Longworth Type Chuck

[leehljp]

Peachtree Woodworking has a good buy on the Longworth Style chuck here:

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Looks Good to me. And decent price!

I have this type:

https://www.amazon.com/NOVA-COLE-JAW-SET-JSCOLE/dp/B018URTYCE/ref=sr_1_30?crid=6LCA6JS2V9ZI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pYtUvNPAxWJaalwh6Zt8ipi8uXAC5V6a1-vd7WKkUgrJchIjtZbWn82fqxKo80BxG1CUaCNU4kYx9whMBCv1ecmHewyjdyCplXvh0UHWc_L6Q5LZj3o6UvhH932sLd2RDwihU3mGufEhMz2yY8Xdca1EEnCrf0_1xKxcklf5ky1z9Ft_3Yno8ZzWm4ye4xCfh3sILvydbpYOEgNbvXVVCZ-grIWTTkIKlwCryCgQInJ_YBWaYYlxpDkx9o-9rbkAdONKIdBNs62kolJKdhTdF8A736WuftMzGIxqY-rUYQI.4K5AdwLlcYkHyIQgd0Ed5J3xvDpbSlwDfBbeEs5xTM4&dib_tag=se&keywords=longworth+chuck+for+wood+lathe&qid=1711045677&sprefix=longworth+%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-30

Do any of you bowl turners know the difference each makes (a comparison) in turning larger bowls?

 

[PreacherJon]

Ron Brown makes some really good stuff! I bought my longworth directly from him and it has been excellent. A great time saver compared to cole jaws.

 

[hertzogcraig]

I have both the cole jaws and the longworth chuck, but honestley, I find myself going to my vacuum chuck most of the time

 

[RichAldrich]

I have the Ron Brown longworth chucks. The 12 and 16 inch. Both are out of round. The are too flexible if trying to use as a press on the tail stock. Stick with the metal or have a cnc person make you your own so it is concentric.

 

[MillerTurnings]

I use the cole jaws for turning on the lathe, and the longworth to align layers of segmented bowls for gluing. I don't use the longworth for turning.

 

[greenacres2]

I have both Nova-Cole and a Longworth. For holding, i'd give the Cole jaw an edge, especially with the kind of squared buttons ( https://www.teknatool.com/products/chuck-accessories/nova-cole-jaw-buffer-accessory/ ). Downside is that i've never used them without having to change the 8 button locations--it doesn't take that long, but it feels like forever when i want to finish a bottom.

For convenience--i'd give the Longworth an edge since it just kind of spins into position. With a 16" lathe, my 16" Longworth also gives me larger diameter capacity, which my not be applicable to you Lee. I also prefer the Longworth for internal holding for undercut rims, though i honestly don't know why!!

 

[Gary Beasley]

I like my longworth for centering rings as I glue up. I made a set of flat wood buttons to handle that job more efficiently. It doesn't take a whole lot of pressure to set the ring in place as I rotate and rub the joint as its centered causing the glue to grab fairly quickly.

 

[leehljp]

Thank you fellows, for your input, experience and insights. This really helps me understand the differences and potential. Thanks again!

 

[PreacherJon]

I have the Ron Brown longworth chucks. The 12 and 16 inch. Both are out of round. The are too flexible if trying to use as a press on the tail stock. Stick with the metal or have a cnc person make you your own so it is concentric.

Are you spinning them faster than recommended?

 

[greenacres2]

@Gary Beasley -- That is a great use, and i already have the tail stock adapter for a scroll chuck. Thanks for the idea, i won't miss trying to set a chunk of concrete on top of the next ring!!

 

[RichAldrich]

Are you spinning them faster than recommended?

no. Out of round no matter the speed.

 

[RichAldrich]

Are you spinning them faster than recommended?

No. Out of round at every speed!