3 jaw chuck???

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Has anybody ever tried this little doohicky?
Looks interesting.

PSI Woodworking LCM18X 3 Jaw Micro Wood Lathe Chuck NEW | eBay

This self centering, 3 jaw micro chuck is ideal for holding small projects from the inside or outside. Its step jaws reverse for extra versatility. Its smaller diameter provides a safety feature, keeping your knuckles away from the jaws when working close to the chuck. 1" X 8 tpi std thread mount, adapter included for 3/4" x 16 tpi

Micro wood chuck for very small parts
Three reversible self centering jaws
Weighs only 1.2 pounds
Holds workpiece from 3/4-inch to 2-1/2-inch inside
Holds workpiece up to 1-1/4-inch outside diameter

 

[KenV]

I use a chuck similar to that on my micro metal lathe --

Would not use it on the wood lathe because the grip is limited -- works fine for machining Al with a short cantilever.

 

[nava1uni]

I have a friend that has one and it becomes loose during turning and then there is minute movement of the piece.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Based on a friend's (incorrect) advice, my first chuck when I got my lathe was a three jaw. Bad news. They are machinists chucks and will not hold wood properly. The labeling in that ad is incorrect and misleading.
Four jaw only way to go.

 

[DestinTurnings]

I have one similar to that on my fishing rod lathe. It's so loose now, I have to wrap it with a bungee cord when I make a rod.

 

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Well - not interested in this anymore.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Well - not interested in this anymore.

Good. The forum does have value for sharing experiences.
Do check out the PSI offerings. I have a mini and a B3. Both are excellent and very competitively priced.