just move the center of the blank to that spot and drill away after I turn the blank between centers that I choose. Then I can put the blank in my chuck and it will rotate on the new center that I made.

I have the pin jaw set, and it works fine for drilling blanks. If I didn't already have it, I'd definately buy this new set.

I don't know if I'd saw "fine". It works ok - usually. A few times I've taken as long or longer to setup drilling long holes (like realistic cigars). I have the PSI for pen blanks, and it did well for a while but one of the jaws has taken a lean to the outside. I haven't taken it apart to see what's going on. Looking at these I think these will be my go to (hopefully).

 

[mikespenturningz]

I don't see 2 holes in this image? Is that an image of the ones that you actually received? Are you talking about the holes in the chuck itself?

Here... haven't mounted them yet, but I think this will show what you want.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

I don't see 2 holes in this image? Is that an image of the ones that you actually received?

I believe the long flutes that holds the blank has a screw hole at the bottom of it.

 

[mikespenturningz]

Thanks Dan I see it now. Thought I was going blind for a second there. Nice to have a brother to show me.

 

[edstreet]

ok that is weird. it is going to take a long bit to reach that area. In truth you can probably just use the outer screw, esp with that quarter circle ridge on the bottom.

A T-handle key should fit no problem is think. I forget the exact size of these screws but harbor freight has sets of the long T handles cheap.

If they are like other jaws the screws are universal.

Teknatool also has the spares on the website.
NOVA Chuck Fastening Spares

They list

8 x M6 Screws
1 x M3 Allen Key/Wrench
1 x M4 Allen Key/Wrench
1 x M6 Grubscrew
1 x Fibre Washer

The M3 key, grubscrew and washer is for the insert adapter.

I suppose any long Allen shaft M4 should fit nicely in there, Afterall the jaw grip length is 1 1/2" so 2"+ should fit.

 

[LagniappeRob]

Just chucked up a couple blanks. I promised my better half Tammy a particular pen from a Chipped Mint and Chocolate Euro Blank from ClassicNib, and 1 for inventory. It did beautifully as expected. Nice tight grip. No play. The Allen key that came with the chuck originally is long enough to put the inner screws in.

One thing I need to look closer at. It felt tighter when I left the blank above the screw holes. So 1/4" or so from the bottom. It gripped fine and the only place I saw a noticeable mark (like I care since it's going to be turned anyway) was on the paper label.

Short answer: I like it better than pIn jaws or the smaller PSI chuck.

 

[thewishman]

Thanks, Rob. I was looking forward to a review.

 

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Nuff said.

Now lets see those jaws put to good use!!!

 

[keithbyrd]

Received my jaws yesterday - awesome - I needed to make a finial for a statesman pen and just chuck up a piece of the blank I made the pen from and turned it out - too easy!

 

[eliasbboy]

Mine came in the mail Friday and I finally had a chance to play with them today.

The allen wrench include with my original Nova is long enough to use length-wise and turn the screw in the bottom of the "flute". Coincidentally, I also received my large pen blank drilling vice from PSI on the same day. I had already ordered that when this thread came up. I will most likely keep the Nova and return the PSI, but I need to tinker some more.

 

[edstreet]

Mine came in the mail Friday and I finally had a chance to play with them today.

The allen wrench include with my original Nova is long enough to use length-wise and turn the screw in the bottom of the "flute". Coincidentally, I also received my large pen blank drilling vice from PSI on the same day. I had already ordered that when this thread came up. I will most likely keep the Nova and return the PSI, but I need to tinker some more.

How about a side by side compare? Would be interesting to see that.

 

[mikespenturningz]

OK a few notes about these new pen jaws. They are massive compared to the pin jaws. This allows me to mount my blank in them and easily be able to see the back of the blank while drilling. I really like this as I can see exactly what is going on with the entire blank as I drill. The pin jaws are just short enough some of the blank is quite a ways back so I really have to work to see what is going on. This is especially difficult when I am trying to watch my segments for signs of stress.

The pen jaws have a nice large area behind the jaw that allows the corners of the blank to not come into play. This means that if you have a blank that is not square that will be taken out of the drilling equation when you actually clamp down on it. Also these jaws take a very large bite and hold thing very stable.

These jaws also open up much wider than the pin jaws and this means that I can put a larger blank into it. I have often had a blank that is just a little too large to fit diagonally in the pin jaws. This will not be an issue at all with these.

Last but not least. These are powerful jaws you can really clamp down on them if you want to. Not that this is really necessary but these jaws are definitely big boy jaws.

I am very happy that I purchased them, they will be my standard jaws for pen drilling.

Hope this helps you all.

 

[Whaler]

Mine came today so I had to drill a couple blanks. I am impressed, the jaws are beautifully machined and definitely heavy duty. I tried it on my G3 and Super Nova 2, worked fine on both but they will reside on the Super Nova 2, much nicer chuck to use.

 

[fitzman163]

I also received my set this week drilled the first hole of my career dead nuts on! Money well spent!

 

[KenV]

If you do not want to wait -- and with shipping the cost was less. Nova wanted a lot for shipping USPS to Alaska.

The Pen Jaws for the Sorby Patriot Chuck interchange with the Nova jaws.

Robert Sorby Patriot Chuck at The Best Things

About 2/3 of the way down the page.

The Best Things has been around for a good while, and have purchased tools from there from time to time over the years. Always satisfied with quality and service. But they are not a pen turning vendor.

 

[healeydays]

Well, I used my NOVA Pen Plus Jaws for the 1st time last night and I think I'm in love. Talk about quick and easy...

Mike B

 

[healeydays]

So now that you guys have had the NOVA Pen Plus Jaws for a couple months now, do you still love it? I have been wearing out drill bits as I have been using mine alot. One concern is I wish it would be able to grab a little smaller material. The other one is I wish I had a auto turning tailstock handwheel cause after 20 blanks, I'm starting to feel it...

Mike B

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Has anybody heard anything about teknatool's plans to offer these?

 

[healeydays]

They are now back in stock.

NOVA Pen Plus Jaw Set

 

[Alzey]

. The other one is I wish I had a auto turning tailstock handwheel cause after 20 blanks, I'm starting to feel it...

Mike B

I know how you feel. I used a delta mini lathe this weekend to drill out a 10" pepper mill. Need to make a larger wheel

 

[KenV]

Note that the Sorby Patriot jaws including the pen drilling jaws do fit the Nova Chuck. The Sorby jaws were a bit less expensive with shipping than the Nova jaws.

 

[healeydays]

$3 difference.

 

[keithbyrd]

I am REALLY liking mine -:biggrin: they are super to work with!:biggrin::biggrin:

So now that you guys have had the NOVA Pen Plus Jaws for a couple months now, do you still love it? I have been wearing out drill bits as I have been using mine alot. One concern is I wish it would be able to grab a little smaller material. The other one is I wish I had a auto turning tailstock handwheel cause after 20 blanks, I'm starting to feel it...

Mike B

 

[hazmat74]

Quick question on these jaws: Where do you order them from?? I've been to the teknatool site and their "order online" link goes to some page that isn't even built yet. I've gone to a bunch of their dealers from their dealer pages, but can't find a single one carrying the Pen Plus jaws. I'd like to order a set this weekend, but can't do that if I can't figure out where to order from. Help!

 

[tool-man]

The Technatool link does not work for me either.
Try eBay, item # 321196464720
Buy it now $39.99 with free shipping. Claims to be a Nova authorized on line retailer. Listing says more than 10 are available. (I have no connection with this seller, have not bought from him before.)

Quick question on these jaws: Where do you order them from?? I've been to the teknatool site and their "order online" link goes to some page that isn't even built yet. I've gone to a bunch of their dealers from their dealer pages, but can't find a single one carrying the Pen Plus jaws. I'd like to order a set this weekend, but can't do that if I can't figure out where to order from. Help!

 

[walshjp17]

Try WoodTurningz - Lathes and Chucks. They seem to have them in stock.

 

[hazmat74]

Thanks, folks. Ordered, and now the antsy waiting game begins.

 

[yaroslaw]

Anybody knows, will they fit PSI Barracuda 2?

 

[Marc]

I have a set coming as well.

 

[Bruce markwardt]

I ordered a set yesterday!

 

[stonepecker]

I have read every comment twice. Finally talked myself into ordering a set today.
Hope that this will solve my drilling problems.

Any more comments about them from the guys who have them would be welcomed.

 

[BayouPenturner]

I have not bruised a blank since I have been using mine.