Gloat I hope

[Seer]

Well I was at Rockler looking for some bushings for a cigar pen and was browsing the case where the chucks are kept (I know no bushings there) but I saw a sale sign that read $4.99 for a 6 inch chuck. First thought was must be a misprint but I asked and they said nope not a misprint and Kelly (who works there) the guy I talked with said he was going to get the other one and so after that I bought the adapter for $6.99 with a 20% coupon (originally intended for the bushings) and walked out with this chuck. I do know it is not a self centering but I can live with that right now especially for the price, oh and the piece due to the yellow sticker knocked anotrher 50% off so I got it for $2.48 woo hoo I think it wasa good score. :biggrin::biggrin:

 

[Mark]

Nice score. Enjoy your new toy...

 

[Robert Taylor]

that is a independent 4-jaw chuck, used primarily for holding metal. you will find very little use for it on a wood lathe. the jaws will crush the wood and leave marks and not have much holding power. DAMHIKT, BTDT

 

[snyiper]

Unless of course you turn aluminum or brass rod!!

 

[Seer]

I am actually looking to use it on large items not pens unless it is to drill them.

 

[1dweeb]

That sure is a nice set of bushings...

 

[KenV]

Those chucks can be handy -- but do require different techniques since the jaws are independent. The jaws on mine are reversable and one can use jaws of metal or plastics.

I use it for excentric or off center work. especially with odd shaped or rectangular pieces.

Do allow about an inch of waste at the chuck.

 

[dogcatcher]

I use my chuck like that all of the time. As KenV said it has a lot of uses, you just have to know what they are.

 

[low_48]

Might be able to use it turning off center pendants.

 

[phillywood]

Jerry, nice find. Well for that price even if you took it to metal recycling you'd get more money that you paid. I think youcan experiment to see what you can use it for. it looks like the other guys ahve given you a lots of idea. Good time playing with the new toy.

 

[bitshird]

I'd be lost with out my 4 jaw independent chuck, Mine's a bit bigger but wouldn't be with out one, I also have 2, 4 jaw scroll chucks one for wood Baracudda csc2000 POC and one for metal still a POC